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Pythagoras and the Harmonic Series
If you’ve heard of Pythagoras at all, it’s probably because of his most famous contribution to basic geometry: a2+ b2= c2. But did you know that Pythagoras did more than just write a cool formula and come up with a fun math theorem? As the story goes, he may be the father of both music theory and composition. Pythagoras, already a well-known …Read now -
How to be a Good Section Leader
Want to be the best section leader ever? Here are some tips! Listen to your band director. Congrats on being section leader! Your job is to lead your section to play its best. Know the chain of command—who do you report to? If it’s your band director, be sure to listen to what they have to say and reach out …Read now -
Where the Rubber Meets the Rotor: Knowing which rotor bumpers to buy
At Houghton Horns we use a very sharp razor blade to precisely trim bumpers, so only try this at home if you are comfortable shaving 1 mm slivers of material off your instrument with live steel. Students should ask their band director for help, and band directors should feel free to contact their repair shop …Read nowWhere the Rubber Meets the Rotor: Knowing which rotor bumpers to buy Read More »
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What Hetman Do I Need?
Brass instrument players, have you ever been confused by which type of Hetman your instrument needs? See our chart for French horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, baritone, and euphonium. Chart in PDF Format Chart in Word Format If you have any questions about oiling your specific instrument, please do not hesitate to contact us at 817-993-6400 …Read now -
