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Descant recorders also referred to soprano recorders, are the third member of the recorder family. Orpheus Music stocks a large range of descant recorders, from a variety of makers including Mollenhauer Recorders from Germany, Kung Recorders from Switzerland, Dolmetsch Recorders from England, and Aulos Recorders and Zen-on Recorders from Japan. ...

Descant recorders also referred to soprano recorders, are the third member of the recorder family. Orpheus Music stocks a large range of descant recorders, from a variety of makers including Mollenhauer Recorders from Germany, Kung Recorders from Switzerland, Dolmetsch Recorders from England, and Aulos Recorders and Zen-on Recorders from Japan. Beautiful wooden recorders come in a different variety of woods using pear, plum, satinwood, olive, rose, palisander, grenadilla, boxwood and cherrywood. The descant recorder traditionally is used to teach children music but is a wonderful instrument in its own right. In consorts it is usually has the melody line, but has some beautiful soloistic music written for it, some of the classic repertoire for the descant recorder includes Jacob van Eyck "Der Flutyen Lust-Hoft".

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  Haka Descant Recorder with Wood-grain finish by Aulos

  AU703BW

  • This high-quality soprano recorder has been created on the design of the great craftsman Richard Haka, who was responsible for creating a new age of recorder-making in the 17th century.
  • Accurate intonation and rich, expressive...

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  Haka Descant Recorder by Aulos

  AU703B

  • This high-quality soprano recorder has been created on the basis of the refined design of the great craftsman Richard Haka, who was responsible for creating a new age of recorder-making in the 17th century.
  • Curved windway.
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  Descant Recorder for the disabled by Aulos

  AU204AF

  • 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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  Alouette Descant Recorder by Aulos

  AU103N

  • Built-in thumb rest places right hand  in correct, relaxed position.
  • Curved windway.
  • Single holes for low C and D provide ease of playing in lower register.
  • Dark brown with ivory-coloured trim.
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  Elite Descant Recorder by Aulos

  AU303AI

  • Detachable thumb rest.
  • Includes C# and D# holes.
  • Accessories: Cloth carrying bag, fingering chart and cleaning rod.
  • Three-piece Soprano Recorder.
  • Baroque Fingering.
  • Ebony Colour.

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  Symphony Descant Recorder by Aulos

  AU503B

  • For solo playing and performance with other instruments in a "broken consort."
  • Curved windway.
  • Bright, rich tone quality.
  • Excellent carrying power and broad, dynamic range.
  • Baroque Fingering.
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  Nova Descant Recorder by Dolmetsch

  N601

  • The Nova Descant has proven itself in classrooms around the world.
  • Based directly on baroque recorder designs.
  • Curved windway.
  • Dolmetsch were the pioneers in making affordable...

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  Studio Descant Recorder in Pearwood by Kung

  K1301

  • 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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  Studio Descant Recorder in Maple by Kung

  K1302

  • 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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  Studio Descant Recorder in Stained Pearwood by Kung

  K1311

  • 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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  Studio Descant Recorder in Cherry by Kung

  K1303

  • Made from selected Cherry.
  • Baroque double holes.
  • Suitable for beginners as well as for ensemble playing.
  • Within the Studio range, the Cherry descant has the most elegant sound.

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  Superio Descant Recorder in Pearwood by Kung

  K2301

  • 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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  Superio Descant Recorder in Plumwood by Kung

  K2304

  • 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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  Superio Descant Recorder in Palisander by Kung

  K2306

  • Made from selected Palisander.
  • Baroque double holes.
  • A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
  • Elegant Baroque styling.
  • The Palisander Superior has clear and powerful...

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  Superio Descant Recorder in Olivewood by Kung

  K2309

  • 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, light sound....

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  Marsyas Descant Recorder in Plum Wood by Kung

  K4304

  • Made from selected Plum wood
  • Baroque double holes.
  • Supreme elegance in sound and design.
  • Flexibility and strength for solo and ensemble playing
  • The Plumwood Marsyas has a sweet and warm sound.
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  Marsyas Descant Recorder in Grenadilla by Kung

  K4307

  • 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...

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  Marsyas Descant Recorder in Ollivewood by Kung

  K4309

  • 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...

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  Marsyas Descant Recorder in Castello Boxwood by Kung

  K4313

  • Made from selected Castello Boxwood.
  • Baroque double holes.
  • Supreme elegance in sound and design.
  • Flexibility and strength for solo and ensemble playing
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  Bb 'Folklora', Descant Recorder in Pearwood by Kung

  K1901

  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...

