Recorder
BLBF101
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BLBF301
Moeck |
 
BLBF401
Schneider |
BLBF201
Adris Dream Flute |
School Recorder Soprano
“Flauto 1 Plus” |
BLBF101: available with German or baroque fingering, with or without double hole.
Moeck School Recorder Soprano: with German or baroque fingering.
The model made from light Maple wood has a pithy sound, whereas the model from dark Pear wood is more sonorous.
School Recorder Soprano “Flauto 1 plus”
Blue: Baroque fingering
Red: German fingering
This is the most popular school recorder for kids. The head is made from washable plastic. Beautiful timbre.
Adris Dream Flute: This beautiful flute is easy to blow, has a clear sound, and has a naturally attractive appearance. The flute is available with German or baroque fingering. You can choose from blue, red or natural wood.
Schneider Recorder: more pithy tone, German or baroque fingering; from cherry wood
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Choroi Flute
The special quality of the Choroi Flute is a malleable sound. Starting with the interval-flute, having only one hole, the sound gets more and more defined with the bigger chromatic flutes.
In comparison to the regular recorders the Choroi Flute is of a subtle singing character. This requires a different approach while playing, allowing a free-flowing breath rather than forceful blowing. Halftones are played by covering half of the hole, as usual. Interval flutes are meant especially for children and for playing in a group.
A typical characteristic of the Choroi Flute is the specially designed and ergonomic form that helps the child’s fingers to find the right position, thus the distance between the single holes is quite short.
All the flutes are handcrafted from local woods and treated with linseed oil only. We offer three types: diatonic, pentatonic, interval flute.
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Panpipes
BLPF100 |
According to a legend the Greek god Pan had fallen in love with a nymph who was frightened of him. She fled from him and was saved by a compassionate god who transformed her into reed. Pan cut a flute out of the reed and played on it to console himself. Thus Pan Pipes were born.
The oldest Pan Pipes were found in 3000-year-old tombs. They were made from bird bones of different lengths, bound together in a row by wax or resin. The way to blow the Pan Pipe is the same as blowing on bottles. There are no holes; each tube corresponds to one note.
There are round and straight models. Tuned pipes are in chromatic order. Here the halfnote is produced by changing the angle of the flute. A lot of practice is needed so that the fast move between the single tubes and the right angle becomes automatic.
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American-Indian Flute
A ritual wind instrument with a magical sound!
This flute is quite easy to play. It fascinates listeners with its glissandi which you can create by blowingharder or softer. Its high standard of handcraft and its simple tuning enable even the beginner to improvise easily. The American Indian Flute is tuned to 5 notes pentatonic minor. The advanced player can create a sixth note, thus playing on a diatonic scale. You may learn with the help of the table of chords included with the Flute.
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Schwegel
BLSW101
On request |
A Schwegel is a simple wooden 6-holed Fife. Another name for it is Seitlpfeife. It is a typical folk music instrument and has an age long tradition, especially in the Salzkammergut (Salzburg area) and Bavaria. They are always played in pairs.
The flute is usually tuned in A´, H´, C´ or D´´ but most commonly tuned in A´(440 Hz).
The pitch thus ranges from very low up to very high according to the construction. The scale has about 2.5 octaves.
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Duduk
BLDD001
Armenia
incl. mouthpiece |
This Caucasian folk instrument became popular through film music. It has not changed since the late antique era. The Duduk has a warm saxophone-like sound, suggestive of a melancholy mood.
The mouthpiece is made from reed and has to be treated with great care. Its measurements dictate the tuning.
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Xaphoon
BLXA001 Bamboo
BLXA002 Plastic |
Heard of it? A Sax made of bamboo!
And it’s not much bigger than a Recorder. At least it has the same tuning—C major.
But the playing is more demanding: the mouthpiece is similar to that of a Clarinet. The reed must be pressed tightly with lips and teeth and then you have to blow powerfully. Strengthens breathing and abdominal muscles!
