Instruments

Mihály Vrábel - Galician Style Hurdy Gurdy - a fairly rustic hand made 5 string hurdy gurdy with trompette, but fully functional and keenly priced. The two melody strings gives this hurdy gurdy slightly more volume over the drone strings. Suggested Tuning: E A A melody string E x 2 trompette string A bass string A Alternative Tuning: G D g d d (more traditional) Optional Extra: Kingham Hard Case For more details or further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

The little flute from pearwood: a soft and enchanting sound, easy to play. The fingering system and basic tuning match that of the C soprano recorder. Its light weight, its short body and the small amount of air required to play it enable an easy introduction to flute blowing technique. Baroque fingering Double hole 2-piece Made of pearwood Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes cotton bag, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty Listen to this recorder: Your browser does not support the audio element.

Baroque Oboe A440/A415 Easy Blow Reed by Belinda Paul Pitch: A=415; A=440 Designed to work on most A=415 baroque oboe models (Stanesby, Denner, Eichentopf, Bradbury) as a freer-blowing alternative to the standard model baroque oboe reed. A=440 Baroque oboe reed designed to be used with Tony Millyard's Denner copy at A=440.

Mollenhauer 5006 Denner sopranino f'', pearwood natural. A sophisticated ensemble set developed after original instruments of Jacob Denner (1681-1735) based in Nuremberg and Copenhagen. The sopranino is a slim and charming instrument, with a clear and pleasant sound ideal for virtuosic music. The Mollenhauer Denner series (soprano) won the highly acclaimed German Music Instrument award in 1999. N.B. This sopranino recorder is made in 2-pieces. This recorder comes with a cotton bag , cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double hole 2-piece Made of pearwood Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes cotton bag, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty Click here to read Mollenhauer's brochure about their Denner Edition recorders. Listen to this recorder: Your browser does not support the audio element.

EMS 10" Ø x 11" Short Shell Medieval Drum with drum stick Size: 10" Diameter x 11" Tall This re-enactment medieval drum uses only the best quality calf skins. The long shell, cylindrical drum has two heads, one with a snare. When the drum head is struck with the drum stick, the snare adds a vibration, or rattle, to the drum's din. The Medieval drums are made with two, rope tensioned skin heads that are rolled and stitched with the snare on the top head. Includes 1 stick and a metal hook to help suspend the drum from your belt or strap whilst playing. Optional carrying bag available: Click Here For more details or further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Email: sales@earlymusicshop.com Tel: 0044 (0) 1274 288100

KUN2401 Küng's Superio series is based on original recorders by Stanesby Jnr. They have a wide, baroque bore which produces a strong sound, rich in overtones. These recorders have a large expressive range and will cope with the most demanding repertoire. The Superio recorders are highly ergonomic, with great attention given to comfort and the ease of fingering. This alto recorder is made of pearwood and comes in a hard case with a cleaning rod, cork grease and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double holes 3-Piece Made of pearwood Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes hard case, cleaning stick, cork grease, and fingering chart 3 year warranty Listen to this recorder! Vivaldi La Notte: Your browser does not support the audio element. Bach Sarabande: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.

The Moeck 1213 School Soprano Recorder is made of stained pearwood. Children 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 oiling. This recorder comes with a canvas case, cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, a fingering chart and maintenance instructions. N.B. This soprano recorder is in 2-pieces. Baroque fingering Double holes 2-piece Made of stained pearwood Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes canvas bag, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty Fast: Your browser does not support the audio element. Slow: Your browser does not support the audio element.

This simple rattle drum, commonly called a monkey drum, is 3cm in diameter.

Garland Tabor Pipe in Low G by Susato - S-Series (larger bore) This inexpensive plastic tabor pipe is made by Susato in the US. It is attractively made in black with imitation ivory turnings, similar to many plastic recorders. This tabor comes in a vinyl case along with a thumb-rest and fingering chart. S-Series (larger bore than V-Series)

We are delighted to introduce a new range of cornamuse, the first of a series of exciting new projects between EMS and Jo Kunath. The cornamuse is a windcap instrument, which resembles a straight crumhorn. Both instruments have a similar range but the cornamuse has a slightly softer tone due in part to its closed bell, which allows it to blend well with other instruments such as recorders. Our new SATB cornamusen are also available in kit form for home assembly. Our cornamuse kits come with two upward extension keys and plastic reeds for ease of playing and maintaining the instrument. The cornamuse is one of the easiest kits in our range to build. It comprises three main sections, a windcap, straight stem and small resonator all turned and ready for final sanding, All the hardware parts, brass ring, extension keys, springs and cork are included. The EMS soprano cornamuse kit has a a range of c' - f', and comes with plastic reed and two upward extension keys.

