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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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  • Kynseker Tenor Recorder (with key) in Maple Kynseker Tenor Recorder (with key) in Maple

    Reference: MOL-4417

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Kynseker Tenor Recorder (with key) in Maple

    • Maple Tenor dark stained with key.
    • 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. 
    $2,105.00
    $2,105.00
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    • Maple Tenor dark stained with key.
    • 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 Sopranino Recorder in Plumwood Kynseker Sopranino Recorder in Plumwood

    Reference: MOL-4008

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Kynseker Sopranino Recorder in Plumwood

    • Plumwood Sopranino.
    • 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. 
    $850.00
    $850.00
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    • Plumwood Sopranino.
    • 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

    Brand: Kung

    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.
  • Superio Treble Recorder in Olivewood Superio Treble Recorder in Olivewood

    Reference: K2409

    Brand: Kung

    Superio Treble 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 and light sound.
    $1,470.51
    $1,470.51
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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 and light sound.
  • Studio Treble Recorder in Maple Studio Treble Recorder in Maple

    Reference: K1402

    Brand: Kung

    Studio Treble 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. 
    $492.00
    $492.00
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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. 
  • Bressan KnickTreble Bressan KnickTreble

    Reference: ZG-1AK

    Brand: ZEN-ON

    Bressan KnickTreble

    The ZG-1A represents a major step forward in resin recorders. No effort has been spared to make this the Prince of Plastics.

    • Especially noted for its accurate intonation and impeccable voicing.
    • Now with concave windway surfaces - usually only seen in handmade wooden recorders
    • Undercut toneholes
    • Knick (bent) head-joint for those with finger-stretch problems
    $122.95
    $122.95
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    The ZG-1A represents a major step forward in resin recorders. No effort has been spared to make this the Prince of Plastics.

    • Especially noted for its accurate intonation and impeccable voicing.
    • Now with concave windway surfaces - usually only seen in handmade wooden recorders
    • Undercut toneholes
    • Knick (bent) head-joint for those with finger-stretch problems
  • Takeyama Renaissance Treble Recorder 440Hz in Maple Takeyama Renaissance Treble Recorder 440Hz in Maple

    Reference: RA440M

    Brand: Takeyama

    Takeyama Renaissance Treble 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

    $2,164.00
    $2,164.00
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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

  • Soprano Recorder Denner-Edition Grenadilla Soprano Recorder Denner-Edition Grenadilla

    Reference: MOL-DE-1114

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    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.
  • Special Treble Recorder in stained castello boxwood Special Treble Recorder in stained castello boxwood

    Reference: K5991

    Brand: Kung

    E3 Treble Recorder with e' foot extension in Stained Pear

    • Powerful sound, suitable for modern orchestral instruments
    • Chromatic intonation in A = 442Hz
    • Octave key for high registers
    • Key system for e', f', and f#'
    $2,941.15
    $2,941.15
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    • Powerful sound, suitable for modern orchestral instruments
    • Chromatic intonation in A = 442Hz
    • Octave key for high registers
    • Key system for e', f', and f#'
  • Modern Treble Recorder (E-foot) in Rosewood Modern Treble Recorder (E-foot) in Rosewood

    Reference: MOL-5920E

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Modern Treble Recorder (E-foot) in Rosewood

    • Rosewood Treble - Modern Alto in G available on special request.
    • 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. 
    $2,884.00
    $2,884.00
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    • Rosewood Treble - Modern Alto in G available on special request.
    • 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. 
  • Sopranino Sopranino

    Reference: ZSN-3M

    Brand: ZEN-ON

    Sopranino

    • Classic Baroque styling and a fine clean sound for ensemble playing.
    • Maplewood, stained brown
    • English fingering, made in two sections.
    • Comes with joint lubricant and a soft case
    $289.00
    $289.00
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    • Classic Baroque styling and a fine clean sound for ensemble playing.
    • Maplewood, stained brown
    • English fingering, made in two sections.
    • Comes with joint lubricant and a soft case
  • Elody Space Treble Recorder Elody Space Treble Recorder

    Reference: MOL-5951

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Elody Space Treble Recorder

    Premiereâ of a new type of recorder: An instrument based on the Modern Harmonic Alto with innovative cool design, powerful tone and provision for connection for use as an electric recorder.

