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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Denner Descant Recorder in Grenadilla
Reference: MOL-5124
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerDenner Descant Recorder in Grenadilla
- Grenadilla Descant, Baroque double holes.
- Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen. Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm.
- Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.
- Regular price
- $875.00
- Sale price
- $875.00
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- Grenadilla Descant, Baroque double holes.
- Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen. Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm.
- Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.
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Denner Treble Recorder in Castello boxwood
Reference: MOL-5222
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerDenner Treble Recorder in Castello boxwood
- Castello Boxwood Treble, baroque double holes.
- The re-designed Denner Alto. Elegant full sound, usually only heard in low pitched recorders. The re-designed traditional bore creates a well-balanced baroque timbre of distinctive beauty and stability. It offers players new musical expressiveness with perfect intonation.
- Flexible sound, balanced in all registers, stable intonation.
- Regular price
- $979.00
- Sale price
- $979.00
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- Castello Boxwood Treble, baroque double holes.
- The re-designed Denner Alto. Elegant full sound, usually only heard in low pitched recorders. The re-designed traditional bore creates a well-balanced baroque timbre of distinctive beauty and stability. It offers players new musical expressiveness with perfect intonation.
- Flexible sound, balanced in all registers, stable intonation.
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Descant recorder - Dark Wood-Grain & Ivory
Reference: YRS312B
Vendor:Brand: YamahaDescant recorder - Dark Wood-Grain & Ivory
This is a version of the
YRS-302B with
a finish resembling that of high
grade rosewood recorders.
- Regular price
- $74.95
- Sale price
- $74.95
- Regular price
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This is a version of the
YRS-302B with
a finish resembling that of high
grade rosewood recorders.
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Stand for Two Recorders
- Regular price
- $103.95
- Sale price
- $103.95
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Stand for Two Recorders.
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Tenor Thumb Rest - Rosewood (Self-Adhesive)
Reference: 6215
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerTenor Thumb Rest - Rosewood (Self-Adhesive)
Tenor. Please note, instruments not included and shown for display purposes only.
- Regular price
- $38.00
- Sale price
- $38.00
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Tenor. Please note, instruments not included and shown for display purposes only.
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Treble Thumb Rest - Rosewood (Self-Adhesive)
Reference: MOL-6214
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerTreble Thumb Rest - Rosewood (Self-Adhesive)
Treble. Please note, instruments not included and shown for display purposes only.
- Regular price
- $34.00
- Sale price
- $34.00
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Treble. Please note, instruments not included and shown for display purposes only.
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Treble Recorder in Light Brown Wood Grain/Ivory - Yamaha
Reference: YRA314B
Vendor:Brand: YamahaTreble Recorder in Light Brown Wood Grain/Ivory - Yamaha
A version of the YRA-302B
which offers a noble Makassar
ebony style coating.
- Regular price
- $94.95
- Sale price
- $94.95
- Regular price
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A version of the YRA-302B
which offers a noble Makassar
ebony style coating.
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Robin Descant Recorder
Reference: AU205A
Vendor:Brand: AulosRobin Descant Recorder
- Uses the patented AULOS "cavity wall" design.
- Warm, clear and sonorous tone
- Arguably the least piercing tone of any plastic descant recorder
- Three-piece Soprano Recorder.
- Double holes (for C# and D#)
- Baroque Fingering.
- Dark Brown & Ivory Colour.
- Regular price
- $35.95
- Sale price
- $35.95
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- Uses the patented AULOS "cavity wall" design.
- Warm, clear and sonorous tone
- Arguably the least piercing tone of any plastic descant recorder
- Three-piece Soprano Recorder.
- Double holes (for C# and D#)
- Baroque Fingering.
- Dark Brown & Ivory Colour.
