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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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  • Takeyama Descant Recorder in Ebony Takeyama Descant Recorder in Ebony

    Reference: TS442E

    Brand: Takeyama

    Takeyama Descant Recorder in Ebony

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

    New Stock Early July 25

    $1,345.00
    $1,345.00
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    Made from Ebony
    Baroque fingering, double holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the registers
    Sound is clear, precise with a very fast response
    Powerful with strong projection

    New Stock Early July 25

  • 'Fipple' Descant Recorder, Maple body/ Orange Plastic headjoint 'Fipple' Descant Recorder, Maple body/ Orange Plastic headjoint

    Reference: MOL-17414

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    'Fipple' Descant Recorder, Maple body/ Orange Plastic headjoint

    • Orange 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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    • Orange 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 Edition Treble in Satinwood Denner Edition Treble in Satinwood

    Reference: MOL-DE-1211

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner-Edition Treble Recorder A-415 in Satinwood

    • Natural Satinwood 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.  
    $2,259.00
    $2,259.00
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    • Natural Satinwood 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.  
  • Kynseker Bass Recorder in Maple Kynseker Bass Recorder in Maple

    Reference: MOL-4507

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Kynseker Bass Recorder in Maple

    • Maple dark stained Bass 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. 
    $4,200.00
    $4,200.00
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    • Maple dark stained Bass 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. 
  • Helder Evo Tenor Recorder (with B Key) in Rosewood Helder Evo Tenor Recorder (with B Key) in Rosewood

    Reference: MOL-8350

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Helder Evo Tenor Recorder (with B Key) in Rosewood

    • The innovative tenor recorder from the family of harmonic recorders is a high-end version for the most demanding standards. Based on the design of Dutch recorder maker Maarten Helder, the instrument was completely reworked in the Mollenhauer workshop in cooperation with recorder player Susanne Fröhlich
    $9,685.00
    $9,685.00
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    • The innovative tenor recorder from the family of harmonic recorders is a high-end version for the most demanding standards. Based on the design of Dutch recorder maker Maarten Helder, the instrument was completely reworked in the Mollenhauer workshop in cooperation with recorder player Susanne Fröhlich
  • Kynseker Treble Recorder in g', Maple wood Kynseker Treble Recorder in g', Maple wood

    Reference: MOL-4207

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Kynseker Treble Recorder in g', Maple wood

    • Maple Treble in G, 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.
    $1,140.00
    $1,140.00
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    • Maple Treble in G, 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.
  • Kynseker Garklein Recorder in Plumwood Kynseker Garklein Recorder in Plumwood

    Reference: MOL-4002

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Kynseker Garklein Recorder in Plumwood

    • Plumwood Garklein c3
    • 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. 
    $780.00
    $780.00
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    • Plumwood Garklein c3
    • 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 Treble Recorder in European Boxwood (Limited Model) Takeyama Treble Recorder in European Boxwood (Limited Model)

    Reference: TA442FB

    Brand: Takeyama

    Takeyama Treble Recorder in European Boxwood (Limited Model)

    Limited Edition, made from European 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

    $2,790.00
    $2,790.00
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    Limited Edition, made from European 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 Renaissance Descant Recorder 440Hz in Maple Takeyama Renaissance Descant Recorder 440Hz in Maple

    Reference: RS440M

    Brand: Takeyama

    Takeyama Renaissance Descant 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

    $1,680.00
    $1,680.00
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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

  • Takeyama Descant Recorder in Olivewood Takeyama Descant Recorder in Olivewood

    Reference: TS442O

    Brand: Takeyama

    Takeyama Descant Recorder in Olivewood

    Made from Olivewood
    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 Olivewood
    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

  • Tenor Recorder in Brazilian Boxwood Tenor Recorder in Brazilian Boxwood

    Reference: TT415BB

    Brand: Takeyama

    Takeyama Tenor Recorder 415Hz in Brazilian Boxwood

    Pitch: a = 415Hz
    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

    $2,299.00
    $2,299.00
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    Pitch: a = 415Hz
    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 Treble Recorder in Cherrywood Takeyama Treble Recorder in Cherrywood

    Reference: TA442C

    Brand: Takeyama

    Takeyama Treble 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

    $1,579.00
    $1,579.00
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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

  • Tenor Recorder in Brazilian Boxwood Tenor Recorder in Brazilian Boxwood

    Reference: TT442BB

    Brand: Takeyama

    Takeyama Tenor 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

    $1,861.00
    $1,861.00
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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 Descant Recorder 415Hz in Brazilian Boxwood Takeyama Descant Recorder 415Hz in Brazilian Boxwood

    Reference: TS415BB

    Brand: Takeyama

    Takeyama Descant Recorder 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

    $1,380.00
    $1,380.00
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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

  • Bressan Tenor in Maple

    Reference: PG3-T/MN

    Brand: ZEN-ON

    Bressan Tenor in Maple

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

    Made from Maple Wood.

