Woodwinds

Single Reed Instruments: Questions and Answers   Saxophone: Q: How do I stop the high pitched squeaks that often come out of my saxophone section? PJ: Most of the time, extremely high pitched squeaks are due to the student not…
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Musicians Love Vandoren’s New MO August 2011, Chicago IL – The new MO ligature from Vandoren, the world’s leading manufacturer of professional reeds, mouthpieces and accessories, has given musicians even more to love about…
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Tips For Teaching Beginning Clarinet Players Randy Navarre, September 1996 The following tips are from a series of articles which I have written for BandWorld Magazine. The first issue on teaching the clarinet started with the…
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A “SOUND” Approach to STELLAR CLARINET TECHNIQUE: Improving the Technical Command of Your Band/Orchestra Clarinet Section Dr. Caroline A. Hartig Michigan State University Sponsored by Michigan State University and Buffet Crampon, U.S.A.…
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Azumi Flutes Announces Two New Models for 2012 Mt. Juliet, TN…September 7, 2012 – Altus flutes, known worldwide for its high quality, hand crafted flutes, proudly introduces two new Azumi Flute models for the advancing player featuring…
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BD: When did you begin playing an instrument? KG: I started on Piano at the age of 6. But didn’t particularly like it so I stopped when I was 8 years old. Then at 10 I started the Sax. BD: When did you first start taking lessons? I…
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Learning to play the flute with vibrato adds warmth and depth to the sound that without it can be thin and dull. How do you know the best time for students to begin learning to play with vibrato? A broad generalization
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***For Immediate Release*** Mt. Juliet, TN - January 2018 - KHS America announces the release of the new Jupiter Sax Gig Strap JCM-SXNS01. This over-the-shoulders strap is constructed of leather and suede giving it the durability and…
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Solo and Ensemble Practice and Performance Tips Johanna Beth Sennett Part II The Performance Warm-up: Use a big beautiful sound. Find a favorite simple melody, tune or scale and breathe a warm singing tone into your instrument.…
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At a time of year when so many student competitions are taking place, I thought it would be helpful and perhaps even inspiring to review some basic practice and performance ideas.
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Dr. Cate's Flute Tips ~ Flute Pedagogy for School Music Directors
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If I'm recommending a student instrument I stick with the usual suspects - Yamaha, Bundy, Artley (flute, clarinet), Vito (saxophone), Selmer, Gemeinhardt etc. A long time ago I stopped trying to fix the cheap stuff that nobody's ever heard…
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