Soprano (Descant) Recorders

This Renaissance model is based on drawings taken from 'Syntagma Musicum' (1618) by Michael Praetorius. Kobliczek recorders are made by German maker Christoph Hammann and his team. These Renaissance recorders have large cylindrical bores which produce a characteristically strong tone. Made from stained maple, this recorder has excellent intonation over a full two octave range. This renaissance recorder has single holes but uses standard baroque fingering. This soprano recorder is supplied in a soft case with cork grease, cleaning rod and fingering chart. N.B. This renaissance soprano is in 2-pieces.

KUN2314 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 soprano recorder is made of stained castello boxwood and comes in a hard case with a cleaning rod, cork grease and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double holes 2-Piece Made of stained boxwood Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes hard case, cleaning stick, cork grease, and fingering chart 3 year warranty

The Conservatorium recorders by Aura are made in the Coolsma workshops in the Netherlands. They are based on Bressan recorders, with a curved, highly conical windway which produces a broad, rich sound. This Conservatorium soprano recorder is made of grenadilla and is thumb-bushed. This recorder comes with a canvas zip-case, cleaning stick, cork grease and a fingering chart. Baroque fingering Double holes 3-piece Made of grenadilla Thumbhole bush Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes canvas zip-case, cleaning stick, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty

NEW FOR 2023! Fipple – the unmistakable entry-level instrument from Mollenhauer Available in four imaginative colours: apple green, berry, sea blue and orange. The loveable soprano recorder with a berry plastic headjoint and a body made of European maple wood. The child-friendly, high-quality combination of materials is a proven recipe for a successful start to making music. Durable, reliable and melodious, with a curved windway, it offers a good response throughout the tonal range and balanced intonation. The elegant shape of the recorder’s beak and the sweeping design of the instrument open up a connection to baroque models right from the start. The wooden body with a hand-finished, oiled surface ensures a pleasant feel and a beautiful sound. The plastic head facilitates hygienic care by simply rinsing it with lukewarm water and letting it dry outside the bag. Stimulating the learning process Each Fipple model is associated with a character that children can identify with. The berry-coloured Teredello thinks about everything very carefully and has a lot of imagination and empathy. He particularly likes the deep, dreamy tones. Supporting educational material including stories and games is available from Mollenhauer here . Baroque fingering with double holes The standard among the most widespread entry-level instruments: baroque fingering and double holes for the tones C/C sharp and D/D sharp. The double holes make it easier to finger semitones accurately when they are introduced at a later stage of learning. Click here to read Mollenhauer's brochure about the Fipple recorder range. Included in your purchase: • Fipple Soprano recorder in berry finish • Canvas case • Plastic cleaning rod • Fingering chart & maintenance instructions • Fipple story & links to online songs and games MOL17412 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.

Mollenhauer 4117R. Adri's Dream recorder soprano (descant) c'', pearwood red, renaissance (wide) bore, baroque fingering, single hole. 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! 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.

Takeyama soprano a=442 brazilian boxwood. Takeyama from Japan is regarded as one of the foremost recorder makers. His boxwood soprano is bright and expressive, with great clarity in the upper register. NB: some recorders are supplied with a stained boxwood finish; please contact us for specific information about current stock. With bag, fingering chart, cork grease and pull through.

The 5212 Steenbergen soprano recorder in pearwood by Moeck is based on an original by 18th century maker Jan Steenbergen. Its 'typically baroque' glowing and warm sound makes this recorder a very expressive solo instrument. T he intonation is excellent and the bright, warm tone of this model is particularly effective in the upper register making it highly suitable for performing the most demanding Baroque repertoire. The Steenbergen series was designed by Guido Klemisch after an original by the Dutch maker Jan Steenbergen (1675-1728) which is in the Frans Bruggen collection in Amsterdam. The recorders have a narrow windway which offers a good degree of resistance, facilitating greater dynamic and expressive variation. This recorder is pitched at baroque pitch (a=415Hz) and is made from pearwood - European, hard, of very even density and fine texture. Specific density approx 0.65. Soft fundamental tone. This recorder comes in a leather hard case with cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart, maintenance instructions and a maintenance kit. Baroque fingering Double holes 3-piece Made of pearwood Includes free maintenance set (oil, brushes, anti-condensant etc) Pitch: a´= 415Hz Includes case, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty

Fine and expressive Strong, durable and clear – convincing as a solo instrument for all sorts of music from early music to Jazz.... Full sound especially suited to blending in an ensemble due to the wide bore (Renaissance type, recorders after van Eyck type recorders). This sound is the ideal for use in group lessons and class music making. Easy response More than 2 octaves, curved windway Distinctive finger holes Easy to feel – thus enabling secure fingering This recorder comes with a cotton bag , 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 Range c 2 – d 4 Includes cotton bag, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty Click here to read Mollenhauer's brochure about their Waldorf range of recorders.

