Mollenhauer Waldorf Edition Diatonic Soprano Recorder (Baroque Fingering), 442 Hz

Mollenhauer Waldorf Edition Diatonic Soprano Recorder (Baroque Fingering), 442 HzA Diatonic Recorder for Waldorf Classroom and Ensemble Music The Mollenhauer Waldorf Edition Diatonic Recorder is a soprano recorder designed for classroom music making and ensemble work in Waldorf and other group based music settings. Crafted from pear wood and tuned to A = 442 Hz, this recorder offers a full diatonic range with baroque fingering, supporting a broader musical repertoire while maintaining a warm, blended ensemble sound. Built on the

A Diatonic Recorder for Waldorf Classroom and Ensemble Music

The Mollenhauer Waldorf Edition Diatonic Recorder is a soprano recorder designed for classroom music-making and ensemble work in Waldorf and other group-based music settings. Crafted from pear wood and tuned to A = 442 Hz, this recorder offers a full diatonic range with baroque fingering, supporting a broader musical repertoire while maintaining a warm, blended ensemble sound.

Built on the same wide-bore, Renaissance-style design as the Waldorf Edition pentatonic recorder, this instrument emphasizes tone blending, reliable response, and secure fingering—qualities especially valued in classroom instruction and group lessons.

Diatonic Range with Baroque Fingering

This recorder features baroque fingering and a fully diatonic scale, allowing access to half steps and a wider range of tonal expression than pentatonic instruments.

• Baroque fingering supports accurate intonation and musical flexibility
• Diatonic range enables expanded melodic and harmonic work
• Suitable for both ensemble playing and developing solo passages

The recorder has a range of c'' – d'''', offering more than two octaves of expressive potential.

Designed for Ensemble Blending and Classroom Use

Modeled after Van Eyck Renaissance-style recorders, the Waldorf Edition diatonic recorder features:

• A wide internal bore for a rich, blended ensemble sound
• Easy response to support developing breath control
• Distinctive, easy-to-feel finger holes for secure placement
• Ergonomic shaping that supports relaxed posture and hand position

These characteristics make it especially well suited for group music instruction, where consistency of tone and blend are essential.

Tuning and Teacher Guidance 

This recorder is tuned to A = 442 Hz, the standard tuning used in European classroom and ensemble settings, including Waldorf schools.

👉 If your child is enrolled in a school music program, we recommend confirming recorder requirements with the music teacher before ordering.

Because wooden wind instruments are not sealed and cannot be hygienically sanitized without damaging the wood, all wooden wind instruments are final sale once sold. This policy helps preserve the integrity of our instruments and the health and safety of our customers.

Care and Maintenance

With proper care, this recorder can be enjoyed for many years of classroom and ensemble use.

• Swab the recorder after each use with the included cleaning rod and leather
• Allow the recorder to air dry fully before storing
• Apply recorder grease as directed to maintain joints
• Store in the cotton roll bag, away from heat and extreme dryness

What’s Included

• Mollenhauer Waldorf Edition Diatonic Soprano Recorder (Baroque Fingering, 442 Hz)
• Cotton roll bag
• Cleaning rod with leather cloth
• Tin of recorder grease
• Fingering chart

Product Details

• Maker: Mollenhauer
• Instrument: Soprano Recorder
• Edition: Waldorf Edition
• Material: Pear wood
• Fingering: Baroque (diatonic)
• Pitch: A = 442 Hz
• Range: c'' – d''''
• Includes: Bag, cleaning rod with leather, grease, fingering chart
• Made in: Germany

Returns and Exchanges

For health and hygiene reasons, we cannot accept returns or exchanges on wind instruments — including recorders and flutes — or related accessories such as cleaning rods, grease, swabs, or bags.

All wind instrument sales are final once sold. Please review all details carefully before purchasing.

If you’re unsure which recorder is appropriate, we’re always happy to answer questions and help you choose.

Small Parts Warning

⚠️WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

Returns

For health reasons we are not able to accept returns or exchanges for wind instruments, like recorders and flutes, or their accessories—such as oils, wax, tone blocks, swabs, leathers, bags and so on—even if you tell us it has not been used. Some sales are considered final; please see return policy for more information.