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April 2014
Customer Stories
From Guitarist to Drummer | Guest Post

From Guitarist to Drummer | Guest Post

  • Gary Browne
  • 7 years ago
  • 3,520

Read my story. Having been an amateur guitarist for years, I have decided to learn the drums. Read my blogs to see how I get on!

To Oil or Not to Oil – That is the Question
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To Oil or Not to Oil – That is the Question

  • Louise Lingard Snape
  • 7 years ago
  • 2,435
  • 2

It has long been a debate amongst brass players as to what, how much, when and which oil to use on valve instruments. Read this blog to find out my thoughts.

How to String a Ukulele
Guitars

How to String a Ukulele

  • Jack Patrick
  • 7 years ago
  • 2,761
  • 2

Changing a ukulele string may seem quite daunting, but this video will give you a step by step guide on how to do this quickly and efficiently.

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Be our Guest

  • Heidi
  • 7 years ago
  • 3,339
  • 1

Are you passionate about music and enjoy sharing your experiences? Why not Join our Blog Squad and take advantage of some exclusive benefits?

Buying GuidesWoodwind

Best 5 Clarinets for Beginners

  • Kerry Haines
  • 7 years ago
  • 107,587
  • 4

Shopping for your first clarinet is not easy if you have no prior experience. Read our helpful article with tips and recommendations of beginner clarinets.

The Anatomy of a Brass Instrument Mouthpiece
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The Anatomy of a Brass Instrument Mouthpiece

  • Andy McKeown
  • 7 years ago
  • 10,861
  • 2

How are brass mouthpieces designed and what are the different components? We explain each part and the effect different sizes have on the sound produced.

How To Put A Clarinet Together
Technical GuidesWoodwind

How To Put A Clarinet Together

  • Jeremy Smith
  • 7 years ago
  • 3,716

Just bought your first clarinet and want to know how to put it together? We'll show you how via a quick video demonstration.

How to put a Reed on a Clarinet Mouthpiece
Technical GuidesWoodwind

How to put a Reed on a Clarinet Mouthpiece

  • Jeremy Smith
  • 7 years ago
  • 7,139
  • 3

If you are new to the clarinet then you need to know the basics. This video is a demonstration of how to put a reed on a clarinet mouthpiece.

About the ‘Easy-Reed’ System on a Clarinet
Technical GuidesWoodwind

About the ‘Easy-Reed’ System on a Clarinet

  • Jeremy Smith
  • 7 years ago
  • 2,873

A video demonstration of the easy reed system supplied with our sonata clarinets. Also included is how to remove the 'easy-reed' system

How to put a Reed on a Saxophone Mouthpiece
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How to put a Reed on a Saxophone Mouthpiece

  • Jeremy Smith
  • 7 years ago
  • 11,927

Just purchased a new saxophone but don't know how to put the saxophone reed on? Watch our video demonstration of how to put a reed on a saxophone mouthpiece

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