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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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  • Superio Descant Recorder in Palisander Superio Descant Recorder in Palisander

    Reference: K2306

    Brand: Kung

    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

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    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

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    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

  • Denner-Edition Treble Recorder A-415 in Grenadilla Denner-Edition Treble Recorder A-415 in Grenadilla

    Reference: MOL-DE-1214

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner-Edition Treble Recorder A-415 in Grenadilla

    • Grenadilla Treble, A' = 415Hz
    • Alto recorder after Jacob Denner (1681-1735), Hand-crafted baroque recorders. The low pitch solo instrument in the top class of baroque alto recorders.
    • Highest soloistic demands - Strong and variable in tone, flexible and focused in response, stable in perfect intonation. For the finest in early music. 
    $2,558.00
    $2,558.00
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    • Grenadilla Treble, A' = 415Hz
    • Alto recorder after Jacob Denner (1681-1735), Hand-crafted baroque recorders. The low pitch solo instrument in the top class of baroque alto recorders.
    • Highest soloistic demands - Strong and variable in tone, flexible and focused in response, stable in perfect intonation. For the finest in early music. 
  • Denner Bass Recorder in Pearwood Denner Bass Recorder in Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-5506

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Bass Recorder in Pearwood

    • Pearwood Bass Recorder, Baroque double holes with four keys.
    • The lower register; Newly designed bass cap with crook, the cleverly designed wind channelling allows for the air to pass through unobstructed and produce a clear and noise-free sound in all registers.
    • Adjustable sound; Different sound qualities can be achieved by a slight turning of the cap. 
    $3,617.00
    $3,617.00
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    • Pearwood Bass Recorder, Baroque double holes with four keys.
    • The lower register; Newly designed bass cap with crook, the cleverly designed wind channelling allows for the air to pass through unobstructed and produce a clear and noise-free sound in all registers.
    • Adjustable sound; Different sound qualities can be achieved by a slight turning of the cap. 
  • Adri's Dream Knick Bass Recorder in Pearwood Adri's Dream Knick Bass Recorder in Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-4527K

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Adri's Dream Knick Bass Recorder in Pearwood

    Natural Pearwood Knick Bass, baroque double holes, double key. Wide bore, full sound for ensemble playing: the Dream-ensemble from soprano to knick bass. Renaissance - The heyday of consort playing Renaissance recorders were constructed in such a way that their sound within the ensemble blended to create an especially homogenous texture. The construction of Adri's Dream Recorder is based on

    $3,750.00
    $3,750.00
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    Natural Pearwood Knick Bass, baroque double holes, double key. Wide bore, full sound for ensemble playing: the Dream-ensemble from soprano to knick bass. Renaissance - The heyday of consort playing Renaissance recorders were constructed in such a way that their sound within the ensemble blended to create an especially homogenous texture. The construction of Adri's Dream Recorder is based on

  • Studio Tenor Recorder in Maple Studio Tenor Recorder in Maple

    Reference: K1502

    Brand: Kung

    Studio Tenor 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. 
    $696.24
    $696.24
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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. 
  • Superio Descant Recorder in Olivewood Superio Descant Recorder in Olivewood

    Reference: K2309

    Brand: Kung

    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

    Brand: Kung

    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.
  • Studio Garklein Recorder in Maple Studio Garklein Recorder in Maple

    Reference: K1102

    Brand: Kung

    Studio Garklein Recorder in Maple

    • Made from selected Maple.
    • Baroque single 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.
    $174.00
    $174.00
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    • Made from selected Maple.
    • Baroque single 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.
  • Bressan Bass in Maple

    Reference: PG3-B/MN

    Brand: ZEN-ON

    Bressan Bass in Maple

    Bass Recorder based on the designs of Bressan by Japanese maker Takeyama, produced by Zen-on.

    Made from Maple Wood.

    $1,795.00
    $1,795.00
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    Bass Recorder based on the designs of Bressan by Japanese maker Takeyama, produced by Zen-on.

    Made from Maple Wood.

  • Superio Sopranino Recorder in Olive Wood Superio Sopranino Recorder in Olive Wood

    Reference: K2209

    Brand: Orpheus Music Dev

    Superio Sopranino Recorder in Olive Wood

    • Baroque Double Holes.
    • A strong sound throughout the entire register.
    • Suitable for various combinations in ensemble or in solo playing.
    • The Olive Superio has a clear and powerful sound with an attractive warmth
    $765.00
    $765.00
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    • Baroque Double Holes.
    • A strong sound throughout the entire register.
    • Suitable for various combinations in ensemble or in solo playing.
    • The Olive Superio has a clear and powerful sound with an attractive warmth
  • Kynseker Treble Recorder in Maple Kynseker Treble Recorder in Maple

    Reference: MOL-4217

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Kynseker Treble Recorder in Maple

