Descant recorders also referred to soprano recorders, are the third member of the recorder family. Orpheus Music stocks a large range of descant recorders, from a variety of makers including Mollenhauer Recorders from Germany, Kung Recorders from Switzerland, Dolmetsch Recorders from England, and Aulos Recorders and Zen-on Recorders from Japan. Beautiful wooden recorders come in a different variety of woods using pear, plum, satinwood, olive, rose, palisander, grenadilla, boxwood and cherrywood. The descant recorder traditionally is used to teach children music but is a wonderful instrument in its own right. In consorts it is usually has the melody line, but has some beautiful soloistic music written for it, some of the classic repertoire for the descant recorder includes Jacob van Eyck "Der Flutyen Lust-Hoft".
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Haka Descant Recorder
Reference: AU703B
Vendor:Brand: AulosHaka Descant Recorder
- This high-quality soprano recorder has been created on the basis of the refined design of the great craftsman Richard Haka, who was responsible for creating a new age of recorder-making in the 17th century.
- Curved windway.
- Accurate intonation and rich, expressive ability are characteristic of this unique instrument.
- Reddish-brown colour.
- Regular price
- $36.95
- Sale price
- $36.95
- Regular price
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- This high-quality soprano recorder has been created on the basis of the refined design of the great craftsman Richard Haka, who was responsible for creating a new age of recorder-making in the 17th century.
- Curved windway.
- Accurate intonation and rich, expressive ability are characteristic of this unique instrument.
- Reddish-brown colour.
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Haka Descant Recorder with Wood-grain finish
Reference: AU703BW
Vendor:Brand: AulosHaka Descant Recorder with Wood-grain finish
- This high-quality descant recorder has been created on the design of the great craftsman Richard Haka, who was responsible for creating a new age of recorder-making in the 17th century.
- Accurate intonation and rich, expressive ability are characteristic of this unique instrument.
- This descant recorder is the same as the AU703B model, but includes a wood grain finish
- Regular price
- $86.95
- Sale price
- $86.95
- Regular price
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- This high-quality descant recorder has been created on the design of the great craftsman Richard Haka, who was responsible for creating a new age of recorder-making in the 17th century.
- Accurate intonation and rich, expressive ability are characteristic of this unique instrument.
- This descant recorder is the same as the AU703B model, but includes a wood grain finish
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Symphony Descant Recorder
Reference: AU503B
Vendor:Brand: AulosSymphony Descant Recorder
- For solo playing and performance with other instruments in a "broken consort."
- Curved windway.
- Bright, rich tone quality.
- Excellent carrying power and broad, dynamic range.
- Baroque Fingering.
- Dark brown with Ivory-coloured mouthpiece, ring, and foot.
- Regular price
- $45.95
- Sale price
- $45.95
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- For solo playing and performance with other instruments in a "broken consort."
- Curved windway.
- Bright, rich tone quality.
- Excellent carrying power and broad, dynamic range.
- Baroque Fingering.
- Dark brown with Ivory-coloured mouthpiece, ring, and foot.
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Descant Recorder - Dark Brown & Ivory
Reference: YRS302B
Vendor:Brand: YamahaDescant Recorder - Dark Brown & Ivory
The 300 Series with their arched
windways provide excellent playability
and feature a sound that is surprisingly
close to that of wooden recorders.
Their intonation is impeccable.
Colour: Dark Brown & Ivory
- Regular price
- $74.95
- Sale price
- $74.95
- Regular price
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The 300 Series with their arched
windways provide excellent playability
and feature a sound that is surprisingly
close to that of wooden recorders.
Their intonation is impeccable.
Colour: Dark Brown & Ivory
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Canta Descant Recorder in Pearwood
Reference: MOL-2106
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerCanta Descant Recorder in Pearwood
- Canta - the joy of ensemble playing.
- Made from Pearwood, Baroque double holes.
- Pleasant and clear sound which speaks easily.
- A fine instrument for either ensemble or solo.
- Regular price
- $172.00
- Sale price
- $172.00
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- Canta - the joy of ensemble playing.