Mollenhauer Denner Edition Soprano in satinwood, a=442. This is a hand-crafted recorder after Jacob Denner (1681–1735). The bore shape is based on concepts that were developed in the Denner family workshop, in particular by Jacob Denner. The Denner family from Nuremberg were one of the most important and influential woodwind makers. Modern processes have made it possible to achieve a sound quality that was previously only a characteristic of low-pitch baroque instruments. Balanced and stable intonation across all the registers are the basis for the versatility of the refined sound. The characteristically direct voicing combines lightness and brilliance with focused airflow. An extensive amount of time is dedicated to crafting these exclusive instruments. Every instrument is voiced over a long period of time – periods of intense playing alternate with phases of fine tuning. In this way, Mollenhauer can closely monitor and adjust the development of every instrument. Specification of the Denner Edition recorder: Craftsman-made windway Heavily undercut finger holes Bushed thumbhole Rounded and polished beak Finish: historically stained, oiled and polished by hand. Threaded joints Case: Leather bag Click here to read Mollenhauer's brochure about their Denner Edition recorders. Listen to this recorder: Your browser does not support the audio element.

Takeyama Soprano Recorder in Ebony

The Bressan recorders by Blezinger are instruments made in cooperation with one of the best German industrial recorder makers. As the name implies the instruments are modelled after originals by P. I. Bressan. The recorders have a typically easy response and excellent tuning, combined with a rich and colourful sound. The project is based on Stephan Blezinger’s extensive knowledge of instruments by P.I.Bressan and decades of making entirely handcrafted recorders. The most recent high precision woodwork technology as well as intensive research into treatment of woods are combined with highly skilled workmanship in the hand-finishing of every single instrument – exactly the same processes as handmade recorders. The results are recorders suitable for the highest of musical demands, warm, brilliant and able to modulate, easy to play due to their secure response and precise intonation.. The Bressan recorder range is aimed at advanced scholars and students, amateurs, players requiring an additional high level instrument – and bridge the gap between standard middle range baroque recorders and top end hand made instruments. This soprano recorder is made of stained boxwood and is supplied in a fitted hard case, with instructions and fingering chart.

The 5214 Steenbergen soprano recorder in Indian boxwood by Moeck is based on an original by 18th century maker Jan Steenbergen. Its 'typically baroque' glowing and warm sound makes this recorder a very expressive solo instrument. T he intonation is excellent and the bright, warm tone of this model is particularly effective in the upper register making it highly suitable for performing the most demanding Baroque repertoire. The Steenbergen series was designed by Guido Klemisch after an original by the Dutch maker Jan Steenbergen (1675-1728) which is in the Frans Bruggen collection in Amsterdam. The recorders have a narrow windway which offers a good degree of resistance, facilitating greater dynamic and expressive variation. This recorder is pitched at baroque pitch (a=415Hz) and is made from boxwood - even grain and density. Specific density 0.80. Clean, round tone. This recorder comes in a leather hard case with cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart, maintenance instructions and a maintenance kit. Baroque fingering Double holes 3-piece Made of boxwood Includes free maintenance set (oil, brushes, anti-condensant etc) Pitch: a´= 415Hz Includes case, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty

MAR4304 Marsyas recorders are designed according to baroque principles and they offer large dynamic possibilities with effortless response in all registers. During the tuning process, special care is taken to ensure a colorful, clear sound and a balanced pitch. The unmistakable outer shape, which was exclusively designed for Marsyas recorders, is a particularly attractive and elegant design. Marsyas recorders are the result of years of research by Heinz Ammann. They are professional quality instruments which are produced by Küng, then tuned and voiced by hand. Thus profound knowledge and versatile technology are brought together to make these recorders. This soprano recorder is made of plumwood and is supplied in a hard case with a cleaning rod, cork grease and maintenance instructions.

