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Hal Leonard Essential Elements 2000 Plus DVD Flute Book 1 List Price: $8.99 Sale Price: $4.25 Used From: $2.15  |
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Now the best-selling band method is even better! The same great method that directors have come to trust now includes a CD AND a DVD. |
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This is the ultimate beginner's pack for anyone who wants to learn to play flute. You get a great book/CD pack plus a corresponding DVD that cover all the basics, including: How to assemble and care for your instrument, producing a sound, reading music notation and rhythms, a fingering chart, a glossary of musical terms, and much more... |
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There are two things that beginners really want to do Songs: Skip To My Lou : Mexican Hat Dance : Mary Had A Little Lamb : Ode To Joy : When The Saints Go Marching In : Bingo : Aura Lee : This Old Man : Yankee Doodle : I've Been Working On The |
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The "Beginner's Book" series by Trevor Wye encourages the enjoyment of playing and music-making and is ideal for group or individual instruction. Part Two expands your range of notes and looks at new rhythms and time signatures. |
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D101K SOPRANO F beginner Level Dizi book set Brand :carrotmusic Dizi - Model no : D101K set Instrument range :C4-D6(SOPRANO F) Free accessories :5 packs of dizi membranes Contain : 1 model D101K dizi ,1 instruction book,5 packs of standard dizi membranes Suitable levels :Beginner Design :Regular Dizi : 6 finger holes on the front... |
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Beginner's Book for the Flute - Part One List Price: $13.95 Sale Price: $13.95 |
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Part One is packed with great music and focuses on developing good tone and a firm low register. Clear illustrations are included throughout showing correct posture and fingerings. Ideal for individual or group instruction. |
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D101 ALTO C beginner Level Dizi BOOK SET Brand :carrotmusic Dizi - Model no : D101 set Instrument range :G3-A5(ALTO C) Free accessories :5 packs of dizi membranes Contain : 1 model D101 dizi ,1 instruction book,5 packs of standard dizi membranes Suitable levels :Beginner Design :Regular Dizi : 6 finger holes on the front... |
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Beginner's Book for the Flute - Part One Softcover List Price: $13.95 Sale Price: $15.39 |
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The Beginner's Book series by Trevor Wye encourages the enjoyment of playing and music-making and is ideal for group or individual instruction. Part One is packed with great music and focuses on developing good tone and a firm low register... |
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Beginner's Book for the Flute - Part Two Book List Price: $13.95 Sale Price: $11.63 |
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The Beginner's Book series by Trevor Wye encourages the enjoyment of playing and music-making and is ideal for group or individual instruction. Part Two expands your range of notes and looks at new rhythms and time signatures. |
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Beginner's Book for the Flute - Part One Book With CD List Price: $19.95 Sale Price: $15.35 Used From: $15.34 |
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The Beginner's Book series by Trevor Wye encourages the enjoyment of playing and music-making and is ideal for group or individual instruction. Part One is packed with great music and focuses on developing good tone and a firm low register... |
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Hal Leonard Play Flute Today! Beginner's Pack - Includes Book/CD/DVD $17.96 Hal Leonard Play Flute Today! Beginner's Pack - Includes Book/CD/DVD |
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Warner Bros Ultimate Beginner Series Flute (DVD) $19.99 Warner Bros Ultimate Beginner Series Flute (DVD) |
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Alfred Ultimate Beginner Series: Flute, Volume I Video $4.99 Alfred Ultimate Beginner Series: Flute, Volume I Video |
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Alfred The Fabric of Flute Playing Book $8.95 Alfred The Fabric of Flute Playing Book |
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Carl Fischer Protocol: Flute Book $19.95 Carl Fischer Protocol: Flute Book |
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Homespun Guitar for the Absolute Beginner (Book/CD) $44.95 Homespun Guitar for the Absolute Beginner (Book/CD) |
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Homespun A Beginner's Guide to Chord Positions (Book/CD) $24.95 Homespun A Beginner's Guide to Chord Positions (Book/CD) |
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Alfred Guitar for the Absolute Beginner 1 Book/CD $15.75 Alfred Guitar for the Absolute Beginner 1 Book/CD |
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Alfred Suzuki Flute School Flute Part Vol. 5 (Book) $6.95 Alfred Suzuki Flute School Flute Part Vol. 5 (Book) |
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Carl Fischer Compatible Duets for Winds: Flute Book $9.95 Carl Fischer Compatible Duets for Winds: Flute Book |
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Hal Leonard Broadway's Best For Flute Book/CD $9.86 Hal Leonard Broadway's Best For Flute Book/CD |
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Cherry Lane The Nutcracker Flute Book/CD Tchaikovsky's $9.86 Cherry Lane The Nutcracker Flute Book/CD Tchaikovsky's |
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Hal Leonard Christmas Carols For Flute Book/CD $9.86 Hal Leonard Christmas Carols For Flute Book/CD |
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What To Consider When Buying Saxophone
The saxophone is a great instrument for a child to learn to play music on. It is one of the most widely heard solo instruments, and it is very popular in jazz music. It has an extended range, a commanding lower register and a rich middle register. Musicians can perform in large orchestras, marching bands, jazz bands, and wind ensembles. The study of the instrument usually involves learning the alto or tenor but may also include the baritone and soprano saxophones. Often those who play the saxophone will also play the flute and clarinet to broaden their experience. When buying saxophone instruments, visit the local music store for advise.
