Iconic Brass Instruments and the Brands Behind Them
Brass instruments conquered the hearts of millions of people with their powerful and cutting sound that works unique in each specific setting. In orchestras it fills the overall atmosphere with...
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Gemeinhardt Flutes: History of Craft, Product Lines and Advantages
The name Gemeinhardt remains one of the most recognizable in the world of flute manufacturing. The brand, founded in 1948 by Kurt Gemeinhardt, a fourth-generation flute maker, is still known...
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Yamaha Saxophones: Blending Tradition and Technology
Yamaha, a renowned name on the musical market, is known for its instruments, including saxophones, which are well-regarded for their top-quality build and sound. Musicians of all levels select Yamaha...
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Adams Trumpets: Customization and Craftsmanship at Its Finest
With core values unchanged, the Adams company continues to produce top-quality percussion and brass instruments, including trumpets. The brand collaborates with many renowned musicians who plays in the leading orchestras...
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Courtois Trombones: French Elegance and Precision
Courtois trombones is the choice of many international soloists and orchestral musicians who select them as their main instruments. Their high-quality build, rich history in the world of brass instruments and...
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Pearl Flutes: Tradition Meets Technology
Pearl flutes, crafted by the Pearl Musical Instrument Company, have gained a reputation as high-quality instruments, blending craftsmanship and innovative designs. Let’s explore the brief history of the Pearl brand,...
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King Trombones: A Century of Excellence
For many years, King Musical Instruments company has held a positive reputation as the manufacturer of top-quality trombones, adaptable for various musical genres and playing levels. In this article, we...
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Alexander French Horns: German Craftsmanship at Its Best
Alexander French horns originate from Mainz, Germany, and hold the reputation of the instruments with exceptional craftsmanship and quality. The brand, a family business of seven generation, has been involved...
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Getzen Trumpets: A Family Tradition of Quality and Innovation
Getzen trumpets are the result of dedicated work and innovations implemented by highly respected in the brass community manufacturer, The Getzen Company. The family-owned brand’s product line features trumpets, cornets,...
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Jupiter Saxophones: Affordable Quality for Every Musician
Jupiter saxophones, known for their solid construction and easy performance, have gained a huge popularity among beginners and intermediate players. What makes them even more appealing for musicians on a...
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Edwards Trombones: Customization and Craftsmanship
Most musicians associate Edwards trombones with high precision and innovations, aimed at pushing performing boundaries. The company offers high-quality trumpets and trombones with many options for customization. In this article,...
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Holton French Horns: Tradition Meets Innovation
Holton is one of the well-known and respected brands of brass instruments with a history that started in the early 20th century. Their French horns boast high-quality craftsmanship and excellent...
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The Craftsmanship of Muramatsu Flutes
Without exaggeration, Muramatsu flutes are associated with exceptional beauty in every inch, quality, and high-level craftsmanship. Founded in 1923 by Koichi Muramatsu in Japan, the company has grown to one...
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In our blog, we regularly publish articles about music, musical instruments and famous musicians. You can discover interesting information about playing brass and woodwind instruments, embouchure training, various mouthpieces, art of mutingtechnique, anatomy of trumpets, facts about musical instruments. In KGUmusicblog, we share tips, recommendations and guides on how to care for brass andwoodwind instruments as well as tell about cleaning products to make your care routine easier. Here, you can also find information about how to make yourinstrument customized and improve your performance. We publish articles aboutfamous brands of the instruments and share facts from biography and musiccareer of world-famous musicians, such as Arturo Sandoval, Allen Vizzutti,James Morrison, Lee Morgan, Harry James, Wynton Marsalis, Clark Terry, Bobby Shew, and many more. Our blog aims to help you draw inspiration and stay updated on recent innovations and high-quality products for brass and woodwind instruments.