| Below is a list of all articles with the most recent ones listed first. |
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We Are Now the Glenn Cronkhite Case Dealers by Eric Budd |
| With a shortage of quality brasswind cases available at present, we decided to do some homework and find cases that offers excellent protection, is made from high quality materials and is slim line and durable. |
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Courtouis Trombone Review by Eric Budd |
| I FINALLY managed to pin down Melbourne Symphony Trombonists Michael Bertoncello (2nd) and the MSO principal trombone section leader Brett Kelly. We had a meeting/play of these instruments, and both players offered quite in depth discussion and feedback. |
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James Morrison, jazz player extraordinaire, sick with nerves? by Ruth Bonetti |
| James Morrison, jazz player extraordinaire, sick with nerves? Excuse me? That veteran who'd abseil into a performance playing trumpet? Even naturals' can suffer knots of fear at some time.
James hilariously fessed up at Maryborough Music Conference and in his book, Playing My Own Trumpet: |
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2009 Queensland Clarinet and Saxophone Competition by Australian Clarinet & Saxophone |
| 2009 Queensland Clarinet and Saxophone Competition.
Outstanding Performers Prizes incuding vouchers and Trophies. |
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The Francois Louis Ultimate Ligature for Clarinet Review by Tavis Ashton-Bell |
| The Francois Louis ligature for clarinet is a dream to play on. Traditionally used for saxophones, it has a ‘jazz player’ stigma attached to it, which in some respects is mildly true. |
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The "Shadow" Tenor Sax Review by Alex Fletcher |
| Endorsed and played by world renowned saxophonist and composer David Liebman, the much anticipated Keilwerth SX-90R Shadow tenor saxophone has finally arrived in our store. |
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'I just want to have fun with my music!' students say. by Ruth Bonetti |
| 'I just want to have fun with my music!' students say. Yet teachers know poor foundations hinder enjoyment. The overcommitted most need to learn time management. So how much practice is enough practice? |
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The Dynamics of Breathing by Kevin Kelly |
| When Arnold Jacobs died on October 7,1998, he left a legacy of concepts and former students that few have equalled. During his lifetime Jacobs drew an endless parade of musicians to his studio, from the obvious tuba players to professional singers and woodwind players. Because he suffered a childhood illness that left him with diminished lung capacity, Jacobs began to study the mechanics of breathing. This soon became a lifetime pursuit that was never an end in itself, just a means to play well ... |
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A Reed Buyer's Guide by Brian Catchlove |
| A Reed Buyer's Guide |
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Getting the most out of your reeds. by Nick Taylor |
| One of the most frustrating things about playing a woodwind instrument is the eternal search for a consistently good reed! Regardless of brand or strength, the following is a guide on how to prepare your reeds for clarinet and saxophone to get the most out of them. |
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Vandoren release NEW Tenor Sax Mouthpiece |
| Vandoren have just launched a new Tenor V16 mouthpiece: the T6 (the more open mouthpiece of the V16 tenor series) |
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Music Educators' Energiser by Ruth Bonetti |
| Jacaranda trees splash purple over Brisbane's skies, reminding it's exam time. |
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The future of the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) |
| What’s happening at the Academy? (ANAM) is under threat!! |
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Reed Care Tips by Reeds Australia |
| All quality woodwind musical instrument reeds are made from the giant grass called Arundo donax. As a natural material, reed cane is subjected to a variety of environmental pressures |
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Breathe to win! by Ruth Bonetti |
| Stress can leave you breathless
I examined a clarinet-playing diploma student who simply forgot to breathe. As he normally had good breath control, he was surprised at his uncharacteristic behaviour under stress. We both laughed and this relieved the pressure. |
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The Environment & Vandoren |
| Vandoren have always been very serious about preserving the environment for future generations and would like to share with you the steps Vandoren have taken towards this goal.
The cane used to manufacture reeds is a 100% natural plant. We use no fertilizer or pesticide during its growth and no chemical components during its transformation into reeds. The shiny part of the reed, it should be mentioned, is not varnish but the bark of the cane. Any leftover cane resulting from reed manufacturin... |
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A GUIDE TO SELECTING YOUR NEW SAX/CLARINET MOUTHPIECE! by Nick Taylor |
For many woodwind players, finding the “ultimate” mouthpiece can be a life long journey.
Each player is different and, whether one plays soprano sax or bass clarinet,
the choice of a mouthpiece is never easy.
There are so many variables, such as your own oral cavity, jaw profile and teeth formation. |
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Is your practice bothering others? by Eric Budd |
Lets face it as brass players we love the sound of our horn!
There is something incredibly empowering about making all that tubing resonate and bounce around the house. |
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Guide to Buying Your First Trumpet. |
The trumpet is one of those magical instruments that have long been used to signal the grand entrance of royalty,
is heard on every Hollywood blockbuster soundtrack,
and is irreplaceable on Melbourne Cup Race day. |
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Guide to Buying Your First Musical Instrument. by Eric Budd |
| Buying the cheapest instrument you can find, usually every time handicaps the learning player, due to poor mechanical functionality, poor tuning (intonation) and in most cases poor quality mouthpiece, resulting in
the player giving up after a short time, believing it is too difficult for them, when the instrument is the blame.. |
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Introducing The Simple Rhythmatician! |
| Available for:
W38C (Flute/ Oboe)
W38B (Clarinet - Lower Register/ Bass Clarinet/ Trumpet/ Baritone T.C.)
W38CLE (Alto Clarinet)
W38XE (Alto Saxophone/ Baritone Saxophone)
W38XB (Tenor Saxophone/ Clarinet - Upper Register)
W38HF (French Horn)
W38BC (Trombone/ Baritone B.C./ Bassoon)
W38BS (Tuba)
W38MP (Mallet Percussion)
W38F (Conductor Score)
Part Books $12.95 / Score $49.95
A NEW rhythm theory book by David Newell, author of the popular Bach & Before series! |
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Vandoren Mouthpiece News by Brian Ebert |
| Vandoren have discontinued the following Mouthpieces: |
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"York" - A new Era in the History if Brass Instruments begins |
| Schreiber & Keilwerth Musikinstruments GmbH |
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The Main Clarinet Event 25th June 2006 by Lloyd van’t Hoff |
| Clarinet Queensland, Clarinet Brisbane, |
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Barry Tuckwell Brass Prize at Melbourne International Festival o |
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Monette Mouthpieces by Eric Budd |
| Monette, Monette Mouthpiece, Momette Trumpet, |
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Shulman System by Gianni Marinucci |
| "I had heard alot about the Shulman system ,and was eager to try one out. When I heard Ozwinds was getting them in. |
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New Managing Director for Reeds Australia by Michael Beare |
| Peter Handsworth has been invited to perform and teach at numerous international music festivals including Lochenhaus, Schleswig Holstein and Weimar festivals. He has recorded widely including an EMI Classics recording "Blues for Sabine’ with Sabine Meyer and Eddie Daniels and has performed regularly for radio broadcasts in Australia and Europe. |
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Branford Marsalis puts Vintage to the test! by Michael Beare |
| Reeds Australia, Branford Marsalis, Vintage clarinet reed, |
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