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Which S.E. Shires Trombone Valve is Right for Me?
The trombone world has seen tremendous advancement in valve technology over the last few decades. From the standard Rotor valve to the Axial flow valve, or even the new Twin valve system,...
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How to Identify Your Bach Trumpet: Classic Edition
UPDATE: Bach Brass has just updated their Stradivarius line with new and improved models. Check back soon for an update on these exciting new trumpets! This article refers to Stradivarius trumpets...
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Is it Time to Upgrade to a New Trumpet?
If you are considering upgrading your trumpet, but you’re not sure if it’s the right time, you can ask yourself these questions.
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The Best Gifts to Celebrate Graduating High School and College Brass Musicians
Woohoo! They did it! Your student has persevered through years of essays and standardized testing to snag that priceless diploma. Here are some suggestions for colorful and practical gifts that show your pride in...
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Choosing Leadpipes for Your Trombone
Why do leadpipes make a difference for trombone players? The leadpipe is the first point of contact with the trombone, so it's very important to discover which leadpipe works best for you....
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Inspecting For And Dealing With Shipping Damage
Congratulations on your new instrument purchase! The utmost care and attention has been given in readying your instrument for shipping. However, even with the greatest preparation, occasionally an instrument may...
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Lubricant Substitution Chart
A few notes of warning regarding this chart: 1. If you must change lubricant brands, try to remove as much of the old lubricant as possible from the instrument before applying...
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Pro Tips for Working Musicians
Those of us who perform live music professionally are (hopefully) seeing the first glimmers of a return to work in the near future. With that in mind, I thought it...
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Effective Practice
I recently compiled some thoughts on achieving effective practice sessions. These concepts are universally applicable for all instrumentalists, not just horn players like myself! Planning. Plan regular times for your...
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Conical or Cylindrical Brass – and Who Cares!?
Is your brass instrument conical or cylindrical? Read below to find out and why it matters! A conical bore instrument is one in which the bore diameter gradually increases throughout...