Playing the clarinet can be lots of fun. It has a beautiful sound, you can play fast, and you can even play jazz. But it can sometimes feel like it’s going to take forever to learn. Wannabe clarinetists often ask how long it really takes to play well. You can play your first song on … Read more
The trumpet is one of the five main brass instruments, but additional instruments are related to the trumpet, including the piccolo trumpet, cornet, and flugelhorn. Trumpet players are often asked to double on the flugelhorn, so today we are going to determine if playing the flugelhorn is harder than playing the trumpet. The flugelhorn is … Read more
Playing the clarinet requires a use of the face and lip muscles, the tongue and the teeth. All of these work together. Many learners ask whether playing clarinet is bad for your teeth. Playing clarinet will not negatively affect your teeth. Some orthodontic treatments may temporarily affect your ability to practice or perform, but many … Read more
Single reed players are constantly looking for a better reed. It takes diligence and patience to work with cane reeds. With numerous synthetic reeds currently on the market, you may be thinking of trying them out. A common question is, how long do they actually last?. Depending on the brand and the amount of playing … Read more
The oboe is a prestigious instrument that players practice diligently during the concert band season. With summer comes marching band season, and you may wish to continue playing your oboe all year-round. It is generally not advised to march oboe or any double-reed instrument because it is dangerous and difficult. Marching while playing the oboe … Read more
Within the woodwind family, oboe and bassoon are considered to be color instruments that use double reeds. With the oboe’s reputation for being a difficult instrument to learn, one might wonder if it is harder than the bassoon. The bassoon is harder than the oboe due to its very complex fingering system, larger size, and … Read more
When you play a woodwind instrument, chances are you will be asked to double on another woodwind. Whether you’re playing in the pit for a musical or you’re part of a jazz band, you may need to be able to double on flute. If you want to double on flute, you don’t necessarily need to … Read more
As the two woodwind instruments that play the highest notes and lovely solos, flute and oboe are often compared to each other. While each contains its own unique challenges, is oboe considered harder than flute? Oboe is one of the most difficult instruments to learn to play and is harder than flute. It takes years … Read more
If you play the flute, at some point you might inquire about the piccolo or be offered the opportunity to play it. Because the flute and piccolo are so closely related, they have a lot in common, but which is easier to play? The flute is easier to play and more beginner friendly because it … Read more
Like all woodwind instruments, learning to play the clarinet involves a lot of practice to master notes and techniques. Just how much practice is required to become a proficient clarinetist? While 10-15 minutes of clarinet practice per day is a good start, you should increase your practice time gradually and build endurance over time to … Read more