{"product_id":"mollenhauer-modern-alto-5920e-palissandre-patte-de-mi-doigte-baroque-23794","title":"Modern Alto 5920E - Rosewood + E Key (Baroque fingering)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Modern Alto That Has Become a Reference: The \"Harmonic\" Philosophy at Mollenhauer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in 1996 following a collaboration between flutist \u003cstrong\u003eNik Tarasov\u003c\/strong\u003e and maker \u003cstrong\u003eJoachim Paetzold\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eModern Alto\u003c\/strong\u003e marks a turning point: it is a recorder designed according to the principle of \u003cstrong\u003eharmonic recorders\u003c\/strong\u003e. The idea is to achieve clearer and more accurate harmonics through a \u003cstrong\u003elong bore\u003c\/strong\u003e, in order to extend the instrument's sonic palette and range, notably beyond the third octave. Within the Mollenhauer range, it stands as a model with a strong character, designed for the stage and contexts where the alto really needs to \"cut through\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFor Whom and in Which Styles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mollenhauer Modern Alto is primarily aimed at \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to advanced\u003c\/strong\u003e musicians seeking a characterful alto recorder capable of \u003cstrong\u003esignificant projection\u003c\/strong\u003e and convincing \u003cstrong\u003echromatic flexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is particularly relevant if you play with \u003cstrong\u003epiano\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etrio\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003estring ensemble\u003c\/strong\u003e, or in \u003cstrong\u003epop\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efolk\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ejazz\u003c\/strong\u003e aesthetics, where sound balance can be challenging for a traditional recorder. The fingerings remain generally familiar, allowing for direct handling, while requiring some adaptation for certain notes in the third octave.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSound and Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade of \u003cstrong\u003erosewood\u003c\/strong\u003e, this alto recorder aims for a timbre that is both \u003cstrong\u003edense\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecarrying\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an emission that favors \u003cstrong\u003eclear\u003c\/strong\u003e harmonics and easier stabilization of intonation over a wide range. The \u003cstrong\u003elow E extension\u003c\/strong\u003e (elongated footjoint) extends the ambitus by a semitone downward to \u003cstrong\u003eE1\u003c\/strong\u003e and opens up a range of \u003cstrong\u003ealternative fingerings\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003etrill combinations\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003etriple key E\/F\/F#\u003c\/strong\u003e improves ergonomics and fingering precision in demanding passages, while contributing to better control of intonation in sensitive zones.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eRecommended Compatible Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe recorder is delivered with a set of useful accessories to start and maintain the instrument in good condition: \u003cstrong\u003ecase\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ewooden cleaning rod\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ejoint grease\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efingering chart\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emini CD\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003emaintenance manual\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eSYNPOR\u003c\/strong\u003e stopper, a microporous synthetic material, is designed to \u003cstrong\u003eabsorb moisture\u003c\/strong\u003e without swelling, in order to maintain stable dimensions even after prolonged use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[colspan=\"2\"]{grid-column:1\/-1}table[data-wb-spec] td:empty{display:none}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:1;--wb-r:4;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eProfessional\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eBrown\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:2;--wb-r:5;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eBaroque\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eNatural\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:3;--wb-r:6;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003erosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:1;--wb-r:5;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eModern Alto\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eLow E\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:2;--wb-r:6;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eRosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eBaroque\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:3;--wb-r:7;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePitch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eA = 442 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeywork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eTriple key E\/F\/F#\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:4;--wb-r:8;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmbitus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eClose to 3 octaves\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStopper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eSYNPOR (synthetic wood-like material, microporous, moisture-absorbing and dimensionally stable)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Mollenhauer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54334067802387,"sku":"23794","price":1659.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/15762c683b139c925051abf7a1db14b6c8bbcb4b_N5920E.jpg?v=1791227793","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/mollenhauer-modern-alto-5920e-rosewood-e-key-baroque-fingering-23794","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}