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Bass Recorder
Reference: YRB302B
Vendor:Brand: YamahaBass Recorder
This is an ABS bass recorder with a
design created to mimic the qualities of
an expensive hand-crafted wooden
model. It features very accurate
- Regular price
- $699.00
- Sale price
- $699.00
- Regular price
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This is an ABS bass recorder with a
design created to mimic the qualities of
an expensive hand-crafted wooden
model. It features very accurate
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Dream-Edition Descant Recorder in Plumwood
Reference: TE-4118
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerDream-Edition Descant Recorder in Plumwood
Dream Recorders for the demands of a soloist
Due to their characteristic wide bore and full round sound Dream-Edition recorders are also suitable for demanding solo recorder repertoire. These hand-finished instruments in European plumwood with maple decorative rings combine a colourful rich sound with a stable tone. Baroque fingering and double holes provide surprising agility.- Regular price
- $668.00
- Sale price
- $668.00
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Dream Recorders for the demands of a soloist
Due to their characteristic wide bore and full round sound Dream-Edition recorders are also suitable for demanding solo recorder repertoire. These hand-finished instruments in European plumwood with maple decorative rings combine a colourful rich sound with a stable tone. Baroque fingering and double holes provide surprising agility. -
Canta Treble Recorder (with double key) in Pearwood
Reference: MOL-2246
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerCanta Treble Recorder (with double key) in Pearwood
- Pearwood Treble, baroque double holes, with double key.
- Pleasantly clear sound - speaks easily: for use in ensembles or as a solo instrument, Canta is the model that offers versatility.
- Especially resilient and reliable due to the choice of wood and robust, practical design. Relaxed holding position due to the wellbalanced weight distribution, light construction and slender.
- Regular price
- $820.00
- Sale price
- $820.00
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- Pearwood Treble, baroque double holes, with double key.
- Pleasantly clear sound - speaks easily: for use in ensembles or as a solo instrument, Canta is the model that offers versatility.
- Especially resilient and reliable due to the choice of wood and robust, practical design. Relaxed holding position due to the wellbalanced weight distribution, light construction and slender.
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Denner Descant Recorder in Castello Boxwood
Reference: MOL-5122
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerDenner Descant Recorder in Castello Boxwood
- Made from selected Castello Boxwood with Baroque double holes.
- Based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen.
- Reliable, accurate playing even in the highest register.
- A versatile, clear and beautiful sounding instrument.
- Regular price
- $597.00
- Sale price
- $597.00
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- Made from selected Castello Boxwood with Baroque double holes.
- Based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen.
- Reliable, accurate playing even in the highest register.
- A versatile, clear and beautiful sounding instrument.
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Adri's Dream Treble Recorder in Pearwood
Reference: MOL-4317
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerAdri's Dream Treble Recorder in Pearwood
- Made from natural Pearwood.
- Wide bore, full sound for ensemble playing.
- Attractive shape based on Medieval and Renaissance models.
- Large finger holes, good tactile orientation on the instrument.
- Baroque double holes.
- Regular price
- $699.00
- Sale price
- $699.00
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- Made from natural Pearwood.
- Wide bore, full sound for ensemble playing.
- Attractive shape based on Medieval and Renaissance models.
- Large finger holes, good tactile orientation on the instrument.
- Baroque double holes.
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Studio Garklein Recorder in Pearwood
Reference: K1101
Vendor:Brand: KungStudio Garklein Recorder in Pearwood
- Made from selected Pearwood.
- 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.
- Regular price
- $174.06
- Sale price
- $174.06
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- Made from selected Pearwood.
- 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.
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Robin Treble Recorder
Reference: AU209B
Vendor:Brand: AulosRobin Treble Recorder
- Uses the patented AULOS "cavity wall" design.
- Warm, clear and sonorous tone
- Arguably the least piercing tone of any plastic treble recorder
- Three-piece Treble Recorder.
- Double holes
- Baroque Fingering.
- Dark Brown & Ivory Colour.
- Regular price
- $46.95
- Sale price
- $46.95
- Regular price
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- Uses the patented AULOS "cavity wall" design.
- Warm, clear and sonorous tone
- Arguably the least piercing tone of any plastic treble recorder
- Three-piece Treble Recorder.
- Double holes
- Baroque Fingering.
- Dark Brown & Ivory Colour.
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Tenor Recorder Black Soft Case, three part
Reference: MOL-7703
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerTenor Recorder Black Soft Case, three part
Black cotton bag for a tenor recorder that separates into 3 parts.
