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Choosing a musical instrument - what instrument should my child play?

Choosing a musical instrument is tricky. Many parents ask which instrument a young child should start with. Finding the right balance between the childs wishes and physical limitations is the ultimate objective so a parent can nurture a happy and successful musician.

16 comments    music singing piano
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I want to play the bassoon! - All about Bassoons

The bassoon is a relatively rare musical instrument. The bassoon is part of the woodwind family of instruments, and is an astonishing feat of musical craftsmanship. It iakes skill to play the bassoon too, and buying a bassoon can be a daunting and costly exercise unless you follow some simple advice.

3 comments    music instrument instruments
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Funny Band Jokes

I didn't come up with these, I just saw them posted in the band room yesterday. Enjoy! Clarinet Jokes Q: What's the difference between a clarinet and a mouse? A: You can't hear a mouse squeak over the entire band! Q: How many clarinetists...

27 comments    fun music funny
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DOUBLE –REED WOODWIND INSTRUMENTS

DOUBLE –REED WOODWIND INSTRUMENTS Many centuries ago, the crusaders who reached the orient were intrigued by a double-reed instrument made of two hollow pieces, of wood called a Shawn. They carried this...

1 comment    oboe bassoon english horn
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The Weisberg System: Bassoon History Up Close and Personal

The development of the bassoon has not kept up with that of other reed instruments. A fairly recent innovation - the Weisberg System - developed by one of the giants of the bassoon world, can make the practice of flicking unnecessary. My family has had the privilege of seeing the Weisberg System in action. Read our story here.

0 comments    woodwind bassoon james keyes
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trident

The metaphor of the sea can express the depth and breadth of anything similarly expansive. There is small wonder that the sea was worshiped as a god so powerful and foreboding. And yet a god of opportunity and abundance  for all who found...

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Old works 7: My Life

Number 7 of old works describes my life as a teenager. I was overwhelmed one day and just felt like I needed to put my life into words. It was an experience that made me feel better and that is a part of my life I am so proud of that I wanted to...

10 comments    life poem school
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Where to Find Cheap Bassoons for Sale

For woodwind enthusiasts out there, it’s always a good thing when you can find cheap bassoons for sale on the Web, especially when you consider that the cost of such a cool instrument can run you north of...

0 comments    music definitely amazon.com
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Bassoon Supplies

PrestiniUSA.com Offers Excellent Bassoon Supplies The bassoon is a popular woodwind instrument known for its distinctive tone color, and warm and reedy timbre. The bassoon is regarded as a difficult...

0 comments    bassoon bassoon supplies
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