    $1,158.00
    $1,158.00
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    Tenor based on the designs of Bressan by Japanese maker Takeyama, produced by Zen-on.

    Made from Maple Wood.

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

    Reference: K7413

    Brand: Kung

    Special Treble Recorder in Stained Castello Boxwood

    K4 stands for: 

    • P.I. Bressan, for the drilling profile of the recorder and the luxurious design 
    • Ernst Meyer, Maître Flutier, for the extra wide diapason and the unique voicing 
    • Maurice Steger, the masterly soloist and conductor 
    • Küng, the manufacturer who combines high quality with traditional hand craft

    $2,661.14
    $2,661.14
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    K4 stands for: 

    • P.I. Bressan, for the drilling profile of the recorder and the luxurious design 
    • Ernst Meyer, Maître Flutier, for the extra wide diapason and the unique voicing 
    • Maurice Steger, the masterly soloist and conductor 
    • Küng, the manufacturer who combines high quality with traditional hand craft

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

    Reference: K5997

    Brand: Kung

    E3 Treble Recorder with e' foot extension in Grenadilla

    • Powerful sound, suitable for modern orchestral instruments
    • Chromatic intonation in A = 442Hz
    • Octave key for high registers
    • Key system for e', f', and f#'
    $3,554.39
    $3,554.39
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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#'
  • Tenor in Maple by Zenon Tenor in Maple by Zenon

    Reference: ZT-7M

    Brand: Orpheus Music Dev

    Tenor in Maple by Zenon

    The Pastoral hand-made recorders are specially developed for professional and advanced players.

    $1,131.00
    $1,131.00
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    The Pastoral hand-made recorders are specially developed for professional and advanced players.

  • Elody Undine Treble Recorder Elody Undine Treble Recorder

    Reference: MOL-5959-03

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Elody Undine Treble Recorder

    Premiere 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.

    Undine design, clearly varnished, footjoint with E extension and triple key for E/ F/ F-sharp
    $4,376.00
    $4,376.00
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    Premiere 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.

    Undine design, clearly varnished, footjoint with E extension and triple key for E/ F/ F-sharp
  • Denner Greatbass in Pearwood Denner Greatbass in Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-5606

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Greatbass in Pearwood

    • Pearwood Denner Great Bass in C.
    • A great bass with professional features: strong and virtuosic; able to modulate. A magnificent sound that also projects well: because of the straight head joint, the sound is projected directly to the audience.
    • The instrument requires only a minimum amount of air, allowing free, cantabile lines and longer passages. 
    $6,438.00
    $6,438.00
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    • Pearwood Denner Great Bass in C.
    • A great bass with professional features: strong and virtuosic; able to modulate. A magnificent sound that also projects well: because of the straight head joint, the sound is projected directly to the audience.
    • The instrument requires only a minimum amount of air, allowing free, cantabile lines and longer passages. 
  • Canta Knick Bass Recorder in Stained Pearwood Canta Knick Bass Recorder in Stained Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-2546KD

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Canta Knick Bass Recorder in Stained Pearwood

    • Dark Stained Pearwood 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. 
    $2,818.00
    $2,818.00
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    • Dark Stained Pearwood 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. 
  • Superio Tenor Recorder in Pearwood Superio Tenor Recorder in Pearwood

    Reference: K2501

    Brand: Kung

    Superio Tenor Recorder in Pearwood

    • Made from selected Pearwood.
    • 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 Pearwood Superior has an earthy, warm and rich sound.
    $1,653.50
    $1,653.50
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    • Made from selected Pearwood.
    • 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 Pearwood Superior has an earthy, warm and rich sound.
  • Denner Tenor Recorder in Cherrywood Denner Tenor Recorder in Cherrywood

    Reference: 5401

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Tenor Recorder in Cherrywood

    • Cherrywood Tenor, Baroque double holes.
    • Extremely light weight
    • Warm sound
    • Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.
    $1,249.00
    $1,249.00
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    • Cherrywood Tenor, Baroque double holes.
    • Extremely light weight
    • Warm sound
    • Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.
  • "Unique" Studio recorder in Pearwood by Kung "Unique" Studio recorder in Pearwood by Kung

    Reference: K1316-4

    Brand: Orpheus Music Dev

    "Unique - 4" 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