Instruments

This tenor recorder is easy to play and ideal for beginners. It comes in a beige case, with a cleaning rod, fingering chart and joint grease. This tenor has a double bottom C/C# sharp key for an easier reach at the bottom. The 300 series offers a complete range of top quality recorders based on original Rottenburgh recorders from the 18th century. All these instruments deliver a rich body of sound, while providing the convenience of durable, maintenance-free ABS resin. They sound rich and even throughout the registers and are capable of rich expression. The arched windway allows improved breath control and a more focused tone. Listen to this recorder! Morley Frog Galliard: Your browser does not support the audio element. Dowland Lachrimae Pavane: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.

Introducing the Heritage 7 course Renaissance Lute after Hieber by the Early Music Shop. This student instrument is an affordable, good-quality renaissance lute perfect for beginners. A 7 course is ideal for early music lovers wanting to start the lute and guitarists looking for a different sound. Please click here to view our lute guide. Silver Lute Bundle The silver lute b undle comes with this 7-course lute, a padded case, a tuner, a lute strap, a spare set of strings and a lute tutor book. Specification: Standard Tuning (Renaissance in g) 600mm String Length Aquila Nylgut Strings Made of Lacewood, Sitka (Spruce) and Walnut Includes a Semi-Rigid Gig Case Lute Tutor Book One Year's Free Membership to the UK's Lute Society (new members only) Lute Society Publications Books & CDs - including CDs by Jacob Heringman 7 Course Lute Stringing Schedule - Aquila G g, D d, C c, f f, a a, d'd' g (For spare strings, simply use the product codes below to search our website) 7th D - AQUL200D 7th d - AQUL94NG or AQUL88NG 6th G - AQUL150D 6th g - AQUL70NG 5th C - AQUL108D or AQUL104D 5th c - AQUL52NG 4th f - AQUL82NG or AQUL100D 4th f - AQUL82NG or AQUL100D - AQUL40NG Octave 3rd a - AQUL64NG 3rd a - AQUL64NG 2nd d' - AQUL48NG 2nd d' - AQUL48NG 1st g - AQUL42NG or Pyramid PYR.45R One Year's Free Lute Society Membership. The membership includes a new members pack with 100 pages of beginner's music, annual journal, free gift CD and PDFs of the last two years' magazines, then members receive quarterly Lute News magazine, each with a music supplement, and a quarterly e-zine, with further music to play, plus the year's annual journal. Then there are invitations to our virtual meetings, on our Youtube channel, for members anywhere in the world to enjoy. We promise you won't run out of music to play or interesting things to read about this wonderful instrument. Lute Society Publications Books & CDs - including CDs by Jacob Heringman

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 5107 Denner soprano c'', pearwood. A sophisticated ensemble set developed after original instruments of Jacob Denner (1681-1735) based in Nuremberg and Copenhagen. The soprano 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. This recorder comes with a cotton bag with leather trim, cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double hole 3-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.

The ever-popular 205A 'Robin' series soprano plastic recorder by Aulos. One of the most used and loved beginner instruments in schools. Aulos are one of the major names in plastic recorders and the first manufacturer to successfully make a recorder from ABS synthetic resin. The 205 is one of the world's best selling recorders, the latest design having a sweeter sound than previous series. This recorder is in three pieces and is supplied with a yellow bag, pull through, fingering chart, thumb-rest and joint grease.

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.

The new Triebert plastic recorder range are top quality instruments which deliver a rich body of sound, while providing the convenience of durable, maintenance-free resin. They have conventional baroque fingering, a typically easy response and excellent intonation. All sopranino recorders are supplied in attractive leatherette cases and fingering chart. Educational discounts are available on bulk purchases of 30+ Triebert recorders - use code EDU2018 at the checkout!

The Triebert plastic recorder range are top quality instruments which deliver a rich body of sound, while providing the convenience of durable, maintenance-free resin. They have conventional baroque fingering, a typically easy response and excellent intonation. The bass has double keys F/F# and a knick head joint making it easy for players with a smaller than average hand stretch. All bass recorders have curved windways and are supplied in an attractive leatherette case with joint grease, sling, fingering chart and cleaning pull-through. Educational discounts are available on bulk purchases of 30+ Triebert recorders - use code EDU2018 at the checkout! Listen to this recorder! Van Eyck Doen Daphne: Your browser does not support the audio element. Playford King of Poland: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: 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 Moeck 2202 Flauto Rondo soprano is made of pearwood, 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. N.B. This soprano recorder is made in 2-pieces. 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 pearwood Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes cotton 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.

The 703W 'Haka' soprano plastic recorder in an imitation rosewood finish. The 703W is made after an original instrument by early 18th century Dutch maker Richard Haka. It has a rich, reedy tonal quality, making it suitable for much of the baroque solo repertoire, with a stronger more reliable tone than cheaper models. This recorder is in three pieces and is supplied with a brown case, cleaning rod, thumb-rest, fingering chart and joint grease.

