Descant Recorders

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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  • Kynseker Descant Recorder in Plumwood Kynseker Descant Recorder in Plumwood

    Reference: MOL-4108

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Kynseker Descant Recorder in Plumwood

    • Plumwood Descant.
    • Versatile instruments after Hieronymus F. Kynseker, based on the original instruments kept at the Germanic National Museum in Nuremberg.
    • Our Kynseker ensemble instruments remain faithful to the most important characteristics of the originals: its outer form and its strong sound, so full of personality. 
    $990.00
    $990.00
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    • Plumwood Descant.
    • Versatile instruments after Hieronymus F. Kynseker, based on the original instruments kept at the Germanic National Museum in Nuremberg.
    • Our Kynseker ensemble instruments remain faithful to the most important characteristics of the originals: its outer form and its strong sound, so full of personality. 
  • Adri's Dream Descant Recorder (Single holes) in Pearwood Adri's Dream Descant Recorder (Single holes) in Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-4117

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Adri's Dream Descant Recorder (Single holes) 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.
    • Single holes.
    $280.00
    $280.00
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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.
    • Single holes.
  • 'Fipple' Penta Recorder, Maple body/ Sea-Blue Plastic headjoint 'Fipple' Penta Recorder, Maple body/ Sea-Blue Plastic headjoint

    Reference: MOL-17513

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    'Fipple' Penta Recorder, Maple body/ Sea-Blue Plastic headjoint

    • Sea-Blue Plastic head-joint, Maple body. 
    • Pentatonic fingering.
    • Warm sound from wooden body, maintenance free plastic head.
    • High quality materials and highest standard of craftsmanship.
    • Unbeatable beginners price.
    $76.00
    $76.00
    $88.95
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    • Sea-Blue Plastic head-joint, Maple body. 
    • Pentatonic fingering.
    • Warm sound from wooden body, maintenance free plastic head.
    • High quality materials and highest standard of craftsmanship.
    • Unbeatable beginners price.
  • Studio Descant Recorder in Stained Pearwood Studio Descant Recorder in Stained Pearwood

    Reference: K1311

    Brand: Kung

    Studio Descant Recorder in Stained Pearwood

    • Made from selected Pearwood (stained a dark red).
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Suitable for beginners as well as for ensemble playing.
    • The Kung Studio model recorders have a warm and pleasant sound.
    • Includes sturdy carry pouch and service card/fingering chart.
    $167.86
    $167.86
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    • Made from selected Pearwood (stained a dark red).
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Suitable for beginners as well as for ensemble playing.
    • The Kung Studio model recorders have a warm and pleasant sound.
    • Includes sturdy carry pouch and service card/fingering chart.
  • Denner Descant Recorder in Olivewood Denner Descant Recorder in Olivewood

    Reference: MOL-5123

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Descant Recorder in Olivewood

    • Olive 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.
    $820.00
    $820.00
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    • Olive 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.
  • Descant Recorder by Yamaha Descant Recorder by Yamaha

    Reference: YRS314B

    Brand: Yamaha

    Descant Recorder - Wood Grain & Ivory

    A version of the YRS-302B

    with a finish similar to

    Macassar Ebony recorders

    $74.95
    $74.95
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    A version of the YRS-302B

    with a finish similar to

    Macassar Ebony recorders

  • Picco Fife in Pearwood Picco Fife in Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-8105

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Picco Fife in Pearwood

    • Transverse Flute (fife) made from Pearwood in the key of C.
    • A soft and enchanting sound, easy to play.
    • The fingering system and basic tuning match that of the C soprano recorder.
    • An easy introduction to flute blowing technique.
    $226.00
    $226.00
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    • Transverse Flute (fife) made from Pearwood in the key of C.
    • A soft and enchanting sound, easy to play.
    • The fingering system and basic tuning match that of the C soprano recorder.
    • An easy introduction to flute blowing technique.
  • Marsyas Descant Recorder in Plum Wood Marsyas Descant Recorder in Plum Wood

    Reference: K4304

    Brand: Kung

    Marsyas Descant Recorder in Plum Wood

    • Made from selected Plum wood
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Supreme elegance in sound and design.
    • Flexibility and strength for solo and ensemble playing
    • The Plumwood Marsyas has a sweet and warm sound.
    $728.00
    $728.00
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    • Made from selected Plum wood
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Supreme elegance in sound and design.
    • Flexibility and strength for solo and ensemble playing
    • The Plumwood Marsyas has a sweet and warm sound.
  • Studio Descant Recorder in Maple Studio Descant Recorder in Maple

