Browse our large range of recorders and recorder accessories, we are sure to have what you are looking for. You will find everything you need here, including: A wide range of recorder sizes - A selection of the best recorder makers - Recorder maintenance supplies - Recorder accessories (including cases, straps, stands and thumbrests) - Recorder fashion accessories - And much, much more!
Recorder SizesWe have a huge range of recorders, ensuring everyone is well catered for. Our range covers: Garklein and Sopranino recorders – Descant or Soprano recorders – Treble or Alto Recorders – Tenor, Knick-tenor and Comfort-tenor recorders – Bass recorders including basset, greatbass, contrabass, subgreatbass and even massive subcontrabass recorders. |
Types of MaterialsRecorders are made using a variety of wood types, each with a unique effect on the tonal qualities of the instrument. The Orpheus Music range includes: Pearwood – Maple – Plum – Palisander – Rosewood – Olivewood – Grenadilla – Satinwood – Cherrywood Resin, plastic and hybrid recorders are also available. |
Recorder MakersWe stock recorders for any budget. Browse a selection of carefully chosen recorder makers, ensuring everyone from the beginner to the professional is well catered for. Recorder makers that we stock include: AULOS – Küng – Mollenhauer – Music Garden – Takeyama – YAMAHA – ZEN-ON |
Baroque recorders & other tunings:
Modern recorders are most commonly pitched at concert pitch (A=440 Hz), like modern pianos and orchestral instruments.
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Adjustable thumb rest for Tenor in Dark Brown.
Reference: AU-TT-3D
Vendor:Brand: AulosAdjustable thumb rest for Tenor in Dark Brown.
Tenor Thumb Rest
- Regular price
- $5.25
- Sale price
- $5.25
- Regular price
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Tenor Thumb Rest
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Haka Descant Recorder
Reference: AU703B
Vendor:Brand: AulosHaka Descant Recorder
- 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.
- Accurate intonation and rich, expressive ability are characteristic of this unique instrument.
- Reddish-brown colour.
- Regular price
- $36.95
- Sale price
- $36.95
- Regular price
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- 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.
- Accurate intonation and rich, expressive ability are characteristic of this unique instrument.
- Reddish-brown colour.
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Bressan Treble
Reference: ZG-1A
Vendor:Brand: ZEN-ONBressan Treble
New model just released. The G-1A represents a major step forward in resin recorders. No effort has been spared to make this the Prince of Plastics.
- Especially noted for its accurate intonation and impeccable voicing.
- Now with concave windway surfaces - usually only seen in handmade wooden recorders
- Undercut toneholes
- Regular price
- $72.95
- Sale price
- $72.95
- Regular price
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New model just released. The G-1A represents a major step forward in resin recorders. No effort has been spared to make this the Prince of Plastics.
- Especially noted for its accurate intonation and impeccable voicing.
- Now with concave windway surfaces - usually only seen in handmade wooden recorders
- Undercut toneholes
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Treble Adjustable Thumbrest (Brown)
- Regular price
- $4.60
- Sale price
- $4.60
- Regular price
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Thumb Rest
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Robin Tenor Recorder
Reference: AU211A
Vendor:Brand: AulosRobin 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")
- Regular price
- $125.00
- Sale price
- $125.00
- Regular price
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- 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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Haka Treble Recorder
Reference: AU709B
Vendor:Brand: AulosHaka Treble Recorder
- This unique, high-quality alto 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.
- Bright, rich tone quality, excellent carrying power and broad, dynamic range.
- Reddish-brown, three-piece.
- Regular price
- $76.95
- Sale price
- $76.95
- Regular price
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- This unique, high-quality alto 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.
- Bright, rich tone quality, excellent carrying power and broad, dynamic range.
- Reddish-brown, three-piece.
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Treble Adjustable Thumbrest (Dark Brown)
- Regular price
- $4.60
- Sale price
- $4.60
- Regular price
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Thumb Rest
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Symphony Sopranino Recorder
Reference: AU507B
Vendor:Brand: AulosSymphony Sopranino Recorder
- For ensemble and solo playing.
- Clear and even tone, free of shrillness.
- Exceptionally light and delicate response.