The plastic model is cheap, split-resistant and easy to clean. The sound is stronger and more sonorous than with the bamboo Xaphoon. It sounds more like the original Saxophone.
About 35 centimetres long, playing chart included.
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Didgeridoo
BLDG110
Eucalyptus |
BLDG210
Bamboo |
BLDG310
Hemp Fibre |
BLDG510
Travel Didge |
ZUDH001 Didgeridoo Case
Normal and padded fabric cover |
Didgeridoo Wax
ZUDW001 Kneading Wax
ZUDW002 Original
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Eucalyptus: This traditional ritual instrument of the Australian Aborigines has been very popular for many years. It is the outer expression of mysticism and of the close connection between native inhabitants and nature. Countless legends tell how the Didgeridoo was born. The raw material of this instrument is a branch from the Eucalyptus tree that is hollowed out by hungry termites (a special kind of ant). Afterwards they are crafted carefully with tools. Originally the didgeridoo was painted according to the event that it was used for; after the ceremony the paint was washed away. Nowadays the Didges offered for sale are very often decorated with artistic paintings. Thus each instrument is unique, not only in its natural form and material but also as a work of art.
Nevertheless, If you prefer the simple look, you can get a natural didge too.
The sound of this ancient wind instrument differs according to the size, the wood (there are quite a few types of Eucalyptus) and the diameter of the tube. The variety of sound and rhythm is created by a combination of movements of mouth and tongue, breathing techniques, and voice effects. Many overnotes can be produced with practice. If you are looking for a sophisticated rich sound, choose an originally handmade Australian Didgeridoo from Eucalyptus wood.
Bamboo: In comparison to the original Didges this type is really cheap; beginners love to start with it. It is a bit hard to discriminate between the two types, as the Bamboo Didges are painted as beautifully as the Eucalyptus ones. They are lightweight and offer a rich sonorous sound. The disadvantage: the structure of Bamboo changes according to climate; it can split when it is too arid (as it is the case with the European climate). Little splits can be repaired with beeswax or liquid wood glue.
Hemp: This Didge is made from indestructible natural material; it cannot split. Ideal instrument for beginners. There are various lengths and tube sizes; prices vary accordingly.
Travel Didge: The alternative for the enthusiastic player who cannot do without the Didge while travelling. It is short (about 50 centimeters), lightweight and solid. Its sound is surprisingly rich and earthy. The body is made from rare wood, the mouth piece from Pear wood.
Plastic: The ideal instrument for beginners as it is blown very easily. The length of the tube is changeable, the lower end is flared.
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Bagpipes
BLDS10
Scottish
Rosewood |
BLDS201
Practice Bagpipe
Plastic |
BLDS301
Practice Chanter
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Bagpipes were invented about 4000 years ago in the Middle East. Probably they came to Europe with the Romans. Although we associate the remarkable sound of Bagpipes with Scotland or Ireland this instrument is also played traditionally in Eastern European areas such as Bohemia, Slovenia, Romania. According to the area the construction and sound vary.
Bagpipes, also called Dudelsack, belong to the family of reed instruments. They have one or more playing pipes and one or more drone pipes that produce a lasting tone. A tight air bag of leather or synthetic material supplies all the pipes with air. The player blows it up with the help of a blowing pipe or bellows. The supply of air in the bag enables the sound to last independently from the player’s breathing.
We offer practice chanters as well the original Highland pipes from Scotland. On request German and Austrian types are available too. As beginners' instruments we sell different kinds of practice chanters, also known by the name Bombarde or Rauschpfeife.
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Tin Whistle
 
BLWH101
Clarke black |
Low Whistle:
BLWH201
Chieftain
BLWH202
Kerry
BLWH203
Overtone |
The Tin Whistle is the wind instrument heard typically in Irish folk music. Originally made from tin, nowadays it is made from different materials like plastic, nickel and others.
The flute has 6 holes on the front side (no thumb hole) und is characterized by a pure high sound. By overblowing one plays the upper octave.
