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Garklein Recorders

Garklein Recorders

Sopranino Recorders

Sopranino Recorders

Descant Recorders

Descant Recorders

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Treble Recorders

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A-415 Hz Recorders

A-415 Hz Recorders

Tenor Recorders

Tenor Recorders

Comfort Tenor 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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  • Haka Descant Recorder Haka Descant Recorder

    Reference: AU703B

    Brand: Aulos

    Haka Descant Recorder

    • This high-quality soprano recorder has been created on the basis of the refined design of the great craftsman Richard Haka, who was responsible for creating a new age of recorder-making in the 17th century.
    • Curved windway.
    • Accurate intonation and rich, expressive ability are characteristic of this unique instrument.
    • Reddish-brown colour.
    $36.95
    $36.95
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    • This high-quality soprano recorder has been created on the basis of the refined design of the great craftsman Richard Haka, who was responsible for creating a new age of recorder-making in the 17th century.
    • Curved windway.
    • Accurate intonation and rich, expressive ability are characteristic of this unique instrument.
    • Reddish-brown colour.
  • Bressan Treble Bressan Treble

    Reference: ZG-1A

    Brand: ZEN-ON

    Bressan Treble

    New model just released. The G-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
    $72.95
    $72.95
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    New model just released. The G-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
  • Robin Tenor Recorder Robin Tenor Recorder

    Reference: AU211A

    Brand: Aulos

    Robin Tenor Recorder

    • Clear and gentle tone, with no key.
    • This new model is lighter in weight and smoother in playing at the higher register.
    • Narrow mouthpiece, stream-lined shape,
    • Compared to other resin recorders, it has smaller and less widely spaced finger holes(see above at the beginning of this section "More")
    $125.00
    $125.00
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    • Clear and gentle tone, with no key.
    • This new model is lighter in weight and smoother in playing at the higher register.
    • Narrow mouthpiece, stream-lined shape,
    • Compared to other resin recorders, it has smaller and less widely spaced finger holes(see above at the beginning of this section "More")
  • Haka Treble Recorder Haka Treble Recorder

    Reference: AU709B

    Brand: Aulos

    Haka Treble Recorder

    • This unique, high-quality alto recorder has been created on the basis of the refined design of the great craftsman Richard Haka, who was responsible for creating a new age of recorder-making in the 17th century.
    • Bright, rich tone quality, excellent carrying power and broad, dynamic range.
    • Reddish-brown, three-piece.
    $76.95
    $76.95
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    • This unique, high-quality alto recorder has been created on the basis of the refined design of the great craftsman Richard Haka, who was responsible for creating a new age of recorder-making in the 17th century.
    • Bright, rich tone quality, excellent carrying power and broad, dynamic range.
    • Reddish-brown, three-piece.
  • Symphony Sopranino Recorder Symphony Sopranino Recorder

    Reference: AU507B

    Brand: Aulos

    Symphony Sopranino Recorder

    • For ensemble and solo playing.
    • Clear and even tone, free of shrillness.
    • Exceptionally light and delicate response.
    • Ivory-colour mouthpiece and foot. Dark brown; three-piece.
    • Baroque (English) fingering.
    • Leatherette case; cleaning rod; fingering chart.
    $35.95
    $35.95
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    • For ensemble and solo playing.
    • Clear and even tone, free of shrillness.
    • Exceptionally light and delicate response.
    • Ivory-colour mouthpiece and foot. Dark brown; three-piece.
    • Baroque (English) fingering.
    • Leatherette case; cleaning rod; fingering chart.
  • Bressan Treble 415 Hz Bressan Treble 415 Hz

    Reference: ZG-1A-415

    Brand: ZEN-ON

    Bressan Treble 415 Hz

    New model just released. The G-1A 415 Hz is the first affordable Treble recorder in Baroque tuning. Based on the hugely popular G-1A resin treble.

