The contrabass trombone looks impressive and can play notes that would give tuba players pause. But this giant instrument is anything but gentle on trombonists. Not only is the contrabass trombone taxing on a musician’s arms, shoulders, and lungs. It can also do a real whammy on their wallets. A contrabass trombone is both a […]
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You may think of valve trombones as a novelty instrument if you think of them at all. In South America, India, Austria, Portugal, and much of Eastern Europe, valve trombones are more common than slide trombones. Today valve trombones are often used by trumpet players who can use the same fingerings to play an octave
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Yamaha is the world’s largest manufacturer of musical instruments, and Yamaha trumpets are found in clubs, conservatories, and orchestras worldwide. Yamaha trumpets are highly qualified for their reliability and sound. But what is the best Yamaha trumpet for you? Yamaha’s trumpet line ranges from their Student models to Professional and Custom trumpets designed with professional
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If you are a trumpet player, you’ve probably heard of Bach Stradivarius Trumpets. For almost a century professional trumpet players have considered Bach Stradivarius trumpets to be among the finest available. Jazz musicians and orchestral performers love Bach Stradivarius trumpets. But which Bach Stradivarius is right for you? Answering that question can be a huge
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If you’re a clarinet player, you almost certainly use a Boehm clarinet. But while the Boehm fingering system is the most popular worldwide, it is not the only one. In some regions (mainly Germany) and some genres (notably klezmer, New Orleans jazz, and Balkan folk music), clarinetists traditionally use Albert instruments. Some performers swear there
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You love the sound of a bass trumpet, and you’re thinking about adding one to your collection. But there’s not a lot of information out there about bass trumpets. You don’t know where to start your search or how much you can expect to spend. While there are some very reasonably priced bass trumpets available
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Trombones are great instruments, but they are also fragile. Sprung slides, dented bells, bent tubing — all sorts of things can go wrong with your costly instrument. If you regularly take your trombone out of your house, you need to make sure it doesn’t get damaged. Trombone cases can be expensive and heavy. They take
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Since its 1835 introduction, the tuba has found a place in brass ensembles, marching bands, and orchestras. Every year composers add new works to the tuba repertoire. But despite the tuba’s long history, today, even top tuba players struggle to find steady employment. The top tuba players of all time beat those stacked odds. They
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You want to add a bass flute to your collection. But bass flutes are expensive, and you want to spend your money wisely. So how do you find the best bass flute? First, the bad news: a good bass flute will cost you thousands of dollars. You may be able to find a cheaper model,
