Making the transition from an entry level instrument to one that offers professional styling and features is an important step for most students. Often, the ability to successfully transition to a quality instrument at this stage will…
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“A beautiful flute tone is of interest only to flute players”. This startling statement was made by the incomparable artist and pedagogue Marcel Moyse, in the preface to his important volume, “Tone Development through Interpretation”…
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Solexa Presents the Thumbport. The Thumbport clips onto the flute and guides the right thumb to be more functional in keeping the flute stable. Flutists will find new freedom in finger movement and stability in sound production. You will…
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Richard Hahn is Professor Emeritus of Flute and former Director of the Hampton School of Music at the University of Idaho. He began his career as a flutist with the Milwaukee Chamber Players and was a featured soloist with the Fine Arts…
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The advantages of good breathing, for example, having a beautiful sound or playing complete phrases, just don’t seem to concern the beginner. Most beginners are happy just to be able to recognize the tune they are trying to play, no matter…
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A simple test can make sure that your student has a good grip and proper embouchure on a single reed instrument. Even if everything looks right, your student might not be placing the weight of the head on the top of the mouthpiece. Some…
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Buffet Crampon has long been recognized as the world leader in clarinet production. Of the many models offered by Buffet Crampon, the two most prominent choices for an upgrade are the E11 student/intermediate clarinet and the…
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The undeveloped embouchure is of course number one. In the first notes that come out of the clarinet, there are many problems. Pitch is just one of them... we have tone color.... learning to tongue... learning to slur... and all the young…
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