    • Especially noted for its accurate intonation and impeccable voicing.
    • Now with concave windway surfaces - usually only seen in handmade wooden recorders
    • Undercut toneholes
    $178.00
    $178.00
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    New model just released. The G-1A 415 Hz is the first affordable Treble recorder in Baroque tuning. Based on the hugely popular G-1A resin treble.

    • Especially noted for its accurate intonation and impeccable voicing.
    • Now with concave windway surfaces - usually only seen in handmade wooden recorders
    • Undercut toneholes
  • Haka Treble Recorder with Wood-grain finish Haka Treble Recorder with Wood-grain finish

    Reference: AU709BW

    Brand: Aulos

    Haka Treble Recorder with Wood-grain finish

    • This unique, high-quality alto recorder has been created on the basis of the refined design of the great craftsman Richard Haka, who was responsible for creating a new age of recorder-making in the 17th century.
    • This alto recorder is the same as the A709 model, but includes beautiful wood grain finish.

    $99.95
    $99.95
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    • This unique, high-quality alto recorder has been created on the basis of the refined design of the great craftsman Richard Haka, who was responsible for creating a new age of recorder-making in the 17th century.
    • This alto recorder is the same as the A709 model, but includes beautiful wood grain finish.

  • Haka Descant Recorder with Wood-grain finish Haka Descant Recorder with Wood-grain finish

    Reference: AU703BW

    Brand: Aulos

    Haka Descant Recorder with Wood-grain finish

    • This high-quality descant recorder has been created on the design of the great craftsman Richard Haka, who was responsible for creating a new age of recorder-making in the 17th century.
    • Accurate intonation and rich, expressive ability are characteristic of this unique instrument.
    • This descant recorder is the same as the AU703B model, but includes a wood grain finish 
    $86.95
    $86.95
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    • This high-quality descant recorder has been created on the design of the great craftsman Richard Haka, who was responsible for creating a new age of recorder-making in the 17th century.
    • Accurate intonation and rich, expressive ability are characteristic of this unique instrument.
    • This descant recorder is the same as the AU703B model, but includes a wood grain finish 
  • Symphony Tenor Recorder Symphony Tenor Recorder

    Reference: AU511B

    Brand: Aulos

    Symphony Tenor Recorder

    • For ensemble and solo playing.
    • Strong, full sound throughout the register.
    • Excellent response.
    • Double keys for low C and C#.
    • Ivory-coloured mouthpiece, thumb bushing, ring, and foot.
    • Dark brown, three-piece, detachable thumb rest.
    $198.00
    $198.00
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    • For ensemble and solo playing.
    • Strong, full sound throughout the register.
    • Excellent response.
    • Double keys for low C and C#.
    • Ivory-coloured mouthpiece, thumb bushing, ring, and foot.
    • Dark brown, three-piece, detachable thumb rest.
  • Symphony Descant Recorder Symphony Descant Recorder

    Reference: AU503B

    Brand: Aulos

    Symphony Descant Recorder

    • For solo playing and performance with other instruments in a "broken consort."
    • Curved windway.
    • Bright, rich tone quality.
    • Excellent carrying power and broad, dynamic range.
    • Baroque Fingering.
    • Dark brown with Ivory-coloured mouthpiece, ring, and foot.
    $45.95
    $45.95
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    • For solo playing and performance with other instruments in a "broken consort."
    • Curved windway.
    • Bright, rich tone quality.
    • Excellent carrying power and broad, dynamic range.
    • Baroque Fingering.
    • Dark brown with Ivory-coloured mouthpiece, ring, and foot.
  • Descant Recoder by Yamaha Descant Recoder by Yamaha

    Reference: YRS302B

    Brand: Yamaha

    Descant Recorder - Dark Brown & Ivory

    The 300 Series with their arched

    windways provide excellent playability

    and feature a sound that is surprisingly

    close to that of wooden recorders.

    Their intonation is impeccable.

