Are you a beginner clarinet? Is it your dream to play this beautiful instrument in a jazz band or orchestra? To help you get started with the clarinet we have put together a few tips. Tips for Buying a Clarinet: TypeThere are several types of clarinet available to choose from including the A clarinet, the B♭ clarinet, the E♭ clarinet, the bass clarinet, and clarineos. The most popular choice for beginners is the B♭ clarinet. The B♭ clarinet is most likely the instrument that comes to mind when you think of the clarinet. It has a straight body with a flared bell and is used in a wide variety of music styles. Clarinets like the A clarinet and the bass clarinet are popular with advancing players and may be something you are interested in as your playing develops. Alternatively, the clarineo is a small, lightweight plastic clarinet which is a great choice for young children wanting to learn to learn to play the clarinet. PriceMusical instruments can in general be quite expensive and understandably price will play an important factor when choosing your instrument. As mentioned above beginner instruments are normally cheaper than instruments made for more advance players. Which is great for your initial instrument but is worth bearing in mind as your playing progresses and you need to upgrade your clarinet. LevelWhen choosing an instrument it is important to pay close attention to the level of the intended player. The level you are as a player will influence the clarinet you will get. As a beginner you are best suited to get a clarinet that has been made specifically for your capabilities and then upgrade your instrument as your playing develops. The plus side being beginner instruments are usually much cheaper than their advance counterparts. Tips for Once You Have a Clarinet: Practise, Practise, PractiseOne of the reasons the clarinet is so popular with beginners is how easy it is for new players to pick up the basics and produce a good sound from early on. However, to truly master this instrument you have to put in the time, have patience and practise, practise practise! As your playing progresses you can then try your hand at the different types of clarinet such as the bass.Read our 6 Ways to Avoid Procrastinating When You Should be Practising post if you are struggling to stay focused on your music practise.Make Use of Everything AvailableThere is a huge range of guides, videos, blogs, forums, apps etc available to aid learning the clarinet, be sure to make use of them!Join the CommunityThere is a whole community of clarinetists and like minded musicians that you can be part of. Once you start playing look into joining bands, music groups, online forums and social media discussions. You will undoubtedly pick up some great playing tips and may even make some new friends! Look After Your Instrument Your clarinet will play better in the long run if it is properly cared for, so be sure to look after it.Recommended ClarinetsTo help make choosing your first clarinet that bit easier we have chosen our top 3 clarinets for beginners: Nuvo ClarineoThe Nuvo Clarineo offers a plastic clarinet that is ideal for beginners. The Nuvo Clarineo is a fun and easy way to learn the best clarinet. It is 100% waterproof, extremely lightweight, durable, and is pitched to C meaning players can read from the same sheet music as violins, pianos etc. The Clarineo comes supplied in a stylish moulded case with accessories. It comes in four different colours. 100CL B♭ ClarinetThe 100CL B♭ Clarinet is a fantastic clarinet for beginners. Xuqiu offers a reliable, responsive clarinet made from ebonite. The 100CL B♭ Clarinet comes supplied in a moulded canvas case with accessories. YCL255S B♭ ClarinetThe YCL255S B♭ Clarinet is a great choice of clarinet for beginners. This clarinet has been carefully designed to offer beginners the best possible learning experience. The YCL255S B♭ Clarinet comes supplied in a sturdy moulded case with accessories. 

If you have decided to learn to play the saxophone and are looking for your first instrument then look no further. We have chosen our top three saxophones for beginners to suit a range of budgets and needs, and all three are available on our flexible, affordable rent to buy plans. The Plastic saxophoneThe is the saxophone from our collection that is best suited to young beginners. The Plastic saxophone is small, lightweight and is made entirely from plastic. A breakdown of the Plastic saxophone Features: The Plastic saxophone offers the same fingering patterns as a normal saxophone but with simplified keywork. The Plastic saxophone, in comparison to other saxophones, is pitched to 'C' allowing players to read the same sheet music as violin, flutes, pianos, and more. This is great for children learning to play with other instruments in an ensemble or at school. Because the Plastic saxophone is made entirely from plastic is is extremely durable and 100% waterproof.Included: Included with the Plastic saxophone is a hard case, 2 plastic reeds, a fingering chart, and joint grease.Options: The Plastic saxophone is available in 3 colours - White with Blue Trim, White with Green Trim, and White with Pink Trim.The Lightweight SaxophoneThe Eb Alto Saxophone is the saxophone from our collection that is best suited to young beginners playing up to grade three.A breakdown of the Lightweight SaxophoneFeatures: This is an ultra lightweight Eb alto saxophone. The Alphasax has been designed for young saxophonists and has been constructed to be 33% lighter than the average alto saxophone making it easier for young players to manage. The Alphasax also features a reduced keywork to allow small hands to control the instrument with ease.Included: Included with the Lightweight Saxophone is a lightweight moulded case with backpack, padded neck strap, mouthpiece, mouthpiece cap, ligature, and reed.The Saxophone For Beginners and BeyondThe Classic II Eb Alto Saxophone is the saxophone from our collection that is great for older beginners and players that want an instrument that will see them through the beginner and intermediate stages of their playing. A breakdown of the Classic IIFeatures: The Classic II has been designed to bridge the gap between beginner and intermediate instruments. This makes it a good choice of instrument for both beginner saxophonists and existing players looking to upgrade their instrument. The Classic II features a fully chromatic range from low Bb to high F#, a durable gold lacquer finish with a decoratively engraved bell and more.Included: Included with the Classic II is a contoured Prolite case with a moulded interior and detachable rucksack style straps, a mouthpiece, mouthpiece cap, ligature, reed, padded neck strap, cork grease, and cleaning materials. 

