Are Dolmetsch recorders any good?
Recorders by the old firm of Arnold Dolmetsch are generally good and still well worth playing, especially in amateur music making. All these instruments were individually crafted and have unique serial numbers. Production took place over a period of more than 60 years.
Where are Dolmetsch recorders made?
This recorder belonged to the Dolmetsch family. Arnold Dolmetsch was a famous French musician, who settled in Haslemere, Surrey in 1917 and established an instrument-making workshop in the town.
What is the range of a tenor recorder?
tenor: C (written and sounds middle C) to A or B (almost 2 octaves higher). The notes higher than that are rare for tenor.
Are Kung recorders good?
Küng Studio Alto Recorder in Pearwood Küng’s Studio series has proven to be popular with all levels of players providing a high quality instrument at a reasonable price. They have a full sound, balanced tone, and a good, easy response in all registers. Their clear, warm sound is well-suited for ensemble playing.
What is Dolonite?
Just to be clear: the Dolmetsch ‘dolonite’ recorder is a factory-made instrument from the ’60s-’70s that may sound fine to some, but it is limited, as it was designed to be a ‘consort’ instrument, so it will be very smoooth sounding. Not really for solo use, but OK for folk music.
Is the alto recorder a transposing instrument?
The F alto is a non-transposing instrument, though its basic scale is in F, that is, a fifth lower than the soprano recorder and a fourth higher than the tenor (both with a basic scale in C).
What is Castello boxwood?
Castello Boxwood, Calycophyllum multiflorum, originates in South American mostly in Paraguay. Although not a true Buxus species, it shares many of the same attributes that make Boxwood such a desirable species. You could not ask for a better wood to mill. This is perhaps the finest grained wood in the World.
Where are Kung recorders made?
Schaffhausen
The recorder manufactory in Schaffhausen | Küng recorders. For more than 80 years, the name Küng has stood for a special passion for sound, quality, and detail. Discover the handmade recorders from our manufactory in Schaffhausen.
What are the characteristics of a Dolmetsch Recorder?
– Dolmetsch Recorder Marks and Serial Numbers the bores are conical; widest in the head, narrowest at the foot- or bell-section end the tone holes are usually small and where necessary undercut the exterior designs are derived from surviving original recorders, except for instruments from the Millennium series
Can I get a replacement key for my classic tenor?
The classic tenor is no longer manufactured but we are able to supply replacement keys, replacement key pads and replacement saddle and spring units. We provide below instructions for fitting these parts. We can also service and replace single brass keys for the older Dolonite tenors.
Who is Arnold Dolmetsch?
Arnold Dolmetsch set out as a circle, sometimes including the words made in England have been made by Arnold Dolmetsch Ltd. and, in the majority of cases, have been voiced and tuned by Dr. Carl Dolmetsch or by other members of the Dolmetsch family.
Should I buy a knick or straight headed tenor recorder?
The Nova Tenor recorder can be supplied with a knick (or bent) head (see head on the left). Those who have no problem with the reach or stretch on standard tenors may wish to purchase the standard straight headed model (see head on the right). Our standard tenor is among one of the more comfortable straight tenors available.