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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Studio Tenor Recorder in Pearwood
Reference: K1501
Studio Tenor 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.
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- $696.24
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- $696.24
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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.
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Treble Recorder Soft case with leather trim, three part
Reference: MOL-7722
Treble Recorder Soft case with leather trim, three part
Fawn cotton bag with leather trim for a treble recorder that separates into 3 parts
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- $56.50
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- $56.50
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Fawn cotton bag with leather trim for a treble recorder that separates into 3 parts
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'Fipple' Descant Recorder, Maple body/ Berry-Red Plastic headjoint
Reference: MOL-17412
'Fipple' Descant Recorder, Maple body/ Berry-Red Plastic headjoint
- Berry-Red 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.
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- $88.95
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- $88.95
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- Berry-Red 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.
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Canta Tenor Recorder (with key) in Pearwood
Reference: MOL-2446
Canta Tenor Recorder (with key) in Pearwood
- Pearwood Tenor, Baroque double holes, with double key.
- Canta - the joy of ensemble playing. Versatile, reliable recorder ensemble with an homogenous sound, made of pearwood. 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.
View Details- Regular price
- $1,025.00
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- $1,025.00
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- Pearwood Tenor, Baroque double holes, with double key.
- Canta - the joy of ensemble playing. Versatile, reliable recorder ensemble with an homogenous sound, made of pearwood. 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.
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Bb 'Folklora', Descant Recorder in Pearwood
Reference: K1901
Bb 'Folklora', Descant Recorder in Pearwood
Bb descant in Pearwood, Baroque double holes. This is our special recorder for everyone wanting to play with an instrument tuned in B flat. It is a whole tone lower than the soprano in C, and this recorder in B flat sounds deeper and stronger from the beginning. It is used in Swiss folk music, but is also used by pro's who appreciate its very special sound. This particular instrument is noted
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- $354.95
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- $354.95
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Bb descant in Pearwood, Baroque double holes. This is our special recorder for everyone wanting to play with an instrument tuned in B flat. It is a whole tone lower than the soprano in C, and this recorder in B flat sounds deeper and stronger from the beginning. It is used in Swiss folk music, but is also used by pro's who appreciate its very special sound. This particular instrument is noted
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Superio Sopranino Recorder in Grenadilla
Reference: K2207
Superio Sopranino Recorder in Grenadilla
- Made from Grenadilla wood,
- Baroque Double Holes.
- A strong sound throughout the entire register.
- Suitable for various combinations in ensemble or in solo playing.
- This particular instrument is noted for its clear, sweet and powerful tone.
View Details- Regular price
- $664.00
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- $664.00
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- Made from Grenadilla wood,
- Baroque Double Holes.
- A strong sound throughout the entire register.
- Suitable for various combinations in ensemble or in solo playing.
- This particular instrument is noted for its clear, sweet and powerful tone.
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Studio Tenor Recorder in Stained Pearwood
Reference: K1511
Studio Tenor Recorder in Stained Pearwood
- Made from selected Pearwood (stained a dark red).
- Baroque double holes.
- Suitable for beginners as well as for ensemble playing.
- The Kung Studio model recorders have a warm and pleasant sound.
View Details- Regular price
- $827.00
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- $827.00
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- Made from selected Pearwood (stained a dark red).
- Baroque double holes.
- Suitable for beginners as well as for ensemble playing.
- The Kung Studio model recorders have a warm and pleasant sound.
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Descant Recorder Black Soft Case, two part
Reference: MOL-7701
Descant Recorder Black Soft Case, two part
Black cotton bag for a descant recorder that separates into 2 parts.
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- $33.00
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- $33.00
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Black cotton bag for a descant recorder that separates into 2 parts.
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Descant Recorder Hard Case
Reference: MOL-7101
Descant Recorder Hard Case
Descant recorder hard-case made from wood. Covered in viyl, plush lined.
*Please note, instruments not included and shown for display purposes only.
View Details- Regular price
- $134.00
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- $134.00
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Descant recorder hard-case made from wood. Covered in viyl, plush lined.
*Please note, instruments not included and shown for display purposes only.
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Takeyama Treble Recorder in Brazilian Boxwood
Reference: TA442BB
Takeyama Treble 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 stylesView Details- Regular price
- $1,590.00
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- $1,590.00
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Made from Brazilian Boxwood
Baroque fingering, double holes
Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
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Denner Tenor Recorder in Castello Boxwood
Reference: MOL-5422
Denner Tenor Recorder in Castello Boxwood
- Castello Boxwood Tenor, 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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- $1,115.00
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- $1,115.00
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- Castello Boxwood Tenor, 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 Comfort Tenor Recorder in Pearwood
Reference: MOL-5416C
Denner Comfort Tenor Recorder in Pearwood
- Pearwood Tenor, baroque double holes with four keys.
- Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen.
- Our Comfort Tenor makes playing easy: two additional keys reduce the stretch of the hand.
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- $1,875.00
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- $1,875.00
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- Pearwood Tenor, baroque double holes with four keys.
- Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen.
- Our Comfort Tenor makes playing easy: two additional keys reduce the stretch of the hand.
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Denner Tenor Recorder (with double key) in Pearwood
Reference: MOL-5416
Denner Tenor Recorder (with double key) in Pearwood
- Pearwood Tenor, Baroque double holes, with double key.