- Made from Pearwood, Baroque double holes.
- Pleasant and clear sound which speaks easily.
- A fine instrument for either ensemble or solo.
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'Fipple' Descant Recorder, Maple body/ Sea-Blue Plastic headjoint
Reference: MOL-17413
Vendor:Brand: Mollenhauer'Fipple' Descant Recorder, Maple body/ Sea-Blue Plastic headjoint
- Sea-Blue Plastic head-joint, Maple body.
- Baroque double holes.
- Warm sound from wooden body, maintenance free plastic head.
- High quality materials and highest standard of craftsmanship.
- Unbeatable beginners price.
- Regular price
- $76.00
- Sale price
- $76.00
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$88.95
- Sea-Blue Plastic head-joint, Maple body.
- Baroque double holes.
- Warm sound from wooden body, maintenance free plastic head.
- High quality materials and highest standard of craftsmanship.
- Unbeatable beginners price.
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Student Descant Recorder in Pearwood
Reference: MOL-1042
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerStudent Descant Recorder in Pearwood
- Only the very best for the beginning!
- Made from Pearwood with baroque double holes.
- The delicate soft sound is never obtrusive and remains even throughout all registers.
- Designed for in-tune ensemble playing â perfect for a whole class.
- Regular price
- $155.00
- Sale price
- $155.00
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- Only the very best for the beginning!
- Made from Pearwood with baroque double holes.
- The delicate soft sound is never obtrusive and remains even throughout all registers.
- Designed for in-tune ensemble playing â perfect for a whole class.
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Studio Descant Recorder in Pearwood
Reference: K1301
Vendor:Brand: KungStudio Descant Recorder in Pearwood
- Made from selected Pearwood.
- Baroque double holes.
- Suitable for beginners as well as for ensemble playing.
- The Kung Studio model recorders have a warm and pleasant sound.
- Regular price
- $178.00
- Sale price
- $178.00
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- Made from selected Pearwood.
- Baroque double holes.
- Suitable for beginners as well as for ensemble playing.
- The Kung Studio model recorders have a warm and pleasant sound.
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Elite Descant Recorder
Reference: AU303AE
Vendor:Brand: AulosElite Descant Recorder
- Detachable thumb rest.
- Includes C# and D# holes.
- Accessories: Cloth carrying bag, fingering chart and cleaning rod.
- Three-piece Soprano Recorder.
- Baroque Fingering.
- Ebony Colour.
- Regular price
- $17.95
- Sale price
- $17.95
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- Detachable thumb rest.
- Includes C# and D# holes.
- Accessories: Cloth carrying bag, fingering chart and cleaning rod.
- Three-piece Soprano Recorder.
- Baroque Fingering.
- Ebony Colour.
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Dream Descant in red glitter resin
Reference: MOL-0119R
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerDream Descant in red glitter resin
Wide bore – full sound for ensemble playing
Dreamy, yet robust
High quality ABS plastic: chlorine-free, not susceptible to damage and can be thoroughly cleaned.Full sound, especially suited to blending in with others: ideal for group lessons or music class
- Regular price
- $79.00
- Sale price
- $79.00
- Regular price
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Wide bore – full sound for ensemble playing
Dreamy, yet robust
High quality ABS plastic: chlorine-free, not susceptible to damage and can be thoroughly cleaned.Full sound, especially suited to blending in with others: ideal for group lessons or music class
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Adri's Dream Descant Recorder, Pearwood body/Blue Glitter Plastic headjoint
Reference: MOL-1119B
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerAdri's Dream Descant Recorder, Pearwood body/Blue Glitter Plastic headjoint
- Blue glitter-plastic head-joint, pearwood body.
- Wide bore producing a full rich sound across the range.
- Attractive shape based on Medieval and Renaissance models.
- The large finger holes are especially easy for children to feel.
- Baroque double holes.
- Regular price
- $120.00
- Sale price
- $120.00
- Regular price
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- Blue glitter-plastic head-joint, pearwood body.
- Wide bore producing a full rich sound across the range.
- Attractive shape based on Medieval and Renaissance models.
