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Garklein Recorders

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Descant Recorders

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Treble Recorders

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A-415 Hz Recorders

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Orpheus Music is a Recorder specialist shop. A large range of quality recorders from Mollenhauer, Kung, Dolmetsch, Aulos, Zen-on and Kunath Peatzold. Garklein recorders, descant recorders, soprano recorders, treble recorders, alto recorders, tenor, bass recorders, and great bass recorders. Many different models including Kung studio, Kung Superio, Kung Marsayas, Mollenhauer Canta, Mollenhauer Denner range, Mollenhauer dream. These instruments are traditionally constructed from woods such as: pear, maple, plum, palisander, rosewood, olivewood, grenadilla, satinwood and cherrywood. Recorders are also made in plastic with beginner and high quality recorders available. 


Recorders are made in different sizes with names and compasses roughly corresponding to different vocal ranges. This is not, however, a reflection of sounding pitch, and serves primarily to denote the pitch relationships between the different instruments. The sizes most commonly in use today are the soprano ("descant", lowest note C5), alto  "treble", lowest note F4), tenor (lowest note C4) and bass (lowest note F3). The recorders' internal and external proportions vary, but the bore is generally reverse conical (i.e. tapering towards the foot) to cylindrical, and all recorder fingering systems make extensive use of cross fingering.

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The recorder is first documented in Europe in the Middle Ages, and continued to enjoy wide popularity in the renaissance and baroque periods, but was little used in the classical and romantic periods. It was revived in the 20th century as part of the historically informed performance movement, and became a popular amateur and educational instrument. Composers who have written for the recorder include Monteverdi, Lully, Purcell, Handel, Vivaldi, Telemann, Johann Sebastian Bach, Paul Hindemith, Benjamin Britten, Leonard Bernstein, Luciano Berio, and Arvo Pärt. Today, there are many professional recorder players who demonstrate the instrument's full solo range and a large community of amateurs.

The sound of the recorder is often described as clear and sweet, and has historically been associated with birds and shepherds. It is notable for its quick response and its corresponding ability to produce a wide variety of articulations. This ability, coupled with its open finger holes, allow it to produce a wide variety of tone colors and special effects. Acoustically, its tone is relatively pure and odd harmonics predominate in its sound.

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  • Robin Treble Recorder Robin Treble Recorder

    Reference: AU209B

    Brand: Aulos

    Robin Treble Recorder

    • Uses the patented AULOS "cavity wall" design.
    • Warm, clear and sonorous tone
    • Arguably the least piercing tone of any plastic treble recorder
    • Three-piece Treble Recorder.
    • Double holes
    • Baroque Fingering.
    • Dark Brown & Ivory Colour.
    $46.95
    $46.95
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    • Uses the patented AULOS "cavity wall" design.
    • Warm, clear and sonorous tone
    • Arguably the least piercing tone of any plastic treble recorder
    • Three-piece Treble Recorder.
    • Double holes
    • Baroque Fingering.
    • Dark Brown & Ivory Colour.
  • 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. 
  • Yamaha YRA-28B III Alto Recorder Yamaha YRA-28B III Alto Recorder

    Reference: YRA28B

    Brand: Yamaha

    Treble Recorder in Ivory - Yamaha

    The Yamaha YRA-28B III Alto Recorder features include:

    • Alto Treble F
    • Baroque fingering system
    • Made from ABS resin
    • 3 piece design
    $55.95
    $55.95
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    The Yamaha YRA-28B III Alto Recorder features include:

    • Alto Treble F
    • Baroque fingering system
    • Made from ABS resin
    • 3 piece design
  • Sopranino Recorder Sopranino Recorder

    Reference: YRN22B

    Brand: Yamaha

    Sopranino Recorder

    It has a brilliant and beautiful tone. It plays with a sonorous and even tone throughout the registers with a rich expressive tone.

    $22.95
    $22.95
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    It has a brilliant and beautiful tone. It plays with a sonorous and even tone throughout the registers with a rich expressive tone.

