Learning a musical instrument, like the trumpet, as a child brings with it a wide range of benefits. It can improve concentration, social skills, memory, and organization. Research indicates that regularly playing an instrument can add up to 7 IQ points in children. Once a child picks their instrument, it’s important that they are comfortable …
Summary: Knowing how to find the best trombone mute means knowing whether you need something to quiet your practice or to change the tone/volume of your sound. I grew up in a small house in a town full of kids much richer than myself. The same kids I went to school with, went to church with, …
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It’s easy to think a mellophone is just a big trumpet. But appearances can be deceiving. Though you might not be able to tell the difference with a casual glance at a marching band, closer observation of both instruments will reveal several key differences. But before we take that look, let’s list the main differences …
Since the 1870s C.G. Conn has been making highly-regarded musical instruments, and Conn trombones are loved by amateur and professional trombonists alike. But Conn offers such a large variety of trombones that figuring out which one is right for you can be confusing. I’m a longtime music aficionado who plays several instruments badly. But those …
I have taken some form of music lesson and taught music for decades. I’m always learning new things, and that means finding new resources. Since I don’t always live in an area with reputable music teachers and covid forced many people to pivot to the online marketplace exclusively, I’ve had to learn how to find …
Few instruments are as emblematic of jazz as the saxophone. David Sanborn on soprano, Charlie Parker on alto, John Coltrane on tenor, Woody Herman on baritone — saxophones can cover the whole jazz musical spectrum from top to bottom! But before you can become a great jazz saxophonist, you need a jazz saxophone. I’m a …
Instead of upgrading my alto sax, my teacher recommended I get a new mouthpiece to improve my sound. While he told me about a great model, I wish I’d also had a best alto sax mouthpieces guide. That way, I could have compared more models and chosen the right one for me. I lucked out …
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When you look at the clarinet, you may feel like you could never learn how everything works. Fortunately, getting the clarinet parts explained to you can help. I first tried a clarinet almost nine years ago, and I enjoyed it from the start. While the instrument is a bit painful on my right thumb, it’s …
Many people are confused when they first hear the word “mellophone.” Is it a percussion instrument like the xylophone? Is it a woodwind instrument like the saxophone? Do you make calls on it like a telephone? The mellophone is a brass instrument that, at first glance, looks like a big trumpet but which is used …
Imagine getting a clarinet but never having time to actually play it. Before you quit, consider learning how to find the best electric clarinet. I love that you can play silently, and you can use headphones to still hear yourself. Also, I find holding a regular clarinet to be quite painful for my right thumb. …
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