NEW FOR 2023! Fipple – the unmistakable entry-level instrument from Mollenhauer Available in four imaginative colours: apple green, berry, sea blue and orange. The loveable soprano recorder with a sea blue plastic headjoint and a body made of European maple wood. The child-friendly, high-quality combination of materials is a proven recipe for a successful start to making music. Resilient, reliable and euphonious, with a curved windway, it offers a good response throughout the tonal range and balanced intonation. The elegant shape of the recorder’s beak and the sweeping design of the instrument open up a connection to baroque models right from the start. The wooden body with a hand-finished, oiled surface ensures a pleasant feel and a beautiful sound. The plastic head facilitates hygienic care by simply rinsing it with lukewarm water and letting it dry outside the bag. Stimulating the learning process Each Fipple model is associated with a character that children can identify with. The sea-blue Degedus is a sport’s talent - an inventive recorder speedster who likes to play exuberantly fast melodies. Supporting educational material including stories and games is available from Mollenhauer here . Baroque fingering with double holes The standard among the most widespread entry-level instruments: baroque fingering and double holes for the tones C/C sharp and D/D sharp. The double holes make it easier to finger semitones accurately when they are introduced at a later stage of learning. Click here to read Mollenhauer's brochure about the Fipple recorder range. Included in your purchase: • Fipple Soprano recorder in sea blue finish • Canvas case • Plastic cleaning rod • Fingering chart & maintenance instructions • Fipple story & links to online songs and games MOL17413 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.

Mollenhauer Denner Edition Soprano in grenadilla, a=415. This is a hand-crafted recorder after Jacob Denner (1681–1735). The bore shape is based on concepts that were developed in the Denner family workshop, in particular by Jacob Denner. The Denner family from Nuremberg were one of the most important and influential woodwind makers. Modern processes have made it possible to achieve a sound quality that was previously only a characteristic of low-pitch baroque instruments. Balanced and stable intonation across all the registers are the basis for the versatility of the refined sound. The characteristically direct voicing combines lightness and brilliance with focused airflow. An extensive amount of time is dedicated to crafting these exclusive instruments. Every instrument is voiced over a long period of time – periods of intense playing alternate with phases of fine tuning. In this way, Mollenhauer can closely monitor and adjust the development of every instrument. Specification of the Denner Edition recorder: Craftsman-made windway Heavily undercut finger holes Bushed thumbhole Rounded and polished beak Finish: historically stained, oiled and polished by hand. Threaded joints Case: Leather bag Click here to read Mollenhauer's brochure about their Denner Edition recorders. Listen to this recorder: Your browser does not support the audio element.

This Fehr soprano (descant) recorder in pearwood is made by Kunath. The Model 1 instrument is ideal for beginners to the recorder wanting a quality starter wooden instrument at a lower price. This recorder is made in 2-parts and has a straight windway. Includes a soft case, cork grease and cleaner.

Takeyama soprano a=415 brazilian boxwood. Takeyama from Japan is regarded as one of the foremost recorder makers. His boxwood soprano is bright and expressive, with great clarity in the upper register. With bag, fingering chart, cork grease and pull through. 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.

Takeyama Soprano Recorder in Maple a=442. Takeyama from Japan is regarded as one of the foremost recorder makers. His maple soprano is extremely light to hold and characterised by a powerful, warm, flute-like sound, with great clarity in the upper register. With case, fingering chart, cork grease and pull through. 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.

MAR4307 Marsyas recorders are designed according to baroque principles and they offer large dynamic possibilities with effortless response in all registers. During the tuning process, special care is taken to ensure a colorful, clear sound and a balanced pitch. The unmistakable outer shape, which was exclusively designed for Marsyas recorders, is a particularly attractive and elegant design. Marsyas recorders are the result of years of research by Heinz Ammann. They are professional quality instruments which are produced by Küng, then tuned and voiced by hand. Thus profound knowledge and versatile technology are brought together to make these recorders. This soprano recorder is made of grenadilla and is supplied in a hard case with a cleaning rod, cork grease and maintenance instructions.

