Woodwind & Brass

The Unique Flute by German maker Martin Wenner is the perfect wooden baroque flute for beginners or those wishing to explore baroque repertoire. It is pitched at a=442 Hz so can be played together with recorders or other modern instruments. This flute is made of plumwood which gives a rich, sonorous tone. It is constructed in four joints and features an oval embouchure, making it easier to play. For ease of maintenance its tenons are covered with cork. This flute comes with a fabric soft case and cleaning rod.

Czech maker Pavel Cip produces an extremely well made series of gemshorns which are processed and polished very carefully. The block is made of water resistant cedar. The sopranino has a chromatic scale with a range of a 9th and a bottom note of F. The gemshorn was in use in the 15th century (there exists an organ stop of that name) and was primarily a pastoral instrument, not widely known after the mid-to-late 1500s until the resurgent interest in early music in the 20th century. The gemshorn is an early form of recorder, made of a cow horn with a fipple inserted at the wide end. It has an incredibly sweet sound due to the conical shape of the horn and has a range of one octave. The name comes from the German "chamois" horn, but the early history not well known, the oldest known illustration of one being seen in Musica Getutscht (1511), by Virdung. N.B. Due to the nature of these instruments each one will have a different appearance depending on the horn used!

Czech maker Pavel Cip produces an extremely well made series of gemshorns which are processed and polished very carefully. The block is made of water resistant cedar. The soprano has a chromatic scale with a range of a 9th and a bottom note of C. This gemshorn is pitched at a=415, commonly known as Baroque pitch. The gemshorn was in use in the 15th century (there exists an organ stop of that name) and was primarily a pastoral instrument, not widely known after the mid-to-late 1500s until the resurgent interest in early music in the 20th century. The gemshorn is an early form of recorder, made of a cow horn with a fipple inserted at the wide end. It has an incredibly sweet sound due to the conical shape of the horn and has a range of one octave. The name comes from the German "chamois" horn, but the early history not well known, the oldest known illustration of one being seen in Musica Getutscht (1511), by Virdung. N.B. Due to the nature of these instruments each one will have a different appearance depending on the horn used!

Czech maker Pavel Cip produces an extremely well made series of gemshorns which are processed and polished very carefully. The block is made of water resistant cedar. The sub-bass has a chromatic scale with a range of a 9th and a bottom note of C. The gemshorn was in use in the 15th century (there exists an organ stop of that name) and was primarily a pastoral instrument, not widely known after the mid-to-late 1500s until the resurgent interest in early music in the 20th century. The gemshorn is an early form of recorder, made of a cow horn with a fipple inserted at the wide end. It has an incredibly sweet sound due to the conical shape of the horn and has a range of one octave. The name comes from the German "chamois" horn, but the early history not well known, the oldest known illustration of one being seen in Musica Getutscht (1511), by Virdung. N.B. Due to the nature of these instruments each one will have a different appearance depending on the horn used!

Kildare 2 Piece Penny Whistle in Low G by Susato - M-Series Kildare models in high -Eb- and high -D- exist in the -V- and the -S- series. If in doubt, we recommend the -S- series as the richer and fuller sounding version. The -V- series -Eb- and -D- have a slightly smaller body diameter and therefore sound softer. All Kildare models have separate head and body sections with a slightly tapered bore. Pitch can easily be adjusted by pulling jointed sections in or out as needed. Unlike chromatic Recorders, Pennywhistles are diatonic instruments, requiring many sizes to make playing in all keys (tonalities) possible. The most popular sizes used are in the keys of high -D- and low -G-. Whistle body sections of the same series are interchangeable with a head section of the same series. Kildare two-piece models include a fingering chart, thumbrest, joint grease, and a pouch. All whistles above are available in black or rosewood brown. Longer whistles can be played more comfortably with Susato Keys over tone holes too far apart for small hands. Note the Susato Keys on low -C- to low -F#- whistles, the difference in playability is enormous! All Kildare two-piece models include a fingering chart, thumbrest, joint grease, and a carrying pouch. Additonal Susato Keys can be mounted over ANY tone holes that are difficult to reach on any instrument of the -M-, -L-, or -LX- series whistles for an extra $30.00 per key. Keys are placed for right-handed players, but can also be mounted for left-handed playing at no additional cost.

The Silverwood flute is in the key of D and has a tuneable hardwood head combined with an aluminium body to give all the advantages of more expensive wooden flutes, but at a much more affordable price. Click here to download a fingering chart The wooden head on the Silverwood flute is crafted to give players the authentic feel and sound of a wooden head joint based on the famous Rudall Rose flutes much loved by players of Celtic music. The aluminium body has a couple of great advantages. It is of course very robust and has a nice bright tone, but since it is of a smaller diameter than a wooden flute, the finger holes are much more easily reached by players with smaller hands. The finger holes are also set out on the flute with smaller hands in mind. A great choice as a starter flute, or as a keyless flute to have in your gig bag. This flute has a blackwood head and green body. It comes with a simple bag and a tube of grease to keep the joint between the head and body lubricated.

