Collection: Tenor Recorders

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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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  • Robin Tenor Recorder

    Reference: AU211A

    Vendor: Aulos

    Robin Tenor Recorder

    • 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")
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    $125.00
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    Designed to make fingering easier without any keys. Soft and sonorous tone. Model No. 211A (E) ...
  • Symphony Tenor Recorder

    Reference: AU511B

    Vendor: Aulos

    Symphony Tenor Recorder

    • For ensemble and solo playing.
    • Strong, full sound throughout the register.
    • Excellent response.
    • Double keys for low C and C#.
    • Ivory-coloured mouthpiece, thumb bushing, ring, and foot.
    • Dark brown, three-piece, detachable thumb rest.
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    $198.00
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    Refined and deep tone suitable for middle and low registers. Using different breath pressures, various expressions ca...
  • Tenor Recorder

    Reference: YRT304B

    Vendor: Yamaha

    Tenor Recorder

    This new model tenor incorporates

    Yamaha's wooden design expertise with

    the convenience and durability of an ABS

    material. It offers a focused, mellow

    sound which is balanced in all registers.

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    $220.00
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    This tenor model incorporates Yamaha's wooden design expertise with the convenience and durability of an ABS material...
  • Sinor Knick Comfort Tenor in Cherrywood

    Reference: K1593

    Vendor: Küng

    Sinor Knick Comfort Tenor in Cherrywood

    Made from selected Cherrywood

    Baroque fingering, double keys C/C#, extra keys G and F

    Bent ("knick") headjoint for extra access and comfort

    Kung's signature rich and warm sound, perfect for ensemble work 

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    $1,660.00
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    Kung's knick tenors already have some of the most closely spaced fingerings available for tenor. With the addition of...
  • Knick Robin Tenor Recorder

    Reference: AU211K

    Vendor: Aulos

    Knick Robin Tenor Recorder

    • Standard Robin tenor with the head joint modified by Orpheus Music
    • The closer hole spacing of the Robin combined with the knick head-joint make this the most affordable ergonomically friendly tenor
    • Clear and gentle tone, with no key.
    • Narrow mouthpiece, stream-lined shape,
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    $195.00
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    Designed to make fingering easier without any keys. Soft and sonorous tone. Model No. 211A (E) ...
  • Canta Knick Comfort Tenor Recorder (with four keys) in Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-2446KC

    Vendor: Mollenhauer

    Canta Knick Comfort Tenor Recorder (with four keys) in Pearwood

    • Pearwood Tenor, baroque double hole, with four keys
    • Canta, the joy of ensemble playing Versatile, reliable recorder ensemble with an homogenous sound, made of pearwood.
    • Our Comfort Tenor makes playing easy: two additional keys reduce the stretch of the hand. G-key: The left ring finger no longer needs to be strained. 
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    $1,650.00
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    Pearwood Tenor, baroque double hole, with four keys Canta, the joy of ensemble playing Versatile, reliable recorder...
  • Denner Comfort Knick Tenor Recorder in Cherrywood

    Reference: MOL-5431KC

    Vendor: Mollenhauer

    Denner Comfort Knick Tenor Recorder in Cherrywood

    Mollenhauer bring the beauty and elegance of their Denner range to the needs of Tenor players with this bent-neck Comfort Tenor. European cherrywood is the lightest Recorder Wood and gives an amazing depth of resonance.

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    $2,383.00
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    Tonal elegance in a baroque design, based on models from the Denner workshop in Nuremberg.The optimised knick and the...
  • Studio Knick Tenor Recorder in Pearwood

    Reference: K1581

    Vendor: Küng

    Studio Knick Tenor Recorder in Pearwood

    • 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.
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    $837.00
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    $837.00
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    Characteristics & details characteristics details blowing pressure medium ...
  • Denner Comfort Tenor Recorder in Rosewood

    Reference: MOL-5430C

    Vendor: Mollenhauer

    Denner Comfort Tenor Recorder in Rosewood


    • Rosewood tenor, baroque double holes, with four keys.
    • Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods.
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    $2,446.00
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    Rosewood tenor, baroque double holes, with four keys. Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated en...
  • Denner Comfort Tenor in Cherry

    Reference: MOL-5431C

    Vendor: Mollenhauer

    Denner Comfort Tenor in Cherry

    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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    $2,191.00
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    Wood type: Cherrywood Fingering: Baroque with double holes and four keys Fingering chart: download Range: c1 – gis...
  • Canta Comfort Tenor in Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-2446C

    Vendor: Mollenhauer

    Canta Comfort Tenor in Pearwood

    Pearwood Tenor, baroque double hole, with four keys Canta, the joy of ensemble playing Versatile, reliable recorder ensemble with an homogenous sound, made of pearwood Our Comfort Tenor makes playing easy: two additional keys reduce the stretch of the hand. G-key: The left ring finger no longer needs to be strained. F-key: The right index finger stretches less, making the entire hand relax

