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Programming with Limited Winds Instrumentation

Your band can sound amazing if you balance with creative instrument substitutions.

Percussion Rehearsal

Engage your percussionists throughout rehearsal and help them grow into musical artists.

Engaging Wind Rehearsals

Try these tips on how to rehearse your winds section and maximize your time during rehearsals.

4 Tips to a Stronger Low Saxophone Section

When a saxophone section “clicks,” it’s an awesome musical moment. These musicians are technically proficient, well-balanced, in tune and great communicators across the ensemble. In any band, an outstanding saxophone section can bring an irreplaceable timbre and depth to the entire group. One of the factors that contributes to this sound is a ro…

Deconstructing Mallets: Find the Best Mallets for Your Percussion Section

Once upon a time, mallet choices were limited. The hardness of a mallet was the most dramatic way to change the sound of an instrument. Today, a variety of percussion implements are available, which has complicated the selection process. The age-old “use-a-harder-stick” solution to fix ensemble issues is no longer the only or best option. Malle…

Winds

Five Facts About the Piccolo

The Harmony Director: A Great Tool for the Music Classroom

5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Flute

Percussion

Help your students find the beat with these articles on teaching and maintaining percussion instruments.

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Discover the New and Improved Marching Hardware from Yamaha

An exclusive interview with the drums and percussion product marketing manager who provides insight into how the new line of carriers and stands were developed.

How to Add Versatility to Your Front Ensemble

Add versatility to your mallet ensemble with a durable field frame system that allows you to mount cymbals, toms, snare drums and more, providing percussionists with an array of sounds within arm’s reach.

Strings

Electric String Ensemble Checklist

7 Ways to Help Band Directors Tackle Strings Education

Pros and Cons for Pickups, Microphones and Electric Strings

Guitars

Ideas and insights on teaching guitars to your students.

Why Teach the Blues?

Guitar students can learn to solo confidently by learning and understanding the language, style and form of the blues.

Guitar Maintenance

Take care of your instrument from the strings, fretboard, finish and more to keep your guitar looking and sounding good.

Piano

From the classics to the current, find ideas for helping your students embrace the beauty and versatility of the piano.

SHOP PIANO

Fix It: Tips for Teaching Rhythmic Accuracy on the Piano

Try these expert tips to help students understand and master rhythm and pulse.

Fix It: Tips for Teaching Basic Piano Technique

Try these expert tips to fix common errors that piano students make.

Fix It: Teaching Tips for Playing Even Scales on the Piano

Try these expert tips on fixing common errors that piano students make when playing scales.