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Stentor Violins & Cellos – Standard Student, Stentor I and Stentor II – Review and Differences Overview Stentor Violins and Cellos are well respected amongst [...]
John Packer JP041 Alto Saxophone Review
The John Packer 041 alto saxophone is a great saxophone for the beginner. It is well made, reliable and trusted by teachers. The John Packer
Yamaha YFL311 Flute Review
Yamaha YFL 311 Flute Review The Yamaha 200, 300 and 400 flutes are classed as beginner and intermediate level flutes. They have been carefully manufactured
Trevor James 10X Flute Review
Trevor J James was established in London in 1979. The company is now one of the world’s most respected student and professional flute designers and
What is the best clarinet tutor book?
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What is the best flute tutor book ?
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Keyboard vs Digital Piano – What is suitable for a beginner?
If you are unsure which keyboard or digital piano is most suitable for your needs this is a simple guide to help and explain the
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Trumpet & Cornet Valves - How To Oil
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20 Most Frequently Asked Questions about the Clarinet
When was the clarinet invented? It is believed that the clarinet was invented by Christoph Denner in 1690. It has been reported that it was
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20 Most Frequently Asked Questions about the Violin
What accessories do I need for my violin? Your violin ideally needs to be in a case, with a chin rest attached, a separate shoulder
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10 Reasons Why a Cheap Violin/Viola Will Hinder Your Playing
There is no denying that violins/violas, like many things we purchase, are available for a lot less money than a decade ago. The question is
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Benefits of learning to play a musical instrument
Why learn to play an instrument? It's not too late to learn! Research has shown that adults who take up learning a musical instrument in
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Cello Sizes - What Size Do I Need & How to Measure?
When hiring a cello or changing the size of a cello for a child it can seem tricky to know what size cello you need,
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How To Rosin Your Violin/Viola Bow
What is violin/viola Rosin? Rosin is very important on the hair of the bow as it enables the hairs to go across the strings and
Free Music Word Search Puzzles
A collection of FREE musical based word searches, no email address or 'sign up to our mailing list' required! Musical Composers - Part One Download
P-Bone Plastic "Brass" - What is it exactly?
Warwick Music Group has been creating a plastic set of “brass” instruments for the education market in the UK and globally since 2007. The company
Open and Closed Hole Flutes – What Is The Difference?
Firstly; what is a closed or open hole flute? Basically, an open hole flute literally has holes in five of the keys, just like a
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What Makes a Violin/Viola Bow Expensive?
You can easily find a violin or viola bow for £15 and just as easily £1000. If you search a little harder, you can find
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We are always on the lookout for new and exciting talent combined with someone who just shines a light on the world of music –
Alphasax - What Is It Exactly?
The Alphasax is a small version of an alto saxophone but especially designed for little people. It is made by Trevor James and has been created to
Viola & Violin - What Is The Difference?
They look the same, so you’d be forgiven for wondering what the actual difference is. There are a few key points that separate the two
Careers In Music
It is a strange phenonium that careers in music aren’t often seen as “serious”. Music is all around us and thousands of people work in