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  Bb 'Folklora', Descant Recorder in Palisander by Kung

  K1906

  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...

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  Superio Descant Recorder in Castello Stained Boxwood by Kung

  K2314

  • Made from selected Castello Boxwood (stained).
  • Baroque double holes.
  • A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
  • Elegant Baroque styling.
  • The Boxwood Superior has an earthy and...

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  Prima Descant Recorder, Pearwood body/ Blue Plastic headjoint by Mollenhauer

  MOL-1054

  • Blue Plastic head-joint, Pearwood body. 
  • Baroque double holes.
  • Warm sound from wooden body, maintenance free plastic head.
  • High quality materials and highest standard of craftsmanship.
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  Prima Descant Recorder, Pearwood body/ Red Plastic headjoint by Mollenhauer

  MOL-1074

  • Red Plastic head-joint, Pearwood body. 
  • Baroque double holes.
  • Warm sound from wooden body, maintenance free plastic head.
  • High quality materials and highest standard of craftsmanship.
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  Prima Descant Recorder, Pearwood body/ Beige Plastic headjoint by Mollenhauer

  MOL-1094

  • Beige Plastic head-joint, Pearwood body. 
  • Baroque double holes.
  • Warm sound from wooden body, maintenance free...

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  Student Descant Recorder in Pearwood by Mollenhauer

  MOL-1042

  • Only the very best for the beginning!
  • Made from Pearwood...

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  Adri's Dream Descant Recorder (Single holes), Pearwood body/ Blue-glitter Plastic headjoint by Mollenhauer

  MOL-1117B

  • Blue glitter-plastic head-joint, pearwood body
  • Wide bore producing a full rich sound across the range
  • Attractive shape based on Medieval and Renaissance models
  • The large finger holes are especially easy for...

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  Adri's Dream Descant (Single holes), Pearwood body/Red glitter headjoint by Mollenhauer

  MOL-1117R

  • Red glitter-plastic headjoint, pearwood body
  • Wide bore producing...

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  Adri's Dream Descant Recorder, Pearwood body/Red glitter headjoint by Mollenhauer

  MOL-1119R

  • Red glitter-plastic head-joint, pearwood body.
  • Wide bore producing a full rich sound across the range.
  • Attractive shape based on Medieval and Renaissance models.
  • The large finger holes are especially easy...

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  Adri's Dream Descant Recorder (Single holes) in Pearwood by Mollenhauer

  MOL-4117

  • Made from natural Pearwood.
  • Wide bore, full sound for ensemble playing.
  • Attractive shape based on Medieval and Renaissance models.
  • Large finger holes, good tactile orientation on the instrument.
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  Adri's Dream Descant Recorder (Single holes), Blue Pearwood by Mollenhauer

  MOL-4117B

  • 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.
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  Adri's Dream Descant Recorder (Single holes), Red Pearwood by Mollenhauer

  MOL-4117R

  • 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.
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  Adri's Dream Descant Recorder in Pearwood by Mollenhauer

  MOL-4119

  • Made from natural Pearwood.
  • Wide bore, full sound for ensemble playing.
  • Attractive shape based on Medieval and Renaissance models.
  • Large finger holes, good tactile orientation on the instrument.
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  Adri's Dream Descant Recorder in Blue Pearwood by Mollenhauer

  MOL-4119B

  • 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.
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  Adri's Dream Descant Recorder in Red Pearwood by Mollenhauer

  MOL-4119R

  • 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.
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  Canta Descant Recorder in Pearwood by Mollenhauer

  MOL-2106

  • Canta - the joy of ensemble playing.
  • Made from Pearwood, Baroque double holes.
  • Pleasant and clear sound which speaks easily.
  • A fine instrument for either ensemble or solo.

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  Denner Descant Recorder in Pearwood by Mollenhauer

  MOL-5107

  • Made from selected Pearwood. 
  • Baroque Double Holes, made in 3 pieces.
  • Based on original instruments by Jacob...

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  Denner Descant Recorder in Castello Boxwood by Mollenhauer

  MOL-5122

  • 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.
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  Kynseker Descant Recorder in Maple by Mollenhauer

  MOL-4107

  • Maple Descant dark stained.
  • 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...

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  Kynseker Descant Recorder in Plumwood by Mollenhauer

  MOL-4108

  • Plumwood Descant.
  • 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...

