Playing in a marching band is a rather different experience than playing in a typical school or concert band. On those last ones, every player is normally sit down or at least is playing in the same place. Contrary to that, in a marching band… Read More »The 5 Easiest Marching Band Instruments
Finding a suitable French Horn may be difficult at first glance, but with a few points in consideration, even a beginner player or parent that doesn’t know much about the instrument can find a suitable French horn. We’ve gathered some things to think about before… Read More »Best French Horn Brands
When beginners first start learning trumpet, they commonly ask some of these questions: Can I teach myself trumpet? Is it hard to learn the trumpet? How long does it take to learn the trumpet? How many hours a day should I play the trumpet? What… Read More »Learning the Trumpet for Beginners: Common Questions
You may be wondering what exactly a trumpet rental involves. It is just as simple as it sounds – you rent an instrument from someone or an institution that owns it and they allow you to use it until your period expires or the return… Read More »Trumpet Rental – Costs, Advantages, and Programmes Offers
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 differences in size, shape, range, sound, and mainly in which situations they are played. The regular French horn you see most… Read More »French Horn Vs. Mellophone – What Are the Differences?
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 want to start marching? There are a few things you need to know before you make the step into the fun and… Read More »Marching Band Percussion – A Beginner’s Guide
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 up, there is a lot to consider when starting to play an instrument, especially when you’re becoming a percussionist. Most… Read More »Snare Drums and Percussion for Beginners – Quick Info Guide
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 instruments might be easier to play, there are also instruments that will be more difficult to play due to… Read More »Hardest Band Instruments to Play
Marching bands have different singularities. One of those is the type of instruments seen in the parades, some of them really heavy and difficult to play. When considering what are the heaviest marching band instruments, it is essential to define if that weight includes or… Read More »The Top 3 Heaviest Marching Band Instruments
Used trumpets are a great option for beginner and intermediate players and are a more cost-effective solution while still offering quality when compared to buying new ones. Whether in an initial phase of learning or already looking for a step-up instrument, a pre-owned trumpet might… Read More »Used Trumpets – Buying Guide