Mollenhauer Denner Edition Soprano in grenadilla, a=442. This is a hand-crafted recorder after Jacob Denner (1681–1735). The bore shape is based on concepts that were developed in the Denner family workshop, in particular by Jacob Denner. The Denner family from Nuremberg were one of the most important and influential woodwind makers. Modern processes have made it possible to achieve a sound quality that was previously only a characteristic of low-pitch baroque instruments. Balanced and stable intonation across all the registers are the basis for the versatility of the refined sound. The characteristically direct voicing combines lightness and brilliance with focused airflow. An extensive amount of time is dedicated to crafting these exclusive instruments. Every instrument is voiced over a long period of time – periods of intense playing alternate with phases of fine tuning. In this way, Mollenhauer can closely monitor and adjust the development of every instrument. Specification of the Denner Edition recorder: Craftsman-made windway Heavily undercut finger holes Bushed thumbhole Rounded and polished beak Finish: historically stained, oiled and polished by hand. Threaded joints Case: Leather bag Click here to read Mollenhauer's brochure about their Denner Edition recorders. 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.

This Fehr "Model 4" soprano (descant) recorder is made by Kunath. This recorder is made of plumwood and is in 3-parts. It has a warm, rounded sweet tone. Includes a hard-case, cleaner and cork grease. Fast: Your browser does not support the audio element. Slow: Your browser does not support the audio element.

Mollenhauer Denner Edition Soprano in stained satinwood, a=415. This is a hand-crafted recorder after Jacob Denner (1681–1735). The bore shape is based on concepts that were developed in the Denner family workshop, in particular by Jacob Denner. The Denner family from Nuremberg were one of the most important and influential woodwind makers. Modern processes have made it possible to achieve a sound quality that was previously only a characteristic of low-pitch baroque instruments. Balanced and stable intonation across all the registers are the basis for the versatility of the refined sound. The characteristically direct voicing combines lightness and brilliance with focused airflow. An extensive amount of time is dedicated to crafting these exclusive instruments. Every instrument is voiced over a long period of time – periods of intense playing alternate with phases of fine tuning. In this way, Mollenhauer can closely monitor and adjust the development of every instrument. Specification of the Denner Edition recorder: Craftsman-made windway Heavily undercut finger holes Bushed thumbhole Rounded and polished beak Finish: historically stained, oiled and polished by hand. Threaded joints Case: Leather bag Click here to read Mollenhauer's brochure about their Denner Edition recorders.

Mollenhauer Denner Edition Soprano in satinwood, a=415. This is a hand-crafted recorder after Jacob Denner (1681–1735). The bore shape is based on concepts that were developed in the Denner family workshop, in particular by Jacob Denner. The Denner family from Nuremberg were one of the most important and influential woodwind makers. Modern processes have made it possible to achieve a sound quality that was previously only a characteristic of low-pitch baroque instruments. Balanced and stable intonation across all the registers are the basis for the versatility of the refined sound. The characteristically direct voicing combines lightness and brilliance with focused airflow. An extensive amount of time is dedicated to crafting these exclusive instruments. Every instrument is voiced over a long period of time – periods of intense playing alternate with phases of fine tuning. In this way, Mollenhauer can closely monitor and adjust the development of every instrument. Specification of the Denner Edition recorder: Craftsman-made windway Heavily undercut finger holes Bushed thumbhole Rounded and polished beak Finish: historically stained, oiled and polished by hand. Threaded joints Case: Leather bag Click here to read Mollenhauer's brochure about their Denner Edition recorders.

Mollenhauer 5916H Modern soprano (descant) pearwood with B-foot joint and triple key b/c/c#.This design was the product of collaboration between recorder virtuoso Nikolaj Tarasov and recorder maker Joachim Paetzold. A little longer than the conventional soprano, it gives these lower notes a significantly more powerful sound than is usual on soprano recorders and secondly, enables notes in the third octave to be played much more easily than on a conventional soprano. It has a strong, warm and very expressive sound that makes it a versatile instrument capable of playing music from the 18th century to present day. Suitable for playing within a pop, jazz or folk context, with a string orchestra or a piano trio, the dynamic range gets over the restrictions of traditional recorders with an incredible depth of tone and the ability to play softly in the upper registers. The recorder has a SYNPOR block, a synthetic block similar to cedar, which imitates the molecular structure of wood and which can absorb moisture humidity through its micropores. With hard case, CD with sound examples, wiper wool, cork grease, fingering chart, maintenance instructions