When my students look into instruments for middle school, they often pick the saxophone, a popular wind instrument. But with so many types (14 in all, though 4 are the most common...
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As people learn more about the saxophone and the types of saxophones, they often start to wonder which one is the hardest to play. As a music teacher and friend to many professional-level...
When most people think of saxophones, they just imagine a single instrument. In reality, there are 14 different types, with one being more common than the others. Often this is followed...
Everyone who looks for a new saxophone is always obsessed with finding the right instrument, but few people spend as much time on the saxophone mouthpiece. Music teachers and professional...
Though I teach elementary music, I do a lot to help my 5th graders get ready for band in middle school, and I'm often asked what instrument they should get. The answer depends on the...
How To Describe Rhythm In Music (Words, Elements, And Breakdown)
I've worked with many teacher interns over the years, and they often ask great questions you wouldn't usually think about. One I had recently asked me how to describe rhythm in music to my...