Beginner's Collection

Beginner's Collection23 Products

For years, the recorder has been taught to school children as an introduction to the world of music - and for good reason. The recorder's beautiful simplicity makes it readily accessible to players of all ages and musical experience. So, based on our experience and customer feedback, we have curated this collection of recorders ideal for beginning players. Whether you are looking for a durable plastic instrument or are transitioning to a wooden instrument for the first time, you will find a selection of good quality instruments here. As always, if you are taking lessons, we recommend asking your instructor for guidance in selecting the appropriate instrument first.
Category
  • Woodwinds
Material
  • pearwood
  • maple
  • boxwood
  • plumwood
  • rosewood
  • olive
  • grenadilla
  • tulipwood
  • cherry
  • plastic
Size
  • sopranino
  • soprano
  • alto
  • tenor
  • bass
  • contrabass
Brand
  • kung
  • kunath
  • moeck
  • yamaha
  • martin wenner
  • mollenhauer
  • pavel cip
  • lu-mi
  • berney lehmann
  • chris english
  • charlie ogle
  • pirastro
  • gamut
$45 to $175
The Adri's Dream recorder series by Adriana Breukink is a unique blend between renaissance and baroque construction. The wide bore gives it a powerful, robust tone characteristic of the Renaissance, but the Baroque fingering and two-octave range make it more accessible to play. The construction also retains the homogenous texture...
$80 to $405
Yamaha's 300 series features a complete range of top quality recorders, from bass to sopranino. All these instruments deliver a rich body of sound, while providing the convenience of a durable, low-maintenance ABS resin construction. With their broad range of tonal expression and their superb playability, these recorders are fully competitive...
$11 to $250
This listing is for individual joints only. If you'd like to purchase the whole instrument Click here. About These Products Here you can purchase individual joints for the popular YRT-304BII Yamaha tenor. If you already own a YRT-304BII and need one or more modifications to play comfortably, you don't need to replace...
$24 to $35
The Yamaha Ecodear Recorder is a Rottenburgh-style recorder with a Baroque system and an arched windway. The body is made of plant-based Ecodear plastic. Ecodear plastic is the world's first application of environmentally friendly, plant-based materials in a musical instrument.* The change in material results in a mellow, centered tone...
$35 to $40
Yamaha's 300 series features a complete range of top quality recorders, from bass to sopranino. All these instruments deliver a rich body of sound, while providing the convenience of a durable, low-maintenance ABS resin construction. With their broad range of tonal expression and their superb playability, these recorders are fully competitive...
$115
Mollenhauer's Canta series recorders are versatile and reliable with a clear, pleasant sound. Their homogenous tone is ideal for ensemble playing, but they also sing out clearly as solo instruments. These instruments have a practical design and a well-balanced weight distribution that makes them an excellent choice even for less experienced players. This...
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$112 to $148
About Kung's STUDIO series recorders produce a warm, pleasant sound that blends well with other recorders.  The STUDIO soprano recorder is Kung's most popular recorder for beginners, but it is also an excellent choice for more experienced players. It is often used as a treble in ensemble playing, as it has...
$265 to $445
Mollenhauer's Canta series recorders are versatile and reliable with a clear, pleasant sound. Their homogenous tone is ideal for ensemble playing, but they also sing out clearly as solo instruments. These instruments have a practical design and a well-balanced weight distribution that makes them an excellent choice even for less experienced players. This...
$19 to $26
Yamaha's 300 series features a complete range of top quality recorders, from bass to sopranino. All these instruments deliver a rich body of sound, while providing the convenience of a durable, low-maintenance ABS resin construction. With their broad range of tonal expression and their superb playability, these recorders are fully competitive...
$22
This Yamaha alto produces a warm, rich sound that makes playing enjoyable from the start and will enhance any recorder ensemble. It features baroque fingering, a straight windway, and a lovely ivory-colored finish. Yamaha's 20 Series recorders are specifically designed to provide a perfect start to anyone's musical education. They offer...
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$568 to $925
About Kung STUDIO Recorders Kung's STUDIO series recorders produce a warm, pleasant sound that blends well with other recorders. They are a wonderful choice for beginners and ensemble players. The STUDIO tenor is very suitable for ensemble-playing, either as a medium voice or as a first in a low quartet...
$240
Yamaha's 300 series features a complete range of top quality recorders, from bass to sopranino. All these instruments deliver a rich body of sound, while providing the convenience of a durable, low-maintenance ABS resin construction. With their broad range of tonal expression and their superb playability, these recorders are fully competitive...
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$50
Lere (apple green)
Tere (berry)
Dege (sea blue)
Digi (orange)
About the Fipple Soprano Recorders The Fipple recorders are a wonderful entry-level instrument from Mollenhauer. It is available in four vibrant colors and each model is associated with a humorous character. The child-friendly, high-quality combination of materials is a proven recipe for a successful start to making music. Robust, reliable...
$420
The Adri's Dream recorder series by Adriana Breukink is a unique blend between renaissance and baroque construction. The wide bore gives it a powerful, robust tone characteristic of the Renaissance, but the Baroque fingering and two-octave range make it more accessible to play. The construction also retains the homogenous texture characteristic of...
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$10
This Yamaha  is easy to play and has a clear soft tone. This recorder is made of ABS Resin, which makes it durable and easy to maintain. It is a perfect way to introduce beginners and young children to music. This instrument is sold in a cloth case made of environmentally friendly,...
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$425 to $1,030
Mollenhauer's Canta series recorders are versatile and reliable with a clear, pleasant sound. Their homogenous tone is ideal for ensemble playing, but they also sing out clearly as solo instruments. These instruments have a practical design and a well-balanced weight distribution that makes them an excellent choice even for less experienced players. The...
$8
This Yamaha sopranino has a beautiful, brilliant sound. Its tone is consistently sonorous and expressive throughout the registers. This recorder is made of ABS Resin, which makes it durable and easy to maintain. It is a perfect way to introduce beginners and young children to music. This instrument is sold in a...
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$1,895
The Adri's Dream recorder series by Adriana Breukink is a unique blend between renaissance and baroque construction. The wide bore gives it a powerful, robust tone characteristic of the Renaissance, but the Baroque fingering and two-octave range make it more accessible to play. The construction also retains the homogenous texture characteristic of...
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$120 to $180
About Kung's STUDIO series recorders produce a warm, pleasant sound that blends well with other recorders. They are a wonderful choice for beginners and ensemble players. The STUDIO garklein-recorder is not a children's recorder, rather, it is designed for advanced players. It has a strong, penetrating sound and is popular...
$17
Yamaha's 300 series offers a complete range of top quality recorders, from bass to sopranino. All these instruments deliver a rich body of sound, while providing the convenience of a durable, maintenance-free ABS resin construction. With their broad range of tonal expression and their superb playability, these recorders are fully...
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