- Regular price
- $48.50
- Sale price
- $48.50
- Regular price
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Black cotton bag for a tenor recorder that separates into 3 parts.
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Kynseker Descant Recorder in Plumwood
Reference: MOL-4108
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerKynseker Descant Recorder in Plumwood
- Plumwood Descant.
- 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.
- Regular price
- $990.00
- Sale price
- $990.00
- Regular price
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- Plumwood Descant.
- 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.
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Treble Recorder Case
Reference: K9402
Vendor:Brand: KungTreble Recorder Case
'Kung' Treble recorder case made from wood and covered in cotton with leather trim.
*Please note, instruments not included and shown for display purposes only.
- Regular price
- $91.50
- Sale price
- $91.50
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'Kung' Treble recorder case made from wood and covered in cotton with leather trim.
*Please note, instruments not included and shown for display purposes only.
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Treble Recorder in Ivory - Yamaha
Reference: YRA28B
Vendor:Brand: YamahaTreble Recorder in Ivory - Yamaha
The Yamaha YRA-28B III Alto Recorder features include:
- Alto Treble F
- Baroque fingering system
- Made from ABS resin
- 3 piece design
- Regular price
- $55.95
- Sale price
- $55.95
- Regular price
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The Yamaha YRA-28B III Alto Recorder features include:
- Alto Treble F
- Baroque fingering system
- Made from ABS resin
- 3 piece design
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Sopranino Recorder
Reference: YRN22B
Vendor:Brand: YamahaSopranino Recorder
It has a brilliant and beautiful tone. It plays with a sonorous and even tone throughout the registers with a rich expressive tone.
- Regular price
- $22.95
- Sale price
- $22.95
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It has a brilliant and beautiful tone. It plays with a sonorous and even tone throughout the registers with a rich expressive tone.
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Canta Knick Comfort Tenor Recorder (with four keys) in Pearwood
Reference: MOL-2446KC
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerCanta Knick Comfort Tenor Recorder (with four keys) in Pearwood
- Pearwood Tenor, baroque double hole, with four keys
- Canta, the joy of ensemble playing Versatile, reliable recorder ensemble with an homogenous sound, made of pearwood.
- Our Comfort Tenor makes playing easy: two additional keys reduce the stretch of the hand. G-key: The left ring finger no longer needs to be strained.
- Regular price
- $1,650.00
- Sale price
- $1,650.00
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- Pearwood Tenor, baroque double hole, with four keys
- Canta, the joy of ensemble playing Versatile, reliable recorder ensemble with an homogenous sound, made of pearwood.
- Our Comfort Tenor makes playing easy: two additional keys reduce the stretch of the hand. G-key: The left ring finger no longer needs to be strained.
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Studio Treble Recorder in Cherry
Reference: K1403
Vendor:Brand: KungStudio Treble 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.
- Regular price
- $556.92
- Sale price
- $556.92
- Regular price
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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.
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Knick Robin Tenor Recorder
Reference: AU211K
Vendor:Brand: AulosKnick Robin Tenor Recorder
- Standard Robin tenor with the head joint modified by Orpheus Music
- The closer hole spacing of the Robin combined with the knick head-joint make this the most affordable ergonomically friendly tenor
- Clear and gentle tone, with no key.
- Narrow mouthpiece, stream-lined shape,
- Regular price
- $195.00
- Sale price
- $195.00
- Regular price
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- Standard Robin tenor with the head joint modified by Orpheus Music
- The closer hole spacing of the Robin combined with the knick head-joint make this the most affordable ergonomically friendly tenor
- Clear and gentle tone, with no key.
- Narrow mouthpiece, stream-lined shape,
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Recorder Box Stand - Oak
Reference: RS001
Vendor:Brand: Recorderstands.comRecorder Box Stand - Oak
Explore this innovative box recorder stand, hand made out of high quality oak wood in the USA. Foldable for easy transport, but secure and stable when in use
- Regular price
- $275.00
- Sale price
- $275.00
- Regular price
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Explore this innovative box recorder stand, hand made out of high quality oak wood in the USA. Foldable for easy transport, but secure and stable when in use