Recorder Method Books for Kids: a Smooth Start
Which recorder method suits which child? A comparison of common beginner books by age, fingering system and fun factor, with a clear recommendation.
Sound & Context
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Energy Chimes, Wind Chimes & Tuning Forks: the sound instruments beyond the singing bowl
Beyond the singing bowl lies a whole family of sound instruments: tingsha cymbals, energy chimes, wind chimes and planetary tuning forks. This guide explains factually what each is, how it...
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Roland LX Series: LX-5, LX-6 and LX-9 Compared
The Roland LX series brings grand piano sound into the living room. We compare the LX-5, LX-6 and LX-9 and show which premium model suits whom.
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Percussion for kids: small percussion for daycare and music groups
Which small percussion suits daycare, school and music groups? Shakers, maracas, rattles, tambourine, claves and triangle at a glance – with tips on use, durability and sets.
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Glockenspiel, Metallophone & Xylophone for Kids: the Orff Instruments Compared
Glockenspiel, metallophone and xylophone look alike but are three different instruments. Which Orff barred instrument suits preschool, school or home.
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Sansula: the floating kalimba on a drumhead
What sets the sansula apart from an ordinary kalimba — mounted on a drum frame, floating sound, the wah effect and who the instrument is for.
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Baritone & bass ukulele: tuned lower, and when they make sense
The large ukuleles tuned lower: baritone in DGBE like a guitar's top four strings, bass ukulele in EADG as a compact bass substitute. When the big format is worth it.
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Wooden Recorders for Advanced Players: Mollenhauer, Moeck & Küng
After the plastic school recorder comes the move to wood. What sets the Mollenhauer, Moeck and Küng workshops apart, how each wood sounds, and what matters for care and ranges.
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Alto recorder: the next step after the soprano recorder
Why so many players move from the soprano to the alto recorder – and what to know about the key of F, fingering and material.
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Hohner Harmonica: Marine Band, Special 20 and Golden Melody Compared
Marine Band, Special 20 or Golden Melody? We compare Hohner's classic diatonic blues harps – material, tuning, comfort – and tell you which model fits which player.
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Chromatic Harmonica: The Slide, Playing and Which to Buy
How the slide works, what 12 vs 16 holes mean and which chromatic harmonica fits your playing - from the compact entry model to the Super 64.
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Trombone for Beginners: Choosing the Right Slide Trombone
Buying your first trombone: why the Bb slide trombone is the standard starter, whether to get an F valve, which bore – with models and a comparison table.
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Buying a Clarinet: Boehm or German System for Beginners
Before buying a clarinet, one question comes first: Boehm or German system? We explain the fingering, the sound and who each system suits best.
