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Your child has indicated that he would like to learn a string instrument and is considering either the violin or the cello. Which of these two instruments is a better choice for your child? Although the cello requires more physical strength from a child and is more cumbersome to carry, a child learner will generally … Read more
Violin players must always keep the neighbors them in mind when practicing at home. It makes some of us nervous about being too loud, leading to cut practice times and trying to play as quiet as possible, which prevents us from hearing the full range of sound. Is a violin too loud for an apartment? … Read more
So you or your child have decided to learn an instrument, and you’ve narrowed it down to be either the violin or the clarinet. In order to choose between the two, you might be wondering which of these two instruments is harder to learn and to play. The violin is widely considered harder to learn … Read more
Playing a musical instrument is amazing, but for clarinet players, repeatedly putting the instrument together and taking it apart before and after each practice session can become so tedious that it robs them of the motivation to play. While you can leave a clarinet assembled after a session, you still have to take it apart … Read more
Clarinets seem like relatively simple and solid instruments, and many people would believe that with proper maintenance, a clarinet can last forever. This is not true, although quality instruments may last for decades. Like many instruments, clarinets wear out over time. Pads and cork joints need replacement, keys and springs must be rebent. Heavily used … Read more
If you’re new to the trumpet or you’re an avid trumpet music listener, you may wonder whether a trumpet can play chords, that is, play multiple notes simultaneously. As brass instruments, a trumpet can play only one note at a time and can’t play chords because of the way the instrument is built and produces … Read more
The Eb and Bb clarinets are part of the same woodwind family, with many similarities. They look virtually the same and use the same fingerings. But when you look more closely, you can see that there are many important differences, too. The Eb clarinet is smaller, playing at a higher pitch than the Bb. They … Read more
Going on a long parade with an instrument comes with several challenges. Different instruments are difficult to march with for various reasons. If your goal is to join a band, knowing which instruments are hardest to march with may help you pick yours. Band musicians often find the euphonium to be the hardest instrument to … Read more
We’ve all wondered if an amp head needs a cabinet to function or if it can work as a standalone device. Are you looking for a way to use your amp without lugging around a speaker cabinet? Do you want to go directly from your amp to an audio interface or mixer? It is not … Read more
Following an evening session practicing your clarinet in your apartment, the next morning your neighbor mentions in passing he could hear you enjoy playing your clarinet. As a result, you’re wondering whether it is possible to practice quietly to avoid trouble with your neighbors. Mutes are not as effective for the clarinet as for brass … Read more