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  Student Descant (One-handed recorder, Right Hand) in Pearwood by Mollenhauer

  MOL-1042ER

  • Pearwood, baroque double holes: One-handed recorder for the right hand. An ingenious, efficient key construction allows the fingers of one hand (either right or left) to control all the functions of the recorder.
  • These keys can...

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  Adri's Dream Descant Recorder, Pearwood body/Blue Glitter Plastic headjoint by Mollenhauer

  MOL-1119B

  • Blue glitter-plastic head-joint, pearwood body.
  • Wide bore producing a full rich sound across the range.
  • Attractive shape based on Medieval and Renaissance models.
  • The large finger holes are especially easy...

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  Dream-Edition Descant Recorder in Plumwood by Mollenhauer

  MOL-TE-4118

  Dream Recorders for the demands of a soloist
  Due to their characteristic wide bore and full round sound Dream-Edition recorders are also suitable for demanding solo...

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  Descant by Zen-on

  ZS-3M

  • Features Zen-on trademark of a quality sound at an affordable price.
  • Maplewood, stained brown.
  • English fingering, made in three sections.
  • Comes with joint lubricant and a soft case.

  $271.00

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  Stanesby Descant by Zen-on

  Z150B

  • Based on fine historic instruments, designed by Friedrich von Huene and Kodo Uesugi.
  • Especially noted for its accurate intonation and impeccable voicing.
  • A marvelous instrument for recreating the music of the...

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  Picco Fife in Pearwood by Mollenhauer

  MOL-8105

  • Transverse Flute (fife) made from Pearwood in the key of C.
  • A soft and enchanting sound, easy to play.
  • The fingering system and basic tuning match that of the C soprano recorder.
  • An easy introduction to...

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  Denner Descant Recorder in Rosewood by Mollenhauer

  MOL-5120

  • Rosewood Descant, 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...

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  Denner Descant Recorder in Olivewood by Mollenhauer

  MOL-5123

  • Olive Descant, 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...

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  Denner Descant Recorder in Grenadilla by Mollenhauer

  MOL-5124

  • Grenadilla Descant, 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...

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  Denner Descant Recorder in Tulipwood by Mollenhauer

  MOL-5125

  • Tulipwood Descant, 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...

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  Denner Descant Recorder in European Boxwood by Mollenhauer

  MOL-5129

  • European Boxwood Descant, 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...

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  Modern Descant Recorder (B-foot) in Grenadilla by Mollenhauer

  MOL-5914H

  • Grenadilla Descant. with B-foot and triple key B/C/C#.
  • Harmonic recorders: Mollenhauer & Nik Tarasov/Joachim Paetzold.
  • Scope for discovery: where other sopranos reach their limits this instrument offers scope to...

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  Modern Descant Recorder (B-foot) in Pearwood by Mollenhauer

  MOL-5916H

  • Pearwood Descant.
  • Scope for discovery: where other sopranos reach their limits this instrument offers scope to venture into new areas of repertoire.
  • The full round sound refines the high register of the soprano to...

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  Denner-Edition Descant Recorder in Satinwood

  MOL-DE-1101

  Descant recorder after Jacob Denner (1681-1735). Denner-Edition A-442.

  The top class among Hand-crafted baroque descant recorders at modern pitch. Highest soloistic demands. 

  $1,275.00 $1,357.00

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  Denner-Edition Descant Recorder in Stained Satinwood

  MOL-DE-1101D

  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. 

  $1,350.00 $1,433.00

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  Dream Descant in red glitter resin by Mollenhauer

  MOL-0119R

  Wide bore – full sound for ensemble playing

  Dreamy, yet robust
  High quality ABS plastic: chlorine-free, not susceptible to damage and can be thoroughly...

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  Swing Descant Recorder, ABS Plastic

  MOL-0705

  The inexpensive, easy-to-maintain beginner’s instrument!

  High quality ABS plastic: chlorine-free, nonsensitive and can be thoroughly cleaned.

  $18.38 -50% $36.75

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  "Unique" Studio recorder in Pearwood by Kung

  K1316

  Made from Pearwood

  Unique and colourful,  finish by an Italian designer

  Baroque fingering, double holes

  Full rich sound, responds easily across the range

  $227.00

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  Aulos C539 Symphony Set with AU503 and AU509 by Aulos

  AUC539

  $195.00

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  Aulos C539 Symphony Set with AU503, AU509,AU 507, AU511 by Aulos

  AUC573

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