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February 11th, 2010 — Acoustic Musical Instruments, Instrument History, saxophone
Are you thinking about picking the saxophone up for the first time? The person who invented the saxophone to begin with, a man named Adolphe Sax, drew up plans for a total of fourteen different types of saxophones. There are at least eleven different types of saxophones out there, with ten different voices or types [...]
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Introduction to the Bassoon The bassoon is by far one of the lowest sounding members of the woodwind family of acoustic musical instruments, and it is also perceived by many to be one of the most versatile. The double reed nature of the bassoon gives it a quality that is rich and slightly buzzing...... -
The Trombone - a Jazz Instrument that Slides A member of the brass family, the trombone is a wind instrument that is played much in the same way as other brass instruments. The lips are pursed and the musician blows into the mouthpiece in order to create sound. The trombone is unique in that it features a slide...... -
Acoustic Guitar Basics The first thing you think of when you think about acoustic instruments is likely the acoustic guitar. What most people do not know is that “acoustic guitar” is a retronym. Until electric guitars were invented, they were simply called guitars. The differentiation was necessary upon the invention and adoption of...... -
How to Get Kids Interested in Acoustic Music Getting children interested in music is not normally a difficult task, especially considering how many different types of music there are out there. If you are looking to get your children interested in acoustic music, however, the process may be a little more difficult. Children begin listening to music as...... -
Acoustic Hybrids (Can Also Be Played Plugged-in) Acoustic instruments are popular instruments to play, but some acoustic instruments do not produce a whole lot of sound on their own. The acoustic guitar, for example, does not produce a whole lot of sound on its own, which is why electric guitars were invented in the first place. Another......
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February 7th, 2010 — Acoustic Musical Instruments
Woodwind instruments are musical instruments that produce sound when a player blows air against the opening in or edge of the instrument. This action causes the air to vibrate within a resonator within the instrument. Most commonly when it comes to these instruments, the player is blowing against a thin piece of wood which is [...]
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Which Saxophone Mouthpiece to Use The saxophone is an interesting musical instrument that has become well appreciated through the years in a wide variety of different musical genres, including but not limited to jazz music, rock music and pop music as well. For saxophone players, there are a number of add on pieces like mouth...... -
Wind Instruments Guide 101 pt 1 Wind instruments are actually known more technically as being aero phones. Wind instruments are capable of producing a sound when the column of air within them is set into motion or vibration by way of either a reed or the lips of the player. The tuning of these instruments is...... -
Introduction to Stringed Instruments, pt 1 Stringed instruments are musical instruments that produce sound when strings on the instrument are excited or vibrated. Stringed instruments are also regarded as chordophones when following the Hornbostel-Sachs scheme of musical instrument classification. Some of the most well known and most common stringed instruments in this family as the cello,...... -
Sax in the Jazz Band There can be absolutely no doubt that for the original forty years worth of Jazz, the clarinet was one of the major lead instruments for nearly every single jazz band along with the trumpet. Later on, the same was true as well for the swing orchestras, which embraced the clarinet...... -
Introduction to Stringed Instruments, pt 2 In the last post in this series we started talking about stringed instruments and the different varieties. We listed plucked stringed instruments, and will now talk about instruments that are played by bowing, striking and other methods. Bowing is a method that is used with some string instruments, including the......
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January 18th, 2010 — Acoustic Musical Instruments, Instrument History, saxophone
The saxophone, which is also commonly known as the sax, is a musical instrument that is crafted from brass and played with the use of a reed mouthpiece. The saxophone can vary significantly in its size, and it can range from fifteen centimeters to two meters in size based on the type of saxophone and [...]
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Manufacturers: Recording King In the 1930's, Recording King was known for their quality banjos and guitars at reasonable prices. This was especially important at the time because the United States was stuck in the middle of the Great Depression. The instruments were included in the Montgomery Ward catalog and delivered right to people's...... -
Introduction to Woodwind Instruments, pt 1 Woodwind instruments are musical instruments that produce sound when a player blows air against the opening in or edge of the instrument. This action causes the air to vibrate within a resonator within the instrument. Most commonly when it comes to these instruments, the player is blowing against a thin...... -
Styles of the Ukulele In the simplest sense, the ukulele is a very small guitar like musical instrument that originally came from Madeira, an island in Portugal. This instrument was originally known as Braguinha in Portuguese, until travelers left Portugal in 1879 bound for Hawaii, showing craftsmen the unique instrument. Hawaiian craftsmen were quickly...... -
Clarinet Guide Part 1 Purchasing a brand new clarinet, regardless of whether it is your first or an attempt to step up to a newer instrument, is a very large decision that involves many different facets that need to be considered. The clarinet family includes a number of different models, including a contra alto...... -
How to Get Kids Interested in Acoustic Music Getting children interested in music is not normally a difficult task, especially considering how many different types of music there are out there. If you are looking to get your children interested in acoustic music, however, the process may be a little more difficult. Children begin listening to music as......
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January 1st, 2010 — Acoustic Musical Instruments, Instrument History, saxophone
There can be absolutely no doubt that for the original forty years worth of Jazz, the clarinet was one of the major lead instruments for nearly every single jazz band along with the trumpet. Later on, the same was true as well for the swing orchestras, which embraced the clarinet for the rich tone that [...]
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Finding Acoustic Guitar Music Those who play the acoustic guitar are always on the lookout for great acoustic guitar music. There are a number of great collections out there and virtually every hard rock artist has come up with an acoustic version of their music that can be learned and played. To find the...... -
Oboe 101 The oboe has a larger relative, which is the Cor Anglais, and both of these instruments are capable of producing a sound that has been described as being sweet, beautiful and even haunting. When they are used as solo instruments, the sound that these instruments are capable of producing has...... -
Renewing the Folk Music Movement with Acoustic Musical Instruments Seth Lakeman, a folk music star that is nominated for a Mercury Prize has been talking about the acoustic of folk music and acoustic musical instruments. For example, Lily Allen's new single is featuring a banjo solo, which would not have happened in years past but now apparently seems to...... -
Picking the Right Acoustic Instrument For Your Child Picking the right acoustic instrument from your child is important, because the wrong instrument will not inspire your child to learn how to master the concept of playing music. Research has shown that it is extremely beneficial for children to learn a musical instrument. Choosing an instrument that suits them...... -
Guide to Saxophone Types The saxophone, which is also commonly known as the sax, is a musical instrument that is crafted from brass and played with the use of a reed mouthpiece. The saxophone can vary significantly in its size, and it can range from fifteen centimeters to two meters in size based on......
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