The first sousaphone was built by J.W. Pepper at the request of bandmaster John Philip Sousa. Sousa wanted a low brass instrument for his popular bands. He disliked the sound of the tuba. Sousa thought the standard tuba of the time was better “suited for street parade work.” In his notes Sousa said of the […]
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The bassoon is an instrument with a rich history. Like many instruments, the bassoon (also called fagotto or fagott in many European languages) has undergone changes and adjustments over time. This happens as musicians and the music they play evolve. Since the development of the bassoon sometime in the Middle Ages, there have been quite
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The clarinet is a versatile and nuanced instrument. It’s used in all genres of music, from the more familiar classical, orchestral, and jazz to folk music, rock, and pop. You’ll even hear clarinet in movie scores. Because the instrument is so popular all over the world, it’s difficult to pick the best clarinet players. For
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