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  • 8 Fantasias for solo recorders

    Reference: P717

    Brand: Peacock Press

    8 Fantasias for solo recorders

    Composer: Griffiths - Steve

    Instrumentation: Garklein - Sopranino - Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass - Great Bass - Contra Bass

    Period/Genre: Modern

    Grade: Difficult

    $16.50
    $16.50
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    Composer: Griffiths - Steve

    Instrumentation: Garklein - Sopranino - Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass - Great Bass - Contra Bass

    Period/Genre: Modern

    Grade: Difficult

  • Modern Descant Recorder (B-foot) in Pearwood Modern Descant Recorder (B-foot) in Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-5916H

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Modern Descant Recorder (B-foot) in Pearwood

    • Pearwood Descant.
    • Scope for discovery: where other sopranos reach their limits this instrument offers scope to venture into new areas of repertoire.
    • The full round sound refines the high register of the soprano to produce an instrument that combines resonance, sweetness and versatility.
    • B-foot joint: the modern soprano comes with a Bfoot joint as standard.
    $2,195.00
    $2,195.00
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    • Pearwood Descant.
    • Scope for discovery: where other sopranos reach their limits this instrument offers scope to venture into new areas of repertoire.
    • The full round sound refines the high register of the soprano to produce an instrument that combines resonance, sweetness and versatility.
    • B-foot joint: the modern soprano comes with a Bfoot joint as standard.
  • Adri's Dream Descant Recorder (Single holes), Red Pearwood Adri's Dream Descant Recorder (Single holes), Red Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-4117R

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Adri's Dream Descant Recorder (Single holes), 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.
    • Single holes.
    $241.00
    $241.00
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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.
    • Single holes.
  • Takeyama Handmade Descant Recorder after Bressan in European Boxwood Takeyama Handmade Descant Recorder after Bressan in European Boxwood

    Reference: BS442FB

    Brand: Takeyama

    Takeyama Handmade Descant Recorder after Bressan in European Boxwood

    Handmade Edition after Bressan in European Boxwood
    Baroque fingering, double holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
    Sound has both warmth and clarity
    Performs at the highest level across a wide range of styles

    $2,200.00
    $2,200.00
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    Handmade Edition after Bressan in European Boxwood
    Baroque fingering, double holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
    Sound has both warmth and clarity
    Performs at the highest level across a wide range of styles

  • Aulos Elite Descant - Ivory Aulos Elite Descant - Ivory

    Reference: AU303B

    Brand: Aulos

    Aulos Elite Descant - Ivory

    • The Aulos 303B is known for producing a bright, pure, and rich tone, it features a curved windway, Baroque (English) fingering with double holes, and comes with a bag, cleaning rod, and thumb rest.;
    • Cream
    $16.95
    $16.95
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    • The Aulos 303B is known for producing a bright, pure, and rich tone, it features a curved windway, Baroque (English) fingering with double holes, and comes with a bag, cleaning rod, and thumb rest.;
    • Cream
  • Aulos Bel Canto Descant Recorder Aulos Bel Canto Descant Recorder

    Reference: AU105A

    Brand: Aulos

    Aulos Bel Canto Descant Recorder

    • This descant is widely used by students and beginners, it is crafted from durable ABS resin and features a rich, sonorous tone and accurate intonation. 
    • Brown and Cream
    $35.00
    $35.00
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    • This descant is widely used by students and beginners, it is crafted from durable ABS resin and features a rich, sonorous tone and accurate intonation. 
    • Brown and Cream
  • Studio Descant Recorder in Pearwood Studio Descant Recorder in Pearwood

    Reference: K1301

    Brand: Kung

    Studio 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.
    $178.00
    $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.
  • Takeyama Renaissance Descant Recorder 440Hz in Rosewood Takeyama Renaissance Descant Recorder 440Hz in Rosewood

