Instruments & Gear
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- Written by Naomi Crews
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 07 April 2015
Soundslice For Teachers, launched in February 2015, is a web application that combines music notation, source recordings, video, and practice tools in a single interface. Teachers can use it to create interactive scores and share them privately with students.
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- Written by Naomi Crews
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 07 April 2015
The Sourcebook for Wind Band and Instrumental Music is by Frank L. Battisti, William Berz, and Russ Girsberger (ISBN 978-1-57463-177-7, $39.95). This Sourcebook was created to aid directors and teachers in finding the information they need, and expand their general knowledge.
Read more: Meredith Music Sourcebook for Wind Band and Instrumental Music
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- Written by Naomi Crews
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 07 April 2015
MagicScore is a music notation software. Compose, print, arrange, and convert notation to audio with MagicScore. Use it to write sheet music, guitar tabs and chord charts.
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- Written by Naomi Crews
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 07 April 2015
Gator Cases deluxe PRO-Go series provides professional level protection for musicians on the go and is now available for brass instruments. With storage room and adjustable, removable, padded backpack straps, the PRO-GO band bags are ideal for the traveling musician.
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- Written by Naomi Crews
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 07 April 2015
Practicing is more convenient with the new Grip Disc from Sabian Performance Accessories. The portable “go-anywhere” practice pad allows percussionists to quietly practice rudiments.
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- Written by Naomi Crews
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 07 April 2015
Until now no one has been able to make a C/BH trumpet that plays well, in tune, in both keys. Kanstul Musical Instruments USA has mastered the problem.
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- Written by Naomi Crews
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 25 March 2015
Meredith Music is proud to announce the publication of Romantic Encounters for Marimba by Jack Van Geem, edited by Anthony J. Cirone. ISBN 978-1-57463-021-3; $19.95. Romantic guitarist and composer Francisco Tárrega was born in Spain on November 21st 1852. He was trained at the Madrid Conservatory where he studied composition and was proficient on both guitar and piano. Through his compositions and unique sound, he is considered to have established the foundations for 20th century classical guitar and for increasing interest in the guitar as a recital instrument.
Read more: Meredith Music Publications Announces A New Work for Marimba
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- Written by Naomi Crews
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 09 March 2015
Accessories
Légère Inspiration Mouthpiece Combination
Nick Kuckmeir designed each piece as the perfect complement to Légère reeds.
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- Written by Naomi Crews
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 30 January 2015
Korg introduces Cortosia, a tuner app. The initial release will support the flute, clarinet, and trumpet with future upgrades expected to increase the variety of instruments supported.
Read more: Korg Cortosia Interactive Tuner App for Flute, Clarinet, and Trumpet
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- Written by Naomi Crews
- Category: Instruments & Gear
- Published: 29 January 2015
The Board of Directors of Manhasset Specialty Company has announced the hiring of Dan Roberts as President and General Manager to replace Barry Heid, who is retiring from that position after a very successful career of 16 years working with the company.
Read more: Manhasset Specialty Names Dan Roberts President and General Manager
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