Soprano chalumeau in C by Czech maker Pavel Cip - a single reed, keyless instrument made from solid wood using a modern clarinet mouthpiece and supplied with a metal cap for protection of the reed. Supplied with Eb clarinet reed, metal cap and cloth bag. Fingering Chart: Soprano chalumeau in C

Garland Tabor Pipe in High C by Susato - V-Series (standard 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. V-Series (smaller bore than S-Series)

Tesluk Panpipes - a popular range of student panpipes made from impregnated mountain maple wood and with the opportunity to re-tune each tube - long tubes from right - hand side FP-27 - range b-g4 - key C - 27 tubes - the longest tube 38 cm Sound file - click here

Dixon High C Tuneable Whistle - Aluminium body - popular range of folk whistles by Tony Dixon. For more information or further details, please do not hesitate to contact us. Email: sales@earlymusicshop.com Tel: 0044 (0) 1274 288100

Dixon High D Tuneable Whistle - ABS body - popular range of folk whistles by Tony Dixon. For more information or further details, please do not hesitate to contact us. Email: sales@earlymusicshop.com Tel: 0044 (0) 1274 288100

Cip bladder pipe in c with drone. An authentic bladder pipe made by Czech maker Pavel Cip. A reconstruction of an instrument after an illustration in the 13th century Spanish manuscript "Cantigas de Santa Maria". Its diatonic scale has the range of a ninth. The accompanying drone sounds in the same octave as the melody pipe, but can be tuned one tone higher to enable playing in a Dorian or minor key.Key: C major (Scale: c - d1, Drone: c / d; a1 = 440 Hz). Model with drone. Click here:- Cip Bladder Pipe Fingering Chart

The Unique Flute by German maker Martin Wenner is the perfect wooden baroque flute for beginners or those wishing to explore baroque repertoire. It is pitched at a=442 Hz so can be played together with recorders or other modern instruments. This model has offset finger holes making it ideal for younger players or those with a smaller reach. This flute is made of pearwood which gives a soft, full tone. It is constructed in four joints and features an oval embouchure, making it easier to play. For ease of maintenance its tenons are covered with cork. This flute comes with a fabric soft case and cleaning rod.

Tabor Pipe in High C by Malvern Minstrelsy - in plumwood and handmade in England.

Kildare Penny Whistle in High C by Susato - S-Series Kildare models in high -Eb- and high -D- exist in the -V- and the -S- series. If in doubt, we recommend the -S- series as the richer and fuller sounding version. The -V- series -Eb- and -D- have a slightly smaller body diameter and therefore sound softer. All Kildare models have separate head and body sections with a slightly tapered bore. Pitch can easily be adjusted by pulling jointed sections in or out as needed. Unlike chromatic Recorders, Pennywhistles are diatonic instruments, requiring many sizes to make playing in all keys (tonalities) possible. The most popular sizes used are in the keys of high -D- and low -G-. Whistle body sections of the same series are interchangeable with a head section of the same series. Kildare two-piece models include a fingering chart, thumbrest, joint grease, and a pouch. All whistles above are available in black or rosewood brown. Longer whistles can be played more comfortably with Susato Keys over tone holes too far apart for small hands. Note the Susato Keys on low -C- to low -F#- whistles, the difference in playability is enormous! All Kildare two-piece models include a fingering chart, thumbrest, joint grease, and a carrying pouch. Additonal Susato Keys can be mounted over ANY tone holes that are difficult to reach on any instrument of the -M-, -L-, or -LX- series whistles for an extra $30.00 per key. Keys are placed for right-handed players, but can also be mounted for left-handed playing at no additional cost.

Glenluce High C Whistle. Brass Finish Brass body with a tuneable brass head joint and a black polymer mouthpiece block. Complete with Gig Bag Product Features Great to play with easy to reach high notes. A soft sweet tone Product Specifications A great new range of brass bodied whistles from Glenluce. Easy to play the upper octave without having to over blow

Monk Cornetto in G @ A440 - Blue Crystal Resin by Jeremy West - includes New Dutch Acorn Mouthpiece and Padded Bag The late Christopher Monk's legacy to early music was the invention and development of the resin cornetto and the workshops now under the management of Jeremy West continue to produce some of the best and most widely played cornetti in the world. Modelled on a 17th Century original, formerly in the possession of the late Christopher Monk, this model is well-proven and probably the most generally accepted cornetto of its sort today. Fingering is much like a treble recorder in G. The resin version is the best selling cornetto in the world. Monk Cornettino in C Fingering Chart Monk Cornetto in G Fingering Chart Monk Cornettino & Cornetto General Maintenance Instructions

Czech maker Pavel Cip produces an extremely well made series of gemshorns which are processed and polished very carefully. The block is made of water resistant cedar. The alto has a chromatic scale with a range of a 9th and a bottom note of F. The gemshorn was in use in the 15th century (there exists an organ stop of that name) and was primarily a pastoral instrument, not widely known after the mid-to-late 1500s until the resurgent interest in early music in the 20th century. The gemshorn is an early form of recorder, made of a cow horn with a fipple inserted at the wide end. It has an incredibly sweet sound due to the conical shape of the horn and has a range of one octave. The name comes from the German "chamois" horn, but the early history not well known, the oldest known illustration of one being seen in Musica Getutscht (1511), by Virdung. N.B. Due to the nature of these instruments each one will have a different appearance depending on the horn used!

