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13 Famous Clarinet Players

While the clarinet is a common instrument across different genres, these 13 famous clarinet players have taken this woodwind instrument to the next level with their mastery, skills, and career. Many of them started at a young age and won several world-renowned awards. Who are these popular...
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Best Clarinet Mouthpieces 2024

A clarinet mouthpiece is one of the most important parts of a clarinet. It, along with the clarinet reed, is what produces the lovely tones of the clarinet. There are a lot of clarinet mouthpieces available, but we want to share with you the best clarinet mouthpieces so...
Best Instruments For Camping & Backpacking

Best Instruments for Camping and Backpacking

Music fills our lives with great energy, it uplifts people and creates an ambiance of fun and relaxation. When on the go, it is ideal to take your camping instruments with you, however, some of them are just too cumbersome to carry with you. Still you may want to...
10 Best Music Schools In The World

10 Best Music Schools in the World

When it comes to music schools, based on one’s fervor, those who want to study the subject or merely love music are inhibited and privileged simultaneously. They would need to identify the best music schools in the world, with a good reputation, to help them reach their vision or...
Best Clarinets And Brands 2021

Best Clarinets and Clarinet Brands 2024

If you are a clarinet player, you might already know that there are many brands and types of clarinets available for beginning students, intermediate players, and even professionals. However, if you are just starting out, or even if you have been playing for a while, these choices may seem...
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Top 8 Best Saxophone Ligatures

The saxophone is a unique instrument that produces sounds that many listeners experience as emotions – ranging from the feeling of dreamlike bliss to that of a playful romantic romp. But as a woodwind instrument, its sound depends on its mouthpiece, reed, and...
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Top 7 Best Clarinet Ligatures

A clarinet ligature might be a small component, but it significantly affects how you sound. And, choosing the wrong one can lead to a rather unpleasant sound. To save you from purchasing the wrong clarinet ligature, we've narrowed it down to the top...
Yamaha Yas 280 Saxophone Review

Yamaha YAS-280 Saxophone Review

Since 1967, Yamaha has created a wide variety of saxophones for both beginner and advanced players. One of their recent models, the Yamaha YAS-280, is catered to the beginner. If you're searching for a high-quality instrument, it's no surprise you've come across the YAS-280. This model is prided as one...
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12 Famous Flute Players

These 12 famous flute players are known for their command of the instrument and efforts to improve the repertoire. Who are they? You will find out in our list. 1. Sir James Galway (1939-) At...
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Saxophone Types: 4 Common Types & Other Sax Family Members

With its wide range of notes and versatility, the saxophone can be played in various musical genres, from concert bands and jazz to classical music. There are many saxophone types, each with unique characteristics and designs. 4 Common Types of Saxophones
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