Whether we are talking about a typical school band, a marching band, concert band, jazz band, or on another level, a professional orchestra, there are three main different groups of instruments in a typical band: brass, woodwind, and percussion. If we only consider typical school… Read More »Band Instruments – What Instruments Are in a Band?
Despite that, the popularity of each band instrument can vary during different phases of a student’s career, some instruments are more popular than others across all types of school bands and students’ ages. An instrument can be more popular depending on the role it plays… Read More »The 5 Most Popular School Band Instruments
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
A question which is often asked by someone looking to start in a band, whether a student in their first music lessons or by parents, is: what band instrument are the cheapest? Similar to the question of what are the most expensive musical instruments, it… Read More »The Cheapest Band Instruments
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 out of plastic. But what’s the difference between them, and which one is right for you? We detail below the differences… Read More »Wooden vs Plastic Clarinet
When it comes to piccolos, many factors need to be considered before making a purchase. What should you look for? How much should you spend? Where can you buy a piccolo? Should you opt for a new or used instrument? But before even starting on… Read More »What to Consider Before Buying a Piccolo
Whether you’re a dedicated classical flutist or a “smooth sax sommelier”, learning the basics of improvisation can be not only fun but also very useful to those wishing to better understand their instruments. Creating melodies on your own instead of reading them off of a… Read More »Instrumental Improvisation – Beginner’s Guide
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
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 advanced player, it is important to take the time to research a good-quality trombone. Being one of the most… Read More »Trombone Brands to Avoid
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
The Piccolo is a half-sized flute, being the tiniest instrument in the woodwind section of a band. It plays the highest notes of the woodwind family, playing an octave higher than those of the concert flute. It has 3 distinctive tones of the register, the… Read More »The Piccolo and Its Differences from the Flute
