Hello again!. I know its been a long time between blogs, but I've received a terrific series of links, from our friends at Midnight music, and just had to get them on this site too. Thanks Katy!
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Here is an unusual maker of instruments who uses vegetables to play:Vege instruments, a carrot clarinet: Linsey Pollak drills out a carrot and turns it into a clarinet and plays it, live looping with a Boss RC20 to record 3 layers....from his solo show "Making Jam" Once you have decided which instrument to play, you still need to decide which model of that instrument to buy. There is a description of student, pro. etc. models at this link that might help you decide.
Saxophone, What not to do. Follow links at end for emergency repairs: Clarinet, What not to do. Follow links at end for emergency repairs: Here are a number of repair and maintenance youtube clips that might be helpful for any brass players: What not to do: 1 Stuck mouthpiece: 2 Stuck slide: 3 Stuck valves: 4 Unsoldered braces: 5 Water keys and checking air seals: There are many ways to go about selecting which instrument to learn about, and the links below are some examples that I have found on the net. Some of these methods are bizarre to me, but I have included them to provoke your comments. 1. The personality type method: http://martiecoetser.hubpages.com/hub/A-music-instrument-suits-a-specific-personality-dont-choose-the-wrong-music-instrument-for-your-child 2. The physical method: http://mrsaxde.hubpages.com/hub/Choosing-the-Right-Band-Instrument-for-Your-Child 3. The all-round method: http://www.ehow.com/how_7841248_determine-musical-instrument-right.html 4. Probably the best answer so far: http://voices.yahoo.com/what-musical-instrument-right-child-78038.html |
AuthorGary Gallagher is a music specialist teacher who wants to share what he has learned about music and appreciates your contribution too, by making comments and questions. Archives
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