    Reference: RS440R

    Brand: Takeyama

    Takeyama Renaissance Descant Recorder 440Hz in Rosewood

    Made from Rosewood.
    Baroque fingering, single holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
    Sound is expressive, clear with a fast response
    A very flexible instrument, useful over a wide range of styles

    $1,928.00
    $1,928.00
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    Made from Rosewood.
    Baroque fingering, single holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
    Sound is expressive, clear with a fast response
    A very flexible instrument, useful over a wide range of styles

  • Unique - 1 Studio recorder in Pearwood by Kung Unique - 1 Studio recorder in Pearwood by Kung

    Reference: K1316-1

    Brand: Kung

    Unique - 1 Studio recorder in Pearwood by Kung

    Made from Pearwood - No two colours the same. The pictured instrument is the one you will receive!

    The 4 instruments shown here indicate the range of designs used. Price shown is for a single instrument.

    Unique and colourful, finish by an Italian designer

    Baroque fingering, double holes

    Full rich sound, responds easily across the range

    $215.95
    $215.95
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    Made from Pearwood - No two colours the same. The pictured instrument is the one you will receive!

    The 4 instruments shown here indicate the range of designs used. Price shown is for a single instrument.

    Unique and colourful, finish by an Italian designer

    Baroque fingering, double holes

    Full rich sound, responds easily across the range

  • Denner-Edition Descant Recorder in Satinwood Denner-Edition Descant in Satinwood

    Reference: MOL-DE-1101

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner-Edition Descant Recorder in Satinwood

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

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

    $1,395.00
    $1,395.00
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    Descant recorder after Jacob Denner (1681-1735). Denner-Edition A-442.

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

  • Modern Descant Recorder (B-foot) in Grenadilla Modern Descant Recorder (B-foot) in Grenadilla

    Reference: MOL-5914H

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Modern Descant Recorder (B-foot) in Grenadilla

    • Grenadilla Descant. with B-foot and triple key B/C/C#.
    • Harmonic recorders: Mollenhauer & Nik Tarasov/Joachim Paetzold.
    • Scope for discovery: where other sopranos reach their limits this instrument offers scope to venture into new areas of repertoire.
    • The full round sound refines the high register of the soprano to produce an instrument that combines resonance, sweetness and versatility.
    $2,730.00
    $2,730.00
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    • Grenadilla Descant. with B-foot and triple key B/C/C#.
    • Harmonic recorders: Mollenhauer & Nik Tarasov/Joachim Paetzold.
    • Scope for discovery: where other sopranos reach their limits this instrument offers scope to venture into new areas of repertoire.
    • The full round sound refines the high register of the soprano to produce an instrument that combines resonance, sweetness and versatility.

Buy a Quality Descant Recorder for Confident Playing 

The descant recorder enjoys a prominent place in music education and ensemble performance. It produces a bold, clear tone that transmits melody lines with ease and is also known as the soprano recorder. Students interested in music often begin their musical training on a descant recorder. It develops strong breath control and finger technique. 

Beyond the classroom, the descant recorder stands as a respected solo and consort instrument. Its expressive range supports early music repertoire and contemporary compositions.

Descant Recorder in Solo & Ensemble Settings 

The role of the descant recorder is to deliver the main melodic line in recorder consorts. Its focused projection allows it to sit above lower voices, including treble, tenor and bass. The role makes it an important choice for ensemble balance. 

The instrument also has a rich solo tradition. Works such as Jacob van Eyck’s Der Fluyten Lust-Hof highlight the agility and tonal colour possible on a well-crafted descant recorder. Players who invest in a quality model gain better control over articulation, phrasing and dynamic contrast. 

Materials Used in Our Descant Recorder Range 

Material choice shapes response, tone and maintenance needs. At Orpheus Music, we stock descant recorder models in a wide variety of timbers and modern materials to suit different levels and settings. 

