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Trumpet

Reference sheet: trumpet, key, tuning note and reference pitches.

• Selling a Used Trumpet? For How Much and Where to Sell It 24 May 2024 · Do you have a trumpet lying around that you never play anymore? Maybe you’ve got a few extra dollars lying around that you’d rather spend…
• Learning Trumpet for Beginners 27 March 2024 · When beginners first start learning trumpet, they commonly ask some of the questions we list below. Those are all valid questions that any…
• Are Trumpets From Top Retailers Like Walmart, Target, and eBay Good? 22 March 2024 · My first trumpet was a Holton T602. These old horns can be bought on eBay today for anywhere between $60 and $150, depending on quality. I…
• What Is A Pocket Trumpet? 20 March 2024 · The Pocket Trumpet is a small handheld instrument that produces a unique sound. It’s used primarily for teaching beginners how to play the…
• Finding the Perfect Trumpet Case For You 19 March 2024 · You protect everything you can’t risk damaging: your phone, your car, your health. Your trumpet is certainly no exception to this rule. At…
• Used Trumpets – Buying Guide 14 March 2024 · Used trumpets are a great option for beginner and intermediate players and are a more cost-effective solution while still offering quality…
• Trumpet Accessories – Must-have for Playing and Learning 12 March 2024 · Learning to play the trumpet requires knowledge and practicing of different things: from music theory to the correct technique on how to…
• Trumpets for Beginners – Easy To Follow Guide 12 March 2024 · When someone sets out to begin learning a new instrument the first steps are often the most important. For beginner trumpet players, the…
• Trumpet Mouthpieces – Start Here if You Are a Beginner 11 March 2024 · What mouthpiece should I play? This is one of the most asked questions by trumpet players of all levels. For many experienced players, the…

Trombone

Reference sheet: trombone, key, tuning note and reference pitches.

• Best Student Trombones 27 May 2024 · Trombones are very popular among beginners, particularly beginning band students but also in intermediate/youth orchestras. Today I’d like…
• The Bass Trombone: Unleashing Its Power (Capabilities and History) 1 April 2024 · The bass trombone is an essential instrument in both jazz and classical music. It has a unique, deep tone that commands attention and adds…
• Trombone Brands to Avoid 17 March 2024 · If you or someone you know are looking to start trombone you might be struggling with what to pick. Whether you are a beginner or an…
• Used Trombones – Buying Guide 14 March 2024 · Opting to buy a used trombone can be usually a great way to save money, whether you are a student or beginner player, or even an…
• Best Trombone Cases – a Guide for Beginners 12 March 2024 · If you just bought a trombone for yourself or your child, whether it is a student trombone or a more advanced instrument, you may be…

Clarinet

Reference sheet: clarinet, key, tuning note and reference pitches.

