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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Symphony Bass Recorder
Reference: AU533B
Vendor:Brand: AulosSymphony Bass Recorder
- Full sound in all registers for ensemble playing,
- Double Keys for F and F#.
- Double holes for G and G#.
- Comfortable finger stretch.
- Fitted with a bocal and built-in thumb rest.
- Ivory-coloured mouthpiece, two rings, and foot.
- Regular price
- $895.00
- Sale price
- $895.00
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- Full sound in all registers for ensemble playing,
- Double Keys for F and F#.
- Double holes for G and G#.
- Comfortable finger stretch.
- Fitted with a bocal and built-in thumb rest.
- Ivory-coloured mouthpiece, two rings, and foot.
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'Fipple' Descant Recorder, Maple body/ Apple-Green Plastic headjoint
Reference: MOL-17411
Vendor:Brand: Mollenhauer'Fipple' Descant Recorder, Maple body/ Apple-Green Plastic headjoint
- Apple-Green 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.
- Regular price
- $88.95
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- $88.95
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- Apple-Green 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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Denner-Edition Descant Recorder in Stained Satinwood
Reference: MOL-DE-1101D
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerDenner-Edition Descant Recorder in Stained Satinwood
Historically Stained Satinwood Descant
Descant recorder after Jacob Denner (1681-1735). Denner-Edition 442.
The top class among Hand-crafted baroque descant recorders at modern pitch. Highest soloistic demands.
- Regular price
- $1,541.00
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- $1,541.00
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Historically Stained Satinwood Descant
Descant recorder after Jacob Denner (1681-1735). Denner-Edition 442.
The top class among Hand-crafted baroque descant recorders at modern pitch. Highest soloistic demands.
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Denner Tenor Recorder (with double key) in Castello Boxwood
Reference: MOL-5432
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerDenner Tenor Recorder (with double key) in Castello Boxwood
- Castello boxwood 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.
- Regular price
- $1,475.00
- Sale price
- $1,475.00
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- Castello boxwood 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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Denner Sopranino Recorder in Pearwood
Reference: MOL-5006
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerDenner 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.
- 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.
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Marsyas Descant Recorder in Olivewood
Reference: K4309
Vendor:Brand: KungMarsyas Descant 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 sweet and elegant sound.
- Regular price
- $958.00
- Sale price
- $958.00
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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 sweet and elegant sound.
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Descant & Treble Recorder Black Soft Case, three part
Reference: MOL-7710
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerDescant & Treble Recorder Black Soft Case, three part
Black cotton bag for a descant and treble recorder that separates into 3 parts.
- Regular price
- $53.00
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- $53.00
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Black cotton bag for a descant and treble recorder that separates into 3 parts.
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Music Garden Descant Recorder
Reference: MRS-1VB Green
Vendor:Brand: KulossaMusic Garden Descant Recorder
Designed by Doris Kulossa based on recorders by Stanesby.
Very stable intonation regardless of breath pressure - especially useful in recorder ensembles
Beautiful upper register that is easily accessed
Suitable for both beginners and professionals- Regular price
- $64.95
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- $64.95
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Designed by Doris Kulossa based on recorders by Stanesby.
Very stable intonation regardless of breath pressure - especially useful in recorder ensembles
Beautiful upper register that is easily accessed
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Bb 'Folklora', Descant Recorder in Palisander
Reference: K1906
Vendor:Brand: KungBb 'Folklora', Descant Recorder in Palisander
Bb descant in Palisander (Rosewood), 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.
- Regular price
- $586.44
- Sale price
- $586.44
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Bb descant in Palisander (Rosewood), 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.
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Marsyas Descant Recorder in Castello Boxwood
Reference: K4313
Vendor:Brand: KungMarsyas Descant 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 an elegant and sweet sound
- Regular price
- $728.00
- Sale price
- $728.00
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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 an elegant and sweet sound
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Music Garden Descant Recorder
Reference: MRS-1RB Pink
Vendor:Brand: KulossaMusic Garden Descant Recorder
Designed by Doris Kulossa based on recorders by Stanesby.
Very stable intonation regardless of breath pressure - especially useful in recorder ensembles
Beautiful upper register that is easily accessed
Suitable for both beginners and professionals- Regular price
- $64.95
- Sale price
- $64.95
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Designed by Doris Kulossa based on recorders by Stanesby.
Very stable intonation regardless of breath pressure - especially useful in recorder ensembles
Beautiful upper register that is easily accessed
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Aulos C539 Symphony Set with AU503 and AU509
- Regular price
- $205.00
- Sale price
- $205.00
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Canta Knick Bass Recorder in Pearwood
Reference: MOL-2546K
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerCanta Knick Bass Recorder in Pearwood
- 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.
- Regular price
- $2,584.00
- Sale price
- $2,584.00
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- 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.