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    $1,595.00
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    Pearwood Tenor, baroque double hole, with four keys Canta, the joy of ensemble playing Versatile, reliable recorder...
  • Studio Tenor Recorder in Cherry

    Reference: K1503

    Vendor: Küng

    Studio Tenor Recorder in Cherry

    • Made from selected Cherry.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Suitable for beginners as well as for ensemble playing.
    • Within the Studio range, the Cherry tenor has the most elegant sound.
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    $1,043.00
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    $1,043.00
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  • Denner Tenor Recorder in Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-5406

    Vendor: Mollenhauer

    Denner Tenor Recorder in Pearwood

    • Pearwood 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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    $933.00
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    $933.00
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    Pearwood Tenor, Baroque double holes. Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on ...
  • Denner Tenor Recorder (with double-key) in Rosewood

    Reference: MOL-5430

    Vendor: Mollenhauer

    Denner Tenor Recorder (with double-key) in Rosewood

    • Rosewood 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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    $1,831.00
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    $1,831.00
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    Rosewood Tenor, baroque double holes, with double key. Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated e...
  • Studio Tenor Recorder in Pearwood

    Reference: K1501

    Vendor: Küng

    Studio Tenor Recorder in Pearwood

    • 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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    $696.24
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    $696.24
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  • Canta Tenor Recorder (with key) in Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-2446

    Vendor: Mollenhauer

    Canta Tenor Recorder (with key) in Pearwood

    • Pearwood Tenor, Baroque double holes, with double 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.
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    $1,025.00
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    $1,025.00
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    Pearwood Tenor, Baroque double holes, with double key Canta - the joy of ensemble playing. Versatile, reliable recor...
  • Studio Tenor Recorder in Stained Pearwood

    Reference: K1511

    Vendor: Küng

    Studio Tenor Recorder in Stained Pearwood

    • 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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    $827.00
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    $827.00
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  • Denner Tenor Recorder in Castello Boxwood

    Reference: MOL-5422

    Vendor: Mollenhauer

    Denner Tenor Recorder in Castello Boxwood

    • Castello Boxwood 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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    $1,115.00
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    $1,115.00
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    Castello Boxwood Tenor, Baroque double holes. Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble b...
  • Denner Comfort Tenor Recorder in Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-5416C

    Vendor: Mollenhauer

    Denner Comfort Tenor Recorder in Pearwood

    • Pearwood Tenor, baroque double holes with four keys.
    • Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen.
    • Our Comfort Tenor makes playing easy: two additional keys reduce the stretch of the hand.
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    $1,875.00
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    $1,875.00
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    Pearwood Tenor, baroque double holes with four keys. Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ens...
  • Denner Tenor Recorder (with double key) in Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-5416

    Vendor: Mollenhauer

    Denner Tenor Recorder (with double key) in Pearwood

    • Pearwood 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
    $1,257.00
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    $1,257.00
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    $1,332.00
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    Pearwood Tenor, Baroque double holes, with double key. Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated e...
  • Canta Knick Tenor Recorder (with key) in Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-2446K

    Vendor: Mollenhauer

    Canta Knick Tenor Recorder (with key) in Pearwood

    • Pearwood Tenor, Baroque double holes, with double 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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    $1,177.00
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    Pearwood Tenor, Baroque double holes, with double key. Canta - the joy of ensemble playing. Versatile, reliable reco...
  • Dream-Edition Tenor Recorder in Plumwood

    Reference: MOL-TE-4428

    Vendor: Mollenhauer

    Dream-Edition Tenor Recorder in Plumwood


    Plumwood tenor with maple decorative rings. These hand-finished instruments combine a colourful rich sound with a stable tone. Baroque fingering and double holes provide surprising agility.

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    $2,436.00
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    Tenor, Plumwood with maple decorative rings. Due to their characteristic wide bore and full round sound Dream-Editio...
  • Denner Comfort Tenor Recorder in Castello Boxwood

    Reference: MOL-5432C

    Vendor: Mollenhauer

    Denner Comfort Tenor Recorder in Castello Boxwood

    • Castello boxwood tenor, baroque double holes, with four keys.
    • Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen.
    • Our Comfort Tenor makes playing easy: two additional keys reduce the stretch of the hand. 
    Regular price
    $2,074.00
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    $2,074.00
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    Castello boxwood tenor, baroque double holes, with four keys. Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisti...
  • Denner Tenor Recorder (with double key) in Castello Boxwood

    Reference: MOL-5432

    Vendor: Mollenhauer

    Denner 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
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    $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 sophist...