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Recorder Yearbook & Maintenance Guide 2025 The essential recorder player’s pocket guide for 2025. Included in the book: Recorder Maintenance Guide A Brief History of the Recorder Diary of Recorder Events 2025 Quick-Fire Interviews with Erik Bosgraaf and Tabea Debus Guest Article: "A Hot Topic: Warmth" by Professor Ian Wilson Recorder Festival 2025 Preview And more! Our recorder maintenance guide has been honed by our team of knowledgeable recorder specialists. Drawing on advice from many of the major recorder manufacturers, along with decades of experience maintaining instruments in our own workshop, this guide is essential for all players looking after their wooden instruments. Our special guest interviewees for 2024, Erik Bosgraaf and Tabea Debus each bring us up to speed on their latest projects and look ahead to 2025. Our guest writer, Professor Ian Wilson also contributes a fantastic guest article on the topic of warmth. Meanwhile, our comprehensive events diary gives you all the details of recorder courses and events in the coming year, with lots to look forward to! With over 50 years’ experience supplying early music instruments and accessories, The Early Music Shop are experts in providing advice on caring for recorders of all shapes and sizes. This book is FREE with every wooden recorder purchased or £5.95 when ordered separately. Simply add your chosen recorder to the basket along with this book to claim your free book now! SKU EMS900109 Dimensions 12x16cm

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'A magisterial collection …I have already lost many an evening to this book, enjoying passages both familiar and lesser known.’ — Gramophone Magazine a ‘ magnificent publication ’ … ‘it would be possible to pass many a rewarding and pleasurable hour just browsing the hundreds of illustrations’ — Early Music Review Features more than 2,800 entries 560 images (300 in colour) translations from five principal languages a span of 600 years’ musical activity free supplementary material online About the book The Pursuit of Musick is an encyclopedic and generously illustrated anthology of original written sources, exploring some 600 years of musical activity in Europe, from the first troubadours to the emergence of the pianoforte. Through this book Andrew Parrott presents an extraordinary treasure trove of material documenting myriad ways in which our recent ancestors engaged with music. And, exceptionally, it is almost entirely through their words – their images, too – that such experiences are here vividly evoked. The resultant book aims to lend itself equally to leisurely browsing, quick reference and close study, and to be simultaneously authoritative and approachable, allowing general readers and specialists alike to tap into invaluable seams of original source material. Arranged in three main parts (Society, Ideas, Performance), its principal chapters are supplemented by shorter ones exploring related and intriguing byways. Occasional thematic introductions (by Hugh Griffith) and four distinctive appendices contribute further to the book’s unique and characterful nature. Endorsements ‘The originality and uniqueness of this book cannot be overstated. It’s a version of musical history which we always needed but could never have imagined. ... Above all, the voice, spirit, industry and engagement of musicians (so often omitted from history in favour of didactic theorists) are always forefronted in this persuasive demonstration of how music came to be the way it is.’ — Judith Weir, Master of the King’s Music ‘For anyone with a love of music, Andrew Parrott’s pioneering The Pursuit of Musick is bound to be a life-changing experience. His book is a model of intellectual curiosity ... drawing upon a breathtaking array of primary sources to illuminate our ancestors’ engagement with music ... We can never fully comprehend the place of music in earlier times, but Andrew Parrott’s narrative takes us as close as we are ever likely to get.’ — Colin Lawson, Director, Royal College of Music ‘Andrew Parrott’s The Pursuit of Musick is the spectacular result of a wonderful career dedicated to enlivening our understanding and experience of “early music”. ... [Nothing comparable] has ever been attempted on quite this scale and with such flair for the multiplicity of musical experience ... and the final touch is the sumptuous visual evidence that adorns every section.’ — John Butt, conductor & Professor, University of Glasgow 560 pages ISBN: 978-1-915229-54-0 Dimensions: 11" / 28cm H; 8 9/16" / 21.6cm W; 1 3/8" / 3cm D

Now in stock and available for immediate despatch! While there are recorder models that are played today based on the ideas of historical instrument makers such as Rottenburgh, Denner, Kynseker, Bressan and others, Sigo goes its own way. Sigo is a recorder model series developed in collaboration between Kunath Instrumentenbau and Geri Bollinger, one of Europe's leading recorder makers. The tenor instrument 5405-072 has almost the same grip width as a soprano (descant) recorder. The angled headjoint and the thumb rest integrated into the mould make Sigo particularly ergonomic. The body is made of RESONA, a material developed by Kunath Instrumentenbau from renewable raw materials. The headjoint is made from plant-based resins. As the Sigo scale is folded, the instrument sounds just as deep, although it is shorter than a normal tenor flute. The matt surface of the lower body and the thumb rest integrated into the mould make the instrument exceptionally comfortable to play. Included: Soft case, cork grease, care instructions and fingering chart Weight: 0.25 kg Mouthpiece: Direct blow (knick head) Construction: 2-part (head and lower body) Fingering: Baroque fingering with double hole Material: RESONA, black finish with black/green headjoint Pitch: a442 Windway: Curved, cylindrical bore

