Mollenhauer Student Soprano 1042 - Pearwood (Baroque fingering)
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Essential Information About the Mollenhauer Student Soprano Recorder
Essential Information About the Mollenhauer Student Soprano Recorder
- Natural pearwood body : a soft response and warm timbre, ideal for starting out with a true "wood" sound.
- Baroque fingering + double hole : more precise intonation on sensitive notes and better control of semitones.
- Balance and playing comfort : easy sound production, non-aggressive and homogeneous tone across all registers.
- Ready to play : instrument adjusted by a luthier, with case and essential accessories included.
Manufacturer Information
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A Recorder Designed for Learning, Backed by Mollenhauer Expertise
The Mollenhauer Student was designed to meet the practical needs of students and teachers: to offer a stable, enjoyable, and motivating instrument from the very first notes. Its development is based on user feedback in educational settings (schools, kindergartens, music schools) to optimize ease of sound production, intonation, and ergonomics. Within the range, it is positioned as a serious study soprano recorder, ideal for establishing solid technical foundations while enjoying a musical sound.
For Whom and For What Uses?
This soprano recorder is primarily aimed at beginners (children, teenagers, adults) and is well suited for individual lessons or group classes. Thanks to its stable tuning and ease of handling, it is perfectly adapted for learning classical music, school repertoire, and ensembles (small groups, recorder orchestras). It is an excellent choice if you are looking for a recorder that "responds" immediately, without a shrill sound, and remains pleasant for daily use.
Sound and Design
The natural pearwood provides a soft, round, and balanced tonal color, particularly appreciated during the first years: the sound remains fine and never intrusive, while maintaining a beautiful presence. The recorder is homogeneous between low and high registers, with a sound production that supports the student (less effort to produce a clean note) and a stable intonation useful for playing in tune within ensembles. The Baroque fingering, combined with the double hole, facilitates fingering precision and contributes to better intonation on certain notes, a real advantage as one progresses.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
The recorder comes with a rainbow case and a complete maintenance kit; to go further without risk of incompatibility, you can simply plan for some joint grease (if you want a spare) and an additional swab dedicated to your instrument.
Technical specifications
| Level | Student | Color | Brown |
| System | Baroque | Finishing | Natural |
| Materials | Pearwood | ||
| Type | Soprano recorder | Double hole | Yes |
| Model | Student | Pitch / Tuning | A = 442 Hz |
| Wood | Natural pearwood | Ready to play instrument | adjusted by a luthier |
| Fingering | Baroque | ||
Customer reviews
What customers say
Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews
Wooden soprano recorder praised for beautiful, accurate sound and excellent quality-price ratio. Customers said it's easy to play with homogeneous tone across range. Some noted high notes may squeak during break-in period. Includes carrying pouch and tools. Suitable for beginners and young children.
Review highlights
- âBeautiful sound, really! The notes are accurate and nice.â
- âExcellent ergonomics facilitating play, a round and even sound.â
- âVery easy to use for my 4-year-old daughter.â
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It's my first recorder but I already play Native American flute, Irish flute and Ocarina flute.
This flute has a really nice sound, really! The notes are fair, beautiful and it's far from being as strong as Ocarina I think. So for use in an apartment I think it is largely feasible.
During the break-in, the brand advises not to play more than 20 minutes per day, I try to stick to it but it's hard!
That said, I see that it is necessary because the treble sounds a bit after 15 minutes of playing, probably due to condensation. Guess it'll be fine after the run-in.
In short, for a fan of wind instruments like me, I am completely satisfied with this flute!
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Unparalleled Mollenhauer quality in a flute at an affordable price. Excellent ergonomics making it easy to play, a round and even sound.
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The wood is of good quality, the sound is perfect, the pouch delivered with does its job. Nothing to complain about.
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Good value for money for a flute that is easy to play and has a homogeneous sound across the entire surface.
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Beautiful little wooden soprano recorder, perfect for accompanying a harp.
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Questions frequently asked
Does this soprano recorder use Baroque fingering?
The system indicated for this model is Baroque fingering.
Mollenhauer Student 1042: what wood is used?
The recorder is made of pear wood. This material is explicitly stated in its specifications.
Is the Mollenhauer Student 1042 suitable for study?
The designated level is "study." This classification identifies the model as a recorder intended for this category of use.
What is the finish of this soprano pear wood recorder?
A natural finish is indicated. The declared color is beige.
Which reference corresponds to the Student soprano recorder in pear wood?
Reference 1042 identifies this model. It is a soprano in pear wood. Baroque fingering is specified in its title.