    Reference: K1302

    Brand: Kung

    Studio Descant Recorder in Maple

    • Made from selected Maple.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Suitable for beginners as well as for ensemble playing.
    • The Kung Studio model recorders have a warm and pleasant sound.
    • Includes sturdy carry pouch and service card/fingering chart.
    $154.09
    $154.09
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    • Made from selected Maple.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Suitable for beginners as well as for ensemble playing.
    • The Kung Studio model recorders have a warm and pleasant sound.
    • Includes sturdy carry pouch and service card/fingering chart.
  • Music Garden Descant Recorder Music Garden Descant Recorder

    Reference: MRS-1B Classic

    Brand: Kulossa

    Music Garden Descant Recorder

    Designed by Doris Kulossa based on recorders by Stanesby.
    Very stable intonation regardless of breath pressure - especially useful in recorder ensembles
    Beautiful upper register that is easily accessed 
    Suitable for both beginners and professionals

    $59.95
    $59.95
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    Designed by Doris Kulossa based on recorders by Stanesby.
    Very stable intonation regardless of breath pressure - especially useful in recorder ensembles
    Beautiful upper register that is easily accessed 
    Suitable for both beginners and professionals

  • Denner Descant Recorder in Tulipwood Denner Descant Recorder in Tulipwood

    Reference: MOL-5125

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Descant Recorder in Tulipwood

    • Tulipwood 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. 
    $940.00
    $940.00
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    • Tulipwood 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. 
  • Adri's Dream Descant Recorder in Blue Pearwood Adri's Dream Descant Recorder in Blue Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-4119B

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Adri's Dream Descant Recorder in Blue Pearwood

    • Made from Pearwood, stained blue.
    • 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.
    $290.00
    $290.00
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    • Made from Pearwood, stained blue.
    • 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.
  • Bb 'Folklora', Descant Recorder in Pearwood Bb 'Folklora', Descant Recorder in Pearwood

    Reference: K1901

    Brand: Kung

    Bb 'Folklora', Descant Recorder in Pearwood

    Bb descant in Pearwood, Baroque double holes. This is our special recorder for everyone wanting to play with an instrument tuned in B flat. It is a whole tone lower than the soprano in C, and this recorder in B flat sounds deeper and stronger from the beginning. It is used in Swiss folk music, but is also used by pro's who appreciate its very special sound. This particular instrument is noted

    $354.95
    $354.95
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    Bb descant in Pearwood, Baroque double holes. This is our special recorder for everyone wanting to play with an instrument tuned in B flat. It is a whole tone lower than the soprano in C, and this recorder in B flat sounds deeper and stronger from the beginning. It is used in Swiss folk music, but is also used by pro's who appreciate its very special sound. This particular instrument is noted

  • 'Fipple' Descant Recorder, Maple body/ Berry-Red Plastic headjoint 'Fipple' Descant Recorder, Maple body/ Berry-Red Plastic headjoint

    Reference: MOL-17412

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    'Fipple' Descant Recorder, Maple body/ Berry-Red Plastic headjoint

    • Berry-Red 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.
    $88.95
    $88.95
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    • Berry-Red 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.
  • Adri's Dream Descant Recorder in Red Pearwood Adri's Dream Descant Recorder in Red Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-4119R

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Adri's Dream Descant Recorder in Red Pearwood

    • Made from Pearwood, stained red.
    • 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.
    $290.00
    $290.00
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    • Made from Pearwood, stained red.
    • 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.
  • Marsyas Descant Recorder in Grenadilla Marsyas Descant Recorder in Grenadilla

    Reference: K4307

    Brand: Kung

    Marsyas Descant Recorder in Grenadilla

    • Made from selected Grenadilla.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Supreme elegance in sound and design.
    • Flexibility and strength for solo and ensemble playing
    • The Grenadilla Marsyas has a brilliant and powerful sound.
    $958.00
    $958.00
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    • Made from selected Grenadilla.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Supreme elegance in sound and design.
    • Flexibility and strength for solo and ensemble playing
    • The Grenadilla Marsyas has a brilliant and powerful sound.
  • Music Garden Descant Recorder Music Garden Descant Recorder

