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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 12 March 2019
Conn-Selmer’s C190SL229 Stradivarius C trumpet features a newly-designed #25 M leadpipe that provides stability of intonation and slotting of note, as well as a Vincent Bach "Symphonic Series" 1 ½ C mouthpiece, which is the most popular combination for a Bach C trumpet.
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 07 March 2019
For some beginning drummers, mastering the skill of reading basic syncopation is often difficult, and moving into a more advanced level of reading can be even more challenging.
Read more: Hal Leonard’s 'Syncopation Etudes for Snare Drum'
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 05 March 2019
Craviotto’s Heritage snare drum pays tribute to the company’s founder and master drum builder, Johnny Craviotto.
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 04 March 2019
The TromboneBuddy trains muscle memory by introducing “magnetic position marks” to the slide.
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 28 February 2019
Gatchell Violins’ newest specially formulated carbon fiber instruments are made by Gatchell Innovations, Inc., and distributed by Gatchell Violins Company, Inc. throughout the USA.
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 26 February 2019
The Paseo Model Trumpet and Trombone and the Maverick Model Trumpet and Trombone from BAC are hand-built at BAC’s Kansas City Factory.
Read more: New Trumpets and Trombones from BAC Musical Instruments
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 25 February 2019
The Chedeville RC Series Saxophone Mouthpieces feature a round chamber which creates a warm beautiful saxophone tone with excellent control and intonation.
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 20 February 2019
Alfred Music’s Music for Little Mozarts series is celebrating its 20th birthday in 2019. Each of the four levels guides the child through a comprehensive musical learning experience using the piano, over approximately a two-year period.
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 18 February 2019
“Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood),” the iconic song Mr. Rogers used to start each episode of his program, is available in two jazz ensemble arrangements from Hal Leonard.
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 15 February 2019
ReedGeek’s newest Klangbogen is the ClariKlang.
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