Invented in Brussels, Belgium by Adolphe Sax in 1840, the saxophone is the most recent development in the woodwind family. It is actually a hybrid, the fingering system on the keys is based on the Boehm system from around 1832, which is also true of the flute, oboe and clarinet. The instrument has a conical bore similar to the oboe, a reed and a mouthpiece similar to a clarinet, and a brass body like instruments in the brass family. A new chromatic fingering system has recently been developed that uses all ten fingers for faster execution. This new "Schmidt" chromatic system will debut in October 2011 under the "Avatar" brand.
It is a very accommodating instrument to learn, unlike the clarinet and the flute. It is not as prone to sounding airy or squeaky but attention needs to be paid to manual dexterity, articulation, embouchure, or the position of the lips and breathing technique, breathing, hand position, relaxation, support and good posture. It demands a lot of concentration to play. Beginners may have difficulty producing the lower tones and the higher notes and the extended range should not be attempted until the player has a grasp of the proper tone, embouchure and breathing.
The traditional place to start with is the alto, where much of the classical music is written for it. It requires a bit less air to play than a tenor, and the key scale is smaller and is an easier fit for a child's hand. The angle of the air flow and the embouchure is easily transferred to playing other saxophones.
Ask a music teacher or the local music store for referrals when buying ones first saxophone. There are styles for students, intermediates and professionals. The student horn is both affordable and easy to play. It is a good one to start with and can be traded up when the student is ready. The intermediate horn is also very affordable and has some of the features of the professional horn but not the same tonal quality. The professional horns have the best sound, more handwork is done on them and they can have gold and silver plating and have clear or colored lacquer. They have a more substantial feel and the resale value is higher.
The finishing is clear lacquer, but they can come in colors. This does not affect the sound but the plating can. Silver plating produces a brighter tone than lacquered and gold plating has a warmer sound and are more costly.
A used instrument is an option if money is an issue. Check for dents and repairs and the condition of the pads, they should feel soft. Ask if the horn has been re-lacquered, this is not bad but it could dramatically affect the resale value on some vintage collectable saxophones. For the same money as a used pro instrument, a new intermediate sax could also be purchased.
Beginners often start with a hard rubber or plastic mouthpiece with a low baffle and a small tip opening. A reverse ligature is best with the screws on top. A good quality reed is important as this is where the sound vibrates. A sturdy harness or neck strap is recommended. A reed re-surfacer (300-400 grit sand paper on a flat piece of glass), reed trimmer and reed case are important for reed care. Use a string swab or a bottle brush type "padsaver" (also known as a "stuff-it") to clean the saxophone body tube. The neck and mouthpiece can be cleaned with a small bottle brush with baking soda (a toothbrush can also be used on the mouthpiece. A music stand, metronome, tuner, and beginning method books complete the package for a beginner. Buying saxophone can be done online fairly risk free if the sax is well reviewed and there is a reasonable length return policy (at least 15-30 days). Your saxophone teacher might also have some good recommendations for a saxophone.
About the Author
Garrett Hypes is a professional saxophonist with 30 years of showroom experience. He is the founder and owner of Saxophone.com, where their brand instruments are built to their own stringent specifications. The goal of his company is to give saxophonists the best prices, quality, and service on a wide variety of saxophones and accessories.