• Sell Used Clarinet 1 April 2024 · If you are looking to sell a used clarinet, you might have several questions that you need answers for: In this article, we will cover all…
• Intermediate Clarinet Music (The Beauty of Interpreting Various Styles) 1 April 2024 · Intermediate clarinet players have a wide range of music to choose from when it comes to playing their favorite tunes. From Mozart to…
• E Flat Soprano Clarinet for Beginners: Info to Get You Started 31 March 2024 · The E flat soprano clarinet is an instrument that gets a lot of hate, but it can offer a lot to ensembles. It’s almost like the piccolo of…
• Recorder vs Clarinet – Understanding Their Differences 31 March 2024 · The recorder and the clarinet are two of the most iconic woodwind instruments in the world. Both instruments have a long history and have…
• How To Play Jazz Clarinet? (Get Started) 31 March 2024 · The clarinet has a rich, warm tone that has helped shape the sound of jazz for generations, and it continues to be one of the most popular…
• The Contrabass Clarinet – a Comprehensive Guide to its Beauty and Complexity 31 March 2024 · The contrabass clarinet is an incredibly unique and fascinating instrument. It produces a big, beefy sound unlike any other and is capable…
• Popular Clarinet Brands (The Top Ones You Should Know) 31 March 2024 · With so many different clarinet brands on the market, it can be difficult to know which one to choose. I know it can be overwhelming to…
• How to Put a Lyre on a Clarinet 28 March 2024 · A helpful way to play the clarinet, especially in a marching band, is to attach a lyre to it. This can be a bit tricky, but with a little…
• Clarinet Embouchure Strengthening Exercises 28 March 2024 · If you’re a beginner clarinetist, or even if you’ve been playing for a while, you may not have given much thought to your embouchure. Your…
• Jazz Clarinet Lessons Online: Why to Choose Them 23 March 2024 · Want to learn all the tricks and techniques of playing jazz on the instrument? If you are looking for online lessons, there are plenty of…
• Common Clarinet Problems (and How to Solve them) 23 March 2024 · The last time your clarinet was played things seemed to go well, but now it suddenly stops playing altogether. Your clarinet is broken or…
• Clarinet and Bass Clarinet – 5 Main Differences 23 March 2024 · Among the different types of clarinets, the bass clarinet is one that draws more curiosity. It differs greatly in size, shape, sound, and…
• Clarinets for Beginners 23 March 2024 · If you or your child has just recently decided to play the clarinet, now it is time for you to decide on whether to purchase a brand new…
• Wooden vs Plastic Clarinet 22 March 2024 · When looking at clarinets, you may have noticed that there are many different options to choose from. Some are made out of wood, and some…
• Getting Clarinet Embouchure Fatigue? 6 Ways to Overcome It 21 March 2024 · Embouchure fatigue is a problem among some clarinet players. The embouchure is a frequent site for fatigue, but it shouldn’t be. Such…
• What to Know When Buying a Used Clarinet 20 March 2024 · Buying a used clarinet can be an intimidating task for new clarinet players. We help you understand what to look for when buying a used…
• Synthetic Clarinet Reeds 19 March 2024 · You may have heard about synthetic reeds being used for some instruments, including clarinets. But what is the big deal with such material?…
• Rent a Clarinet 19 March 2024 · Renting a clarinet has several advantages when compared to buying a new or used clarinet, especially for beginners but also for more…

Saxophone

Reference sheet: saxophone, key, tuning note and reference pitches.

• Master Saxophone Care: Essential Tips and Tools 30 March 2024 · Saxophones are very intricate devices. If you look at the instrument, it is very complex, almost like a machine. Every single key has a…
• Saxophone Mutes Expert’s Guide 29 March 2024 · The saxophone is a pretty loud instrument acoustically. But it’s not so easy to mute like other instruments. If you want to mute the…
• A Simple Guide to Saxophone Reeds 28 March 2024 · Every saxophone needs a reed. There is no way around it. A saxophone reed is essential for making a sound of any kind, and every…
• Saxophone ligatures 26 March 2024 · If you just got your saxophone, you’re probably checking out all of the different parts. The metal clamp thing that holds the reed on?…
• Saxophone Pad Savers 25 March 2024 · If you are looking at saxophones, you have probably seen these brightly colored fluffy rods that also make great lightsaber fights. What is…
• Left-handed Saxophones 25 March 2024 · You may have come across a couple of articles referring to a left-handed saxophone, or maybe you’re just curious about the topic. Do…
• Jean Baptiste Saxophones 25 March 2024 · If you’ve visited a Sam Ash you may have seen their line of instruments called Jean Baptiste. What are these like? Are they any good? We…
• Cork Grease for Saxophone 24 March 2024 · You may have noticed a chapstick type tube that came with your saxophone. What is it? What is it used for, and why does it matter? It is…
• Best Saxophones for Beginners 22 March 2024 · So you or your child want to learn saxophone! Awesome! It’s an amazing instrument to play. It’s a fundamental instrument in jazz and blues…
• Selling Used Saxophones 20 March 2024 · There are many reasons for selling a used saxophone, whether it’s just because you or your child doesn’t play it anymore, there is a need…
• Is the Saxophone Hard to Learn? 20 March 2024 · Learning the saxophone is like anything you do. You start slow and gradually build momentum. If you want to become proficient, there are…
• Alto Saxophone Case – Finding the Right One for You 14 March 2024 · An instrument is a major investment, one that requires protection both from the elements and accidental drops. You will eventually start…
• Beginner Saxophone Mouthpieces – Alto, Tenor, and Baritone Options 13 March 2024 · No matter what your style, alto to soprano or bass, beginner to pro, or on a budget flush with cash, picking the right saxophone mouthpiece…
• Buying a Used Saxophone 13 March 2024 · Buying a saxophone, regardless of used or new, should be a heavily researched effort done with careful consideration. Whether you decide to…
• Saxophones Gifts – Useful Options and Ideas 11 March 2024 · As a saxophone player, I understand the inquiries as to what kind of saxophone gifts should you give to a player on a birthday or holiday.…
• Sax Neck Straps, How Important Are They? 11 March 2024 · I remember getting my first neck strap, putting it on, and being a little confused as to why this was such an integral part of saxophone…