- Ivory-colour mouthpiece and foot. Dark brown; three-piece.
- Baroque (English) fingering.
- Leatherette case; cleaning rod; fingering chart.
- Regular price
- $35.95
- Sale price
- $35.95
- Regular price
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- For ensemble and solo playing.
- Clear and even tone, free of shrillness.
- Exceptionally light and delicate response.
- Ivory-colour mouthpiece and foot. Dark brown; three-piece.
- Baroque (English) fingering.
- Leatherette case; cleaning rod; fingering chart.
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Bressan Treble 415 Hz
Reference: ZG-1A-415
Vendor:Brand: ZEN-ONBressan Treble 415 Hz
New model just released. The G-1A 415 Hz is the first affordable Treble recorder in Baroque tuning. Based on the hugely popular G-1A resin treble.
- Especially noted for its accurate intonation and impeccable voicing.
- Now with concave windway surfaces - usually only seen in handmade wooden recorders
- Undercut toneholes
- Regular price
- $178.00
- Sale price
- $178.00
- Regular price
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New model just released. The G-1A 415 Hz is the first affordable Treble recorder in Baroque tuning. Based on the hugely popular G-1A resin treble.
- Especially noted for its accurate intonation and impeccable voicing.
- Now with concave windway surfaces - usually only seen in handmade wooden recorders
- Undercut toneholes
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Haka Treble Recorder with Wood-grain finish
Reference: AU709BW
Vendor:Brand: AulosHaka Treble Recorder with Wood-grain finish
- This unique, high-quality alto 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.
- This alto recorder is the same as the A709 model, but includes beautiful wood grain finish.
- Regular price
- $99.95
- Sale price
- $99.95
- Regular price
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- This unique, high-quality alto 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.
- This alto recorder is the same as the A709 model, but includes beautiful wood grain finish.
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Symphony Tenor Recorder
Reference: AU511B
Vendor:Brand: AulosSymphony 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.
- Regular price
- $198.00
- Sale price
- $198.00
- Regular price
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- 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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Haka Descant Recorder with Wood-grain finish
Reference: AU703BW
Vendor:Brand: AulosHaka Descant Recorder with Wood-grain finish
- This high-quality descant 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 ability are characteristic of this unique instrument.
- This descant recorder is the same as the AU703B model, but includes a wood grain finish
- Regular price
- $86.95
- Sale price
- $86.95
- Regular price
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- This high-quality descant 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 ability are characteristic of this unique instrument.
- This descant recorder is the same as the AU703B model, but includes a wood grain finish
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Symphony Descant Recorder
Reference: AU503B
Vendor:Brand: AulosSymphony Descant Recorder
- 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.
- Dark brown with Ivory-coloured mouthpiece, ring, and foot.
- Regular price
- $45.95
- Sale price
- $45.95
- Regular price
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- 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.
- Dark brown with Ivory-coloured mouthpiece, ring, and foot.
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Descant Recorder - Dark Brown & Ivory
Reference: YRS302B
Vendor:Brand: YamahaDescant Recorder - Dark Brown & Ivory
The 300 Series with their arched
windways provide excellent playability
and feature a sound that is surprisingly
close to that of wooden recorders.
Their intonation is impeccable.
Colour: Dark Brown & Ivory
- Regular price
- $74.95
- Sale price
- $74.95
- Regular price
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The 300 Series with their arched
windways provide excellent playability
and feature a sound that is surprisingly
close to that of wooden recorders.
Their intonation is impeccable.
Colour: Dark Brown & Ivory
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Canta Descant Recorder in Pearwood
Reference: MOL-2106
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerCanta Descant Recorder in Pearwood
- 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.
- Regular price
- $172.00
- Sale price
- $172.00
- Regular price
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- 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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'Fipple' Descant Recorder, Maple body/ Sea-Blue Plastic headjoint
Reference: MOL-17413
Vendor:Brand: Mollenhauer'Fipple' Descant Recorder, Maple body/ Sea-Blue Plastic headjoint
- Sea-Blue Plastic head-joint, Maple body.
- Baroque double holes.
- Warm sound from wooden body, maintenance free plastic head.
- High quality materials and highest standard of craftsmanship.
- Unbeatable beginners price.
