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Denner Tenor Recorder in Rosewood
Reference: MOL-5420
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.
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- $1,295.00
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- $1,295.00
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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
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. Pleasant 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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- $780.00
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- $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. Pleasant 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
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.
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- $1,484.00
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- $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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Kynseker Tenor Recorder (with key) in Plumwood
Reference: MOL-4418
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.
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- $2,198.00
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- $2,198.00
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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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Marsyas Tenor Recorder in Plumwood
Reference: K4504
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.
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- $1,993.06
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- $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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Adri's Dream Tenor in Pearwood
Reference: MOL-4427
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.
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- $1,495.00
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- $1,495.00
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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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Superio Tenor Recorder in Cherry
Reference: K2503
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.
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- $1,845.80
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- $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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Denner Tenor recorder (with double key) in cherrywood
Reference: MOL-5431
Brand: MollenhauerDenner Tenor recorder (with double key) in cherrywood
Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm.
Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.
Undercut finger holes: discover the particularly stable sounds of these instruments.
Visually impressive: finely crafted ornamental rings and a surface pleasingly finished with oil.
View Details- Regular price
- $1,610.00
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- $1,610.00
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Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm.
Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.
Undercut finger holes: discover the particularly stable sounds of these instruments.
Visually impressive: finely crafted ornamental rings and a surface pleasingly finished with oil.
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Studio Tenor Recorder in Maple
Reference: K1502
Brand: KungStudio Tenor Recorder in Maple
- Made from selected Maple.
- 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 Maple.
- 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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Takeyama Tenor Recorder 442-415Hz in Brazilian Boxwood
Reference: TT442-415BB
Brand: TakeyamaTakeyama Tenor Recorder 442-415Hz in Brazilian Boxwood
2 Bodies, interchangeable between Modern and Baroque pitches
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
- $2,281.00
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- $2,281.00
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2 Bodies, interchangeable between Modern and Baroque pitches
Made from Brazilian Boxwood
Baroque fingering, double holes
Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
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Takeyama Tenor Recorder in Cherrywood
Reference: TT442C
Brand: TakeyamaTakeyama Tenor 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 phrasesView Details- Regular price
- $1,861.00
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- $1,861.00
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Made from Cherry
Baroque fingering, double holes
Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
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Aulos C539 Symphony Set with AU503, AU509,AU507, AU511
Reference: AUC573
Brand: AulosAulos C539 Symphony Set with AU503, AU509,AU507, AU511
This set of Aulos' 500 Series of recorders includes the A507B Sopranino, A503B Soprano, A509B Alto, and A511B Tenor. All are 3-piece instruments made of sturdy, easy-care ABS plastic, with Baroque fingering. The tenor has double keys for low C/C#.View Details- Regular price
- $627.00
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- $627.00
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This set of Aulos' 500 Series of recorders includes the A507B Sopranino, A503B Soprano, A509B Alto, and A511B Tenor. All are 3-piece instruments made of sturdy, easy-care ABS plastic, with Baroque fingering. The tenor has double keys for low C/C#. -
Kynseker Tenor Recorder (with key) in Maple
Reference: MOL-4417
Brand: MollenhauerKynseker Tenor Recorder (with key) in Maple
- Maple Tenor dark stained 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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- $1,839.00
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- $1,839.00
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- Maple Tenor dark stained 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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Bressan Tenor in Maple
Reference: PG3-T/MN
Brand: Zen-OnBressan Tenor in Maple
Tenor based on the designs of Bressan by Japanese maker Takeyama, produced by Zen-on.
Made from Maple Wood.
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- $1,158.00
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- $1,158.00
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Tenor based on the designs of Bressan by Japanese maker Takeyama, produced by Zen-on.
Made from Maple Wood.
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Marsyas Tenor Recorder in Castello Boxwood
Reference: K4513
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.
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- $2,297.00
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- $2,297.00
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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 a warm and elegant sound.
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Superio Tenor Recorder in Olivewood
Reference: K2509
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.
