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You got braces! Now what do you do? Playing the trumpet can be challenging, even under the best circumstances. However, playing with braces adds an extra level of difficulty to the process. Braces can cause discomfort, affect the way the mouthpiece sits on the lips, and even cause minor bleeding in some cases. But don’t …
Ten Ways That Parents Can Directly Involve Themselves in Supporting Their Child’s School Music Programwith an emphasis on working closely with the music director and school. 1. Meet regularly with the music director to discuss your child’s progress and needs, and to learn about the program’s goals and activities.2. Attend music booster meetings and participate …
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Top Ten Reasons to Play the Ukulele Learning to play a musical instrument can bring many benefits, both for personal growth and social engagement. Here are ten specific benefits of learning to play the ukulele: Improves coordination and dexterity: Playing the ukulele requires precise finger movements, which can improve your hand-eye coordination and dexterity. Reduces …
Don’t Forget to BREATHE When You Play the Trumpet Proper breathing and air control are essential skills for trumpet players to produce a beautiful sound and play with ease. Here are some ideas on how to improve your breathing and air control on the trumpet, along with comments from noted teachers and performers: Focus on …
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Scientists Find 15 Amazing Benefits Of Listening To Music Music is a fundamental aspect of human culture. It has the power to bring joy, stimulate memories, create connections and inspire creativity. Research shows that music can also provide a host of health benefits, such as: Happiness: When listening to music you like, your brain releases …
Trumpet Practice in an Apartment There are several things that you can do to prevent your neighbors from complaining about your child’s trumpet playing while living in an apartment: Use a Practice Mute: A practice mute is a device that fits inside the trumpet’s bell to reduce the volume of the instrument while still allowing …
Clarinet and Sax Reeds: Strength, Size and Brand Choosing the right reed strength, size, and brand can significantly affect the sound and playability of a clarinet or saxophone. It’s important to try out different options and consult with a teacher or knowledgeable music store staff member to find the best fit for your individual needs …
How Do You Switch Octaves on a Flute? To switch from the lower octave to the higher octave on a flute, you need to blow a little bit harder and tilt your chin slightly upwards. This will cause the air stream to hit the edge of the embouchure hole differently, which will produce a higher …
How to Replace a Violin String Replacing a violin string may seem intimidating at first, but it is a straightforward process that can be done at home with a few simple tools. Here are the steps to replace a violin string: Loosen the old string: Use the tuning peg to loosen the tension on the …
Caring for Your Clarinet Playing the clarinet can be a lot of fun, and taking good care of your instrument is important to keep it playing well. Here are some tips to help you take care of your clarinet: When you put your clarinet together or take it apart, make sure you do it carefully. …