Made in Germany, the J. Wood tenor recorder in maple is an affordable, high quality instrument which delivers a rich body of sound, with an easy response and excellent intonation. The recorder is supplied in an attractive fabric case with a fingering chart and cleaning mop. This is one of the best value wooden tenors on the market, yet it produces a remarkably full sound with rich overtones and a strong low register. The robust double key provides full chromatic playability and the finger holes are angled for maximum player comfort. Listen to this recorder! Dowland Pavane Lachrimae: Your browser does not support the audio element. Dowland Frog Galliard: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.

Made in Germany, the J. Wood alto recorder in maple is an affordable, high quality instrument which delivers a rich body of sound, with an easy response and excellent intonation. The recorder is supplied in an attractive fabric case. This is one of the most inexpensive wooden recorders on the market, yet it produces a remarkably strong sound with rich overtones and a pleasing breathiness. It makes the perfect instrument for beginner players, those progressing from plastic to wooden instruments, or even advanced/professional players looking for an entry-level instrument for their practice or rehearsals. Listen to this recorder! Bach Sarabande: Your browser does not support the audio element. Vivaldi La Notte: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.

NEW RELEASE! Deluxe Edition 128 Page Book with CD The forgotten figure of a 17th-century Dutch recorder virtuoso, illuminated by a unique synthesis of art history, scholarship and modern musicianship. Der Fluyten Lust-hof (The Recorder's Pleasure Garden, or Garden of Delights) is a famous collection of music for recorder composed by Jacob van Eyck and published in Amsterdam by Paulus Matthijsz. The same Matthijsz published a parallel recorder edition in 1644 that he dedicated to a certain Adriana vanden Bergh: Der goden fluit-hemel (The Gods’ Recorder Heaven). Her identity remained obscure for centuries, until the musicologist Thiemo Wind discovered that she was portrayed as the muse Euterpe by the painter Jacob Backer, an illustrious contemporary of Rembrandt. In his dedication, Matthijsz compared Adriana to the muse Euterpe in a four-line poem: ‘Euterpe’s spirit was reborn, or so it did appear, / Whene’er the sound of ADRIANA’s Fluyt I chanced to hear: / A wonder of our century, that such a youthful lass / Wears in the name of all the maidens laurels on Parnas.’ Who was Adriana vanden Bergh? This book and CD tells the full and fascinating story, shedding light along the way on many aspects of culture, religion and everyday life in Amsterdam during the 17th century. As both a musicologist and art historian, Thiemo Wind is uniquely placed to tell this story. He has identified Adriana as the subject of a famous painting by Jacob Adriaensz Backer (1608/09–1651), hitherto anonymous but considered one of the most beautiful portraits of the Dutch Golden Age. Through original research, Thiemo Wind has assembled an eventful biography, which moves in short and lively chapters, each of them illustrated with a telling image, from Adriana’s family background to her birth in 1631, her complex religious inheritance of both Protestant and Catholic observance, her apparently rapid mastery of the recorder, her participation in Amsterdam’s lively performing culture and her status as a musical celebrity even as a teenager, to her marriage in 1650, which probably occasioned the commission of Backer’s portrait. Thereafter the story turns darker, with a tale of bankruptcy, child-birth and -death, family splits and reconciliations, obscurity and ultimately Adriana’s death in 1668, having given birth to her ninth child. The accompanying CD takes its cue from Der goden fluit-hemel, and from the music publications featured in Backer’s portrait, to present new recordings of music with which Adriana would have delighted audiences in her time. There are tunes and hymns adapted by Van Eyck, an air by Matthijsz, sonata movements by Dutch and Italian masters such as Sweelinck, Rossi, Merula and Uccellini, and more besides. Performed by the internationally renowned virtuoso Erik Bosgraaf, in company with his ensemble Cordevento, the recording complements Thiemo Wind’s scholarship to present Adriana’s life and music in the round. THIEMO WIND text ERIK BOSGRAAF recorder ENSEMBLE CORDEVENTO BC97188 • Released 2024

