Folk Instruments

Mollenhauer 4119. Adri's Dream recorder soprano (descant) c'', pearwood, renaissance (wide) bore, baroque fingering, double holes. Made from pearwood with dark stained rings, this is an ideal first recorder for teaching in groups or classes, the large finger holes making it ideal for children. Produced in collaboration with reputable Dutch recorder maker Adriana Breukink, the Dream range is a popular choice of instrument with all levels of player. Based on the renaissance style after van Eyck it has a wide bore giving it a broad, full sound, but has conventional baroque fingering. This results in a sound that is full and powerful like the renaissance originals but with an easy response over two octaves. The Dream recorder is also popular with folk musicians who require a louder instrument for performance with amplified instruments. With cotton bag, mop, cork grease, fingering chart, maintenance instructions. 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.

Made from high-quality ABS-plastic which is hygienic to clean it is an ideal first recorder for teaching in groups or classes. The large finger holes make it particularly suitable for children. Produced in collaboration with reputable Dutch recorder maker Adriana Breukink, the Dream range is a popular choice of instrument with all levels of player. Based on the renaissance style after van Eyck it has a wide bore giving it a broad, full sound, but has conventional baroque fingering. This result in a sound that is full and powerful like the renaissance originals but with an easy response over two octaves. It is also popular with folk musicians who require a louder instrument for performance with amplified instruments. Includes a material pouch case, cleaning rod and fingering chart. Listen to this recorder! Van Eyck Nightingale: Your browser does not support the audio element. La Rotta (Anon): Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.

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 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 !

Mollenhauer 1119B. Adri's Dream recorder soprano (descant) c'', pearwood, blue plastic headjoint, renaissance (wide) bore, baroque fingering, double hole. Made from pearwood with plastic headjoint, this is an ideal first recorder for teaching in groups or classes, the large finger holes making it ideal for children. Produced in collaboration with reputable Dutch recorder maker Adriana Breukink, the Dream range is a popular choice of instrument with all levels of player. Based on the renaissance style after van Eyck it has a wide bore giving it a broad, full sound, but has conventional baroque fingering. This results in a sound that is full and powerful like the renaissance originals but with an easy response over two octaves. The Dream recorder is also popular with folk musicians who require a louder instrument for performance with amplified instruments. With cotton bag, mop, cork grease, fingering chart, maintenance instructions. Listen to this recorder! Van Eyck Nightingale: Your browser does not support the audio element. La Rotta (Anon): Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.

Our 8-string Celtic Harp is an attractive miniature harp. This harp is an ideal starter instrument for young children, is an effective small therapy harp or a beautiful decoration. It could even be used as an attractive tuning fork for singers! Our harp is made of beech with a laminated soundboard and Celtic style carvings on the side. It is nylon strung giving a bright, clear tone . Includes: Soft-padded, black canvas bag Tuning Key Specification: Height: 32cm Weight:0.7kg Range: 1 octave For further details or advice, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Our 6-string miniature Celtic harp is an ideal gift, a perfect instrument for a young child or a beautiful ornament on any music lover's desk! And what's more - it plays! Like our larger harps. it is made of beech with a laminated soundboard, with traditional Celtic style carvings. The harp is strung with nylon strings and includes and tuning key. Specification: Height: 20cm Weight: 0.4kg Range: 6 notes For further details or advice, please do not hesitate to contact us.

The 12 string Knee Harp is an inexpensive, but beautifully built small harp. This harp can be an ideal starter instrument for children, is an effective small therapy harp or even a beautiful decoration. The harp is made of beech with a laminated soundboard, with a painted Celtic design and traditional style carvings. The harp is nylon strung and is supplied with a slightly padded canvas bag and tuning key. Range: 1.5 octaves Lowest Note: F (4th above middle C) Highest Note: C (2 octaves above middle C) Height: 50cm Weight:1.8kg EMS 12 String Knee Harp Sound File

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.

