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Introducing Montreux Woodwind

Introducing Montreux Woodwind

  • Nick Walker
  • 10 months ago
  • 1,114

The Montreux ‘Artisan’ range of Woodwind instruments is definitely taking centre-stage when it comes to quality & affordability. Absolutely stunning design and attention to detail that produces an amazing sound.  When you compare the. Continue reading

Why is the Saxophone the Best Instrument to Learn?
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Why is the Saxophone the Best Instrument to Learn?

  • Nick Walker
  • 11 months ago
  • 1,595

It’s amazing how consistently the saxophone enriches the music scene; just think “Baker Street”, Madness, 60’s Rock n Roll! The there's the. Continue reading

Which Brand of Saxophone is Best for Beginners?
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Which Brand of Saxophone is Best for Beginners?

  • Lucy Benstead
  • 2 years ago
  • 2,652

There are four main types of saxophone; Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Baritone. However, the alto is the easiest to play and the most popular for. Continue reading

What does it mean to Tune an Instrument?
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What does it mean to Tune an Instrument?

  • Heidi
  • 2 years ago
  • 6,810

In short, to Tune your instrument is to ensure it plays at the correct pitch. There are two key reasons why tuning your instrument is important.. Continue reading

My Woodwind Musical Journey
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My Woodwind Musical Journey

  • Lucy Benstead
  • 2 years ago
  • 1,372

It all began about 10 years ago… Long long ago, when I was around 8 years old, I was introduced to music by my primary school headteacher and I. Continue reading

Learning an Instrument Later in Life
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Learning an Instrument Later in Life

  • Shona Callow
  • 2 years ago
  • 2,504

“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to. Continue reading

Which Trevor James Saxophone Is For Me?
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Which Trevor James Saxophone Is For Me?

  • Nick Walker
  • 2 years ago
  • 3,977

Trevor James ethos as a Saxophone manufacturing company is to simply listen, ponder, sketch, design. Then create a Trevor James ‘horn’ that lets. Continue reading

Yamaha Professional Woodwind
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Yamaha Professional Woodwind

  • Nick Walker
  • 3 years ago
  • 1,349

1966 was a very special and musically defining year. Especially for Yamaha Professional Woodwind. Both Yamaha Instruments and I were conceived!. Continue reading

The Lyre Guide | Sonata Lyres | Marching Band Lyres
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The Lyre Guide | Sonata Lyres | Marching Band Lyres

  • Nick Walker
  • 3 years ago
  • 5,391

Lyre (lʌɪə) a stringed instrument like a small U-shaped harp with strings fixed to a crossbar, used especially in ancient Greece. Modern. Continue reading

Instruments for Schools | Our Recommendations
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Instruments for Schools | Our Recommendations

  • Shona Callow
  • 3 years ago
  • 1,901

  Updated 14th February 2019 Recorder The primary school staple musical instrument, in a variety of colours and at such a low cost –. Continue reading

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