  • Canta Knick Comfort Tenor Recorder (with four keys) in Pearwood Canta Knick Comfort Tenor Recorder (with four keys) in Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-2446KC

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Canta Knick Comfort Tenor Recorder (with four keys) in Pearwood

    • Pearwood Tenor, baroque double hole, with four keys
    • Canta, the joy of ensemble playing Versatile, reliable recorder ensemble with an homogenous sound, made of pearwood.
    • Our Comfort Tenor makes playing easy: two additional keys reduce the stretch of the hand. G-key: The left ring finger no longer needs to be strained. 
    $1,650.00
    $1,650.00
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    • Pearwood Tenor, baroque double hole, with four keys
    • Canta, the joy of ensemble playing Versatile, reliable recorder ensemble with an homogenous sound, made of pearwood.
    • Our Comfort Tenor makes playing easy: two additional keys reduce the stretch of the hand. G-key: The left ring finger no longer needs to be strained. 
  • Studio Treble Recorder in Cherry Studio Treble Recorder in Cherry

    Reference: K1403

    Brand: Kung

    Studio Treble 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.
    $556.92
    $556.92
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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.
  • Knick Robin Tenor Recorder Knick Robin Tenor Recorder

    Reference: AU211K

    Brand: Aulos

    Knick Robin Tenor Recorder

    • Standard Robin tenor with the head joint modified by Orpheus Music
    • The closer hole spacing of the Robin combined with the knick head-joint make this the most affordable ergonomically friendly tenor
    • Clear and gentle tone, with no key.
    • Narrow mouthpiece, stream-lined shape,
    $195.00
    $195.00
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    • Standard Robin tenor with the head joint modified by Orpheus Music
    • The closer hole spacing of the Robin combined with the knick head-joint make this the most affordable ergonomically friendly tenor
    • Clear and gentle tone, with no key.
    • Narrow mouthpiece, stream-lined shape,
  • 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.
  • Music Garden Descant Recorder Music Garden Descant Recorder

    Reference: MRA-1B Classic

    Brand: Kulossa

    Music Garden Treble 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

    $79.95
    $79.95
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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 Comfort Knick Tenor Recorder in Cherrywood Denner Comfort Knick Tenor Recorder in Cherrywood

    Reference: MOL-5431KC

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Comfort Knick Tenor Recorder in Cherrywood

    Mollenhauer bring the beauty and elegance of their Denner range to the needs of Tenor players with this bent-neck Comfort Tenor. European cherrywood is the lightest Recorder Wood and gives an amazing depth of resonance.

    $2,383.00
    $2,383.00
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    Mollenhauer bring the beauty and elegance of their Denner range to the needs of Tenor players with this bent-neck Comfort Tenor. European cherrywood is the lightest Recorder Wood and gives an amazing depth of resonance.

  • Dream-Edition Treble Recorder in Plumwood Dream-Edition Treble Recorder in Plumwood

    Reference: MOL-TE-4318

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Dream-Edition Treble Recorder in Plumwood

    • Treble, Plumwood with maple decorative rings.
    • New Model. 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.
    $1,135.00
    $1,135.00
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    • Treble, Plumwood with maple decorative rings.
    • New Model. 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.
  • Superio Knick Bass in Cherry Superio Knick Bass in Cherry

    Reference: K2603

    Brand: Kung

    Superio Knick Bass in Cherry

    • Made from selected Cherry.
    • Strong low register, clear top end.
    • Kung basses are world renowned for their quality.
    • Suitable for both solo and ensemble playing.
    • The Superio Cherrywood bass has an elegant and powerful sound.
    $3,270.00
    $3,270.00
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    • Made from selected Cherry.
    • Strong low register, clear top end.
    • Kung basses are world renowned for their quality.
    • Suitable for both solo and ensemble playing.
    • The Superio Cherrywood bass has an elegant and powerful sound.
  • Symphony Bass Recorder Bent-Neck Symphony Bass Recorder Bent-Neck

    Reference: AU521

    Brand: Aulos

    Symphony Bass Recorder Bent-Neck

    • Knick Style for Ensemble Playing.
    • Comfortable Finger Stretch.
    • Lightweight.
    • Double Keys for F and F#.
    • Direct Blow Ivory Coloured Mouthpiece.
    • Dark Brown.
    $687.00
    $687.00
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    • Knick Style for Ensemble Playing.
    • Comfortable Finger Stretch.
    • Lightweight.
    • Double Keys for F and F#.
    • Direct Blow Ivory Coloured Mouthpiece.
    • Dark Brown.
  • '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.
  • Denner Treble Recorder in Olive Denner Treble Recorder in Olive