- The large finger holes are especially easy for children to feel.
- Baroque double holes.
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Studio Descant Recorder in Cherry
Reference: K1303
Vendor:Brand: KungStudio Descant Recorder in Cherry
- Made from selected Cherry.
- Baroque double holes.
- Suitable for beginners as well as for ensemble playing.
- Within the Studio range, the Cherry descant has the most elegant sound.
- Includes sturdy carry pouch and service card/fingering chart.
- Regular price
- $200.36
- Sale price
- $200.36
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- Made from selected Cherry.
- Baroque double holes.
- Suitable for beginners as well as for ensemble playing.
- Within the Studio range, the Cherry descant has the most elegant sound.
- Includes sturdy carry pouch and service card/fingering chart.
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Alouette Descant Recorder
Reference: AU103N
Vendor:Brand: AulosAlouette Descant Recorder
- Built-in thumb rest places right hand in correct, relaxed position.
- Curved windway.
- Single holes for low C and D provide ease of playing in lower register.
- Dark brown with ivory-coloured trim.
- Accessories: carrying bag and fingering chart.
- Baroque Fingering.
- Regular price
- $16.95
- Sale price
- $16.95
- Regular price
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- Built-in thumb rest places right hand in correct, relaxed position.
- Curved windway.
- Single holes for low C and D provide ease of playing in lower register.
- Dark brown with ivory-coloured trim.
- Accessories: carrying bag and fingering chart.
- Baroque Fingering.
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Denner Descant Recorder in Pearwood
Reference: MOL-5107
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerDenner Descant Recorder in Pearwood
Made from selected Pearwood.
Baroque Double Holes, made in 3 pieces.
Based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735)
Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm.
Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.
- Regular price
- $410.00
- Sale price
- $410.00
- Regular price
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Made from selected Pearwood.
Baroque Double Holes, made in 3 pieces.
Based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735)
Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm.
Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.
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Adri's Dream Descant Recorder in Pearwood
Reference: MOL-4119
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerAdri's Dream Descant Recorder in Pearwood
- Made from natural Pearwood.
- Wide bore, full sound for ensemble playing.
- Attractive shape based on Medieval and Renaissance models.
- Large finger holes, good tactile orientation on the instrument.
- Baroque double holes.
- Regular price
- $280.00
- Sale price
- $280.00
- Regular price
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- Made from natural Pearwood.
- Wide bore, full sound for ensemble playing.
- Attractive shape based on Medieval and Renaissance models.
- Large finger holes, good tactile orientation on the instrument.
- Baroque double holes.
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Denner Descant Recorder in Rosewood
Reference: MOL-5120
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerDenner Descant Recorder in Rosewood
- Rosewood Descant, baroque double holes.
- Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen. Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm.
- Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.
- Regular price
- $740.00
- Sale price
- $740.00
- Regular price
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- Rosewood Descant, baroque double holes.
- Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen. Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm.
- Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.
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Descant Recorder - Yellow & White
Reference: YRS402B
Vendor:Brand: YamahaDescant Recorder - Yellow & White
The shape of the instrument is based on Rottenburgh masterpieces. Well-defined tone reminiscent of substantial wood recorders is a characteristic that helps this model excel for solo playing or small recorder ensembles.
Colour: A light mustard yellow & white.
- Regular price
- $74.95
- Sale price
- $74.95
- Regular price
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The shape of the instrument is based on Rottenburgh masterpieces. Well-defined tone reminiscent of substantial wood recorders is a characteristic that helps this model excel for solo playing or small recorder ensembles.
Colour: A light mustard yellow & white.
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Stanesby Descant
Reference: Z150BN
Vendor:Brand: ZEN-ONStanesby Descant
- Based on fine historic instruments, designed by Friedrich von Huene and Kodo Uesugi.
- Especially noted for its accurate intonation and impeccable voicing.
- A marvelous instrument for recreating the music of the 18th century.
- English fingering, made in 3 sections.
- ABS resin, with joint lubricant and cleaning rod.Â
- Regular price
- $37.50
- Sale price
- $37.50
- Regular price
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- Based on fine historic instruments, designed by Friedrich von Huene and Kodo Uesugi.