    Colour: Dark Brown & Ivory

    $74.95
    $74.95
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    The 300 Series with their arched

    windways provide excellent playability

    and feature a sound that is surprisingly

    close to that of wooden recorders.

    Their intonation is impeccable.

    Colour: Dark Brown & Ivory

  • Canta Descant Recorder in Pearwood Canta Descant Recorder in Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-2106

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Canta Descant Recorder in Pearwood

    • Canta - the joy of ensemble playing.
    • Made from Pearwood, Baroque double holes.
    • Pleasant and clear sound which speaks easily.
    • A fine instrument for either ensemble or solo.
    $172.00
    $172.00
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    • Canta - the joy of ensemble playing.
    • Made from Pearwood, Baroque double holes.
    • Pleasant and clear sound which speaks easily.
    • A fine instrument for either ensemble or solo.
  • 'Fipple' Descant Recorder, Maple body/ Sea-Blue Plastic headjoint 'Fipple' Descant Recorder, Maple body/ Sea-Blue Plastic headjoint

    Reference: MOL-17413

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    'Fipple' Descant Recorder, Maple body/ Sea-Blue Plastic headjoint

    • Sea-Blue 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.

     

    $76.00
    $76.00
    $88.95
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    • Sea-Blue 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.

     

  • Student Descant Recorder in Pearwood Student Descant Recorder in Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-1042

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Student Descant Recorder in Pearwood

    • Only the very best for the beginning!
    • Made from Pearwood with baroque double holes.
    • The delicate soft sound is never obtrusive and remains even throughout all registers.
    • Designed for in-tune ensemble playing â perfect for a whole class.

     

     

    $155.00
    $155.00
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    • Only the very best for the beginning!
    • Made from Pearwood with baroque double holes.
    • The delicate soft sound is never obtrusive and remains even throughout all registers.
    • Designed for in-tune ensemble playing â perfect for a whole class.

     

     

  • Tenor Recorder by Yamaha Tenor Recorder by Yamaha

    Reference: YRT304B

    Brand: Yamaha

    Tenor Recorder

    This new model tenor incorporates

    Yamaha's wooden design expertise with

    the convenience and durability of an ABS

    material. It offers a focused, mellow

    sound which is balanced in all registers.

    $220.00
    $220.00
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    This new model tenor incorporates

    Yamaha's wooden design expertise with

    the convenience and durability of an ABS

    material. It offers a focused, mellow

    sound which is balanced in all registers.

  • Studio Descant Recorder in Pearwood Studio Descant Recorder in Pearwood

    Reference: K1301

    Brand: Kung

    Studio Descant 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.
    $178.00
    $178.00
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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.
  • Symphony Treble Recorder Symphony Treble Recorder

    Reference: AU509B

    Brand: Aulos

    Symphony Treble Recorder

    • For solo playing and performance with other instruments in a broken consort.
    • Bright, rich tone quality, excellent carrying power and broad, dynamic range.
    • Ivory-coloured mouthpiece, thumb bushing, ring, and foot.
    • Dark brown, three-piece.
    • Baroque (English) fingering.
    $82.95
    $82.95
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    • For solo playing and performance with other instruments in a broken consort.
    • Bright, rich tone quality, excellent carrying power and broad, dynamic range.
    • Ivory-coloured mouthpiece, thumb bushing, ring, and foot.
    • Dark brown, three-piece.
    • Baroque (English) fingering.
  • Symphony Garklein Recorder Symphony Garklein Recorder

    Reference: AU501S

    Brand: Aulos

    Symphony Garklein Recorder

    • The very smallest recorder available.
    • Sounds two octaves higher than notated and can be used to add variety and tone colour to a recorder consort.
    • Ivory-color mouthpiece and foot. Dark brown; one-piece with single holes.
    • Baroque (English) fingering.
    • Leatherette case, cleaning rod, fingering chart.
    $66.50
    $66.50
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    • The very smallest recorder available.
    • Sounds two octaves higher than notated and can be used to add variety and tone colour to a recorder consort.
    • Ivory-color mouthpiece and foot. Dark brown; one-piece with single holes.
    • Baroque (English) fingering.
    • Leatherette case, cleaning rod, fingering chart.
  • Treble Recorder by Yamaha Treble Recorder by Yamaha

