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Mastering High Notes on Trombone

For many musicians, reaching the upper register of the trombone with precision and control feels like chasing a moving target. Both beginners and even experienced trombonists face this issue. In th...

Drumstick Selection: Finding the Perfect Pair for Your Playing Style

The choice of the right drumsticks is no less important than choosing the drumset for your needs, as their shape, material, and thickness can make a great difference in how you play and how you fee...

The impact of Mouthpiece Design on Trumpet Sound Quality

When picking a mouthpiece you may quickly get overwhelmed with various cup depths, rim shapes, different finishes, and brands. You may be one of the musicians who don’t pay too much attention to eq...

Drumsticks Materials Explained: Wood vs. Carbon Fiber vs. Hybrid

The material of your drumsticks significantly impacts your playing experience and how you produce sounds when striking drums and cymbals. As key percussion instruments, drumsticks can be produced f...

How to Improve Endurance on the Trumpet Without Overexertion

For many musicians, playing the trumpet for longer periods without getting tired becomes a real challenge. In most cases, musicians struggle with breath control — in other words, they feel like the...

Key Differences Between the Trumpet and the Flugelhorn

Belonging to the brass family of musical instruments, the trumpet and flugelhorn indeed share some similarities since both of them hold a significant place in jazz and classical music. However, the...

How to Choose the Right French Horn Mouthpiece

The French horn mouthpiece directly impacts intonation, endurance and tone quality. Selecting  this accessory isn’t as simple as it may seem. You should consider many factors such as shape, depth o...

Preparing for Brass Auditions: Essential Tips and Tools

Auditioning for a brass position can be a rather overwhelming experience for both beginners and experienced brass players, regardless of whether they’re aiming for a position in an orchestra, a jaz...

How does Bell size affect Trumpet sound?

Trumpets are not all the same, and one of the crucial components that differentiate these instruments from one another is their bell. This part of the trumpet influences its sound, including tonal ...

Raw vs. Polished Cymbals: What’s the Difference?

As essential components of the drum kit, cymbals come in a variety of finishes, each affecting the sound in its own unique way. Cymbal finishes are one of the key aspects that determine not how the...

Trombone Mutes: Exploring Different Types and Their Uses

A trombone is a versatile instrument, capable of producing a wide range of tones, and musicians can always expand its sonic possibilities through the use of mutes. In this article, we will explore ...

How to travel with a Double Bass: Best cases and accessories

So, you’re going to travel with your double bass and the first thing you may consider is how to actually pack it so as not to damage it on the road. Since a double bass is quite large yet fragile, ...

Trumpet Accessories You Need in 2025

If you think about adding a few essential devices to your arsenal to improve your technique and upgrade the instrument, our list of the 10 must-have accessories for trumpet players will be very hel...

How to Enhance Your Saxophone’s Sound with Ligatures

A saxophone’s sound is influenced by several components, such as the reed, mouthpiece, and ligature. The ligature plays a significant role in how your saxophone produces tone, so you will definitel...

The role of Trim Kits in enhancing Trumpet performance

On their creative journey, trumpeters like other musicians enjoy pushing artistic boundaries and searching for new ways to make their music moving for the audience and their artistic personality me...

Top 10 Famous Flugelhorn Players You Should Know

The flugelhorn, with its rich, velvety tone, has always taken a special place in jazz. Considered as the softer, lyrical cousin of the trumpet, this instrument attracted many famous musicians, both...

The Role of Hi-Hats in Defining Your Drum Sound

In the context of percussion instruments, hi-hats serve as the foundation for many rhythmic possibilities. They can be easily recognized by their crisp sound, which establishes rhythm, and timing i...

The most influential Saxophonists in Jazz history

After its invention, the saxophone quickly earned a reputation as one of the most iconic instruments. It shaped the genre's sound and gave rise to many legendary musicians. Although it’s a truly ch...

How a Trumpet Deflector improves your live sessions

To achieve a perfect sound, the trumpeter typically keeps a delicate balance of technique, practice, and equipment. The deflector is a helpful tool that can take trumpet playing to a new level by i...

Top 3 Tools for Improving Your Embouchure on Brass Instruments

Embouchure is the foundation of brass playing as it impacts sound production, tone quality, endurance, range, and overall control of your instrument. The term ‘embouchure’ refers to the way musicia...

A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Brass Instruments During Travel

As your musical instrument is a serious financial investment, you definitely need to ensure it doesn't lose its playability during travel. Having something broken or damaged is a terrible nightmare...