NEWLY REISSUED • PRESSED ON VINYL FOR THE FIRST TIME The LP issue of a favourite Brilliant Classics recording: Recorder Concertos by J.S. Bach played by Erik Bosgraaf and Ensemble Cordevento . Although Bach clearly felt at home composing for the recorder, featuring it in major works including the Brandenburg Concertos and several cantatas, he never composed a concerto for solo recorder – in fact, he only wrote original solo concertos for harpsichord and violin. However, an examination of Bach’s compositional practices reveals that it was customary during his era to adapt or reuse musical material in new compositions. Taking this into consideration, the creators of this recording have drawn on a range of sources to answer the question of how a solo recorder concerto by Bach might have sounded. Presented here are the four full recorder concertos, based on material taken from existing harpsichord concertos and cantata movements, which Bach himself often reused or transcribed for different instrumentation. The music is played by Erik Bosgraaf and Ensemble Cordevento , performed on a range of recorders and period instruments. Gramophone writes about this recording: “Erik Bosgraaf’s recorder-playing is fluent and lively in fast music, and his five colleagues (single strings and harpsichord) provide accompaniments that are lean, stylish and precise. His rapid passagework is impressive and Ensemble Cordevento’s playing of fast music is joyful and accomplished.” ERIK BOSGRAAF recorder & direction with COLLEGIUM MUSICUM RIGA ZEFIRA VALOVA violin IVAN ILIEV violin ZDENKA PROCHAZKOVA viola LINDA MANTCHEVA cello ALESSANDRA PIANU harpsichord 180g vinyl • 33 ⅓ rpm BC90012 • Released 2023

Our 29-string Minstrel Harp is a substantially built, Celtic lever harp. It is an ideal beginner instrument for people wanting to see how they get on playing the harp before investing in a more expensive, larger harp. It has a 4 octave range which requires less arrangement of music than smaller harps! This harp is strung with nylon strings which produce a bright tone . It has low tension which is perfect for players who are worried about the strain on their fingers. Our Minstrel harp has our new metal semi-tone levers on all the strings. These levers work well and even improve upon playing in the harp. It is made of beech with a laminated soundboard, has a painted Celtic design and traditional style carvings. Your browser does not support the audio element. Includes: A soft-padded, black canvas case Tuning key Gold Harp Bundle The gold harp bundle comes with this 29-string lever harp, a tuning key, a soft-padded case, a tuner, a spare set of strings and a harp tutor book. Specification: Height: 98cm Weight: 6.5kg Range: 4 octaves New to the harp? Why not read our beginner's guide to buying a harp !

Our 19-string Pixie Harp is an inexpensive , small Celtic lever harp. It is an ideal starter instrument for those wanting to see how they get on with the harp before investing in a larger, more expensive harp. It is also perfect for singers wanting to explore accompanying themselves. Our Pixie harp is a great travelling harp - perfect for taking to festivals and using for busking. It's light-weight, compact and easy to carry around. This harp is ideally played on the lap so you can play it anywhere! Unlike some lever harps our Pixie harp has semi-tone levers on all of the strings. They are made of metal an are extremely reliable. It is made of beech with a laminated soundboard, a painted Celtic design and traditional style carvings. The Pixie harp has nylon strings which produce a bright tone . The strings are low tension which is great for young children or people who have problems with finger movement. Why not listen to the Pixie harp in action! Includes: Tuning Key Canvas soft-padded case Please click here to read our harp guide. Bronze Harp Bundle The bronze harp b undle comes with this 19-string lever harp, a tuning key, a soft-padded case, a tuner, a spare set of strings and a harp tutor book. Specification: Height: 31" (79cm) Weight: 3.5kg Range: 2 1/2 octaves New to the harp? Why not read our beginner's guide to buying a harp ! For further details or advice, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Our 22-string Heather Harp is an inexpensive, but substantially built Celtic lever harp. This harp is an ideal starter instrument for those wanting to get started before investing in a larger, more expensive harp. The size means that it also makes a great travelling harp . It can be played on the lap, although for smaller players it would work better on a small table or stall due to its size. This harp is strung with nylon strings which have a low tension . Low tension is perfect for players who have weaker fingers,or problems with finger movement. Our Heather harp has semi-tone levers on all of the strings . These are made of metal and work well and even improve with regular playing! It is made of beech with a laminated soundboard. It is an attractive harp with a painted Celtic design and traditional style carvings. The range of our Heather harp is 3 octaves , starting on the C below middle C. We recommend tuning this harp in the standard lever harp tuning - Eb major. Please click here to read our harp guide. Listen to the Heather Harp here ! Includes: Canvas soft-padded case Tuning key Silver Harp Bundle The silver harp bundle comes with this 22-string lever harp, a tuning key, a soft-padded case, a tuner, a spare set of strings and a harp tutor book. Specification: Height: 35" (89cm) Weight: 5.5kg Range: 3 octaves New to the harp? Why not read our beginner's guide to buying a harp ! For further details or advice, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Our 19-string Knee Harp is an ideal starter harp for a young child and is an effective therapy harp . It is also perfect for a musician wanting play to introduce themselves to playing folk and medieval music. Our harp is strung with nylon strings which produce a bright tone. It is made of beech with a laminated soundboard and has a painted Celtic design with traditional style carvings. This harp does not have levers and therefore is best for players who play music in only a few keys. We recommend tuning this harp in C major, or the key you play most in. Play in lots of different keys? The 19-string Pixie harp would be a your best choice! Includes: A soft-padded, black canvas case Tuning Key Specification: Height: 79cm Weight: 3.5kg Range: 2 1/2 octaves For further details or advice, please do not hesitate to contact us. New to the harp? Why not read our beginner's guide to buying a harp !

