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

    Reference: K4313

    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
  • Music Garden Descant Recorder Music Garden Descant Recorder

    Reference: MRS-1RB Pink

    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

  • Descant Recorder (Disabled Player) Descant Recorder (Disabled Player)

    Reference: AU204AF

    Descant Recorder (Disabled Player)

    • Designed for players who have finger disabilities.
    • Some finger holes are adjustable, so players can fix the finger holes to the position where they can play recorder comfortably.
    $45.50
    $45.50
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    • Designed for players who have finger disabilities.
    • Some finger holes are adjustable, so players can fix the finger holes to the position where they can play recorder comfortably.
  • Music Garden Descant Recorder Music Garden Descant Recorder

    Reference: MRS-1GB Grey

    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 Grey
    $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 Grey
  • Descant in Brazilian Boxwood Descant in Brazilian Boxwood

    Reference: PG3-S/BN

    Bressan Descant in Brazilian Boxwood

    Designed by Takeyama, produced by Zen-on.

    Based on Bressan recorders

    Very slender - the lightest descant in the entire Orpheus Music collection (62gms)

    Made from Brazilian Boxwood.

    $499.00
    $499.00
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    Designed by Takeyama, produced by Zen-on.

    Based on Bressan recorders

    Very slender - the lightest descant in the entire Orpheus Music collection (62gms)

    Made from Brazilian Boxwood.

  • Denner-Edition Descant Recorder A-415 in Satinwood (stained) Denner-Edition Descant Recorder A-415 in Satinwood (stained)

    Reference: MOL-DE-1111D

    Denner-Edition Descant Recorder A-415 in Stained Satinwood

    Hand-crafted Soprano baroque recorder, Satinwood historically stained. Pitch A- 415 Hz

    $1,541.00
    $1,541.00
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    Hand-crafted Soprano baroque recorder, Satinwood historically stained. Pitch A- 415 Hz

  • Superio Descant Recorder in Palisander Superio Descant Recorder in Palisander

    Reference: K2306

    Superio Descant Recorder in Palisander

    • Made from selected Palisander.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The Palisander Superior has clear and powerful sound.
    $641.00
    $641.00
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    • Made from selected Palisander.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The Palisander Superior has clear and powerful sound.
  • Soprano Recorder Denner-Edition Grenadilla Soprano Recorder Denner-Edition Grenadilla

    Reference: MOL-DE-1104

    Denner-Edition Descant Recorder Grenadilla

    • Grenadilla Soprano/Descant
    • Recorder after Jacob Denner (1681-1735). Denner-Edition 442.
    • Hand-crafted baroque recorders. The top class among baroque descant recorders at modern pitch. Highest soloistic demands.
    • The basis of the historical bore shape are concepts like those developed in the most important Nuremberg woodwind instrument workshop of the Denner family.
    $1,684.00
    $1,684.00
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    • Grenadilla Soprano/Descant
    • Recorder after Jacob Denner (1681-1735). Denner-Edition 442.
    • Hand-crafted baroque recorders. The top class among baroque descant recorders at modern pitch. Highest soloistic demands.
    • The basis of the historical bore shape are concepts like those developed in the most important Nuremberg woodwind instrument workshop of the Denner family.
  • Denner-Edition Descant Recorder A-415 in Satinwood Denner-Edition Descant Recorder A-415 in Satinwood

    Reference: MOL-DE-1111

    Denner-Edition Descant Recorder A-415 in Satinwood

    Hand-crafted Soprano baroque recorder, Satinwood. Pitch A-415 Hz

    $1,534.00
    $1,534.00
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    Hand-crafted Soprano baroque recorder, Satinwood. Pitch A-415 Hz

  • Superio Descant Recorder in Olivewood Superio Descant Recorder in Olivewood

    Reference: K2309

    Superio Descant Recorder in Olivewood

    • Made from selected Olivewood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The Olivewood Superior has an earthy, clear, light sound. 
    $730.00
    $730.00
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    • Made from selected Olivewood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The Olivewood Superior has an earthy, clear, light sound. 
  • Superio Descant Recorder in Pearwood Superio Descant Recorder in Pearwood

    Reference: K2301

    Superio Descant Recorder in Pearwood

    • Made from selected Pearwood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The Pearwood Superior has an earthy and warm sound.
    $403.00
    $403.00
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    • Made from selected Pearwood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The Pearwood Superior has an earthy and warm sound.
  • Takeyama Descant Recorder in Brazilian Boxwood Takeyama Descant Recorder in Brazilian Boxwood

    Reference: TS442BB

    Takeyama Descant Recorder in Brazilian Boxwood

    Made from Brazilian Boxwood
    Baroque fingering, double holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
    Sound has both warmth and clarity
    Performs well across a wide range of styles

    New Stock Early July 25

    $1,190.00
    $1,190.00
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    Made from Brazilian Boxwood
    Baroque fingering, double holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
    Sound has both warmth and clarity
    Performs well across a wide range of styles

    New Stock Early July 25

  • Kynseker Descant Recorder in Maple Kynseker Descant Recorder in Maple

    Reference: MOL-4107

    Kynseker Descant Recorder in Maple

    • Maple Descant dark stained.
    • 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. 
    $825.00
    $825.00
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    • Maple Descant dark stained.
    • 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. 
  • Superio Descant Recorder in Castello Stained Boxwood Superio Descant Recorder in Castello Stained Boxwood

    Reference: K2314

    Superio Descant Recorder in Castello Stained Boxwood

    • Made from selected Castello Boxwood (stained).
    • Baroque double holes.
    • A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The Boxwood Superior has an earthy and warm sound.
    $495.00
    $495.00
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    • Made from selected Castello Boxwood (stained).
    • Baroque double holes.
    • A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The Boxwood Superior has an earthy and warm sound.
  • Soprano Recorder Denner-Edition Grenadilla Soprano Recorder Denner-Edition Grenadilla

