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Back to School: A Parent’s Guide to Renting and Buying Musical Instruments, Part 2

The pros and cons to renting versus buying.

Back to School: A Parent’s Guide to Renting and Buying Musical Instruments, Part 1

How to get your child started on their musical journey.

Back to School: Band and Orchestra Instruments for Beginners

Here are some of the best woodwind, brass and string instruments for those starting out.

Seven Songs That Feature the Oboe

Think you’ve never heard an oboe before? Think again.

The Woodwind Family, Explained

An overview of woodwind instruments and how they work.

Here’s What to Look for When Buying a Clarinet Mouthpiece

It’s a major factor when it comes to your instrument’s overall performance.

What’s the Difference Between Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone Saxophones?

They’re similar … but also very distinct.

What’s the Difference Between a Flute and a Piccolo?

There’s more to these two instruments than meets the eye.

The Bass Recorder Takes Center Stage

This unique instrument has become an integral part of an iconic soundtrack.

Beginner’s Guide to the Saxophone

The basics of playing sax.

Introducing the YBS-62II Professional E♭ Baritone Saxophone

A second-generation instrument that builds on an impressive legacy.

Introducing the YBS-82 Custom E♭ Baritone Saxophone

Fine-tune your sound with high-quality handcrafted options.

Introducing the YBS-480 Intermediate Baritone Saxophone

Raise the bar in your school’s band programs.

Introducing the Alto Venova™

A new casual wind instrument with a larger body and a mellower tone.

Clarinet Replacement Barrels and Tuning

Don’t just grab any random barrel for your clarinet!

Brass/Woodwind Instrument Finishes and Their Effect on Tone Quality

What’s the sonic difference between instruments with different finishes?

Yamaha Saxophone Neck Compatibility

The differences between new design and original design.

Correct Reed Placement and Ligature Positioning

Get the best sound from your clarinet or saxophone.

“I’m a HERO” Program and the Venova

Bringing the power of music to the children of Colombia.

Bassoon Basics

The birth of the bassoon … and a few factoids you may not know.

Why Does the Oboe Lead the Orchestra in Tuning?

Opposites attract.

Yamaha Clarinet Bore Taper Explained

These are the differences between the CS series clarinet and the SE series clarinet.

Genealogy of the Flute Family

There’s a long and fascinating history behind this woodwind.

Venova: How Can a Plastic Tube Sound Like a Saxophone?

There’s a lot more going on inside than you may realize.

Five Saxophone Facts You May Not Know

Born from the mind of just one inventor, it plays a major role in two different musical genres.

Introducing Venova

What’s a “casual wind instrument,” anyway?

Five Things You Never Knew About the Clarinet

It’s one of the newer instruments … yet one of the most influential.

Recorders: Baroque vs. German

Why are there two fingering systems, and what’s the difference?