- Regular price
- $76.00
- Sale price
- $76.00
- Regular price
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$88.95
- Sea-Blue Plastic head-joint, Maple body.
- Baroque double holes.
- Warm sound from wooden body, maintenance free plastic head.
- High quality materials and highest standard of craftsmanship.
- Unbeatable beginners price.
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Student Descant Recorder in Pearwood
Reference: MOL-1042
Vendor:Brand: MollenhauerStudent Descant Recorder in Pearwood
- Only the very best for the beginning!
- Made from Pearwood with baroque double holes.
- The delicate soft sound is never obtrusive and remains even throughout all registers.
- Designed for in-tune ensemble playing â perfect for a whole class.
- Regular price
- $155.00
- Sale price
- $155.00
- Regular price
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- Only the very best for the beginning!
- Made from Pearwood with baroque double holes.
- The delicate soft sound is never obtrusive and remains even throughout all registers.
- Designed for in-tune ensemble playing â perfect for a whole class.
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Tenor Recorder
Reference: YRT304B
Vendor:Brand: YamahaTenor 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.
- Regular price
- $220.00
- Sale price
- $220.00
- Regular price
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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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Studio Descant Recorder in Pearwood
Reference: K1301
Vendor:Brand: KungStudio Descant 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.
- Regular price
- $178.00
- Sale price
- $178.00
- Regular price
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- 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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Symphony Treble Recorder
Reference: AU509B
Vendor:Brand: AulosSymphony Treble Recorder
- For solo playing and performance with other instruments in a broken consort.
- Bright, rich tone quality, excellent carrying power and broad, dynamic range.
- Ivory-coloured mouthpiece, thumb bushing, ring, and foot.
- Dark brown, three-piece.
- Baroque (English) fingering.
- Regular price
- $82.95
- Sale price
- $82.95
- Regular price
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- For solo playing and performance with other instruments in a broken consort.
- Bright, rich tone quality, excellent carrying power and broad, dynamic range.
- Ivory-coloured mouthpiece, thumb bushing, ring, and foot.
- Dark brown, three-piece.
- Baroque (English) fingering.
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Symphony Garklein Recorder
Reference: AU501S
Vendor:Brand: AulosSymphony Garklein Recorder
- The very smallest recorder available.
- Sounds two octaves higher than notated and can be used to add variety and tone colour to a recorder consort.
- Ivory-color mouthpiece and foot. Dark brown; one-piece with single holes.
- Baroque (English) fingering.
- Leatherette case, cleaning rod, fingering chart.
- Regular price
- $66.50
- Sale price
- $66.50
- Regular price
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- The very smallest recorder available.
- Sounds two octaves higher than notated and can be used to add variety and tone colour to a recorder consort.
- Ivory-color mouthpiece and foot. Dark brown; one-piece with single holes.
- Baroque (English) fingering.
- Leatherette case, cleaning rod, fingering chart.
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Treble Recorder in Yellow/White - Yamaha
Reference: YRA402B
Vendor:Brand: YamahaTreble Recorder in Yellow/White - Yamaha
The shape of the instrument is based on Rottenburgh masterpieces. Well-defined tone reminiscent of substantial wood recorders is a characteristic that helps this model excel for solo playing or small recorder ensembles. It is also an ideal choice as a practice instrument for players who own wood recorders.
- Regular price
- $94.95
- Sale price
- $94.95
- Regular price
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The shape of the instrument is based on Rottenburgh masterpieces. Well-defined tone reminiscent of substantial wood recorders is a characteristic that helps this model excel for solo playing or small recorder ensembles. It is also an ideal choice as a practice instrument for players who own wood recorders.
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Elite Descant Recorder
Reference: AU303AE
Vendor:Brand: AulosElite Descant Recorder
- 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.
- Regular price
- $17.95
- Sale price
- $17.95
- Regular price
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- 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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Adjustable thumb rest for Descant in Dark Brown.
Reference: AU-TS-3D
Vendor:Brand: AulosAdjustable thumb rest for Descant in Dark Brown.
Thumb Rest for descant recorder.
- Regular price
- $3.10
- Sale price
- $3.10
- Regular price
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Thumb Rest for descant recorder.