Hora 4 String Mountain Dulcimer with bag

Immensely popular range of recorders originally designed by Friederich von Huene after models by Belgian maker Jean-Hyacinth-Joseph Rottenburgh (1672-1756). Versatile, reliable and used by all levels of players who enjoy instruments made to consistently high standards. They are without doubt the world's most successful recorder series and remain one of our best sellers. The Rottenburgh is the instrument of choice for those recorder players who wish to play music at an advanced level. It is a reliable instrument with a carrying tone, whether played in small or large ensembles. It also lends itself perfectly for solo pieces, e.g. for sonatas with basso continuo. The Rottenburgh is the ideal all rounder: reliable, balanced and with a full tone. Depending on the wood it has a warm full sound for ensemble playing and is beautifully clear and expressive as a solo instrument. This 4291 soprano is an economically made 2-piece recorder from stained maple - European, hard, fine grained, porous and resilient. Specific density approx. 0.63. Soft fundamental tone. Impregnated, no need for further oiling. This recorder comes with a cotton bag with leather edging, cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double holes 2-piece Made of stained maple Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes cotton case, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty

The EMS plucked psaltery kit is supplied pre-assmbled, pre-drilled and is simply ready for polishing and stringing. A bright sounding instrument, strung in steel and spanning 3 octaves G-g''. Made from solid rosewood, and supplied with full instructions. Tuning Schedule (including string gauges) g a b c d e f# g a b c d e f# g a b c d ef# g Bold red text for 0.52mmØ strings Bold black text for 0.36mmØ strings Ital i c text for 0.30mmØ strings (shortest string s) For further details or advice, please do not hesitate to contact us.

This new series of Paetzold recorders combines 40 years of experience with innovative design and techniques. Recorders in the Solo recorder range are made of Resona plastic and are 40% lighter than the equivalent wooden models. They are made using state of the art 3-D printing. This new black basset (bass) is perfect for players wanting quality, lightness and comfort whilst still being affordable. The SOLO basset weighs 0.760kg. The recorder comes with a soft carrying case. Optional: Twin stand for SOLO basset

Mollenhauer DL-5222 Denner Line Alto in Castello Boxwood a=415 (baroque pitch) Alto recorder after Jacob Denner (1681–1735) Denner-Line 415 The alto recorder that introduces the world of low baroque pitch (a1 = 415 Hz) with high-precision series production. Elegant and rich sound The re-designed traditional bore creates a well balanced baroque timbre of distinctive beauty and stability. It offers players new musical expressiveness with perfect intonation. a' = 415 Hz Includes: Instrument Cotton bag Microfibre mop, highly absorbent Joint grease Fingering chart Maintenance instructions Click here to read Mollenhauer's brochure about their Denner Edition recorders. Listen to this recorder: Your browser does not support the audio element.

Over the years Moeck have been perfecting their student Flauto Rondo range, and the result is reliable, balanced recorders that are easy and enjoyable to play. This 2420 Flauto Rondo tenor is made of maple, and is an ideal wooden recorder for the improving player who requires a more flexible tone with increased dynamic potential. It is comfortable to hold and allows for easy fingering. These recorders are suitable instruments for ensemble playing, with its balanced tone across the registers blending well within an ensemble. This recorder has a double bottom key for C/C# to aid with reach. This recorder comes with a cotton bag with leather edging, cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double keys 3-piece Made of maple Wax impregnation Pitch: a442 Hz Includes cotton bag, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty Listen to this recorder! Dowland Frog Galliard: Your browser does not support the audio element. Dowland Lachrimae Pavan: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.

Baroque Oboe after Denner a=415 by English maker Tony Millyard Millyard's oboes are after the Denner model in the metropolitan museum in New York. They are made of boxwood* and come supplied with a soft roll case, two reeds, reed case, fingering chart and a document with how to care for them. These oboes are fantastic instruments at an affordable price and are receiving excellent reviews. *Unstained finish currently in stock.