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Denner-Edition Treble Recorder in Satinwood
Reference: MOL-DE-1201
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerDenner-Edition Treble Recorder in Satinwood
Natural Satinwood Treble. Alto recorder after Jacob Denner (1681-1735). Denner-Edition 442. Hand-crafted baroque recorders. The top class among baroque alto 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 - particularly of Jacob De
- Regular price
- $2,259.00
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- $2,259.00
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Natural Satinwood Treble. Alto recorder after Jacob Denner (1681-1735). Denner-Edition 442. Hand-crafted baroque recorders. The top class among baroque alto 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 - particularly of Jacob De
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Denner Tenor Recorder in Rosewood
Reference: MOL-5420
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerDenner Tenor Recorder in Rosewood
- Rosewood 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.
- Regular price
- $1,415.00
- Sale price
- $1,415.00
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- Rosewood 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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Canta Tenor Recorder in Pearwood.
Reference: MOL-2406
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerCanta Tenor Recorder in Pearwood.
Pearwood Tenor, Baroque double holes, without 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. Rel
- Regular price
- $780.00
- Sale price
- $780.00
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Pearwood Tenor, Baroque double holes, without 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. Rel
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Kynseker Tenor Recorder (without key) in Plumwood
Reference: MOL-4408
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerKynseker Tenor Recorder (without key) in Plumwood
- Plumwood Tenor without 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.
- Regular price
- $1,484.00
- Sale price
- $1,484.00
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- Plumwood Tenor without 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.
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Marsyas Tenor Recorder in Plumwood
Reference: K4504
Vendor:Brand: KungMarsyas Tenor Recorder in Plumwood
- Made from selected Plumwood.
- Baroque double holes.
- Supreme elegance in sound and design.
- Flexibility and strength for solo and ensemble playing
- The Plumwood Marsyas has a warm and elegant sound.
- Regular price
- $1,993.06
- Sale price
- $1,993.06
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- Made from selected Plumwood.
- Baroque double holes.
- Supreme elegance in sound and design.
- Flexibility and strength for solo and ensemble playing
- The Plumwood Marsyas has a warm and elegant sound.
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Descant Recorder (Disabled Player)
Reference: AU204AF
Vendor:Brand: AulosDescant Recorder (Disabled Player)
- Designed for players who have finger disabilities.
- Some finger holes are adjustable, so players can fix the finger holes to the position where they can play recorder comfortably.
- Regular price
- $45.50
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- $45.50
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- Designed for players who have finger disabilities.
- Some finger holes are adjustable, so players can fix the finger holes to the position where they can play recorder comfortably.
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Canvas Carry Bag for Cross Recorder Stand - Navy
Reference: RS007
Vendor:Brand: Orpheus Music DevCanvas Carry Bag for Cross Recorder Stand - Navy
This carry bag is made from tough canvas and fits most sizes of foldable cross recorder stand neatly inside, protecting it from knocks and scratches during transport
- Regular price
- $22.00
- Sale price
- $22.00
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This carry bag is made from tough canvas and fits most sizes of foldable cross recorder stand neatly inside, protecting it from knocks and scratches during transport
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Adri's Dream Tenor in Pearwood
Reference: MOL-4427
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerAdri's Dream Tenor in Pearwood
- Natural Pearwood Tenor, baroque double holes, double key Wide bore, full sound for ensemble playing: the Dream-ensemble from soprano to knick bass Renaissance.
- The heyday of consort playing Renaissance recorders were constructed in such a way that their sound within the ensemble blended to create an especially homogenous texture.
- Regular price
- $1,537.00
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- $1,537.00
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- Natural Pearwood Tenor, baroque double holes, double key Wide bore, full sound for ensemble playing: the Dream-ensemble from soprano to knick bass Renaissance.
- The heyday of consort playing Renaissance recorders were constructed in such a way that their sound within the ensemble blended to create an especially homogenous texture.
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Kynseker Tenor Recorder (with key) in Plumwood
Reference: MOL-4418
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerKynseker Tenor Recorder (with key) in Plumwood
- Plumwood Tenor 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.
- Regular price
- $2,315.00
- Sale price
- $2,315.00
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- Plumwood Tenor 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.
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Superio Tenor Recorder in Cherry
Reference: K2503
Vendor:Brand: KungSuperio Tenor Recorder in Cherry
- Made from selected Cherry.
- 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 Cherry Superior has an elegant and clear sound.
- Regular price
- $1,845.80
- Sale price
- $1,845.80
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- Made from selected Cherry.
- 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 Cherry Superior has an elegant and clear sound.
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Thumb Rest Sanded & Varnished for Denner Models
Reference: MOL-6211-1
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerThumb Rest Sanded & Varnished for Denner 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
for alto, tenor, bass, great bass recorder