- 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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- $1,257.00
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- $1,257.00
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$1,332.00
- Pearwood Tenor, Baroque double holes, with double key.
- 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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Canta Knick Tenor Recorder (with key) in Pearwood
Reference: MOL-2446K
Canta Knick Tenor Recorder (with key) in Pearwood
- Pearwood Tenor, Baroque double holes, with double key.
- Canta - the joy of ensemble playing. Versatile, reliable recorder ensemble with an homogenous sound, made of pearwood.
- 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.
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- $1,177.00
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- $1,177.00
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- Pearwood Tenor, Baroque double holes, with double key.
- Canta - the joy of ensemble playing. Versatile, reliable recorder ensemble with an homogenous sound, made of pearwood.
- 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.
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Dream-Edition Tenor Recorder in Plumwood
Reference: MOL-TE-4428
Dream-Edition Tenor Recorder in Plumwood
Plumwood tenor with maple decorative rings. These hand-finished instruments combine a colourful rich sound with a stable tone. Baroque fingering and double holes provide surprising agility.View Details- Regular price
- $2,436.00
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- $2,436.00
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Plumwood tenor with maple decorative rings. These hand-finished instruments combine a colourful rich sound with a stable tone. Baroque fingering and double holes provide surprising agility. -
Adri's Dream Descant Recorder in Red Pearwood
Reference: MOL-4119R
Adri's Dream Descant Recorder in Red Pearwood
- Made from Pearwood, stained red.
- 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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- $290.00
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- $290.00
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- Made from Pearwood, stained red.
- 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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Superio Treble Recorder in Pearwood
Reference: K2401
Superio Treble Recorder in Pearwood
- Made from selected Pearwood.
- Baroque double holes.
- A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
- Elegant Baroque styling.
- The Pearwood Superior has an earthy and warm sound.
View Details- Regular price
- $884.32
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- $884.32
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- Made from selected Pearwood.
- Baroque double holes.
- A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
- Elegant Baroque styling.
- The Pearwood Superior has an earthy and warm sound.
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Descant Recorder Black Soft Case with Rainbow trim, two part
Reference: MOL-7701R
Descant Recorder Black Soft Case with Rainbow trim, two part
Black cotton bag with rainbow trim for a descant recorder that separates into 2 parts.
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- $36.00
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- $36.00
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Black cotton bag with rainbow trim for a descant recorder that separates into 2 parts.
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Marsyas Descant Recorder in Grenadilla
Reference: K4307
Marsyas Descant Recorder in Grenadilla
- Made from selected Grenadilla.
- Baroque double holes.
- Supreme elegance in sound and design.
- Flexibility and strength for solo and ensemble playing
- The Grenadilla Marsyas has a brilliant and powerful sound.
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- $958.00
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- $958.00
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- Made from selected Grenadilla.
- Baroque double holes.
- Supreme elegance in sound and design.
- Flexibility and strength for solo and ensemble playing
- The Grenadilla Marsyas has a brilliant and powerful sound.
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Superio Descant Recorder in Plumwood
Reference: K2304
Superio Descant Recorder in Plumwood
- Made from selected Plumwood.
- Baroque double holes.
- A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
- Elegant Baroque styling.
- The plumwood Superior has an earthy and light sound.
View Details- Regular price
- $481.00
- Sale price
- $481.00
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- Made from selected Plumwood.
- Baroque double holes.
- A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
- Elegant Baroque styling.
- The plumwood Superior has an earthy and light sound.
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Treble for the disabled
Reference: AU309AF-E
Treble for the disabled
This recorder is designed to be used by players who have two or more usable fingers in either hand, in addition, a total of six and more usable fingers in both hands. The number of usable fingers needs to include one thumb.
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- $89.25
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- $89.25
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This recorder is designed to be used by players who have two or more usable fingers in either hand, in addition, a total of six and more usable fingers in both hands. The number of usable fingers needs to include one thumb.
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Music Garden Descant Recorder
Reference: MRS-1TB Transparent
Music Garden Descant Recorder
- High quality German design Descant plastic recorder, adapted after Stanesby design.
- Quality canvas storage case.
- Includes: Thumb rest, recorder grease, cleaning rod & fingering chart.
- Transparent
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- $64.95
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- $64.95
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- High quality German design Descant plastic recorder, adapted after Stanesby design.
- Quality canvas storage case.
- Includes: Thumb rest, recorder grease, cleaning rod & fingering chart.
- Transparent
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Denner Comfort Tenor Recorder in Castello Boxwood
Reference: MOL-5432C
Denner Comfort Tenor Recorder in Castello Boxwood
- Castello boxwood tenor, baroque double holes, with four keys.
- Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen.
- Our Comfort Tenor makes playing easy: two additional keys reduce the stretch of the hand.
View Details- Regular price
- $2,074.00
- Sale price
- $2,074.00
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- Castello boxwood tenor, baroque double holes, with four keys.
- Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen.
- Our Comfort Tenor makes playing easy: two additional keys reduce the stretch of the hand.
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Denner Sopranino Recorder in Pearwood
Reference: MOL-5006
Denner Sopranino Recorder in Pearwood
- Made from selected Pearwood 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.
View Details- Regular price
- $407.00
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- $407.00
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- Made from selected Pearwood 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.