Flute

Reference sheet: flute, key, tuning note and reference pitches.

• The Alto Flute (Beginner’s Guide) 30 March 2024 · You’ve been playing the C flute for a while, and you love the sound of the low register. So you start to wonder if it’s time to try the…
• Selling a Used Flute? How Much It’s Worth and Where to Sell It 29 March 2024 · There are many reasons for selling a used flute, whether it’s just because you or your child doesn’t play it anymore, there is a need to…
• Flute Accessories 27 March 2024 · If you just started playing the flute, you may wonder what flute accessories you need to get to help make the most of your new instrument.…
• Flute Cleaning Kit 26 March 2024 · If you’re looking to play the flute, you need a good instrument. But you should also purchase a cleaning kit to maintain your flute at…
• The 13 Hardest Flute Pieces 25 March 2024 · Between my bachelor’s and master’s degrees, I’ve studied some of the hardest flute pieces in the repertoire. Those works came out of the…
• Anti-tarnish Strips for Flutes 25 March 2024 · Imagine you find your dream flute and get the perfect sound on it. But after a few months, you notice black spots, or tarnish, starting to…
• The Yamaha 225SII Flute 24 March 2024 · Are you looking for a good beginner flute for yourself or your child? I’d recommend you try the Yamaha 225SII to determine if it’s a good…
• Recorder Vs. Flute – What Are Their Differences? (and Their Similarities) 24 March 2024 · The recorder and the flute are from the woodwind family. The question is, how do they compare? What are their main differences, and…
• Best Beginner Flutes 22 March 2024 · So you or your child have decided to learn to play the flute! Awesome! Being one of the most popular instruments to play in a band,…
• The Piccolo and Its Differences From the Flute 21 March 2024 · The Piccolo is a half-sized flute, being the tiniest instrument in the woodwind section of a band. Comparable to the size of some 6-hole…
• Buying a Piccolo – What You Need to Consider 18 March 2024 · When it comes to piccolos, many factors need to be considered before making a purchase. What should you look for? How much should you…
• The 6 Hole Bamboo Flute – How to Play and Make Your Own 14 March 2024 · This article will give you the basics of how to play the 6 hole bamboo flute, a fascinating instrument, as well as how to make one or where…

Oboe

Reference sheet: oboe, key, tuning note and reference pitches.

• Oboe Price – What’s the Cost of an Oboe? 17 March 2024 · Oboes are one of the most expensive band instruments and due to that, a frequent question asked every school year by students and parents,…
• The Full Guide to Oboe Reeds for Beginners 16 March 2024 · If you or your child is just starting to play the oboe, you likely have quite a few questions about oboe reeds. You’ve probably already…

Bassoon

Reference sheet: bassoon, key, tuning note and reference pitches.

• Bassoon Rentals: for Beginners and Intermediate Players 16 March 2024 · Renting a bassoon is a great option for beginner to intermediate players. It allows accessing quality instruments for a fraction of the…
• Bassoon Cases and Gig Bags – What to Know Before Buying 11 March 2024 · If you are beginning to play the bassoon, or already have the instrument but are looking to store it as safely as possible, we’ve gathered…

French horn

Reference sheet: french horn, key, tuning note and reference pitches.

• Best French Horn Brands 18 March 2024 · Finding a suitable French Horn may be difficult at first glance, but with a few points in consideration, even a beginner player or parent…
• French Horn Vs. Mellophone – What Are the Differences? 17 March 2024 · If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between a french horn and a mellophone, there isn’t much of one. There are however some…

Tuba

Reference sheet: tuba, key, tuning note and reference pitches.

