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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 to …
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 …
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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20 Most Frequently Questions about the Clarinet
When was the clarinet invented? It is believed that the clarinet was invented by Christoph Denner in 1690. It was believed to be made from …
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 much less money than a decade ago. The question is whether …
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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 of cello you …
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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 …
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 …
Jupiter JTR 300 Trumpet Review
Jupiter trumpets are manufactured by KHS in Taiwan and China. The instruments are of superb quality and enable a beginner to get off to a …
Yamaha YTR1335 Trumpet Review
Yamaha YTR1335 The Yamaha YTR 1335 Trumpet has been around for many years now. It is a solid built instrument with many of the features …
The Trumpet – All you need to know!
The trumpet is a popular brass instrument amongst children and adults. Brass instruments form one of the main sections of an orchestra along side strings, …
Trumpet V’s Cornet – What is the difference?
The basics To look at the two instruments together the cornet is smaller; however, the actual tubing (the pipe from the mouthpiece end all the …
20 Most Frequently Asked Questions about the Saxophone
1. What is a saxophone? A saxophone is a musical instrument. It is a woodwind instrument despite being made from brass. It is played by …
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20 Most Frequently Asked Questions about the Trumpet
1. How to you get a sound out of a trumpet? A trumpet is a brass instrument which is blown through to get a sound. …
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20 Most Frequently Asked Questions About The Flute
1. How do you clean your flute? A flute player should only look to clean the inside and outside of the flute. Some websites will …
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Frequently Asked Questions Relating to the Cello – Top 20
Where are cellos made? What is a cello bow made of? What is the clef for cello? What family does the cello belong to? Is …
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Clarinet Mouthpieces – A buyers Guide
As with all musical instruments, it is never quite as easy and straightforward as you would think! The clarinet is no exception. When you order …
Choosing Your Clarinet Reed
Clarinet Reeds Clarinets are woodwind instruments and fall into a category of instruments called reed instruments. These instruments need a reed in order to make …