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Soprano (Descant) Recorders

Soprano or Descant recorders are the best known of the recorder family and are often used as first instruments in schools. We stock soprano recorders from inexpensive plastic recorders to professional, hand-made recorders. You can browse through the selection and narrow your search with relevant filters or contact one of our specialists for expert advice.
  • Triebert Soprano (Descant) Recorder in Matt Black Finish

    Triebert
    £8.50
    The Triebert plastic recorder range offers 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 soprano recorders are supplied in an attractive leatherette case with fingering chart and cleaning pull-through. Soprano Recorder & Tutor Book New to the recorder? Why not add our tutor book Recorder for Beginners: The Tudor Way (by Paul Harris) to get you started ? In keeping with the recorder’s popularity in those times, this is a new and fun tutor set (almost entirely) in those wonderfully colourful Tudor times. It takes the recorder player from absolute beginner to about Grade 1 standard. Educational Discounts! When ordering 20 or more Triebert soprano recorders, Triebert alto recorders, or 'Recorder from the Beginning: The Tudor Way' books, a 10% discount will automatically be applied to your cart. Best of all, you can mix and match as much as you like! Click here to see all items available in this offer. 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.
    £8.50
  • Yamaha 302B Soprano Recorder

    Yamaha
    £25.00
    YRS302BII This soprano 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! 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.
    £25.00
  • Mollenhauer Dream Soprano Recorder Pearwood Double Holes

    Mollenhauer
    £125.00
    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: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £125.00
  • Triebert Soprano (Descant) Recorder in Rosewood Finish

    Triebert
    £11.50
    The Triebert plastic recorder range offers 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 soprano recorders are supplied in an attractive leatherette case with joint grease, fingering chart and cleaning pull-through. Soprano Recorder & Tutor Book New to the recorder? Why not add our tutor book Recorder for Beginners: The Tudor Way (by Paul Harris) to get you started ? In keeping with the recorder’s popularity in those times, this is a new and fun tutor set (almost entirely) in those wonderfully colourful Tudor times. It takes the recorder player from absolute beginner to about Grade 1 standard. Educational Discounts! When ordering 20 or more Triebert soprano recorders, Triebert alto recorders, or 'Recorder from the Beginning: The Tudor Way' books, a 10% discount will automatically be applied to your cart. Best of all, you can mix and match as much as you like! Click here to see all items available in this offer. 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.
    £11.50
  • Yamaha 322B Soprano Recorder in Imitation Rosewood

    Yamaha
    £32.00
    YRS322B This soprano recorder is easy to play and ideal for beginners. It comes in a green case, with a cleaning rod, fingering chart and joint grease. It has an imitation rosewood finish, making the instrument look and feel more special. 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.
    £32.00
  • Mollenhauer Dream Soprano Recorder Red Glitter Double Holes

    Mollenhauer
    £28.50
    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.
    £28.50
  • Moeck Flauto Rondo Soprano in Maple

    Moeck
    £92.00
    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 2200 Flauto Rondo soprano 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. 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 maple Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes cotton bag, 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.
    £92.00
  • Yamaha 402B "Ecodear" Soprano (Descant) Recorder

    Yamaha
    £25.00
    Yamaha 402B "Ecodear" Soprano Recorder This recorder is cast from plant-based “Ecodear” plastic, which produces a mellow, centered tone that is similar to that of wooden recorders. Product features: Baroque-system soprano recorder Plant-based Ecodear plastic body System: Baroque Windway: Arch Rottenburgh model Supplied with cotton case, fingering chart, joint grease and cleaning rod. 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.
    £25.00
  • Moeck Flauto 1 Plus Soprano Recorder

