To learn how to hold a clarinet, begin with hand placement, posture, and angling. These core principles will help you achieve a clear tone and good sound.
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Although woodwind and brass typically fall under the wind instruments category, the woodwind family is a great place for a beginning musician to start. These instruments are generally easier to play because…
You can purchase the most expensive, handcrafted clarinet from the best music store in the country, but if the reed is subpar the clarinet will sound like a cheap, defective instrument…
In musical orchestra and marching bands, the instruments are divided into different groups based on the sound they make and the voice they play in the band. In every marching band and…
Flute Rental Guide For most students, a rented instrument is the way to go when starting out in band. Renting is more affordable than purchasing, and it comes with some perks that…
Saxophone Rental Guide Whether you’re a beginning saxophonist or mature musician who isn’t sure they have the time to fully dedicate to the saxophone, it’s a good idea to rent when starting…
Clarinet Rental Guide When a young musician first joins a band program, renting an instrument is almost always the most economical option for parents. Not only does a good rental program come…
Caring for your Woodwind Instrument Taking proper care of your Woodwind instrument is a must in order to ensure years of enjoyable play. Here are a few easy steps to keep your instrument…