The contrabass clarinet is an incredibly unique and fascinating instrument. It produces a big, beefy sound unlike any other and is capable of playing a wide range of musical styles. It is a large, deep-sounding instrument that can fill out the low reeds or low… Read More »The Contrabass Clarinet – a Comprehensive Guide to its Beauty and Complexity
With so many different clarinet brands on the market, it can be difficult to know which one to choose. I know it can be overwhelming to choose the right brand for you, especially as a student. In this article, we’ll take a look at some… Read More »Popular Clarinet Brands (The Top Ones You Should Know)
Saxophones are very intricate devices. If you look at the instrument, it is very complex, almost like a machine. Every single key has a leather pad that can be worn out, as well as a spring that can wear out. Many of the keys have… Read More »Master Saxophone Care: Essential Tips and Tools
You’ve been playing the C flute for a while, and you love the sound of the low register. So you start to wonder if it’s time to try the alto flute. The alto flute is a relatively new member of the flute family. However, it… Read More »The Alto Flute (Beginner’s Guide)
There are many reasons for selling a used flute, whether it’s just because you or your child doesn’t play it anymore, there is a need to upgrade to another flute or you are changing to another band instrument. Depending on the conditions, your flute is… Read More »Selling a Used Flute? How Much It’s Worth and Where to Sell It
The saxophone is a pretty loud instrument acoustically. But it’s not so easy to mute like other instruments. If you want to mute the instrument, this creates a problem. If you’ve ever had angry neighbors but needed to practice to get better, you know exactly… Read More »Saxophone Mutes Expert’s Guide
There won’t be a direct answer to the question of which band instruments are the easiest to learn and play. However, the usual so-called “big 5 instruments” that are present in elementary school bands, together with some percussion instruments, could be considered the easiest instruments… Read More »Easiest Band Instruments to Learn and Play
If we consider only the typical band instruments, then the most expensive ones are the Oboe, the French Horn, the Bassoon, and the Saxophone. However, such classification is dependent on several factors. Is it a brand-new or used instrument? What’s your skill level? From which… Read More »The Most Expensive Band Instruments
A question that is often asked by someone looking to start in a band, whether a student in their first music lessons or by parents, is: what is the cheapest instrument in a band? Similar to the question of what are the most expensive musical… Read More »The Cheapest Band Instruments
Every saxophone needs a reed. There is no way around it. A saxophone reed is essential for making a sound of any kind, and every saxophonist, at one point or another, will have a favorite brand, size, and style. Whether you play the tenor sax, the… Read More »A Simple Guide to Saxophone Reeds