May 2010

Reading About Flute

Gemeinhardt will be the world’s largest exclusive maker of piccolos and flutes, making musical instruments for all level players from beginning students to professionals. Kurt Gemeinhardt was born in Germany and served as an apprentice to his father, also a flute maker. In fact, Kurt Gemeinhardt was a fourth generation flute maker. It is [...]

7 Tips for Effective Musical Practice

The standard of your practice is abundant additional important than the quantity. The previous saying “observe makes excellent” is only true if the apply itself is perfect. Here are 7 tips to help build your follow a lot of effective and efficient.
Practice motions slowly
The muscular memory of our bodies permits us to physically [...]

“Sound” (1966-67), Pt. 1

The first installment of a short film featuring Rahsaan Roland Kirk, John Cage and David Tudor among others. Directed by Dick Fontaine.
Duration : 0:9:34

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Beyoncé – Halo – Alto and Tenor Saxophone Duet

This is me, charlez360, playing my Yamaha (YAS-275, 4C mouthpiece) Alto saxophone and my Jean-Baptiste (480T, Dukoff D7 mouthpiece) to Beyoncé Knowles’ hit, “Halo.” I actually heard this yesterday for the first time. I feel like a douche because I had never heard it before, and it’s been so popular.
Ok, I pick up [...]

Daniel on Clarinet Andante by Alexander Dion

High school student practicing for band.
Duration : 0:3:17

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