Our BRAND NEW Recorder Consort Stand for six recorders, available exclusively at The Early Music Shop. A robust yet light-weight recorder stand, with a base of approximately 250mm in diameter. Holds six recorders – garklein, sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor and bass. Also suitable for varying combinations of these sizes (e.g. two sopranos). Made from solid wood with detachable wooden dowels. (Recorders shown are for illustrative purposes only.)

Our BRAND NEW Recorder Cross Stand for five recorders, available exclusively at The Early Music Shop. A robust yet light-weight recorder stand, which folds away conveniently, made from solid rosewood with detachable wooden dowels. Perfect for the travelling recorder player! Holds five recorders – sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor and bass. Also suitable for varying combinations of these sizes (e.g. two sopranos). (Recorders shown are for illustrative purposes only.)

Our Beginner Soprano Recorder Pack – Premium Bundle features everything you need to get started with the recorder, including a high-quality wooden instrument by acclaimed German maker Moeck . The Moeck 1212 School Soprano Recorder is made of pearwood. Children and beginners can perceive the difference in the quality of tone between this wooden recorder and a plastic recorder. They can learn how to care for an instrument by carrying out the very simple maintenance required for this recorder. The School recorders by Moeck are impregnated with a paraffin wax so do not require regular oiling. Whether you're starting a new hobby, coming back to playing after some time away, or encouraging a budding young musician, you'll be underway in no time with this beginner's budget gift bundle. The instrument is supplied with an attractive canvas case, cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, a fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Included in the maintenance kit are bottles of recorder oil, anticondensant fluid, and cleaning instructions. The Recorder for Beginners: The Tudor Way tutor book gives you all the guidance you need for soprano recorder, along with some brilliant tunes to play, while the Recorder Yearbook gives a broad history of the instrument along with other useful features. Included in the bundle: Moeck School Soprano Recorder in Pearwood (MOE1212) Moeck Soprano Recorder Maintenance Set Paul Harris: Recorder for Beginners: The Tudor Way pupil's book The Early Music Shop's Recorder Yearbook 2025 Listen to this recorder! Sammartini Allegro: Your browser does not support the audio element. Van Eyck Nightingale: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.

Our Beginner Soprano Recorder Pack – Budget Bundle features everything you need to get started with the recorder, including a high-quality plastic instrument by Triebert . Whether you're starting a new hobby, coming back to playing after some time away, or encouraging a budding young musician, you'll be underway in no time with this beginner's budget gift bundle. The instrument is supplied with a case, cleaning rod and fingering chart. The Recorder for Beginners: The Tudor Way tutor book gives you all the guidance you need for soprano recorder, along with some brilliant tunes to play, while the Recorder Yearbook gives a broad history of the instrument along with other useful features. Included in the bundle: Triebert Soprano Recorder in matt black finish Paul Harris: Recorder for Beginners: The Tudor Way pupil's book The Early Music Shop's Recorder Yearbook 2025 Listen to this recorder! Triebert Soprano Recorder Van Eyck Nightingale: Your browser does not support the audio element. Sammartini Allegro: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.

An elegant solid walnut music stand, similar to our Georgian stand, with an elegant twist design pillar. The height and angle of the stand are fully adjustable. This period stand is a beautiful addition to any musician's home. Overall Max Height 157cm (124cm to music desk rest/shelf) Overall Min Height 117cm (85cm to music desk rest/shelf Music Desk 51cm wide x 34cm high Weight 3.1kg (approximately)

Mollenhauer recorder maintenance kit Includes 1 bottle of anticondensant, 1 bottle of oil, 1 cork grease stick, 1 oil brush, 1 wooden cleaning rod, 1 plastic cleaning rod and maintenance instructions.

Pocket-sized sticky notes pad with 50 sticky notes.

Pocket-sized sticky notes pad with 50 sticky notes.

Pocket-sized sticky notes pad with 50 sticky notes.

Pocket-sized sticky notes pad with 50 sticky notes.

Pocket-sized sticky notes pad with 50 sticky notes.

HD3R multi purpose 3 slot case. One of our most popular cases this is a compact, lightweight and easy to carry case at an economical price. With three slots inside, it can hold a single alto recorder, or it can easily hold a soprano and alto recorder together. It can also accommodate a baroque flute in 3 pieces.The case has a pocket for accessories, a shoulder strap and handles for carrying. (14” x 6” x 3”)