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Woodwind Instruments

Woodwind instruments are any instruments which produce sound by moving air through or across an opening of the instrument. Questions about these instruments belong here.

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How much does it cost to get a new ligiture for your clarinet?

Some cost a few dollars, some can run near $100 or above. It all depends on what kind you want and what quality you are looking for.

What type of oboe reeds should you start with?

Start with a soft or medium reed. I started on a medium soft when I first started.

What was the first clarinet made of?

The clarinet was a major advancement on the earlier chalumeau. Most early instruments were made of boxwood, although some were made of ivory or other woods.

Ancient instruments that used a wooden reed and that were made of bone have been reported, but they didn't include the characteristics that define a clarinet - a speaker key that causes the upper (clarion) register to sound a twelfth above the lower (chalumeau) register.

What are the different kinds of woodwind instruments and percussion instruments?

There are many kinds of stringed instruments that are characterized by the way they vibrate to cause sound. The types of string instruments include ones that can be plucked or stroked and ones that have bows.

What is the alto saxophone notes for Breakeven by Script?

It is in the key of concert Bb. On alto saxophone there is one sharp (F#). There is a link to the sheet music for it in the related links, which includes both piano and alto saxophone.

How much does a used bassoon cost with reeds?

It's different everywhere! I suggest you speak to your local music store? :) hope this helps

Which is better flute or oboe?

The Oboe is a much better instrument then the Flute. It gives a much better sound and tone quality and does not need to tune as it usually stays in pitch. This instrument may be more expensive, but overall is better and sounds better.

What is the difference between a flute and a whistle?

A whistle is held lengthwise in front of you face, and has a high sharp sound. A flute is held horizontally to the right, and can play lower notes.

How do you sterilize your bassoon reeds?

Letting your bassoon reeds soak in hydrogen peroxide cleans them pretty well and does no damage to the reed itself

Can you play a bassoon with an oboe reed?

I'm certain it will make a noise but it won't play nearly as well with a bassoon reed.

By blowing for a long period of time into an instrument like say the oboe or the saxophone Do you lose brain cells?

I understand perfectly what you mean. Stop trying to play the saxophone or oboe. You've lost too many brain cells already.