A re-enactment medieval tabor with single snare, using only the best quality calf skins. The two skin heads are tied to a wooden frame with hemp rope. A hemp snare is tied to one head. The playing surface is about 8.5" and the drum is about 4.5" deep. Includes a stick. Players usually hang the drum from the forearm while using one stick to strike the snared head. The tabor is suspended by a strap from the forearm, somewhere between the elbow and wrist. Optional carrying bag available: Click Here Sound Files: EMS 9" Tabor EMS 12" Tabor EMS 14" Tabor For more details or further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Email: sales@earlymusicshop.com Tel: 0044 (0) 1274 288100

Mollenhauer 4119B. Adri's Dream recorder soprano (descant) c'', pearwood blue, renaissance (wide) bore, baroque fingering, double holes. Made from pearwood stained blue with dark stained rings, this is an ideal first recorder for teaching in groups or classes, the large finger holes making it ideal for children. Produced in collaboration with reputable Dutch recorder maker Adriana Breukink, the Dream range is a popular choice of instrument with all levels of player. Based on the renaissance style after van Eyck it has a wide bore giving it a broad, full sound, but has conventional baroque fingering. This results in a sound that is full and powerful like the renaissance originals but with an easy response over two octaves. The Dream recorder is also popular with folk musicians who require a louder instrument for performance with amplified instruments. With cotton bag, mop, cork grease, fingering chart, maintenance instructions. Listen to this recorder! Van Eyck Nightingale: Your browser does not support the audio element. Anon La Rotta: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.

This mini 10 string lyre harp is based on "King David's Harp" and can be tuned to a variety of scales and tunings. Fitted with nylon strings. Supplied with a padded canvas case and tuning key. Suggested tuning: E - G Size: 42cm long x 20cm wide x 4.5cm high (including height of the bridge)

Hora 15 String Melody Harp with tuning key and assorted tunes - a simple melody harp with assorted tunes which slide under the strings for easy playing. Tuning: G4 - G6 Replacement strings: This instrument uses to following gauges of steel piano music wire 0.33mmØ, 0.38mmØ and 0.41mmØ. Please see this link and order the gauges online: Replacement strings

Mollenhauer TE4118 Dream Edition Soprano In Plumwood. Due to their characteristic wide bore and full round sound Dream-Edition recorders are also suitable for demanding solo recorder repertoire. These hand-finished instruments in European plumwood with maple decorative rings combine a colourful rich sound with a stable tone. Baroque fingering and double holes provide surprising agility. Produced in collaboration with reputable Dutch recorder maker Adriana Breukink, the Dream range is a popular choice of instrument with all levels of player. They produce a sound that is full and powerful like the renaissance originals but with an easy response over two octaves. The Dream recorder is also popular with folk musicians who require a louder instrument for performance with amplified instruments. With luxury leather bag, mop, cork grease, fingering chart, maintenance instructions. Listen to this recorder! Van Eyck Nightingale: Your browser does not support the audio element. La Rotta (Anon): Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.

Mollenhauer 4317. Adri's Dream recorder alto (treble) f', pearwood, renaissance (wide bore), baroque fingering, double hole. Made from natural pearwood with dark stained rings, this is an ideal recorder for large ensembles, recorder consort, group lessons or classes, the large finger holes making it ideal for children. Produced in collaboration with reputable Dutch recorder maker Adriana Breukink, the Dream range is a popular choice of instrument with all levels of player. Based on the renaissance style after van Eyck it has a wide bore giving it a broad, full sound, but has conventional baroque fingering. This results in a sound that is full and powerful like the renaissance originals but with an easy response over two octaves. The Dream recorder is also popular with folk musicians who require a louder instrument for performance with amplified instruments. With cotton bag, mop, cork grease, fingering chart, maintenance instructions. Listen to this recorder: Van Eyck Nightingale: Your browser does not support the audio element. Anon Saltarello: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.

Mollenhauer 1119R. Adri's Dream recorder soprano (descant) c'', pearwood, red plastic headjoint, renaissance (wide) bore, baroque fingering, double hole. Made from pearwood with plastic headjoint, this is an ideal first recorder for teaching in groups or classes, the large finger holes making it ideal for children. Produced in collaboration with reputable Dutch recorder maker Adriana Breukink, the Dream range is a popular choice of instrument with all levels of player. Based on the renaissance style after van Eyck it has a wide bore giving it a broad, full sound, but has conventional baroque fingering. This results in a sound that is full and powerful like the renaissance originals but with an easy response over two octaves. The Dream recorder is also popular with folk musicians who require a louder instrument for performance with amplified instruments. With cotton bag, mop, cork grease, fingering chart, maintenance instructions. Listen to this recorder! Van Eyck Nightingale: Your browser does not support the audio element. La Rotta (Anon): Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.

