The

models for

this classical flute

are several instruments

from the workshop of the Dresden

woodwind instrument maker Heinrich Grenser.

It is essentially a one-keyed version of the multi-keyed flute that I also offer.

With its strong but exeedingly agil sound this flute is excellently suited for empfindsam-style music as well as for the complete early classical flute repertoire, so long as it can be played with a one-keyed instrument.

With an a=440 Hz middle-joint, the Grenser flute is well suited for the earlier repertoire of the 18th century, when, for practical reasons, a flute at modern pitch is needed. Unlike a copy of an instrument from the Baroque period, which has been proportionally altered to a=440 Hz for this purpose, this instrument is not a compromise, but a flute in its original tuning with charming tone, balanced intonation and outstanding character.

The tone colour of this instrument varies depending on which type of wood is used. With grenadilla the sound is strong and brilliant, with ebony, elegant and sophisticated while an extremely delightful and colourful sound can be achieved when using boxwood.

Heinrich Grenser, Dresden, ca.1790

ebony, grenadilla or boxwood

with silver key, a= 430 Hz

Photo: Ulrich Ehret

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