The Unique Flute by German maker Martin Wenner is the perfect wooden baroque flute for beginners or those wishing to explore baroque repertoire. It is pitched at a=442 Hz so can be played together with recorders or other modern instruments. This flute is made of pearwood which gives a soft, full tone. It is constructed in four joints and features an oval embouchure, making it easier to play. For ease of maintenance its tenons are covered with cork. This flute comes with a fabric soft case and cleaning rod.

Susato Penny Whistle in Bb Susato whistles are designed by George Kelischek and manufactured in our own shop in Brasstown, North Carolina. Susato whistles feature a number of innovations that add up to create a truly excellent instrument. The whistles are easy to play, with a bright and responsive sound that many professional musicians prefer. Our pennywhistles are played all around the world! All models feature a curved wind-way which contributes to a rich, bright sound and easy overblowing into the higher octave. Our Susato key system makes longer, lower voiced whistles playable without undue stretch and hand fatigue. Oval tone holes are used where those are easier to cover than round holes. Customers can purchase economical whistle sets by choosing one head section and multiple bodies. Two piece models make transport and storage of longer, lower pitched whistles easier. Two piece models allow pitch adjustment by pulling the joint in or out. Unlike metal whistles, ABS plastic does not conduct heat as fast as metal and maintains a more stable pitch with temperature changes. ABS plastic is highly durable and impervious to moisture. Serrated joints on Kildare models retain joint grease much longer and allow for repeatable fine tuning changes. The adjustable snap-on thumbrest can be moved to a preferred position for comfortable playing.

Kildare 2 Piece Penny Whistle in Low D by Susato - L-Series Kildare models in high -Eb- and high -D- exist in the -V- and the -S- series. If in doubt, we recommend the -S- series as the richer and fuller sounding version. The -V- series -Eb- and -D- have a slightly smaller body diameter and therefore sound softer. All Kildare models have separate head and body sections with a slightly tapered bore. Pitch can easily be adjusted by pulling jointed sections in or out as needed. Unlike chromatic Recorders, Pennywhistles are diatonic instruments, requiring many sizes to make playing in all keys (tonalities) possible. The most popular sizes used are in the keys of high -D- and low -G-. Whistle body sections of the same series are interchangeable with a head section of the same series. Kildare two-piece models include a fingering chart, thumbrest, joint grease, and a pouch. All whistles above are available in black or rosewood brown. Longer whistles can be played more comfortably with Susato Keys over tone holes too far apart for small hands. Note the Susato Keys on low -C- to low -F#- whistles, the difference in playability is enormous! All Kildare two-piece models include a fingering chart, thumbrest, joint grease, and a carrying pouch. Additonal Susato Keys can be mounted over ANY tone holes that are difficult to reach on any instrument of the -M-, -L-, or -LX- series whistles for an extra $30.00 per key. Keys are placed for right-handed players, but can also be mounted for left-handed playing at no additional cost.

Kobliczek flute renaissance bass in G. The Kobliczek workshops under the guidance of Christoph Hammann produce a range of renaissance flutes in stained pearwood. This bass in G is in two pieces.

Erik Martens has been playing the tenor shawm since 2008 as a member of the Colchester Waits. Our good friend John Hanchet generously offered him the opportunity to take over some of his shawm designs and being an engineer by profession, Erik now continues production of these fine instruments. With John’s many years of experience and some of his tooling, John expertly taught Erik the skills of wood turning and instrument making and there the story begins with many new models planned for the future. Erik Martens Spanish Shawms - tuned A440 – robust, uncomplicated instruments with a strong clear tone are perfect for outdoor performances and in all weathers! Available: Sopranino in F, Soprano in C or D and Alto in F or G All shawms are made from English Sycamore which has been stained and oil finished. Supplied with one reed made by Lizzie Gutteridge and a cloth bag. Lizzie Gutteridge is an established supplier of reeds for shawms and curtals. Sound Files f or Spanish Shawms: Sopranino in F Soprano in C Soprano in D Alto in F Alto in G Fingering Charts for Spanish Shawms: Sopranino Spanish Shawm Soprano Spanish Shawm Alto Spanish Shawms

EMS Serpent A415 Crook - for Serpent by Early Music Shop - made in our workshops for the Early Music Shop serpent.