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To choose drumsticks, look at three things: the model (7A, 5A, 5B or 2B), the tip shape and the material. A hickory 5A is the best starting point for most...

A timpani is a large orchestral drum: a skin stretched over a bowl-shaped shell, generally made of copper, struck with padded-head mallets. It is the only percussion instrument in the...

Percussion covers every instrument you make a sound on by striking, shaking or scraping. They are sorted into a few main families: instruments with skins, instruments made of metal or...

The best gift for a saxophonist is an accessory they will use every week: reeds, strap, mouthpiece, stand or case. The trap is picking the wrong size, because an alto...

There is no single best tenor saxophone brand: the right choice depends on your level, your budget and the sound you are after. Yamaha dominates among students and intermediate players,...

Between sub-$300 import models sold online and recognized brands that can cost three times as much, choosing a first alto saxophone can feel complicated. Here's what actually makes a difference...

The price of an alto saxophone varies enormously depending on the level you're aiming for, from under $800 for a first instrument to more than $10,000 for a high-end professional...

Giving a flute as a holiday gift to a young musician who's just starting out is a lovely idea, but investing in a brand new instrument before knowing whether the...

A used flute gives you access to an intermediate or professional model at a fraction of the new price, provided you buy from the right place and check the right...

A piccolo costs between $100 and $6,500 CAD depending on material, brand, and playing level. An entry-level resin model runs about $500 to $900, an intermediate silver-plated model sits between...

Most flutists are ready for the piccolo after two to three years of solid flute practice, once the embouchure is stable and the upper register is in tune without forcing....

The YAS-23, YAS-26, and YAS-275 are three of the most reliable used Yamaha alto saxophones to start on, all built to last decades and easy for any technician to service....