    • Maple dark stained Treble in F.
    • 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. 
    $1,140.00
    $1,140.00
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    • Maple dark stained Treble in F.
    • 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. 
  • Kynseker Treble Recorder in g', Plumwood Kynseker Treble Recorder in g', Plumwood

    Reference: MOL-4208

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Kynseker Treble Recorder in g', Plumwood

    • Plumwood Treble in G.
    • 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.
    $1,325.00
    $1,325.00
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    • Plumwood Treble in G.
    • 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.
  • Kynseker Descant Recorder in Maple Kynseker Descant Recorder in Maple

    Reference: MOL-4107

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    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. 
  • Takeyama Tenor Recorder 442-415Hz in Brazilian Boxwood Takeyama Tenor Recorder 442-415Hz in Brazilian Boxwood

    Reference: TT442-415BB

    Brand: Takeyama

    Takeyama Tenor Recorder 442-415Hz in Brazilian Boxwood

    2 Bodies, interchangeable between Modern and Baroque pitches
    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

    $2,381.00
    $2,381.00
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    2 Bodies, interchangeable between Modern and Baroque pitches
    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

  • Takeyama Tenor Recorder in Cherrywood Takeyama Tenor Recorder in Cherrywood

    Reference: TT442C

    Brand: Takeyama

    Takeyama Tenor Recorder in Cherrywood

    Made from Cherry
    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

    $1,861.00
    $1,861.00
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    Made from Cherry
    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 Voice Flute 415Hz in Brazilian Boxwood

    Reference: TV415BB

    Brand: Takeyama

    Takeyama Voice Flute 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

    $2,351.00
    $2,351.00
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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

  • Takeyama Treble Recorder in Ebony Takeyama Treble Recorder in Ebony

    Reference: TA442E

    Brand: Takeyama

    Takeyama Treble Recorder in Ebony

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

    New Stock Early July 25

    $1,955.00
    $1,955.00
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    Made from Ebony
    Baroque fingering, double holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
    Sound is clear, precise with a very fast response
    Powerful with strong projection

    New Stock Early July 25

  • Takeyama Treble Recorder in Olivewood Takeyama Treble Recorder in Olivewood

    Reference: TA442O

    Brand: Takeyama

    Takeyama Treble Recorder in Olivewood

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

    New Stock Early July 25

    $1,857.00
    $1,857.00
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    Made from Olivewood
    Baroque fingering, double holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
    Sound is clear, precise with a very fast response
    Powerful with strong projection

    New Stock Early July 25

  • Takeyama Descant Recorder in Brazilian Boxwood Takeyama Descant Recorder in Brazilian Boxwood

    Reference: TS442BB

    Brand: Takeyama

    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

  • Zen On Bressan Treble Recorder in Brazilian Boxwood Zen On Bressan Treble Recorder in Brazilian Boxwood

    Reference: PG3-A/BN

    Brand: ZEN-ON

    Bressan Treble Recorder in Brazilian Boxwood

    Alto/Treble based on the designs of Bressan by Japanese maker Takeyama, produced by Zen-on.

    Made from Brazilian Boxwood.

    $658.00
    $658.00
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    Alto/Treble based on the designs of Bressan by Japanese maker Takeyama, produced by Zen-on.

    Made from Brazilian Boxwood.

  • Bass recorder Canta knick Bass recorder Canta knick

    Reference: MOL-2541K

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Canta Knick Bass recorder in Cherrywood

    • Cherrywood Bass, baroque double hole, with double key
    • Strong, stable sound: the foundation of the ensemble!
    • 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.
    $3,250.00
    $3,250.00
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    • Cherrywood Bass, baroque double hole, with double key
    • Strong, stable sound: the foundation of the ensemble!
    • 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.
  • Modern Treble Recorder (E-foot) in Grenadilla Modern Treble Recorder (E-foot) in Grenadilla

    Reference: MOL-5924E

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Modern Treble Recorder (E-foot) in Grenadilla

    • Grenadilla, with E-foot and triple key E/F/F#.
    • Harmonic recorders: Mollenhauer & Nik Tarasov/Joachim Paetzold.
    • Strong and powerful: this instrument will help you to hold your own when playing with other modern orchestral instruments or with a piano. It will be equally suitable for playing in a pop, jazz or folk band, in a string orchestra or a piano trio. This recorder won't go unheard!
    $3,333.00
    $3,333.00
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    • Grenadilla, with E-foot and triple key E/F/F#.
    • Harmonic recorders: Mollenhauer & Nik Tarasov/Joachim Paetzold.
    • Strong and powerful: this instrument will help you to hold your own when playing with other modern orchestral instruments or with a piano. It will be equally suitable for playing in a pop, jazz or folk band, in a string orchestra or a piano trio. This recorder won't go unheard!