In high school, I bought an alto sax from a classmate for only $20. Now, you may not get that great of a deal online, but there are still plenty of the best saxophone finds on eBay. If you’re looking for a new instrument, you might not be able to afford a new-new one. However, …
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“Is a saxophone considered a woodwind?” If you’ve had this question on your mind, you might wonder what makes the saxophone part of the woodwind family. I wondered this myself when I wanted to learn the saxophone. And while it may be obvious to me now, I know a lot of people have questions about …
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The bass clarinet is a fine instrument, but sometimes you want to go just a little bit deeper. The contra alto clarinet gives you an extra fifth on the bottom, with an even smoother and more velvety lower register. But where do you find the best contra alto clarinet? I’m a longtime music fan and …
When my friends and I transitioned from middle school to high school, some of the band members got an invitation to join the marching band. One of my friends was over the moon; that was all she wanted. The director handed her a mellophone when she showed up at band camp. She didn’t even know …
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 …
