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Composer: Hawkes - John

Instrumentation: Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass

Period/Genre: 20th century

Grade: Moderate

Made from selected Pearwood.

Baroque Double Holes, made in 3 pieces.

Based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735)

Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm.

Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.

Made from Maple wood.
Single 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 phrases

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

Composer: Goodyear - Stephen F

Instrumentation: Treble/Sopranino

Period/genre: Contemporary

Grade: Easy

• Made from selected Olivewood.
• Baroque double holes.
• A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
• Elegant Baroque styling.
• The Olivewood Superior has an earthy, clear and light sound.

Composer: Lowenkron - Susan

Instrumentation: Descant

Period/genre: Contemporary

Grade: Easy

Book with audio CD included

This bass recorder is easy to play and ideal for beginners to the bass. The knick provides an easier reach for the arms, enabling them to be closer to the body, whilst still maintaining the optimum sound projection..

Composer: Lennon/McCartney

Instrumentation: Descant

Period/genre: Popular

Grade: Easy

Instrumentation: Treble/descant and piano accompaniment

Period/genre: Contemporary

Grade: Difficult

Made from Maple
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

Composer: Various

Arranger: Manfredo Zimmermann

Instrumentation: Treble

Period/genre: Mixed

Grade: Easy - Moderate

Composer: Turner - John

Instrumentation: Descant + Piano

Period/Genre: 20th Century

Grade: Moderate

Composer: Hawkes - John

Instrumentation: Descant - 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass

Period/genre: Contemporary

Grade: Moderate - Difficult

Made from Rosewood
Baroque fingering, double holes

Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range

Sound is expressive, clear, with a fast response

Performs well across a wide range of styles

• 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.

• Clear and gentle tone, with no key.
• This new model is lighter in weight and smoother in playing at the higher register.
• Narrow mouthpiece, stream-lined shape,
• Compared to other resin recorders, it has smaller and less widely spaced finger holes(see above at the beginning of this section More)

Composer: Hand - Colin

Instrumentation: Descant - Treble + Piano

Period/genre: Contemporary

Grade: Easy

Composer: Forshaw - David

Arranger: John Turner

Instrumentation: Treble or Flute + Guitar

Period/Genre: Contemporary

Grade: Difficult

• 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.

• Made from selected Pearwood.
• Baroque double holes.
• Suitable for beginners as well as for ensemble playing.
• The Knick Tenor has a dark and warm sound.

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 phrases

• Made from Pearwood, stained blue.
• Wide bore, full sound for ensemble playing.
• Attractive shape based on Medieval and Renaissance models.
• Large finger holes, good tactile orientation on the instrument.
• Single holes.

Composer: Taverner - John

Arranger: Alex Ayre

Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - 3 Tenors - 2 Bass

Period/Genre: Renaissance

Grade: Moderate