Mia 34 string lever harp with BioCarbon ® Synthetic Strings by Salvi The 34 string Mia is an elegant, high quality instrument with a rich, clear sound that is built to be light and compact for ease of portability. It is a perfect harp for beginners of any age who need a reliable instrument for practice. Range: A1 - C34 ( A 1st Oct. - C 6th Oct.) Strings: 34 Sipario Lever Harp BioCarbon ® Synthetic Strings A1 - D5 Bow Brand Wire Bass Strings C5 - C6 Levers: Nickel Plated Pro Levers Body: Solid Maple Wood & High Grade Laminates Soundboard: Okumè Height (max): 123cm on feet/133cm on legs Width (max): 68cm Soundboard Width (max): 32 cm Weight: 10kg Available finishes: Mahogany, cherrywood, natural, red, green and blue (other finishes available to special order) Dust Cover, Extended Legs (20cm) & Tuning Key included Transport cover not included, but sold separately: click here The Mia is an excellent student lever harp, suited to both beginners and more advanced players. An ideal starter or travelling instrument, without compromising on the range. Equipped with Sipario BioCarbon ® Synthetic Strings , it combines the roundness and power of gut strings with the robustness and stability of synthetic strings. Thoughtfully designed by Salvi and made to impeccably high standards..! Take the first steps of your musical journey with the Juno, Mia, Titan, Gaia or Hermes harp and let the adventure begin! Designed especially for the ‘Start and Play’ range, these new additions to the Salvi catalogue make playing the harp an even more magical experience.

Mihály Vrábel - Baroque Style Hurdy Gurdy - a fairly rustic hand made 5 string hurdy gurdy with trompette, but fully functional and keenly priced. The two melody strings gives this hurdy gurdy slightly more volume over the drone strings. Suggested Tuning: E A e a melody string E x 2 trompette string A bass string A tenor string E Alternative Tuning: G D g d (more traditional) Chanterelle ( melody string) g Trompette string c or d or g Petit Bourdon String D Gros Bourdon String G Optional Extra: Kingham Hard Case For more details or further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

KUN1108 This garklein is made of rosewood which has earthy soundnotes. The recorder is in baroque fingering and has a wide bore. The STUDIO garklein recorder is not a children's recorder, it is rather designed for advanced players. It has a strong, penetrating sound and is popular as a special effect in an ensemble or as a recorder to produce bird sounds. Küng's Studio series has proven to be popular with all levels of players providing a high quality instrument at a reasonable price. They have a full sound, balanced tone, and a good, easy response in all registers. Their clear, warm sound is well-suited for ensemble playing. This garklein recorder comes complete with canvas bag, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. N.B. Garklein's are single-holed due to their size! Baroque fingering Single holes 1-Piece Made of rosewood Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes soft bag, manual and fingering chart 3 year warranty

KUN1106 This garklein is made of palisander which has earthy soundnotes. The recorder is in baroque fingering and has a wide bore. The STUDIO garklein recorder is not a children's recorder, it is rather designed for advanced players. It has a strong, penetrating sound and is popular as a special effect in an ensemble or as a recorder to produce bird sounds. Küng's Studio series has proven to be popular with all levels of players providing a high quality instrument at a reasonable price. They have a full sound, balanced tone, and a good, easy response in all registers. Their clear, warm sound is well-suited for ensemble playing. This garklein recorder comes complete with canvas bag, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. N.B. Garklein's are single-holed due to their size! Baroque fingering Single holes 1-Piece Made of palisander Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes soft bag, manual and fingering chart 3 year warranty

The Early Music Shop soprano rebec kit is an inexpensive 3 string instrument based on several historic patterns. The body is pre-carved from a single block of lacewood, with all other parts pre machined for ease of assembly. The kit is supplied packed in its own carrying case. Step by step instructions, drawings, a bow and a complete set of strings complete the kit. String Length: 285mm 1st string - . e' - 0.85 - plain gut 2nd string - a - 1.00 - plain gut 3rd string - d - 1.50 - plain gut Length: 486mm Width: 111mm Height: (inc. bridge) 105mm

Mollenhauer 5431 Denner tenor c', cherrywood, with double keys for C/C#. A sophisticated ensemble set developed after original instruments of Jacob Denner (1681-1735) based in Nuremberg and Copenhagen. The tenor is a robust and flexible instrument, with a clear upper octave and stable low notes. This palisander tenor has double holes for the low c/c#. The Denner series won the highly acclaimed German Music Instrument award in 1999. This recorder comes with a hard case, cleaning rod and cloth, oil, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double keys 3-piece Made of palisander Oil included Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes hard case, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty Click here to read Mollenhauer's brochure about their Denner Edition recorders. Listen to this recorder: Your browser does not support the audio element.

KUN2404 Küng's Superio series is based on original recorders by Stanesby Jnr. They have a wide, baroque bore which produces a strong sound, rich in overtones. These recorders have a large expressive range and will cope with the most demanding repertoire. The Superio recorders are highly ergonomic, with great attention given to comfort and the ease of fingering. This alto recorder is made of plumwood and comes in a hard case with a cleaning rod, cork grease and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double holes 3-Piece Made of plumwood Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes hard case, cleaning stick, cork grease, and fingering chart 3 year warranty Listen to this recorder! Vivaldi La Notte: Your browser does not support the audio element. Bach Sarabande: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.