October 25, 2018
I hold the opinion that strings are among the most beautiful and expressive instruments in the world. Strings in popular music have brought us songs like “Tonight, Tonight” by Smashing Pumpkins, “I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing” by Aerosmith, and “Apologize” by One Republic. These are all great songs in their own right, but when […]
As most musicians know, various finishes can definitely have an impact on the sound of your saxophone. In fact, knowing the type of finish on the instrument you’re looking at purchasing is considered a crucial bit of information. Depending on the finish you’re able to know how bright or dark the tone will be without […]
October 24, 2018
Tuba Parts The bass voice in the brass family, the tuba is both fun and challenging to learn. There are many different kinds of tubas, making them an instrument that can be used in various types of music. While most orchestras and bands use BBb or CC tubas, there are also BBb, CC, EEb, and […]
Choosing a Saxophone Mouthpiece A huge part of the overall success of a saxophone player, the correct saxophone mouthpiece is a choice made purely out of personal preference. Designed to allow musicians to play different genres, it’s crucial to understand how each mouthpiece is crafted to maximize your sound. To start, you’ll want to look at the two main […]
Euphonium Breakdown The modern baritone and euphonium was constructed around 1828. It was during this time that the first brass instrument family with valves was created. Similar to the voice of a cello in a symphony orchestra, euphoniums have a rich and deep sound, and overtime they’ve grown to be more popular than baritones. However, […]
October 1, 2018
So, your child has made the exciting choice to learn to play the violin. You have bought the instrument, but what do you need to do next? There are some important violin accessories that they will need to make the enjoyable journey into the world of the violin. These accessories should help their learning to […]
September 19, 2018
The saxophone is one of those instruments that catch the eye and the ear of anyone lucky enough to be up close to one. Officially, it is a member of metal woodwinds, but it is often confused with with brass instruments. The saxophone was created way back in the 1840s by Belgian flautist, Adolphe Sax, […]
September 12, 2018
The cello is part of the violin family and is also known as the violoncello. The first cello was noted in the middle of the 16th century. Commonly, it is made of wood, which is shaped into a curves by heating the wood and bending it into place. Generally the tops are spruce wood and […]
September 6, 2018
As a primary means of protecting your instrument, cases perform an essential function. However, instrument cases need to be in good shape in order to provide your instrument with the full protection it deserves. Since hard shell cases provide optimum protection, and are most often recommended by music teachers, we’ll focus on hard cases for […]
September 1, 2018
I’ve always considered myself somewhat of a specialist on the trumpet – for the most part, I play a certain style of jazz and stay in the middle range of the horn. As such, I’m not always the best guy for certain types of gigs and sessions. I don’t play classical music, I’m not a […]