Like the standard Tin Whistle with a high pitch, the low whistle is an instrument used commonly in Irish folk music. Its sound is low and sonorous.
Tin Whistle: Generation, Clarke, Susato, Dixon, Chieftain
Low Whistle: Kerry, Chieftain, Dixon, Howard
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Trumpet
BLTM310
Bb-Pocket Trumpet |
BLTM320
Bb-Trumpet |
The Trumpets we offer here are made by the German factory GEWA. There are standard and piccolo models.
Incl. bag
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Mouth Organ
BLMH110
Hohner Blues Harp MS |
BLMH120
Hohner Echo SuperVamper |
BLMH130
Hohner Puck |
BLMH140
Hohner Weekender tremolo |
BLMH205
Victory Standard 10 hole |
BLMH215
Victory Tremolo 24 hole |
BLMH220
Victory Tremolo
C-G 24 hole |
BLMH225
Victory Chromatic |
This popular pocket instrument has a history of 150 years. The mouth organ is easy for anyone to handle. Certainly that is the reason why it has become an established folk instrument worldwide. Simple melodies are easy to learn, but the scales and accords depend on the type of instrument.
Here you find a collection of standard instruments made by Victory and Hohner.
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Nose Flute
BLNF220
large |
BLNF210
small |
BLNF100 |
BLNF203
African Hardwood |
BLNF204
Indian Hardwood |
Believe it or not, this flute is blown with the nose!
Place the opening at the thicker end of the flute against the nostrils; the open mouth is placed around the other hole. The flute has to be pressed against nose and lips. Then blow gently through the nose. The mouth creates a resonating chamber where the sound is formed, and which can be varied by moving the cheeks and tongue. You can thus create funny sounds and even simple melodies. You just have to imagine the melody and automatically the mouth finds the right way to form it.
Real fun and it fits in any pocket!
Plastic Nose Flute: These models are cheap and easy to clean with water—the ideal type for kids or larger groups.
Austrian Nose Flute: This model is precisely carved (especially the labium) and thus produces a clear sound similar to that of a recorder. You can blow precise notes, so it can be used as an adequate musical instrument in classical and folk music. The instrument maker uses different kinds of wood even for one flute to give each flute a character of its own. The different sizes correspond to individual noses.
Fabric bag included.
African & Indian Hardwood Nose Flutes: These models are carved in a nice way and are comfortable to play. They can be treated with flute oil. The African Nose Flute is very similar to the Indian type but has a larger range. It is made with great care. As all Flutes are carved by hand, so each one has its own individual sound.
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Cuckoo Flute
BLKF101
Cuckoo Bamboo |
This is a solid simple Flute for kids, made from Bamboo. There is only one hole on the back. Blow the Flute and alternately open and close the hole: cuckoo, cuckoo!
Suitable for age 3+.
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Lotus Flute
BLLF100 Bamboo
BLLF200 Plastic
BLLF300 Metal |
No Vietnamese celebration would be complete without the chirping of simple little Lotus Flutes. But in the West the Lotus flute enjoys great popularity too. Children love it as well as adults.
While blowing you move the plunger up and down and create a smooth and infinitely variable scale. Both models in metal or plastic allow a wide range of notes and glissandi. Try and enjoy!
Solid and long-lasting.
Bamboo: Makes your child chirp like a little bird! Cheerful sound and easy to play. Suitable for age 3+.
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Kazoo
BLKZ101
Wooden |
BLKZ202
Coloured Plastic |
BLKZ201
Plastic |
BLKZ301
Metal |
The Kazoo, or Mirliton, is a simple musical instrument; the old technique of blowing a comb is applied:
You sing or hum while holding the Kazoo in front of your lips, thus your own voice makes a tiny membrane vibrate. The sound is a little like that of a Saxophone. The level of the sound depends solely on how loudly you sing.
Kazoos are made from various materials. The most common and the cheapest one is plastic, which amplifies the squeaky sound. Kazoos from metal sound lighter and are more stable, but more expensive too. Kazoos from wood are more beautiful and offer a warm soft sound.
