Woodwind in general

I'm not entirely sure if I have found the correct catagory for my subject but hope someone might find it useful or even amusing, enjoy... Whilst on a month long stay in Australia last summer I set about finding a very special Didjeridu for my daughter. Although based in Adelaide on the south coast, I did have the good fortune to be able to travel to the state of Queensland in the northeast. Whilst there my companion and I took a trip into the rainforest and found ourselves in an amazing (if somewhat touristy) town, deep in the forest, Kuranda. I had seen many Didjeridu on my travels but wanted to get something a little more unique than ...  Read the complete review

No matter how accomplished we are as musicians, we have to cope with the continuous problems of reeds. I play both the clarinet and saxophone, have been playing and improving since achieving Grade 8 some 9 years ago, yet still have reed problems. I frequently spend over £10 on a box of reeds (depending on quantity and instrument) yet can only ever find 1 or maybe 2 reeds in that box which are any good at all. I have invested in reed cutters for clarinet and sax as this can sometimes prolong the life of a good reed, but it's no answer. I can, however suggest plastic reeds. If you are willing to pay about £15 for a single, good quality plastic ...  Read the complete review

I have a saxophone. There i said it. I have been playing oooo several years now and am accomplished up to grade V. I really like the saxophone I like the music you play on it I just generally enjoy it. I have played in big bands orchestras you name it. If you are thinking of starting it as an instrument see if you can hire purchase one from a music shop o and get a good book the music shop should be able to recommend one. The saxophone is one of the nicest and simplest instruments to play. It is an ideal trade in for any recorder players as the fingering is similar. Get one play it enjoy it. Greatest instrument in the world. ...  Read the complete review

i have been playing the clarinet since i was very small and have really enjoyed it since an early age. It makes a beautiful sound and it is a fairly easy instrument to master. the Clarinet is a versatile instrument which can be used to play many styles of music such as Jazz, Classical etc. if you are considering taking up an innstrument, i really recommend that this is the one. i was fairly apprehensive when i first started it but i have enjoyed the experience and think that it is a great instrument for any age group! ...  Read the complete review