    Reference: MOL-DE-1114

    Denner-Edition Descant recorder 415 Hz Grenadilla

    • Grenadilla Soprano/Descant
    • Recorder after Jacob Denner (1681-1735). Denner-Edition 415hz - historical pitch.
    • Hand-crafted baroque recorders. The top class among baroque descant recorders at modern pitch. Highest soloistic demands.
    • The basis of the historical bore shape are concepts like those developed in the most important Nuremberg woodwind instrument workshop of the Denner family.
    $1,684.00
    $1,684.00
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    • Grenadilla Soprano/Descant
    • Recorder after Jacob Denner (1681-1735). Denner-Edition 415hz - historical pitch.
    • Hand-crafted baroque recorders. The top class among baroque descant recorders at modern pitch. Highest soloistic demands.
    • The basis of the historical bore shape are concepts like those developed in the most important Nuremberg woodwind instrument workshop of the Denner family.
  • Adri's Dream Descant Recorder (Single holes), Blue Pearwood Adri's Dream Descant Recorder (Single holes), Blue Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-4117B

    Adri's Dream Descant Recorder (Single holes), 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.
    • Single holes.
    $241.00
    $241.00
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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.
    • Single holes.
  • Takeyama Descant Recorder in Grenadilla (Limited Model) Takeyama Descant Recorder in Grenadilla (Limited Model)

    Reference: TS442G

    Takeyama Descant Recorder in Grenadilla (Limited Model)

    Limited edition, made from Grenadilla wood
    Baroque fingering, double holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
    Sound is expressive, clear, with a fast response
    Performs well across a wide range of styles

    New Stock Early July 25

    $1,898.00
    $1,898.00
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    Limited edition, made from Grenadilla wood
    Baroque fingering, double holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
    Sound is expressive, clear, with a fast response
    Performs well across a wide range of styles

    New Stock Early July 25

  • Takeyama Descant Recorder in Rosewood Takeyama Descant Recorder in Rosewood

    Reference: TS442R

    Takeyama Descant Recorder in Rosewood

    Made from Rosewood
    Baroque fingering, double holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
    Sound is expressive, clear, with a fast response
    Performs well across a wide range of styles

    New Stock Early July 25

    $1,598.00
    $1,598.00
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    Made from Rosewood
    Baroque fingering, double holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
    Sound is expressive, clear, with a fast response
    Performs well across a wide range of styles

    New Stock Early July 25

  • Takeyama Descant Recorder in Cherrywood Takeyama Descant Recorder in Cherrywood

    Reference: TS442C

    Takeyama Descant Recorder in Cherrywood

    Made from Japanese cherrywood
    Baroque fingering, double holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
    Sound is warm and dark with a gentle beginning to the notes
    A beautiful instrument for elegant shaping of phrases

    New Stock Early July 25

    $1,164.00
    $1,164.00
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    Made from Japanese cherrywood
    Baroque fingering, double holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
    Sound is warm and dark with a gentle beginning to the notes
    A beautiful instrument for elegant shaping of phrases

    New Stock Early July 25

  • Takeyama Descant Recorder in Ebony Takeyama Descant Recorder in Ebony

    Reference: TS442E

    Takeyama Descant Recorder in Ebony

    Made from Ebony
    Baroque fingering, double holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the registers
    Sound is clear, precise with a very fast response
    Powerful with strong projection

    New Stock Early July 25

    $1,345.00
    $1,345.00
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    Made from Ebony
    Baroque fingering, double holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the registers
    Sound is clear, precise with a very fast response
    Powerful with strong projection

    New Stock Early July 25

  • 'Fipple' Descant Recorder, Maple body/ Orange Plastic headjoint 'Fipple' Descant Recorder, Maple body/ Orange Plastic headjoint

    Reference: MOL-17414

    'Fipple' Descant Recorder, Maple body/ Orange Plastic headjoint

    • Orange 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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    • Orange 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.
  • Takeyama Renaissance Descant Recorder 440Hz in Maple Takeyama Renaissance Descant Recorder 440Hz in Maple

    Reference: RS440M

    Takeyama Renaissance Descant Recorder 440Hz in Maple

    Made from Maple wood.
    Single holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
    Sound is warm and dark with a gentle beginning to the notes
    A beautiful instrument for elegant shaping of phrases

    $1,680.00
    $1,680.00
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    Made from Maple wood.
    Single holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
    Sound is warm and dark with a gentle beginning to the notes
    A beautiful instrument for elegant shaping of phrases

  • Takeyama Descant Recorder in Olivewood Takeyama Descant Recorder in Olivewood

    Reference: TS442O

    Takeyama Descant Recorder in Olivewood

    Made from Olivewood
    Baroque fingering, double holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
    Sound is expressive, clear, with a fast response
    Performs well across a wide range of styles

    New Stock Early July 25

    $1,598.00
    $1,598.00
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    Made from Olivewood
    Baroque fingering, double holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
    Sound is expressive, clear, with a fast response
    Performs well across a wide range of styles

    New Stock Early July 25

  • Takeyama Descant Recorder 415Hz in Brazilian Boxwood Takeyama Descant Recorder 415Hz in Brazilian Boxwood

    Reference: TS415BB

    Takeyama Descant Recorder 415Hz in Brazilian Boxwood

    Made from Brazilian Boxwood
    Baroque fingering, double holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
    Sound has both warmth and clarity
    Performs well across a wide range of styles

    New Stock Early July 25

    $1,380.00
    $1,380.00
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    Made from Brazilian Boxwood
    Baroque fingering, double holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
    Sound has both warmth and clarity
    Performs well across a wide range of styles

    New Stock Early July 25