Hohner 9550 2-Piece C Key Wooden Soprano Recorder

Decades of Craftsmanship in Every Recorder

Few names carry as much trust in music education as Hohner, and the 9550 Wooden Soprano Recorder reflects decades of that experience and skilled craftsmanship. Hohner’s design engineers and product managers continually refine sound and playability across their recorder range — a philosophy that shows clearly in both their plastic and finely crafted wooden instruments, many of which are already staples in music education programs worldwide.

Part of the Respected Musica Line

This recorder belongs to Hohner’s Musica Line, a range of well-crafted 2-piece wooden C-descant recorders known for their harmonious, balanced sound. These instruments set the standard in school and educational music settings, where consistent tone and reliable playability matter as much as durability. The Musica Line is trusted by educators precisely because it delivers a genuine step up in sound quality over basic plastic recorders, without sacrificing the practicality schools need.

An Ergonomic Mouthpiece for Comfortable Playing

One of the standout details on this wooden soprano recorder is its ergonomically formed mouthpiece, designed to make lipping easier and ensure a genuinely pleasant playing feel. For students spending hours in lessons or practice, small ergonomic details like this make a real difference — reducing fatigue and making the instrument more inviting to pick up and play regularly.

Dark Pearwood Construction

This listing is for the Dark Pearwood finish, one of two wood options available in the Musica Line (the other being maple). Pearwood is prized in recorder-making for its smooth finish and warm tonal character, giving this recorder both a rich visual appearance and a full, resonant sound that stands apart from mass-produced plastic alternatives.

C Key with Baroque Fingering

The Hohner 9550 is tuned in C, using Baroque fingering — one of the two standard fingering systems used in recorder pedagogy (the other being German). Baroque fingering is widely taught in classical and traditional recorder education, making this recorder a strong fit for structured music curricula and students following a Baroque-style learning path.

Two-Part Construction for Easy Care

Built as a two-part construction, this recorder is simple to take apart for cleaning and maintenance — an important practical feature for an instrument that sees regular use in classroom or home practice settings. It arrives complete with a plastic storage sleeve, keeping the recorder protected between uses.

Who Is the Hohner 9550 Wooden Soprano Recorder For?

• Students in school music education programs following Baroque fingering curricula
• Parents looking to upgrade their child from a plastic recorder to a genuine wooden instrument
• Music teachers recommending trusted, education-standard recorders
• Recorder enthusiasts wanting the improved tone that pearwood construction offers
• Anyone seeking a well-crafted, two-piece soprano recorder from a globally trusted brand

Why Choose the Hohner Wooden Soprano Recorder

Hohner’s reputation in music education isn’t accidental — it comes from a sustained focus on sound quality, ergonomic design, and craftsmanship across their entire recorder range. The 9550 Wooden Soprano Recorder in Dark Pearwood brings that same philosophy to a two-piece wooden instrument that performs as well as it looks, making it a genuinely worthwhile step up for students and educators alike.