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A large range of tenor recorders made in a beautiful range of woods including pear, plum, satinwood, olive, rose, palisander, grenadilla, boxwood and cherrywood. Orpheus Music stocks tenor recorders from a variety of makers including Mollenhauer Recorders from Germany, Kung Recorders from Switzerland and Aulos, Yamaha and Zen-on Recorders from Japan. The tenor is a great ensemble instrument as well as a favoured recorder for contemporary compositions.
Please read before purchsing a Tenor Recorder
Many players find it difficult to reach all the holes when playing tenor, especially for the smallest 2 fingers of the right hand. The tenor is by no means the largest recorder, but still it can involve finger stretches greater than on any of the larger bass instruments. Our experience over 25 years has shown that when a player encounters finger spacing problems, ninety nine times out of a hundred it will be on a tenor. These problems often result in either having to stop playing the tenor altogether, or having to upgrade to a knick or a comfort model - please choose carefully!!! }}
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There is quite a bit of variation in finger hole position from one maker to another, and from one model to another. The chart below was prepared to try and show which ones will be easier. There are several factors involved: the distance between the holes is important, but another significant factor is whether the recorder is straight or has a bent head ("knick"). Knick tenors allow the right hand to hold the recorder in a higher position than with a straight instrument - the right hand is not stretching down so far and consequently a spacing that may actually be a little wider will still feel easier to reach on a knick instrument. Players that have problems with their right-hand wrist should strongly consider knick instruments.
The chart shows clearly that the use of split keys for C and C# doesn't automatically mean the right-hand little finger doesn't have to stretch so far. Many players assume that if they choose a model with C/C# keys they will have no problems, when in fact many of the most extreme little-finger stretches are actually on keyed instruments.
Often a player will have specific issues with one or two fingers. If this is the case, then you may need to focus more on comparing the measurements for the holes played by the problem fingers. In such cases the general ranking provided here might not be so relevant for your special circumstances.
Finger Spacing Chart
In this chart the weights shown are a guide only - weight can vary within a particular model depending on which wood has been used.
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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
- Regular price
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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
- Regular price
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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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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
- Sale price
- $1,537.00
- Regular price
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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
- Regular price
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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
- Regular price
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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
Vendor: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.
- Regular price
- $1,541.00
- Sale price
- $1,541.00
- Regular price
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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
Vendor: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.Â
- Regular price
- $696.24
- Sale price
- $696.24
- Regular price
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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.Â
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Takeyama Tenor Recorder 442-415Hz in Brazilian Boxwood
Reference: TT442-415BB
Vendor: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 styles- Regular price
- $2,381.00
- Sale price
- $2,381.00
- Regular price
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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
Sound has both warmth and clarity
Performs well across a wide range of styles -
Takeyama Tenor Recorder in Cherrywood
Reference: TT442C
Vendor: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 phrasesNew Stock Early July 25
- Regular price
- $1,861.00
- Sale price
- $1,861.00
- 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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Kynseker Tenor Recorder (with key) in Maple
Reference: MOL-4417
Vendor: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.
- Regular price
- $2,105.00
- Sale price
- $2,105.00
- Regular price
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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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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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Helder Evo Tenor Recorder (with B Key) in Rosewood
Reference: MOL-8350
Vendor: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
- Regular price
- $9,685.00
- Sale price
- $9,685.00
- Regular price
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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
Vendor: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 styles- Regular price
- $2,299.00
- Sale price
- $2,299.00
- Regular price
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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
Performs well across a wide range of styles -
Takeyama Tenor Recorder in Brazilian Boxwood
Reference: TT442BB
Vendor: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 stylesNew Stock Early July 25
- Regular price
- $1,861.00
- Sale price
- $1,861.00
- Regular price
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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 stylesNew Stock Early July 25
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Bressan Tenor in Maple
Reference: PG3-T/MN
Vendor: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.
- Regular price
- $1,158.00
- Sale price
- $1,158.00
- Regular price
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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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Tenor in Maple by Zenon
Reference: ZT-7M
Vendor:Brand: Orpheus Music DevTenor in Maple by Zenon
The Pastoral hand-made recorders are specially developed for professional and advanced players.
- Regular price
- $1,131.00
- Sale price
- $1,131.00
- Regular price
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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
Vendor: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.
- Regular price
- $1,653.50
- Sale price
- $1,653.50
- Regular price
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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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Denner Tenor Recorder in Cherrywood
Reference: MOL-5401
Vendor: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.
- Regular price
- $1,249.00
- Sale price
- $1,249.00
- Regular price
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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
Vendor: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.
- Regular price
- $935.00
- Sale price
- $935.00
- Regular price
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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.
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Superio Tenor Recorder in Stained Pearwood
Reference: K2511
Vendor:Brand: KungSuperio Tenor Recorder in Stained Pearwood
- Made from selected Pearwood (stained a dark red).
- 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.
- Regular price
- $1,703.87
- Sale price
- $1,703.87
- Regular price
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- Made from selected Pearwood (stained a dark red).
- 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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Denner Knick Tenor Recorder in Cherrywood
Reference: MOL-5401K
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerDenner Knick Tenor Recorder in Cherrywood
- Cherrywood Tenor, Baroque double holes.
- Bent or "knick" headjoint for greater player comfort
- Extremely light weight
- Warm sound
- Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.
- Regular price
- $1,427.00
- Sale price
- $1,427.00
- Regular price
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- Cherrywood Tenor, Baroque double holes.
- Bent or "knick" headjoint for greater player comfort
- Extremely light weight
- Warm sound
- Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.