Your Hire Clarinet - Getting Started
Getting started with the clarinet...
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Instrument Guides
Cello Bridge Issues
Fixing a fallen or misaligned cello bridge A cello bridge that is tilting or has fallen over and come is a fairly common problem. But
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Trevor James 5X Flute Review
You can’t help but get excited when a new flute is coming to the market and the Trevor James 5X certainly delivered when it was
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How to Hold a Violin/Viola bow
The correct bow hold is something to get right from the beginning. It can be to easy to form bad habits that will have to
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Viola Sizing
Measuring what size viola, Â violin, or cello you need is straight forward. If you have not been advised on the size you need, then this
Brass Terminology & Glossary
Bell All brass instruments have a bell, this enables good sound projection and volume. They can also completely change the character of the instrument; different
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How Much Do Music Lessons Cost?
How Much Do Music Lessons Cost? The cost of your music lesson will vary teacher to teacher, school to school, organisation to organisation. There is
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Changing Strings on My Violin/Viola/Cello
How Do I Know When to Change the Strings on My Violin/Viola/Cello? When you make the decision to learn the violin, viola or cello you
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Drawn toneholes vs. soldered flute toneholes
You may have come across the term drawn or soldered flute tone holes, and you may be wondering what they are exactly, and what difference
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Andreas Zeller Violin Review
The Andreas Zeller violin is respected and valued as one of the best student violin outfits that can be had. It is suitable for the
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What makes a flute expensive?
Why a flute is so expensive is a question asked all the time. There are of course many reasons why a flute carries an expensive
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Stentor I & Stentor II - Violin & Cello Review
Stentor Violins & Cellos – Standard Student, Stentor I and Stentor II – Review and Differences Overview Stentor Violins and Cellos are well respected amongst
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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
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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
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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
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What is the best clarinet tutor book?
Overview How do you know what is a good tutor book for learning an instrument? (Children & Adults) Every teacher will have their favourite tutor
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What is the best flute tutor book ?
Best Tutor Book For Learning The Flute Every teacher will have their favourite tutor book, or set of books, to use whilst teaching and there
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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
A simple guide to oiling your cornet & trumpet valves...
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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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