Want be an amazing flautist? To help you get started with the flute we have put together a few tips to choose the right flute instrument. Tips for Buying a FlutePrice Musical instruments can be quite expensive and understandably price will pay an important factor when choosing an instrument. Beginner instruments are usually much cheaper than those made for more advance players. Which is great for your initial instrument but is worth bearing in mind as your playing progresses and you need to upgrade your instrument. At Xuqiu,there are many types of flutes to choose, so you can get the right the flute you want. Type There are a few different types of flute to choose from including the concert flute, the alto flute, the bass flute, plastic flutes for the very young and curved head flutes for those with a shorter reach. The most popular choice of flute for beginner is the concert flute. It can come with both curved or straight head-joints depending on the players needs and size. Plastic flutes are also a popular choice for very young players. Level When choosing a flute it is important to pay close attention to the level of the intended player. As a beginner flautist you are best suited to a flute that has been made specifically for your capabilities and then upgrade your instrument as your playing develops.Tips for Once You Have a Flute Practise, Practise, Practise The flute is a popular instrument for beginners and with good reason. This small and compact instrument is easy for beginners to learn and are popular for us in orchestras and bands giving players a lot of opportunity as they progress. However, like all instruments to truly master the flute you have to put in the hours and practise! To keep you on track with your music practise read our 6 Ways to Avoid Procrastinating When You Should be Practising post.Make Use of Everything Available There is a huge range of guides, videos, blogs, online teachers, forums, apps etc available to aid learning to play the flute; be sure to make use of them! Join the Community There is a whole community of flautists and like minded musicians that you can be a part of. Look into joining bands, music groups, online forums and social media discussions. You will undoubtedly pick up some great tips and may even make some new musical friends. To start why not follow and chat to us on Twitter! Look After Your Instrument Your flute musical instrument will work better in the long run if it is properly cared for, so be sure to look after it. 

Have you got a budding rock star at home that has got everything they can out of their saxophone and is ready for the real thing? Then we recommend getting them an saxophone pack. These packs are ideal for beginners as they come with everything your little rocker needs to get started with the customsaxophone and they are very reasonable priced.Saxophone Selection Instruction:1. When selecting a bass saxophone, the customer should carefully observe the appearance to see whether the paint is uniformly coated and whether there are concave-convex parts.2. The key pad has moulage or not and it is tightly covered or not.3. The fastener on the resonator should be precisely connected to the center of the tone hole.4. The flexibility degree of the mechanical parts should also be checked.5. The tension of the spring is appropriate or not.6. The operator should also check whether there is gap between the key column and the connecting rod.7. The pitch accuracy should be examined. The pitch difference between two tones should not exceed 10.Saxophone Installation Instruction:1. The reed to be used by the saxophone is taken out from the folder or box. Superpose the flat surface of the reed on the flat surface of the mouthpiece. The top of the reed is aligned with that of the mouthpiece. The reed is pressed on the mouthpiece with the left thumb.2. Jacket the mouthpiece with the reed hoop by the right hand. The top edge of the hoop should be over the indicatrix of the mouthpiece. Then, the joint line of the hoop is directed at the middle of the reed.3. After the reed is well installed, the mouthpiece should be inserted into the neck tube. The air inlet of the mouthpiece should be aligned at the overtone key on the neck tube.4. The installed neck tube is plugged into the main tube and then the operator should tightly screw up the screws on the upper part of the main tube.5. Prior to ensemble, this musical instrument is tuned with the standard A sound. When sound is tuned, the alto type plays F# and tenor type plays B key. If the pitch is low, the mouthpiece should be inserted into the cork of the neck tube in a greater depth. If the pitch is high, the mouthpiece should be pulled out of cork of the neck tube to an appropriate extent until the proper pitch is achieved.Saxophone Maintenance:1. After the beginner saxophone is played, if the key pad is dampened, the player should clamp the absorbent paper between the key pad and tone hole. In the case that there is residual moisture, the key pad will be hardened, reducing its operation life.2. The moisture within the body can be removed by inserting the cleaning swab from the bell mouth and pulling it out from the junction part of the neck tubes.3. The fingerprints and sweat on the body surface should be frequently rinsed with cleaning cloth. The part between different key columns and low part of the connecting rod should be cleaned up with the health cotton swab.4. The cleaning agent should be selected in line with the raw materials and color of the saxophone.5. The overtone hole is very small. Thus, it is easy to be blocked and should be regularly cleaned.6. After playing this product, the player should detach the reed and place it into the folder. Use the cleaning swab to clean moisture in the mouthpiece and neck tube.7. If this musical instrument is played everyday, then the mouthpiece should be cleaned everyday.8. Every week, the player should check the screws fastening the connecting rod. If these screws become loose, then they should be screwed tightly.9. Each month, the connecting rod of each key should be applied with the saxophone lubricating oil in an appropriate amount.10. Every year, this musical instrument should be given overall maintenance in the relevant maintenance center.When we get above informations,we can learn and maintance saxophone well.Let's play the saxophone now.