    Reference: YRA402B

    Brand: Yamaha

    Treble Recorder in Yellow/White - Yamaha

    The shape of the instrument is based on Rottenburgh masterpieces. Well-defined tone reminiscent of substantial wood recorders is a characteristic that helps this model excel for solo playing or small recorder ensembles. It is also an ideal choice as a practice instrument for players who own wood recorders.

    $94.95
    $94.95
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    The shape of the instrument is based on Rottenburgh masterpieces. Well-defined tone reminiscent of substantial wood recorders is a characteristic that helps this model excel for solo playing or small recorder ensembles. It is also an ideal choice as a practice instrument for players who own wood recorders.

  • Elite Descant Recorder Elite Descant Recorder

    Reference: AU303AE

    Brand: Aulos

    Elite Descant Recorder

    • Detachable thumb rest.
    • Includes C# and D# holes.
    • Accessories: Cloth carrying bag, fingering chart and cleaning rod.
    • Three-piece Soprano Recorder.
    • Baroque Fingering.
    • Ebony Colour.
    $17.95
    $17.95
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    • Detachable thumb rest.
    • Includes C# and D# holes.
    • Accessories: Cloth carrying bag, fingering chart and cleaning rod.
    • Three-piece Soprano Recorder.
    • Baroque Fingering.
    • Ebony Colour.
  • Alto Recorder by Yamaha Alto Recorder by Yamaha

    Reference: YRA302B

    Brand: Yamaha

    Treble Recorder in Dark Brown/Ivory - Yamaha

    This treble/alto recorder is modelled on the famous Rottenburgh recorders.

    $94.95
    $94.95
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    This treble/alto recorder is modelled on the famous Rottenburgh recorders.

  • Dream Descant in red glitter resin Dream Descant in red glitter resin

    Reference: MOL-0119R

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Dream Descant in red glitter resin

    Wide bore – full sound for ensemble playing

    Dreamy, yet robust
    High quality ABS plastic: chlorine-free, not susceptible to damage and can be thoroughly cleaned.

    Full sound, especially suited to blending in with others: ideal for group lessons or music class

    $79.00
    $79.00
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    Wide bore – full sound for ensemble playing

    Dreamy, yet robust
    High quality ABS plastic: chlorine-free, not susceptible to damage and can be thoroughly cleaned.

    Full sound, especially suited to blending in with others: ideal for group lessons or music class

  • Adri's Dream Descant Recorder, Pearwood body/Blue Glitter Plastic headjoint Adri's Dream Descant Recorder, Pearwood body/Blue Glitter Plastic headjoint

    Reference: MOL-1119B

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Adri's Dream Descant Recorder, Pearwood body/Blue Glitter Plastic headjoint

    • Blue glitter-plastic head-joint, pearwood body.
    • Wide bore producing a full rich sound across the range.
    • Attractive shape based on Medieval and Renaissance models.
    • The large finger holes are especially easy for children to feel.
    • Baroque double holes.

    $120.00
    $120.00
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    • Blue glitter-plastic head-joint, pearwood body.
    • Wide bore producing a full rich sound across the range.
    • Attractive shape based on Medieval and Renaissance models.
    • The large finger holes are especially easy for children to feel.
    • Baroque double holes.

  • Studio Descant Recorder in Cherry Studio Descant Recorder in Cherry

    Reference: K1303

    Brand: Kung

    Studio Descant 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.
    • Includes sturdy carry pouch and service card/fingering chart.
    $200.36
    $200.36
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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.
    • Includes sturdy carry pouch and service card/fingering chart.