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How Does A Didgeridoo Work?

Hailing from the Aborigines of Australia over 1500 years ago and most strongly associated with their music, the didgeridoo has found prevalence across the world as a popular musical instrument.Part of many pop culture references, from The Simpsons to Crocodile Dundee, you may be wondering how they produce such interesting sounds with what looks like …

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How Do Bagpipes Work?

Scotland is an incredible country, so much so that you don’t even have to visit it to be in awe of its beauty. From its vast lochs (aka. Lakes) to the Scottish highlands, this country is incredibly beautiful. It is also packed full of rich history.From its many castles to the true story of ‘William …

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How Much Does A Tuba Weigh?

The word tuba is actually the Latin translation for trumpet or horn, however, tubas are a whole lot bigger than trumpets and horns.The tuba is the lowest-pitched instrument in the brass family, it is one of the more modern-day instruments in the brass family having made its appearance in the mid 19th century.A german instrument …

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Different Types of Trumpets

When it comes to the musical world, there are so many different instruments, and within them, so many versions, it can be a minefield to navigate, can’t it? The same applies to the trumpet. Perhaps it’s time to buy a gift for a musical friend, partner, or child; you’ve opened Google and found yourself overwhelmed by …

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How To Clean A Recorder

The recorder is an instrument that is often overshadowed by other instruments, such as the flute and clarinet. However, this does not take away from the fact that it is such a great instrument to play. Once you get to grips with how to hold the recorder and how to read music, it is a fantastic …

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Different Types of Flutes

You’re probably familiar with the distinctively soothing sound of the flute, however, can you tell the difference between the different types of flutes? There are at least five different types of flutes in total. These are the C flute, the Piccolo, the Alto flute, the Eb Soprano flute, and the Bass flute. While these flutes may …

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How To Clean A Saxophone

Regular saxophone maintenance is important to keep your instrument sounding its best, but it’s also essential to clean your instrument regularly due to the contact it makes with your mouth. This way, you’ll keep both you and your saxophone healthy. Cleaning a classic half-bell-shaped saxophone is straightforward and can be made even simpler with a saxophone …

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Difference Between Tuba and Sousaphone

The Same but DifferentThere’s very little difference between the tuba and sousaphone. With identical timbres, B flat transpositional tuning, and a common compositional application, they’re essentially the same instrument. But there must be a reason why they’re both still used. What, if any, are the defining features of these brass goliaths?ShapeThe most substantial difference is their …

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