• A Guide to Tuba Mouthpiece Sizes 12 March 2024 · Similar to what happens on other instruments’ mouthpieces, tuba mouthpiece sizes and dimensions can affect the instrument’s sound. And such…
• Tuba History – Origins and Evolution 10 March 2024 · The Tuba is a musical instrument of the brass family with a somehow recent history when compared to other band instruments. There are tubas…

Band instruments in general

• 5th Grade Band Instruments – Which One to Choose? 29 May 2024 · Students arriving into the 5th grade are faced with a list of band instruments that can introduce them to the most common and somehow easy…
• Who Are the Marching Band Leaders? 30 April 2024 · I’ve been on this amazing journey through the world of music education for quite some time now, guiding some super spirited marching bands…
• Easiest Band Instruments to Learn and Play 29 March 2024 · There won’t be a direct answer to the question of which band instruments are the easiest to learn and play. However, the usual so-called…
• The Most Expensive Band Instruments 28 March 2024 · If we consider only the typical band instruments, then the most expensive ones are the Oboe, the French Horn, the Bassoon, and the…
• The Cheapest Band Instruments 28 March 2024 · A question that is often asked by someone looking to start in a band, whether a student in their first music lessons or by parents, is:…
• Band Instruments – What Instruments Are in a Band? 26 March 2024 · Whether we are talking about a typical school band, a marching band, a concert band, a jazz band, or on another level, a professional…
• Band Instrument Scholarships Recommendations 26 March 2024 · College is prohibitively expensive for most Americans, with total student debt soaring by ​107% over the 2009-2019 decade. This has…
• Selling Used Band Instruments 21 March 2024 · Occasionally we might need to replace our children’s older equipment or even our used musical instruments, and get updated gears. In other…
• Woodwind & Brasswind Return Policy 21 March 2024 · In this post, we clarify the return policy from Woodwind & Brasswind, one of the major instrument marketplaces online. Even though they can…
• The 5 Most Popular School Band Instruments 18 March 2024 · Despite that, the popularity of each band instrument can vary during different phases of a student’s career, some instruments are more…
• The 5 Easiest Marching Band Instruments 18 March 2024 · Playing in a marching band is a rather different experience than playing in a typical school or concert band. On those last ones, every…
• Instrumental Improvisation – Beginner’s Guide 18 March 2024 · Whether you’re a dedicated classical flutist or a “smooth sax sommelier”, learning the basics of improvisation can be not only fun but also…
• Marching Band Percussion – A Beginner’s Guide 16 March 2024 · Are you interested in joining your school’s marching band as a percussionist? Or are you already in your school’s drum section, and you…
• Grants for Musical Instruments – What to Know and Look For 16 March 2024 · Purchasing or renting a musical instrument is a big financial decision, one that can cost you thousands. But the powerful appeal of music –…
• Plastic Band Instruments – Complete Info Guide 16 March 2024 · Plastic band instruments are an excellent way for beginners or someone to start playing and learning music. They also can be very valuable…
• Snare Drums and Percussion for Beginners – Quick Info Guide 15 March 2024 · So you want to be a drummer, and you’re considering joining the school band. While joining the school band can seem as simple as signing…
• Hardest Band Instruments to Play 15 March 2024 · Many players willing to join a band wonder whether they can learn to play all instruments with ease or not. The truth is that while some…
• The Top 3 Heaviest Marching Band Instruments 15 March 2024 · Marching bands have different singularities. One of those is the type of instruments seen in the parades, some of them really heavy and…
• Middle School Band Instruments – What Can You Play? 15 March 2024 · Many instruments are available to play in a middle school band. These include several of the musical instruments from the three main…
• Gonzalez Reeds – Local Jazz 627 Model 11 March 2024 · Looking for a cane reed that will follow along in all your musical development? With a competitive price and overall good quality, the…
• Renting or Buying a Band Instrument? 10 March 2024 · Renting vs buying a musical instrument is a crucial decision that will have an impact on your pocket as well as ensuring your children have…

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