Wood options include: 

  • Pearwood
  • Cherrywood
  • Maple
  • Plumwood
  • Castelo Boxwood
  • Brazilian Boxwood
  • Rosewood
  • Satinwood
  • Tulipwood
  • Ebony
  • Olivewood
  • Grenadilla

Each timber produces a distinct tonal character. Pearwood offers warmth and balance. Grenadilla and rosewood provide depth and projection suited to advanced repertoire. 

For schools and practical settings, we also supply: 

  • Resin plastic models
  • Hybrid (resin and wood combinations)

These versions provide stable tuning and simple maintenance, making them ideal for structured programs and ensemble rehearsals.

Trusted Makers of Descant Recorder Models 

We stock instruments from respected international makers known for precise construction and consistent tuning. Our descant recorder collection includes the following top brands: 

  • Aulos
  • Küng
  • Mollenhauer
  • Music Garden
  • Takeyama
  • Yamaha
  • Zen-on

Each maker brings a distinct approach to voicing and build quality. Mollenhauer and Küng produce refined wooden models suited to performance. Yamaha, Aulos and Zen-on offer reliable resin instruments for education. Takeyama and Music Garden provide carefully crafted options for players seeking tonal individuality.

The broad brand range ensures that every descant recorder in our catalogue meets clear standards of pitch accuracy and durability.

Choosing the Right Descant Recorder

Depending on your playing experience, musical goals and performance context, we can help you find the right descant recorder for your needs.  Beginners start with plastic models as they are easy to care for and help in tuning stability. Students who advance in their learning curve should choose pearwood or maple for greater tonal warmth.

The following are the considerations for purchasing a descant recorder:

  • Preference for wood or resin material
  • Hand comfort and finger spacing
  • Sound character suited to repertoire
  • Required for classroom, ensemble or solo setting

Our team provides guidance based on years of recorder focused experience, helping players select a descant recorder that supports steady progress.

Why Musicians Trust Us

Orpheus Music specialises exclusively in recorders and recorder repertoire. This clear focus shapes the quality of instruments we supply and the guidance we provide. 

What offer:

  • Dedicated recorder specialist
  • Wide Australian range across leading global makers
  • Careful selection for tuning stability in local climate conditions
  • Support for schools, teachers and professional ensembles
  • Involvement in national workshops and performance programs
  • Organisers of the Australasian Recorder Festival and national competitions
  • Fully insured shipping for secure delivery

Our stock choices reflect practical performance standards.

Care & Maintenance Required for Descant Recorder 

A well-maintained descant recorder can serve reliably for years in learning and concert environments. 

  • Wooden instruments require routine oiling and adjustment to room conditions.  
  • Clean the bore after rehearsals using a soft pull-through cloth. Store the instrument in its case away from rapid temperature changes. 
  • Resin plastic models require simple wiping and protective storage.  

Consistent care supports accurate tuning and reliable response across rehearsals and performances. 

Made Up Your Mind to Purchase a Descant Recorder 

Strengthen your tone, improve articulation and support your musical development with a carefully selected descant recorder. Review our range and compare makers, materials and performance levels. 

Contact Orpheus Music for informed advice and secure your ideal descant recorder with confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a descant recorder suitable for beginners?

Yes. Many students begin on a descant recorder because it supports basic fingering patterns and breath control while producing a clear, manageable tone.

What is the difference between wooden and plastic models?

Wooden instruments offer richer tonal variation, while resin plastic versions provide stable tuning and easier maintenance in school or group settings.

Which brands do you stock for descant recorder models?

We supply the best brands such as Aulos, Küng, Mollenhauer, Music Garden, Takeyama, Yamaha and Zen-on and various materials and performance levels.

Can the descant recorder be used for solo performance?

Yes. The descant recorder has an established solo repertoire and projects clearly in recital settings when paired with appropriate technique.

How do I maintain tuning stability?

Warm the instrument gradually before playing, remove moisture after use and store it safely in its case to support consistent pitch and response.