    Reference: MRS-1TB Transparent

    Brand: Kulossa

    Music Garden Descant Recorder

    • High quality German design Descant plastic recorder, adapted after Stanesby design.
    • Quality canvas storage case.
    • Includes: Thumb rest, recorder grease, cleaning rod & fingering chart.
    • Transparent
    $64.95
    $64.95
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    • High quality German design Descant plastic recorder, adapted after Stanesby design.
    • Quality canvas storage case.
    • Includes: Thumb rest, recorder grease, cleaning rod & fingering chart.
    • Transparent
  • Superio Descant Recorder in Plumwood Superio Descant Recorder in Plumwood

    Reference: K2304

    Brand: Kung

    Superio Descant Recorder in Plumwood

    • Made from selected Plumwood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The plumwood Superior has an earthy and light sound.
    $481.00
    $481.00
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    • Made from selected Plumwood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The plumwood Superior has an earthy and light sound.
  • 'Fipple' Descant Recorder, Maple body/ Apple-Green Plastic headjoint 'Fipple' Descant Recorder, Maple body/ Apple-Green Plastic headjoint

    Reference: MOL-17411

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    'Fipple' Descant Recorder, Maple body/ Apple-Green Plastic headjoint

    • Apple-Green 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.
    $88.95
    $88.95
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    • Apple-Green 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.
  • Denner Descant in Stained Satinwood Denner Descant in Stained Satinwood

    Reference: MOL-DE-1101D

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner-Edition Descant Recorder in Stained Satinwood

    Historically Stained Satinwood Descant

    Descant recorder after Jacob Denner (1681-1735). Denner-Edition 442.

    The top class among Hand-crafted baroque descant recorders at modern pitch. Highest soloistic demands. 

    $1,541.00
    $1,541.00
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    Historically Stained Satinwood Descant

    Descant recorder after Jacob Denner (1681-1735). Denner-Edition 442.

    The top class among Hand-crafted baroque descant recorders at modern pitch. Highest soloistic demands. 

  • Marsyas Descant Recorder in Olivewood Marsyas Descant Recorder in Olivewood

    Reference: K4309

    Brand: Kung

    Marsyas Descant Recorder in Olivewood

    • Made from selected Olivewood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Supreme elegance in sound and design.
    • Flexibility and strength for solo and ensemble playing
    • The Olivewood Marsyas has a sweet and elegant sound.
    $958.00
    $958.00
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    • Made from selected Olivewood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Supreme elegance in sound and design.
    • Flexibility and strength for solo and ensemble playing
    • The Olivewood Marsyas has a sweet and elegant sound.
  • Music Garden Descant Recorder Music Garden Descant Recorder

    Reference: MRS-1VB Green

    Brand: Kulossa

    Music Garden Descant Recorder

    Designed by Doris Kulossa based on recorders by Stanesby.
    Very stable intonation regardless of breath pressure - especially useful in recorder ensembles
    Beautiful upper register that is easily accessed 
    Suitable for both beginners and professionals

    $64.95
    $64.95
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    Designed by Doris Kulossa based on recorders by Stanesby.
    Very stable intonation regardless of breath pressure - especially useful in recorder ensembles
    Beautiful upper register that is easily accessed 
    Suitable for both beginners and professionals

  • Bb 'Folklora', Descant Recorder in Palisander Bb 'Folklora', Descant Recorder in Palisander

    Reference: K1906

    Brand: Kung

    Bb 'Folklora', Descant Recorder in Palisander

    Bb descant in Palisander (Rosewood), Baroque double holes. This is our special recorder for everyone wanting to play with an instrument tuned in B flat. It is a whole tone lower than the soprano in C, and this recorder in B flat sounds deeper and stronger from the beginning. It is used in Swiss folk music, but is also used by pro's who appreciate its very special sound.

    $586.44
    $586.44
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    Bb descant in Palisander (Rosewood), Baroque double holes. This is our special recorder for everyone wanting to play with an instrument tuned in B flat. It is a whole tone lower than the soprano in C, and this recorder in B flat sounds deeper and stronger from the beginning. It is used in Swiss folk music, but is also used by pro's who appreciate its very special sound.

  • Marsyas Descant Recorder in Castello Boxwood Marsyas Descant Recorder in Castello Boxwood

    Reference: K4313

    Brand: Kung

    Marsyas Descant Recorder in Castello Boxwood

    • Made from selected Castello Boxwood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Supreme elegance in sound and design.
    • Flexibility and strength for solo and ensemble playing
    • The Boxwood Marsyas has an elegant and sweet sound
    $728.00
    $728.00
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    • Made from selected Castello Boxwood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Supreme elegance in sound and design.
    • Flexibility and strength for solo and ensemble playing
    • The Boxwood Marsyas has an elegant and sweet sound