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- $2,601.95
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- $2,601.95
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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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Helder Evo Tenor Recorder (with B Key) in Rosewood
Reference: MOL-8350
Brand: MollenhauerHelder Evo Tenor Recorder (with B Key) in Rosewood
- The innovative tenor recorder from the family of harmonic recorders is a high-end version for the most demanding standards. Based on the design of Dutch recorder maker Maarten Helder, the instrument was completely reworked in the Mollenhauer workshop in cooperation with recorder player Susanne Fröhlich
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- $9,685.00
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- $9,685.00
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- The innovative tenor recorder from the family of harmonic recorders is a high-end version for the most demanding standards. Based on the design of Dutch recorder maker Maarten Helder, the instrument was completely reworked in the Mollenhauer workshop in cooperation with recorder player Susanne Fröhlich
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Takeyama Tenor Recorder 415Hz in Brazilian Boxwood
Reference: TT415BB
Brand: TakeyamaTakeyama Tenor Recorder 415Hz in Brazilian Boxwood
Pitch: a = 415Hz
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
- $2,299.00
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- $2,299.00
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Pitch: a = 415Hz
Made from Brazilian Boxwood
Baroque fingering, double holes
Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
Sound has both warmth and clarity
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Takeyama Tenor Recorder in Brazilian Boxwood
Reference: TT442BB
Brand: TakeyamaTakeyama Tenor 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
- $1,861.00
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- $1,861.00
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Made from Brazilian Boxwood
Baroque fingering, double holes
Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
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Tenor in Maple by Zenon
Reference: ZT-7M
Brand: Zen-OnTenor in Maple by Zenon
The Pastoral hand-made recorders are specially developed for professional and advanced players.
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- $1,131.00
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- $1,131.00
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The Pastoral hand-made recorders are specially developed for professional and advanced players.
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Superio Tenor Recorder in Pearwood
Reference: K2501
Brand: KungSuperio Tenor Recorder in Pearwood
- Made from selected Pearwood.
- 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 Pearwood Superior has an earthy, warm and rich sound.
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- $1,653.50
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- $1,653.50
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- Made from selected Pearwood.
- 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 Pearwood Superior has an earthy, warm and rich sound.
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Takeyama Tenor Recorder in Olivewood
Reference: TT442O
Brand: TakeyamaTakeyama Tenor Recorder in Olivewood
Made from Olivewood
Baroque fingering, double holes
Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
Sound is strong and clear, with fast response
A beautiful instrument for either solo or ensemble workView Details- Regular price
- $2,490.00
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- $2,490.00
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Made from Olivewood
Baroque fingering, double holes
Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
Sound is strong and clear, with fast response
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Denner Tenor Recorder in Cherrywood
Reference: MOL-5401
Brand: MollenhauerDenner Tenor Recorder in Cherrywood
- Cherrywood Tenor, Baroque double holes.
- Extremely light weight
- Warm sound
- Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.
View Details- Regular price
- $1,249.00
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- $1,249.00
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- Cherrywood Tenor, Baroque double holes.
- Extremely light weight
- Warm sound
- Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.
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Canta Knick Tenor Recorder (without key) in Pearwood
Reference: MOL-2406K
Brand: MollenhauerCanta Knick Tenor Recorder (without key) 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.
- 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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- $935.00
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- $935.00
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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.
- 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.
The Best Tenor Recorders for Small Hands Stocked Online
The tenor recorder offers a warmer, deeper sound than the treble and uses the same fingering and notation as the descant recorder, making it easy to transition. Tenor recorders for small hands are now well catered for, with knick models, comfort tenors, and carefully spaced instruments available across a range of makers and price points. At Orpheus Music, we stock the full range so you can find the right fit without guesswork.
What Should You Know Before Buying Tenor Recorders for Small Hands
The distance between finger holes matters, but it is not the only factor. Whether the instrument is straight or has a bent neck (known as a knick) makes a significant difference. Knick tenors bring the recorder closer to your body, raising the right-hand position and reducing the stretch to the lower holes. Players with wrist injuries or arthritis should strongly consider a knick model.
Comfort tenors go further by adding keys that reduce hand stretch. The G-key relieves the left ring finger, while the F-key relaxes the right hand, making extended playing more comfortable.
Which Tenor Recorders for Small Hands Do We Stock
We stock a full range of standard, knick, and comfort tenor recorders for small hands across multiple makers and price points:
- Standard Tenor: Suits players with larger hands and longer arms. Available in ABS and a range of woods including pearwood, cherrywood, plumwood, and rosewood.
- Knick Tenor: The bent neck brings the instrument closer to your body and raises the right-hand position. Recommended for small hands, shorter arms, or wrist issues.
- Comfort Tenor: Additional keys reduce hand stretch significantly. The most ergonomic option and ideal for players starting on tenor recorders.
- Comfort Knick Tenor: Combines the benefits of a knick design with additional keys for maximum comfort and reduced reach.
Why Buy Your Tenor Recorder for Small Hands from Us
Choosing the right tenor recorder comes down to understanding the differences between models. Orpheus Music has over 25 years of experience helping players find the right instrument for their hand size.
- Recorder specialists with no generalist compromise
- Every instrument ships fully insured at no extra cost
- Free Parcel Post on all Australian orders over $200
- Organisers of the Australasian Recorder Festival and Orpheus Music Recorder Competitions
Ready to Find the Right Tenor Recorder for Small Hands?
Not sure whether a standard, knick, or comfort tenor suits your hands best? Use Orpheus Music’s finger spacing comparison chart to compare options side by side before you buy. Order today with fully insured delivery included on every instrument.