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. The 4204 soprano is made from boxwood (Castello boxwood Venezuela) - even grain and density. Specific density 0.80. Clean, round tone. This recorder comes with a hard case, cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. This Rottenburgh recorder also comes with a free Moeck Z0001 maintenance set (recorder oil, oil brush, anti-condensant, paintbrush, maintenance manual). Baroque fingering Double holes 3-piece Made of boxwood Includes free maintenance set (oil, brushes, anti-condensant etc) Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes case, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty Listen to this 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.

The 709W 'Haka' alto plastic recorder in an imitation rosewood finish. The 709W is made after an original instrument by early 18th century Dutch maker Richard Haka. It has a rich, reedy tonal quality, making it suitable for much of the baroque solo repertoire, with a stronger more reliable tone than cheaper models. This recorder is in three pieces and is supplied with a brown case, cleaning rod, thumb-rest, fingering chart and joint grease. 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 211A 'Robin' Tenor plastic recorder from Aulos. The Robin series offer exceptional quality at a very affordable price. The slightly smaller mouthpiece will be more comfortable for some players than traditionally sized tenor recorders. This right-hand hole positioning has been made to be more ergonomic than most keyless tenors. This tenor is keyless and in three pieces. It is supplied with a brown, zip case, cleaning rod, thumb-rest, fingering chart and joint grease. 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.

The Rottenburgh range is without doubt the world's most successful recorder series and remains one of The Early Music Shop's top sellers. This Rottenburgh recorder is an unwaveringly 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, expressive tone. The Rottenburgh is the instrument of choice for recorder players wishing to play music at an advanced level. This immensely popular range of recorders was 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, Rottenburgh owners enjoy instruments made to consistently high standards. The best-selling Moeck 4304 Rottenburgh alto is made from Castello boxwood from Venezuela - with an even grain and density. (Specific density 0.80) This medium-density wood produces a clean, even tone with beautiful clarity for solo work and plenty of warmth and depth for ensemble playing. This Rottenburgh recorder comes with a hard case, cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. It is also supplied with a free Moeck Z0002 maintenance set (recorder oil, oil brush, anti-condensant, paintbrush, maintenance manual) worth £21.50. Product Features: Baroque fingering Double holes 3-piece Made of boxwood Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes case, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart Includes free maintenance set (oil, brushes, anti-condensant etc) 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.

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 4200 soprano is made from 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 hard case, cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double holes 3-piece Made of maple Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes hard case, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty 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.

The Rottenburgh range is without doubt the world's most successful recorder series and remains one of The Early Music Shop's top sellers. This Rottenburgh recorder is an unwaveringly 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, expressive tone. The Rottenburgh is the instrument of choice for recorder players wishing to play music at an advanced level. This immensely popular range of recorders was 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, Rottenburgh owners enjoy instruments made to consistently high standards. This best-selling Moeck 4302 Rottenburgh alto is made from European pearwood , a hard wood of even, moderate density and fine texture (Specific density approx. 0.65) This wood produces a soft fundamental tone, ideally suited for both ensemble performance and solo work. The wood is impregnated, meaning there is no need for further oiling. This Rottenburgh recorder comes with a hard case, cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Product Features: Baroque fingering Double holes 3-piece Made of pearwood Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes case, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty

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.

This reed is made specially in our own workshops, suitable for a Early Music Shop crumhorn or cornamuse. Our reeds can fit other instruments but may require some adjustments. If you require assistance, our technician can fit and tune a new reed to your instrument. Contact us for details.

YRA302BII This alto recorder is easy to play and ideal for beginners. It comes in a beige case, with a cleaning rod, fingering chart and joint grease. The 300 series offers a complete range of top quality recorders based on original Rottenburgh recorders from the 18th century. All these instruments deliver a rich body of sound, while providing the convenience of durable, maintenance-free ABS resin. They sound rich and even throughout the registers and are capable of rich expression. The arched windway allows improved breath control and a more focused tone. 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.

This reed is made specially in our own workshops, suitable for a Early Music Shop crumhorns, cornamusen and loriman pipes. Our reeds can fit other instruments but may require some adjustments. If you require assistance, our technician can fit and tune a new reed to your instrument. Contact us for details.

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

The translucent, candy colored Rainbow Recorders from Yamaha are real instruments, not toys. They are made of the same ABS resin material as their regular recorders, and offer the same superior tuning, the same beautiful tone, and the same great durability. They play effortlessly with a rich, full sound, and with their colorful look they make even routine practice fun! This recorder is pink and comes in a canvas case. Also available in green and blue ! 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.

The translucent, colourful Rainbow Recorders from Yamaha are real instruments, not toys. They are made of the same ABS resin material as Yamaha's regular recorders, and offer the same superior tuning, the same beautiful tone, and the same great durability. They play effortlessly with a rich, full sound, and with their colourful look they make even routine practice fun! This recorder is blue and comes in a plastic sleeve. Also available in pink and green ! 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.