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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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  • 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

  • Superio Sopranino Recorder in Grenadilla Superio Sopranino Recorder in Grenadilla

    Reference: K2207

    Brand: Kung

    Superio Sopranino Recorder in Grenadilla

    • Made from Grenadilla wood,
    • Baroque Double Holes.
    • A strong sound throughout the entire register.
    • Suitable for various combinations in ensemble or in solo playing.
    • This particular instrument is noted for its clear, sweet and powerful tone.
    $664.00
    $664.00
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    • Made from Grenadilla wood,
    • Baroque Double Holes.
    • A strong sound throughout the entire register.
    • Suitable for various combinations in ensemble or in solo playing.
    • This particular instrument is noted for its clear, sweet and powerful tone.
  • Studio Tenor Recorder in Stained Pearwood Studio Tenor Recorder in Stained Pearwood

    Reference: K1511

    Brand: Kung

    Studio Tenor 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.
    $827.00
    $827.00
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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.
  • Takeyama Treble Recorder in Brazilian Boxwood Takeyama Treble Recorder in Brazilian Boxwood

    Reference: TA442BB

    Brand: Takeyama

    Takeyama Treble 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

    $1,590.00
    $1,590.00
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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

  • '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.
  • Denner Tenor Recorder in Castello Boxwood Denner Tenor Recorder in Castello Boxwood

    Reference: 5422

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Tenor Recorder in Castello Boxwood

    • Castello Boxwood Tenor, 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. 
    $1,115.00
    $1,115.00
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    • Castello Boxwood Tenor, 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 Comfort Tenor Recorder in Pearwood Denner Comfort Tenor Recorder in Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-5416C

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Comfort Tenor Recorder in Pearwood

    • Pearwood Tenor, baroque double holes with four keys.
    • Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen.
    • Our Comfort Tenor makes playing easy: two additional keys reduce the stretch of the hand.
    $1,875.00
    $1,875.00
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    • Pearwood Tenor, baroque double holes with four keys.
    • Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen.
    • Our Comfort Tenor makes playing easy: two additional keys reduce the stretch of the hand.
  • Denner Tenor Recorder (with double key) in Pearwood Denner Tenor Recorder (with double key) in Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-5416

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Tenor Recorder (with double key) in Pearwood

    • Pearwood Tenor, Baroque double holes, with double key.
    • 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. 
    $1,257.00
    $1,257.00
    $1,332.00
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    • Pearwood Tenor, Baroque double holes, with double key.
    • 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. 
  • Canta Knick Tenor Recorder (with key) in Pearwood Canta Knick Tenor Recorder (with key) in Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-2446K

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Canta Knick Tenor Recorder (with key) in Pearwood

    • Pearwood Tenor, Baroque double holes, with double key.
    • Canta - the joy of ensemble playing. Versatile, reliable recorder ensemble with an homogenous sound, made of pearwood.
    • Natural holding position: the "knick" (bent head) brings the instrument closer to your body; you have a significantly smaller distance to get to the lower notes. 
    $1,177.00
    $1,177.00
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    • Pearwood Tenor, Baroque double holes, with double key.
    • Canta - the joy of ensemble playing. Versatile, reliable recorder ensemble with an homogenous sound, made of pearwood.
    • Natural holding position: the "knick" (bent head) brings the instrument closer to your body; you have a significantly smaller distance to get to the lower notes. 
  • Dream-Edition Tenor Recorder in Plumwood Dream-Edition Tenor Recorder in Plumwood

    Reference: MOL-TE-4428

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Dream-Edition Tenor Recorder in Plumwood


    Plumwood tenor with maple decorative rings. These hand-finished instruments combine a colourful rich sound with a stable tone. Baroque fingering and double holes provide surprising agility.

    $2,436.00
    $2,436.00
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    Plumwood tenor with maple decorative rings. These hand-finished instruments combine a colourful rich sound with a stable tone. Baroque fingering and double holes provide surprising agility.

  • Superio Treble Recorder in Pearwood Superio Treble Recorder in Pearwood

    Reference: K2401

    Brand: Kung

    Superio Treble 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.
    $884.32
    $884.32
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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.
  • 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
  • Denner Comfort Tenor Recorder in Castello Boxwood Denner Comfort Tenor Recorder in Castello Boxwood

    Reference: MOL-5432C

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Comfort Tenor Recorder in Castello Boxwood

    • Castello boxwood tenor, baroque double holes, with four keys.
    • Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen.
    • Our Comfort Tenor makes playing easy: two additional keys reduce the stretch of the hand. 
    $2,074.00
    $2,074.00
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    • Castello boxwood tenor, baroque double holes, with four keys.
    • Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen.
    • Our Comfort Tenor makes playing easy: two additional keys reduce the stretch of the hand. 
  • Superio Treble Recorder in Plumwood Superio Treble Recorder in Plumwood

    Reference: K2404

    Brand: Kung

    Superio Treble 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 warm sound.
    $1,095.35
    $1,095.35
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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 warm sound.
  • 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.
  • Treble for the disabled Treble for the disabled

    Reference: AU309AF-E

    Brand: Aulos

    Treble for the disabled

    This recorder is designed to be used by players who have two or more usable fingers in either hand, in addition, a total of six and more usable fingers in both hands. The number of usable fingers needs to include one thumb.

    $89.25
    $89.25
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    This recorder is designed to be used by players who have two or more usable fingers in either hand, in addition, a total of six and more usable fingers in both hands. The number of usable fingers needs to include one thumb.

  • Symphony Bass Recorder Symphony Bass Recorder

    Reference: AU533B

    Brand: Aulos

    Symphony Bass Recorder

    • Full sound in all registers for ensemble playing,
    • Double Keys for F and F#.
    • Double holes for G and G#.
    • Comfortable finger stretch.
    • Fitted with a bocal and built-in thumb rest.
    • Ivory-coloured mouthpiece, two rings, and foot.
    $895.00
    $895.00
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    • Full sound in all registers for ensemble playing,
    • Double Keys for F and F#.
    • Double holes for G and G#.
    • Comfortable finger stretch.
    • Fitted with a bocal and built-in thumb rest.
    • Ivory-coloured mouthpiece, two rings, and foot.
  • '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. 

  • Denner Tenor Recorder (with double key) in Castello Boxwood Denner Tenor Recorder (with double key) in Castello Boxwood

    Reference: MOL-5432

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Tenor Recorder (with double key) in Castello Boxwood

    • Castello boxwood tenor, baroque double holes, with double key.
    • 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. 
    $1,475.00
    $1,475.00
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    • Castello boxwood tenor, baroque double holes, with double key.
    • 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 Sopranino Recorder in Pearwood Denner Sopranino Recorder in Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-5006

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Sopranino Recorder in Pearwood

    • Made from selected Pearwood 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.
    $407.00
    $407.00
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    • Made from selected Pearwood 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.
  • 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.