    $4,424.00
    $4,424.00
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    Premiereâ of a new type of recorder: An instrument based on the Modern Harmonic Alto with innovative cool design, powerful tone and provision for connection for use as an electric recorder.

  • Dream-Edition Knick Bass Recorder in Plumwood Dream-Edition Knick Bass Recorder in Plumwood

    Reference: MOL-TE-4528K

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Dream-Edition Knick Bass Recorder in Plumwood

    • Plum Knick Bass, baroque double holes, decorative rings, four keys.
    • Dream-Edition - for the demands of a soloist! Due to their characteristic wide bore and full, round sound the Dream-Edition is ideally suited to the exceptional demands of the recorder's repertoire both in ensemble and as a soloist. 
    $4,521.00
    $4,521.00
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    • Plum Knick Bass, baroque double holes, decorative rings, four keys.
    • Dream-Edition - for the demands of a soloist! Due to their characteristic wide bore and full, round sound the Dream-Edition is ideally suited to the exceptional demands of the recorder's repertoire both in ensemble and as a soloist. 
  • Adri's Dream Descant Recorder (Single holes), Blue Pearwood Adri's Dream Descant Recorder (Single holes), Blue Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-4117B

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    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.
  • Superio Treble Recorder in Castello Boxwood Superio Treble Recorder in Castello Boxwood

    Reference: K2414

    Brand: Kung

    Superio Treble Recorder in Castello Boxwood

    • Made from selected Castello Boxwood.
    • 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.
    $1,128.22
    $1,128.22
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    • Made from selected Castello Boxwood.
    • 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.
  • Marsyas Treble Recorder in Olivewood Marsyas Treble Recorder in Olivewood

    Reference: K4409

    Brand: Kung

    Marsyas Treble 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 warm, elegant and fine sound
    $2,065.89
    $2,065.89
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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 warm, elegant and fine sound
  • Marsyas Tenor Recorder in Castello Boxwood Marsyas Tenor Recorder in Castello Boxwood

    Reference: K4513

    Brand: Kung

    Marsyas Tenor 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 a warm and elegant sound.
    $2,297.00
    $2,297.00
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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 a warm and elegant sound.
  • Superio Tenor Recorder in Olivewood Superio Tenor Recorder in Olivewood

    Reference: K2509

    Brand: Kung

    Superio Tenor Recorder in Olivewood

    • Made from selected Olivewood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • This is a solo instrument par excellence, also outstanding in ensemble playing.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The wide range and rich sound allows selected flute repertoire to be played.
    • The Olivewood Superior has an elegant, clear and light sound.
    $2,601.95
    $2,601.95
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    • Made from selected Olivewood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • This is a solo instrument par excellence, also outstanding in ensemble playing.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The wide range and rich sound allows selected flute repertoire to be played.
    • The Olivewood Superior has an elegant, clear and light sound.
  • Takeyama Descant Recorder in Grenadilla (Limited Model) Takeyama Descant Recorder in Grenadilla (Limited Model)

    Reference: TS442G

    Brand: Takeyama

    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 Bass Recorder in Cherrywood Takeyama Bass Recorder in Cherrywood

    Reference: TB442C

    Brand: Takeyama

    Takeyama Bass 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

    $2,868.00
    $2,868.00
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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 Maple Takeyama Voice Flute 415Hz in Maple

    Reference: TV415M

    Brand: Takeyama

    Takeyama Voice Flute 415Hz in Maple

    Made from Maple
    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

    $2,123.00
    $2,123.00
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    Made from Maple
    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 Rosewood Takeyama Treble Recorder in Rosewood

    Reference: TA442R

    Brand: Takeyama

    Takeyama Treble 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

    $1,794.00
    $1,794.00
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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

  • Takeyama Descant Recorder in Rosewood Takeyama Descant Recorder in Rosewood

    Reference: TS442R

    Brand: Takeyama

    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

    Brand: Takeyama

    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