Articles Tagged As Winds
Yamaha Products at NAMM 2024
Here are some of the exciting new Yamaha products you’ll find at NAMM 2024.
A Guide to Parent Resources for Beginning Band and Orchestra
Looking to introduce your child to music? Here are the answers to your questions.
Top Tips for Playing in Your First Band
Here’s what you need to know when joining your first band, orchestra or musical group.
Top Seven Saxophone Solos
From jazz to soul, pop and rock, these are the standout solos to listen to.
A Conversation With Bobby Shew and Wayne Bergeron
Two musical icons share their affinity for the newest Yamaha custom flugelhorns.
New Yamaha Brass and Woodwind Instruments for 2022
Precision craftsmanship assures superior tone, playability and durability.
Prolong the Life of Your Instruments with Regular Cleaning and Maintenance
Add years to the life of your winds and percussion instruments with a regular maintenance routine.
Here’s What to Look for When Buying a Clarinet Mouthpiece
It’s a major factor when it comes to your instrument’s overall performance.
What’s the Difference Between Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone Saxophones?
They’re similar … but also very distinct.
Navigating Vibrato on Woodwinds
Try this unconventional approach with your high school winds section to master vibrato.
Making the Switch: Flute to French Horn
Try this unconventional solution when you need to build your horn section: Choose your horn players from your pool of flutists.
So Your Child Wants to Play a Woodwind
Here’s what you need to know to get your son or daughter started on saxophone, clarinet or flute.
What’s the Difference Between a Flute and a Piccolo?
There’s more to these two instruments than meets the eye.
The Bass Recorder Takes Center Stage
This unique instrument has become an integral part of an iconic soundtrack.
Mimi Stillman: Accomplished and Approachable
Flute prodigy Mimi Stillman showcases the physical, intellectual and emotional aspects of music making — and she shares these skills with students around the world.
What’s the Difference Between an Acoustic Saxophone and the YDS-150 Digital Saxophone?
There are lots of similarities, but they are far from the same.
A Strong Foundation, A Lifetime of Good Habits
The lessons you learn as a child shape who you become as a musician.
Larry Williams’ Juggling Act
See how hornist Larry Williams balances his many roles — performer, instructor, collaborator and administrator.
Introducing the YBS-62II Professional E♭ Baritone Saxophone
A second-generation instrument that builds on an impressive legacy.
Introducing the YBS-82 Custom E♭ Baritone Saxophone
Fine-tune your sound with high-quality handcrafted options.
Introducing the YBS-480 Intermediate Baritone Saxophone
Raise the bar in your school’s band programs.
4 Tips to a Stronger Low Saxophone Section
Move the needle forward with your low saxophone section with these four tips.
Winter Weather Care for Woodwind and String Instruments
Here’s what to do when the temperatures plummet.
Denis DiBlasio: Jazz Saxophonist, Music Educator and Storyteller
Denis DiBlasio’s life in jazz and teaching has been full of improvisation, invention and reinvention.
Brass/Woodwind Instrument Finishes and Their Effect on Tone Quality
What’s the sonic difference between instruments with different finishes?
The Importance of Saxophone Mouthpieces
With the right mouthpiece, students will likely experience far better results in response, tuning, articulation and tonal-dynamic control.
The Drive of Top Tubist Aaron Tindall
After working his way to the top of the tuba profession through relentless effort and focused planning, Aaron Tindall expects the same from his students.
Improve Students’ Tone
Help strings and winds students break down the factors of sound production and incorporate them back into the music.
How to Lubricate Trombone Slides
Regularly lubricate your trombone slides to keep them moving lightning fast!
The Recorder: It’s an Instrument, Not a Toy
This serious instrument has a rich history that goes back to ancient times.
Open Your Mouth … Even If You’re Not Playing a Wind Instrument
It’s a great way to improve your performance.
How Trumpeter Sean Jones Gets Respect
No matter the venue — classroom, concert hall, recording studio or small club — people notice and pay attention to trumpeter Sean Jones, who exudes a quiet, but powerful, strength.
Fix Winds Instruments in a Pinch
Build a toolkit and sharpen your skills to make small repairs to your students’ woodwinds and brass instruments.
Yamaha Clarinet Bore Taper Explained
These are the differences between the CS series clarinet and the SE series clarinet.
Clarinetist Julie DeRoche Molds Music into Art
Julie DeRoche finds success on stage and in the classroom with a never-give-up attitude and an inclusive, collaborative approach.
Boston Brass’ Quest to Educate Young Musicians
The Boston Brass entertains audiences worldwide with its range of repertoire and boisterous fun, but its primary mission is to advocate for education for all musicians.
How to Choose the Right Mouthpiece
Consider these five tips when selecting a mouthpiece for your winds instrument.
Venova: How Can a Plastic Tube Sound Like a Saxophone?
There’s a lot more going on inside than you may realize.
Jeff Coffin: Professor Rock Star
Despite his busy schedule as saxophonist for the Dave Matthews Band, Jeff Coffin finds time to educate student musicians as a professor at Vanderbilt University and as a guest clinician throughout the world.
Five Saxophone Facts You May Not Know
Born from the mind of just one inventor, it plays a major role in two different musical genres.
The Many Faces of Trumpeter Allen Vizzutti
Classical, jazz, soundtracks and more — Allen Vizzutti’s career has crossed genres and his clinic teachings appeal to all generations.
Five Things You Never Knew About the Clarinet
It’s one of the newer instruments … yet one of the most influential.
The Venova: Game Changer for Elementary School Students
This innovative instrument is much more than a curiosity. It will change teaching winds at the elementary level.
Trombonist Wycliffe Gordon Does it All
A true globetrotter, Wycliffe Gordon splits his time on a multitude of musical pursuits, including performing, composing, arranging and a dedication to educating the next generation of musicians.
Blending Brass
Band directors and music educators can harness the strength of brass instruments to build a powerful ensemble sound.
Kenneth Tse: Master of the Saxophone
While growing up in Hong Kong, Kenneth Tse relied on his inner drive and unyielding love of music. Since then he has risen to international prominence in the saxophone world.
