5343 Ehlert
Our Ehlert Alto - the unmistakable modern alto recorder made of boxwood (calycophyllum multiflores) in baroque fingering, based on the renowned concept of Ralf Ehlert (Celle, *1960). Tuned to a1 = 442 Hz and with a range of 2 ½ octaves. A timelessly elegant outer contour, a fine double key made of nickel silver and silk thread winding characterize the exterior of this beautifully shaped instrument, which impresses with its outstanding tonal strength and excellent dynamics.
The modern and unmistakable recorders by Ralf Ehlert (Celle, born 1960). Our Ehlert model series is characterised by its strong assertiveness and stability.
The concept behind these modern recorders is aimed at skilled players and is based on Baroque models by Hotteterre and Bressan and long-scale recorders from Germany around 1930. Ralf Ehlert combined the best features of these models and developed an extremely powerful instrument with a wide conical bore, which has strong dynamics and a large tone range over two and a half octaves. The instruments work with the baroque fingering commonly used today, so there is no need to ‘move away’ from established fingerings. Only the highest notes require additional fingerings. The notes C sharp 4 (soprano), F sharp 3 (alto) and C sharp 3 (tenor) can be played comfortably without the annoying covering of the bore.
Thanks to their assertive tone and volume, Ehlert models hold their own when playing alongside strings, wind instruments and key instruments. Despite their power and versatility, they retain their characteristic recorder sound and are therefore ideal for recorder music from all eras and styles.
Hardness scale
Our wood hardness scale allows you to compare the hardness of the wood used for this instrument with the hardness of other woods in our range. The sound of a recorder is influenced by many material properties. The hardness of the wood is a suitable indicator of certain sound characteristics: softer woods (hardness level 1-2) tend to produce a warm and fundamental tone that blends well in an ensemble, while harder woods (hardness level 4-5) lead to a bright and resonant tone, ideal for solo playing. Those who play both, in ensembles and solo, will find suitable all-rounders in the medium-hard range (hardness level 3).
Hardness level 3 - medium-hard wood
The boxwood used for this instrument (calycophyllum multiflorum, phyllostylon rhamnoides) is from South America. It is hard, fine-pored and evenly dense. The wood produces a warm and rich sound. This type of wood is one of the medium-hard to hard woods in our range.
Scope of delivery:
Case, cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, care instructions and fingering chart, care set (alto / tenor)
Anticondensation
Recorder oil
Cork grease
Care set for alto/tenor
Oil brush for alto/tenor
Wooden cleaning rod for alto/tenor
Wooden stand for sopranino to bass
In our service area you will find fingering charts, catalogs and brochures or also video tutorials and PDF downloads.