    Reference: MOL-5223

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Treble Recorder in Olive

    • Olive, with Baroque double holes.
    • The re-designed Denner Alto - Elegant full sound, usually only heard in low pitched recorders. The re-designed traditional bore creates a well-balanced baroque timbre of distinctive beauty and stability.
    $1,506.00
    $1,506.00
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    • Olive, with Baroque double holes.
    • The re-designed Denner Alto - Elegant full sound, usually only heard in low pitched recorders. The re-designed traditional bore creates a well-balanced baroque timbre of distinctive beauty and stability.
  • 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 Treble Recorder in Tulipwood Denner Treble Recorder in Tulipwood

    Reference: MOL-5225

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Treble Recorder in Tulipwood

    • Tulipwood Treble, baroque double holes.
    • The re-designed Denner Alto. Elegant full sound, usually only heard in low pitched recorders. The re-designed traditional bore creates a well-balanced baroque timbre of distinctive beauty and stability. It offers players new musical expressiveness with perfect intonation.
    • Flexible sound, balanced in all registers, stable intonation. 
    $1,712.00
    $1,712.00
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    • Tulipwood Treble, baroque double holes.
    • The re-designed Denner Alto. Elegant full sound, usually only heard in low pitched recorders. The re-designed traditional bore creates a well-balanced baroque timbre of distinctive beauty and stability. It offers players new musical expressiveness with perfect intonation.
    • Flexible sound, balanced in all registers, stable intonation. 
  • 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.
  • Denner-Edition Treble Recorder in Grenadilla Denner-Edition Treble Recorder in Grenadilla

    Reference: DE-1204

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner-Edition Treble Recorder in Grenadilla

    • Grenadilla Treble.
    • Alto Recorder after Jacob Denner (1681-1735). Denner-Edition 442.
    • Hand-crafted baroque recorders. The top class among baroque alto 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.
    $2,558.00
    $2,558.00
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    • Grenadilla Treble.
    • Alto Recorder after Jacob Denner (1681-1735). Denner-Edition 442.
    • Hand-crafted baroque recorders. The top class among baroque alto 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 Treble Recorder in Grenadilla Denner Treble Recorder in Grenadilla

    Reference: MOL-5224

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Treble Recorder in Grenadilla

    • Grenadilla Treble, baroque double holes.
    • The re-designed Denner Alto. Elegant full sound, usually only heard in low pitched recorders. The re-designed traditional bore creates a well-balanced baroque timbre of distinctive beauty and stability. It offers players new musical expressiveness with perfect intonation.
    • Flexible sound, balanced in all registers, stable intonation. 
    $1,608.00
    $1,608.00
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    • Grenadilla Treble, baroque double holes.
    • The re-designed Denner Alto. Elegant full sound, usually only heard in low pitched recorders. The re-designed traditional bore creates a well-balanced baroque timbre of distinctive beauty and stability. It offers players new musical expressiveness with perfect intonation.
    • Flexible sound, balanced in all registers, stable intonation. 
  • Marsyas Treble Recorder in Plumwood Marsyas Treble Recorder in Plumwood

    Reference: K4404

    Brand: Kung

    Marsyas Treble Recorder in Plumwood

    • Made from selected Plumwood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Supreme elegance in sound and design.
    • Flexibility and strength for solo and ensemble playing
    • The Plumwood Marsyas has a warm and elegant sound.
    $1,438.26
    $1,438.26
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    • Made from selected Plumwood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Supreme elegance in sound and design.
    • Flexibility and strength for solo and ensemble playing
    • The Plumwood Marsyas has a warm and elegant sound.
  • Studio Knick Tenor Recorder in Pearwood Studio Knick Tenor Recorder in Pearwood

    Reference: K1581

    Brand: Kung

    Studio Knick Tenor Recorder in Pearwood

    • Made from selected Pearwood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Suitable for beginners as well as for ensemble playing.
    • The Knick Tenor has a dark and warm sound.
    $837.00
    $837.00
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    • Made from selected Pearwood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Suitable for beginners as well as for ensemble playing.
    • The Knick Tenor has a dark and warm sound.
  • Studio Treble Recorder in Pearwood Studio Treble Recorder in Pearwood

    Reference: K1401

    Brand: Kung

    Studio Treble 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. 
    $426.40
    $426.40
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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. 
  • 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