A lot of people who play saxophone or clarinet are unaware that no two individual reeds are exactly the same: even if they are the same brand, strength, and from the same box! One question I get all the time from my students is “how do I get all my reeds to play consistently?” The [...]
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Beginner Tips for Improving Intonation on the Flute
April 25, 2012 – 4:10 pm
The term “intonation” is used to describe the accuracy of a pitch when played on a musical instrument. One of the biggest challenges when learning to play a wind instrument is learning to play with proper intonation, and being able to recognize when the intonation is off. On the flute, there are many different factors [...]
How to Give Your Trumpet a Bath!
May 18, 2011 – 11:12 am
Giving your trumpet a bath is an important part of routine maintenance. All brass instruments need to be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis in order to function properly. Fortunately, this can be done fairly easily and quickly, using only a few simple household products, as well as some additional, common maintenance products for your [...]