This 16 string lyre harp is m ade from solid beech wood with a solid spruce soundboard and has metal strings. It can be tuned to a variety of scales and tunings. Supplied with a padded canvas case and tuning key. Suggested tuning: C D E F G A B C D E F G A B C D Height: 25" For more details or further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

A re-enactment medieval tabor with single snare, using only the best quality calf skins. The two skin heads are tied to a wooden frame with hemp rope. A hemp snare is tied to one head. The playing surface is about 11.5" and the drum is about 4.5" deep. Includes a stick. Players usually hang the drum from the forearm while using one stick to strike the snared head. The tabor is suspended by a strap from the forearm, somewhere between the elbow and wrist. Optional carrying bag available: Click Here Sound Files: EMS 9" Tabor EMS 12" Tabor EMS 14" Tabor

Mollenhauer 4117. Adri's Dream recorder soprano (descant) c'', pearwood, renaissance (wide) bore, baroque fingering, single hole. Made from pearwood with dark stained rings, this is an ideal first recorder for teaching in groups or classes, the large finger holes making it ideal for children. Produced in collaboration with reputable Dutch recorder maker Adriana Breukink, the Dream range is a popular choice of instrument with all levels of player. Based on the renaissance style after van Eyck it has a wide bore giving it a broad, full sound, but has conventional baroque fingering. This results in a sound that is full and powerful like the renaissance originals but with an easy response over two octaves. The Dream recorder is also popular with folk musicians who require a louder instrument for performance with amplified instruments. With cotton bag, mop, cork grease, fingering chart, maintenance instructions. Listen to this recorder: Your browser does not support the audio element.

This 10 string lyre harp is m ade from solid beech wood with a solid spruce soundboard and has metal strings. It can be tuned to a variety of scales and tunings. Supplied with a padded canvas case and tuning key. Suggested tuning: E - G Height: 16"

This frame drum by the Early Music Shop is 30" by 2", made with a solid wooden bent hoop, natural calf skin and includes a traditional style leather beater and a black canvas padded bag. The frame drum is one of the earliest known drums, with examples going back to ancient times from all around the world. Sound Files: EMS 30" x 2" Frame Drum EMS 22" x 2" Frame Drum EMS 18" x 2" Frame Drum EMS 14" x 2" Frame Drum

This frame drum by the Early Music Shop is 14" by 2", made with a solid wooden bent hoop, natural calf skin and includes a traditional style leather beater and a black canvas padded bag. The frame drum is one of the earliest known drums, with examples going back to ancient times from all around the world. Sound Files: EMS 30" x 2" Frame Drum EMS 22" x 2" Frame Drum EMS 18" x 2" Frame Drum EMS 14" x 2" Frame Drum For more details or further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Email: sales@earlymusicshop.com Tel: 0044 (0) 1274 288100

Our 4-string miniature harp is an ideal gift, the musical beginning for a toddler or a beautiful ornament on any music lover's desk! And what's more - it plays! Like our lever harps, it is made of beech with a laminated soundboard, with traditional Celtic style carvings on the side. Incldues: Tuning Key Specification: Height: 19.5cm Weight: 0.3kg Range: 4 notes For further details or advice, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Mollenhauer 4119R. Adri's Dream recorder soprano (descant) c'', pearwood red, renaissance (wide) bore, baroque fingering, double holes. Made from pearwood stained red with dark stained rings, this is an ideal first recorder for teaching in groups or classes, the large finger holes making it ideal for children. Produced in collaboration with reputable Dutch recorder maker Adriana Breukink, the Dream range is a popular choice of instrument with all levels of player. Based on the renaissance style after van Eyck it has a wide bore giving it a broad, full sound, but has conventional baroque fingering. This results in a sound that is full and powerful like the renaissance originals but with an easy response over two octaves. The Dream recorder is also popular with folk musicians who require a louder instrument for performance with amplified instruments. With cotton bag, mop, cork grease, fingering chart, maintenance instructions. Listen to this recorder! Van Eyck Nightingale: Your browser does not support the audio element. Anon La Rotta: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.