{"product_id":"mollenhauer-modern-alto-5926-poirier-patte-de-fa-doigte-baroque-23790","title":"MODERN ALTO WITH F-FOOT 5926","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA modern recorder born from ambitious acoustic research\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMollenhauer Modern Alto\u003c\/strong\u003e follows a very specific approach: offering an alto recorder capable of holding its own among modern instruments without sacrificing the identity of the recorder. Developed in 1996, this alto stands out through its so-called \"\u003cstrong\u003eharmonic\u003c\/strong\u003e \" approach: the instrument is designed to promote the emergence of clear and more accurate harmonics, especially when working on octaves and resonance sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis positioning clearly places it in a range focused on \u003cstrong\u003eperformance\u003c\/strong\u003e : greater range, more stability, and a palette that exceeds the habits of historical models. Mollenhauer, a brand recognized for the quality of its recorders, offers here an instrument conceived as a bridge between tradition (fingerings) and current demands (projection, power, ambitus).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is this alto recorder for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Modern Alto is particularly recommended for \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to advanced\u003c\/strong\u003e musicians, as well as performers playing in \u003cstrong\u003eensembles\u003c\/strong\u003e who seek a recorder that truly \"cuts through\" the mix. It is also well suited for flutists wishing to explore an expressive instrument with a wide dynamic range and a high register usable beyond what is expected from a traditional alto.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegarding repertoire, it suits both \u003cstrong\u003eclassical\u003c\/strong\u003e contexts (chamber music, new works, ensembles) and \u003cstrong\u003ejazz\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efolk\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003epop\u003c\/strong\u003e projects, especially when the recorder must dialogue with a \u003cstrong\u003epiano\u003c\/strong\u003e or string instruments without being covered. Its \u003cstrong\u003e442 Hz tuning\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it suitable for contexts where the intonation is slightly higher than the standard orchestral 440 Hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound and design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003epearwood\u003c\/strong\u003e body provides a natural playing feel and a balanced sound, with a timbre that remains clear even when pushing the air column. The \"\u003cstrong\u003ebore\u003c\/strong\u003e \" (the internal conduit of the instrument) is crucial here: its design favors a clear \u003cstrong\u003eprojection\u003c\/strong\u003e, stable emission, and better control of resonances in the upper and high registers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBaroque fingering\u003c\/strong\u003e, very common, is retained: the landmarks remain familiar, and the transition is made without relearning the entire instrument. For the \u003cstrong\u003ethird octave\u003c\/strong\u003e, specific fingerings may be necessary, which is logical on a recorder designed to extend the ambitus. The presence of a \u003cstrong\u003eF key\u003c\/strong\u003e improves ergonomics, while the \u003cstrong\u003edouble F\/F# key\u003c\/strong\u003e secures certain accidentals and facilitates fast passages in chromatic contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnother notable technical detail: the \u003cstrong\u003eSYNPOR stopper\u003c\/strong\u003e. This synthetic material, designed to imitate wood, helps manage breath moisture thanks to a microporous structure. 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