- Especially noted for its accurate intonation and impeccable voicing.
- A marvelous instrument for recreating the music of the 18th century.
- English fingering, made in 3 sections.
- ABS resin, with joint lubricant and cleaning rod.Â
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Adri's Dream Descant Recorder, Pearwood body/Red glitter headjoint
Reference: MOL-1119R
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerAdri's Dream Descant Recorder, Pearwood body/Red glitter headjoint
- Red glitter-plastic head-joint, pearwood body.
- Wide bore producing a full rich sound across the range.
- Attractive shape based on Medieval and Renaissance models.
- The large finger holes are especially easy for children to feel.
- Baroque double holes.
- Regular price
- $120.00
- Sale price
- $120.00
- Regular price
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- Red glitter-plastic head-joint, pearwood body.
- Wide bore producing a full rich sound across the range.
- Attractive shape based on Medieval and Renaissance models.
- The large finger holes are especially easy for children to feel.
- Baroque double holes.
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Denner Descant Recorder in Grenadilla
Reference: MOL-5124
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerDenner Descant Recorder in Grenadilla
- Grenadilla Descant, Baroque double holes.
- Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen. Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm.
- Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.
- Regular price
- $875.00
- Sale price
- $875.00
- Regular price
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- Grenadilla Descant, Baroque double holes.
- Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen. Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm.
- Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.
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Descant recorder - Dark Wood-Grain & Ivory
Reference: YRS312B
Vendor:Brand: YamahaDescant recorder - Dark Wood-Grain & Ivory
This is a version of the
YRS-302B with
a finish resembling that of high
grade rosewood recorders.
- Regular price
- $74.95
- Sale price
- $74.95
- Regular price
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This is a version of the
YRS-302B with
a finish resembling that of high
grade rosewood recorders.
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Robin Descant Recorder
Reference: AU205A
Vendor:Brand: AulosRobin Descant Recorder
- Uses the patented AULOS "cavity wall" design.
- Warm, clear and sonorous tone
- Arguably the least piercing tone of any plastic descant recorder
- Three-piece Soprano Recorder.
- Double holes (for C# and D#)
- Baroque Fingering.
- Dark Brown & Ivory Colour.
- Regular price
- $35.95
- Sale price
- $35.95
- Regular price
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- Uses the patented AULOS "cavity wall" design.
- Warm, clear and sonorous tone
- Arguably the least piercing tone of any plastic descant recorder
- Three-piece Soprano Recorder.
- Double holes (for C# and D#)
- Baroque Fingering.
- Dark Brown & Ivory Colour.
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Dream-Edition Descant Recorder in Plumwood
Reference: TE-4118
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerDream-Edition Descant Recorder in Plumwood
Dream Recorders for the demands of a soloist
Due to their characteristic wide bore and full round sound Dream-Edition recorders are also suitable for demanding solo recorder repertoire. These hand-finished instruments in European plumwood with maple decorative rings combine a colourful rich sound with a stable tone. Baroque fingering and double holes provide surprising agility.- Regular price
- $668.00
- Sale price
- $668.00
- Regular price
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Dream Recorders for the demands of a soloist
Due to their characteristic wide bore and full round sound Dream-Edition recorders are also suitable for demanding solo recorder repertoire. These hand-finished instruments in European plumwood with maple decorative rings combine a colourful rich sound with a stable tone. Baroque fingering and double holes provide surprising agility. -
Denner Descant Recorder in Castello Boxwood
Reference: MOL-5122
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerDenner Descant Recorder in Castello Boxwood
- Made from selected Castello Boxwood with Baroque double holes.
- Based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen.
- Reliable, accurate playing even in the highest register.
- A versatile, clear and beautiful sounding instrument.
- Regular price
- $597.00
- Sale price
- $597.00
- Regular price
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- Made from selected Castello Boxwood with Baroque double holes.
- Based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen.
- Reliable, accurate playing even in the highest register.
- A versatile, clear and beautiful sounding instrument.