    Moeck
    £40.00
    This 1023 Flauto 1 Plus soprano recorder by Moeck is made of a special synthetic material and maple. Children's instruments are often exposed to particular stress and strain in the rough and tumble of daily life. For this reason, the delicate headpiece is made from a special robust synthetic material and easily survives the knocks from every day. The lower joint made of maple wood emphasises the value of our starter model and ensures the characteristic mellow sound. Moeck's Flauto 1 Plus allows for a carefree introduction to music due to the ergonomic shape of the mouthpiece and the lower part is conducive to natural posture. The easy response and the mellow sound promote enjoyment whilst playing, allowing players to focus their attention on making music. This recorder comes with a denim case, cleaning rod, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. N.B. This soprano recorder is in two pieces. Baroque fingering Double holes 2-piece Made of special synthetic material & maple Pitch: a442 Hz Includes soft bag, cleaning stick, join 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.
    £40.00
  • Moeck Rottenburgh Soprano Recorder in Pearwood

    Moeck
    £195.00
    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 4202 soprano is made from pearwood - European, hard, of very even density and fine texture. Specific density approx 0.65. 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 pearwood Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes case, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty
    £195.00
  • Mollenhauer Canta Soprano Recorder in Pearwood

    Mollenhauer
    £89.00
    A Canta soprano (descant) recorder by German manufacturer Mollenhauer. Made from pearwood, this recorder has a warm, clear and mellow tone. It responds well, even in the upper register, is easy to handle and feels well balanced. The Canta series is suitable for beginner players or as a very economically priced consort set. N.B. This soprano recorder is made in two 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: a442 Hz Includes cotton bag, 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.
    £89.00
  • Mollenhauer Denner Soprano Recorder in Pearwood

    Mollenhauer
    £195.00
    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.
    £195.00
  • Aulos 205A Soprano Recorder

    Aulos
    £14.99
    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.
    £14.99
  • Mollenhauer Dream Soprano (Combination Wood/Plastic) Blue Double Holes

    Mollenhauer
    £55.00
    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.
    £55.00
  • Moeck Flauto Rondo Soprano Recorder in Pearwood

    Moeck
    £92.00
    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.
    £92.00
  • Aulos 703W Soprano Recorder

    Aulos
    £37.99
    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.
    £37.99
  • Moeck Rottenburgh Soprano Recorder in Boxwood

    Moeck
    £290.00
    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.
    £290.00
  • Moeck Rottenburgh Soprano Recorder in Maple

    Moeck
    £195.00
    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 Fast: Your browser does not support the audio element. Slow: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £195.00
  • Yamaha 20BP Pink Soprano (Descant) Recorder

    Yamaha
    £12.00
    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.
    £12.00
  • Yamaha 20BB Blue Soprano (Descant) Recorder

    Yamaha
    £12.00
    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.
    £12.00
  • Zen-On Stanesby 150B Soprano Recorder

    Zen-On
    £29.95
    Zen-on was the first company to produce an accurate baroque copy recorder in plastic. Their Stanesby Jr soprano is to be recommended for the solo player. Friedrich von Huene was the consultant designer for the series and the unique qualities of the originals are reflected in these reproductions.
    £29.95
  • Moeck Rottenburgh Soprano Recorder in Palisander

    Moeck
    £355.00
    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 4205 soprano is made from palisander (Brazilian rosewood) A naturally oily wood of even density. Specific density 0.88. Excellent warm, round tone, rich in overtones. 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 palisander 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 Fast: Your browser does not support the audio element. Slow: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £355.00
  • Moeck Rottenburgh Soprano Recorder in Grenadilla

    Moeck
    £420.00
    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 4207 soprano is made from grenadilla (African blackwood). Very hard and extremely dense. Specific density approx 1.2. Bright, rich sound. 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 grenadilla 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 Fast: Your browser does not support the audio element. Slow: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £420.00
  • Moeck Rottenburgh Soprano Recorder in Rosewood

    Moeck
    £445.00
    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 4208 soprano is made from rosewood - Honduras. Hard, heavy attractive grain. Specific density approx. 1.05. Rich in overtones. 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 rosewood 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 Fast: Your browser does not support the audio element. Slow: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £445.00
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