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Ocarina
Tierform:
BLOD401 4-Hole Dolphin small
BLOD402 4-Hole Dolphin large
BLOK401 4-Hole Turtle small
BLOK701 7-Hole Turtle large
BLOV401 4-Hole Bird small
BLOV701 7-Hole Bird large |
BLOS701 7-Hole Size 1
BLOS702 7-Hole Size 2
BLOS703 7-Hole Size 3
BLOS704 7-Hole Size 4
BLOS705 7-Hole Size 5
BLOS706 7-Hole Size 6 |
BLOR401 4-Hole Runes
BLOR701 7-Hole Runes |
BLOI701 7-Hole Classic |
The Ocarina (Italian for “little goose”) is a wind instrument from baked or dried clay. It was used by the ancient highly developed cultures such as the Mayas, Incas and Aztecs. Nowadays the Ocarina is famous thanks to the computer game The Legend of Zelda. There the hero transports himself to different places by playing an Ocarina.
The Ocarina is held with both hands. It has at least four holes, and sometimes up to twelve. Thus you can play on simple diatonic scales with or without half-notes.
Our blue models are by John Langley, which are some of the best Ocarinas. There are simple diatonic tunings for one or two parts (duets). Other types are Sopran, Sopranino and Alto in pentatonic tuning.
Each instrument is handmade from ceramic. For children we recommend the plastic models as they have a long life and are easy to clean.
We also offer Ocarinas from Austria, Italy (mostly the ancient type) and from South America.
Animal & Rune Types: These nice looking colourful Ocarinas originate from an Austrian workshop. There are various types and sizes with 4 or 7 holes. Along with each Ocarina you get a little song booklet for free.
Concert Ocarina: This model from Italy or Austria has 10 holes and is tuned exactly to a diatonic scale. You can choose coloured or natural (terracotta) type.
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Kids’ Flute
A flute for children has to be solid and suitable for small fingers. Plus it should be made from a natural material and pleasant for the ear, especially that of adults.
These children´s flutes made by workshops in Leipzig, Germany, and in Hungary fulfil all those demands. They have a simple but appealing design and are inexpensive. The flutes are about 10cm long and have a leather strap to hang around the neck. They are tuned either pentatonic or diatonic and offer a very pure sound. The recorder need not be the first instrument to allow a kid to discover the music world.
They give joy to young and old as they can be taken easily on walks and journeys.
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Kids’ Clarinet
BLCL008 Clarina 8 |
The Clarina 8 is an easy-to-play musical instrument for kids. Eight colourful keys help effortlessly to play the first songs according to colours. A corresponding booklet guarantees musical success in an twinkling.
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Howling Tube
PEHR100 |
It´s not only fun for kids! The Howling Tube also offers sophisticated effects while improvising or in group work.
These plastic tubes with Accordion-like structure are very easy to play:
Hold one end of the tube tightly with one hand and start spinning it around. By changing the speed of spinning you can create lower and higher notes according to the natural scale. You may also use 2 Howling Tubes at once, so as to play in two different scales. The best way to do that is to cut off a few inches of one tube.
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Bird Whistles
BLVS110 Duck
BLVS120 Crow
BLVS130 Cuckoo
BLVS140 Nightingale |
With the help of these bird voices you can imitate the birds almost perfectly. Maybe you will be able to talk to them!
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Wind Pipe
BLWF300 |
An instrument with great effects for radio plays, theatre or simply as a joke.
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Mouth Pieces
Bombard Mouthpiece
ZUBM001
GR 2681 |
Duduk Mouthpiece
ZUDM001
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Bagpipe Reed
ZUDR001 Drone
ZUDR002 Chanter |
Practice Chanter Mouthpiece
ZUPM001
Kunststoff |
Saxophone Reed
ZUPM001
740 384 |
Shakuhachi Mouthpiece
ZUSM001
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