Browse our large range of recorders and recorder accessories, we are sure to have what you are looking for. You will find everything you need here, including: A wide range of recorder sizes - A selection of the best recorder makers - Recorder maintenance supplies - Recorder accessories (including cases, straps, stands and thumbrests) - Recorder fashion accessories - And much, much more!
Recorder SizesWe have a huge range of recorders, ensuring everyone is well catered for. Our range covers: Garklein and Sopranino recorders – Descant or Soprano recorders – Treble or Alto Recorders – Tenor, Knick-tenor and Comfort-tenor recorders – Bass recorders including basset, greatbass, contrabass, subgreatbass and even massive subcontrabass recorders. |
Types of MaterialsRecorders are made using a variety of wood types, each with a unique effect on the tonal qualities of the instrument. The Orpheus Music range includes: Pearwood – Maple – Plum – Palisander – Rosewood – Olivewood – Grenadilla – Satinwood – Cherrywood Resin, plastic and hybrid recorders are also available. |
Recorder MakersWe stock recorders for any budget. Browse a selection of carefully chosen recorder makers, ensuring everyone from the beginner to the professional is well catered for. Recorder makers that we stock include: AULOS – Küng – Mollenhauer – Music Garden – Takeyama – YAMAHA – ZEN-ON |
Baroque recorders & other tunings:
Modern recorders are most commonly pitched at concert pitch (A=440 Hz), like modern pianos and orchestral instruments.
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Thumb Rest High gloss silver-plated for Helder Models
Reference: MOL-6211-5
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerThumb Rest High gloss silver-plated for Helder Models
Adjustable screw-on thumb rest in brass with cork and eyelet for carrying strap
for alto, tenor, bass, great bass recorder- Regular price
- $57.80
- Sale price
- $57.80
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Adjustable screw-on thumb rest in brass with cork and eyelet for carrying strap
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Bressan KnickTreble
Reference: ZG-1AK
Vendor:Brand: ZEN-ONBressan 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
- Regular price
- $122.95
- Sale price
- $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
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Takeyama Renaissance Treble Recorder 440Hz in Maple
Reference: RA440M
Vendor:Brand: TakeyamaTakeyama 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- Regular price
- $2,164.00
- Sale price
- $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
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Denner-Edition Descant recorder 415 Hz Grenadilla
Reference: MOL-DE-1114
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerDenner-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.
- Regular price
- $1,684.00
- Sale price
- $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.
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E3 Treble Recorder with e' foot extension in Stained Pear
Reference: K5991
Vendor:Brand: KungE3 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#'
- Regular price
- $2,941.15
- Sale price
- $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#'
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Modern Treble Recorder (E-foot) in Rosewood
Reference: MOL-5920E
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerModern 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.
- Regular price
- $2,884.00
- Sale price
- $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.
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Sopranino
Reference: ZSN-3M
Vendor:Brand: ZEN-ONSopranino
- 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
- Regular price
- $289.00
- Sale price
- $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
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Elody Space Treble Recorder
Reference: MOL-5951
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerElody 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.
- Regular price
- $4,424.00
- Sale price
- $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.
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Dream-Edition Knick Bass Recorder in Plumwood
Reference: MOL-TE-4528K
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerDream-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.
- Regular price
- $4,521.00
- Sale price
- $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.
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Adri's Dream Descant Recorder (Single holes), Blue Pearwood
Reference: MOL-4117B
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerAdri'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.
- Regular price
- $241.00
- Sale price
- $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.
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Recorder Cross Stand - Maple (Large Compartment)
Reference: RS016
Vendor:Brand: Recorderstands.comRecorder Cross Stand - Maple (Large Compartment)
Explore this innovative folding cross recorder stand, hand made out of high quality maple wood in the USA. The pins fit inside and the cross packs down for transport.
- Regular price
- $275.00
- Sale price
- $275.00
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Explore this innovative folding cross recorder stand, hand made out of high quality maple wood in the USA. The pins fit inside and the cross packs down for transport.
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Superio Treble Recorder in Castello Boxwood
Reference: K2414
Vendor:Brand: KungSuperio 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.
- Regular price
- $1,128.22
- Sale price
- $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.
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Marsyas Treble Recorder in Olivewood
Reference: K4409
Vendor:Brand: KungMarsyas 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
- Regular price
- $2,065.89
- Sale price
- $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
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Marsyas Tenor Recorder in Castello Boxwood
Reference: K4513
Vendor:Brand: KungMarsyas 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.
- Regular price
- $2,297.00
- Sale price
- $2,297.00
- Regular price
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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.
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Superio Tenor Recorder in Olivewood
Reference: K2509
Vendor:Brand: KungSuperio 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.
- Regular price
- $2,601.95
- Sale price
- $2,601.95
- Regular price
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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.
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Thumb Rest Sandblasted & varnished for Canta Models
Reference: MOL-6211-2
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerThumb Rest Sandblasted & varnished for Canta Models
Adjustable screw-on thumb rest in brass with cork and eyelet for carrying strap
for alto, tenor, bass, great bass recorder- Regular price
- $57.80
- Sale price
- $57.80
- Regular price
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Adjustable screw-on thumb rest in brass with cork and eyelet for carrying strap
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Descant Recorder Soft Case with leather trim, three part
Reference: MOL-7721
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerDescant Recorder Soft Case with leather trim, three part
Fawn cotton bag with leather trim for a descant recorder that separates into 3 parts
- Regular price
- $48.50
- Sale price
- $48.50
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Fawn cotton bag with leather trim for a descant recorder that separates into 3 parts
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Takeyama Descant Recorder in Grenadilla (Limited Model)
Reference: TS442G
Vendor:Brand: TakeyamaTakeyama 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 stylesNew Stock Early July 25
- Regular price
- $1,898.00
- Sale price
- $1,898.00
- Regular price
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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 stylesNew Stock Early July 25
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Takeyama Bass Recorder in Cherrywood
Reference: TB442C
Vendor:Brand: TakeyamaTakeyama 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 phrasesNew Stock Early July 25
- Regular price
- $2,868.00
- Sale price
- $2,868.00
- Regular price
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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 phrasesNew Stock Early July 25
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Takeyama Voice Flute 415Hz in Maple
Reference: TV415M
Vendor:Brand: TakeyamaTakeyama 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 stylesNew Stock Early July 25
- Regular price
- $2,123.00
- Sale price
- $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 stylesNew Stock Early July 25
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Takeyama Treble Recorder in Rosewood
Reference: TA442R
Vendor:Brand: TakeyamaTakeyama 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- Regular price
- $1,794.00
- Sale price
- $1,794.00
- Regular price
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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
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Takeyama Descant Recorder in Rosewood
Reference: TS442R
Vendor:Brand: TakeyamaTakeyama 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 stylesNew Stock Early July 25
- Regular price
- $1,598.00
- Sale price
- $1,598.00
- Regular price
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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 stylesNew Stock Early July 25
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Takeyama Descant Recorder in Cherrywood
Reference: TS442C
Vendor:Brand: TakeyamaTakeyama 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 phrasesNew Stock Early July 25
- Regular price
- $1,164.00
- Sale price
- $1,164.00
- Regular price
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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 phrasesNew Stock Early July 25
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Takeyama Descant Recorder in Ebony
Reference: TS442E
Vendor:Brand: TakeyamaTakeyama 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 projectionNew Stock Early July 25
- Regular price
- $1,345.00
- Sale price
- $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 projectionNew Stock Early July 25