Selmer La Voix Soprano Saxophone
"Give voice to the music in your soul". The Selmer La Voix features the Ultra Bell Design to offer a larger and more robust sound. Complete with Trek-style case and Selmer Paris mouthpiece.
Friday, April 21, 2006
Woodwind WWTS Tenor Saxophone
Woodwind WWTS Tenor Saxophone Lacquer
A great sound at a great value, the Woodwind Tenor Sax is a free blowing sax with a good scale. Many professional quality features come standard.
Barrington Student Flute Value Package
Barrington Student Flute Value Package
Everything the student needs to start right, we've combined a genuine Barrington C flute with a music stand, metronome and Woodwind care kit.
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Sunday, April 16, 2006
Buying Guides » Flute
Not all flutes are created equal. The staff at Giardinelli would like to guide you through all of the available options and configurations to help you choose the right instrument for your needs and your budget.
How To Select your Flute Plateau (closed-hole) keys or open-hole (French model) keys?
A: Most student flutes feature plateau keys because they're easier to play. Open-hole flutes feature a small hole in the center of each key and are used by the majority of professional players because they make it easier to produce tonal nuances. Some teachers prefer students to start on open-hole flutes since they'll probably want to play open hole eventually anyway.
Body material—nickel silver, silver, or a combination of the two?
Nickel silver is very durable and more resistant to denting than silver, yet it still produces a nice tone. For this reason, student flutes usually feature nickel silver on the head, body, and footjoint.
The headjoint is the heart of a flute's tone production and the logical place to start upgrading a flute. A sterling silver headjoint produces a warmer and richer tone while improving the flute's response. For this reason, many intermediate models feature a silver headjoint with a nickel silver body and footjoint.
Most professional flautists use flutes made entirely of silver because they provide warm, rich tone with clean, crisp response. An all-silver flute requires careful handling and so is usually not the best choice for a young student. Some professionals play all-gold flutes, but their price is prohibitive for the majority of players.
Silver plating or nickel plating?
The most popular plating for flutes is silver. Silver's pale luminescence is more beautiful than nickel, though it does require regular polishing to maintain its beauty. Nickel is a more affordable plating and is very durable, but it can become slippery, especially if the student has sweaty hands. In rare cases, nickel can cause allergic skin reactions.
How To Select your Flute Gold-plated lip plate?
B: Gold plating is hypo-allergenic and it also provides a bit of "traction" for the bottom lip, helping with fast passages. It adds a touch of elegance to a flute's looks as well.
How To Select your Flute C footjoint or B footjoint?
C: The C footjoint has a range to low C while the B footjoint's playing range extends a half-step lower to low B. It is rare for flute music to include a low B, but a low B cannot be played at all with a C footjoint. Flutes with B footjoints should include a "gizmo" key (auxiliary high C facilitator), without which it is very difficult to play a high C.
How To Select your Flute The G key-offset or in-line, what's the difference?
D: The G key is controlled by the ring finger of the left hand. Offsetting this key from the rest makes it much easier to finger, particularly for small hands. Until recently offset G keys have been found almost exclusively on plateau (closed-hole) student model flutes. But today many open-hole flutes are configured with an offset G key in order to make it easier to cover the hole.
Other options
A curved headjoint is available on some student flutes. This feature has the effect of placing the lip plate inches closer to the keys so that small students can reach the keys without straining.
The split E mechanism makes playing the high E easier without requiring any relearning of flute fingering. Split E flutes are almost always configured with offset G keys.
Some manufacturers offer the D# roller on select flutes. This enhancement makes it easier to slide the little finger of the right hand from D# to C#, C, and B.
Putting it all together
A student flute will typically feature a silverplated nickel silver headjoint, body, and footjoint with offset plateau keys and a C footjoint. Occasionally instructors will request an open-hole model and/or a flute with the split E mechanism.
Intermediate, "performance," "step-up," or "conservatory" flutes are usually configured with a silver headjoint. Typically the body and footjoint are either silver or silverplated nickel. Very often these flutes feature open-hole keys and a B footjoint. Though inline G keys are more common, more and more players are choosing offset G keys in intermediate flutes.
The sky's the limit when it comes to the features of professional flutes. However, they generally come with open holes and a silver headjoint, body, and footjoint. Many professional flutes are handmade to very tight tolerances for maximum performance.
How To Select your Flute Plateau (closed-hole) keys or open-hole (French model) keys?
A: Most student flutes feature plateau keys because they're easier to play. Open-hole flutes feature a small hole in the center of each key and are used by the majority of professional players because they make it easier to produce tonal nuances. Some teachers prefer students to start on open-hole flutes since they'll probably want to play open hole eventually anyway.
Body material—nickel silver, silver, or a combination of the two?
Nickel silver is very durable and more resistant to denting than silver, yet it still produces a nice tone. For this reason, student flutes usually feature nickel silver on the head, body, and footjoint.
The headjoint is the heart of a flute's tone production and the logical place to start upgrading a flute. A sterling silver headjoint produces a warmer and richer tone while improving the flute's response. For this reason, many intermediate models feature a silver headjoint with a nickel silver body and footjoint.
Most professional flautists use flutes made entirely of silver because they provide warm, rich tone with clean, crisp response. An all-silver flute requires careful handling and so is usually not the best choice for a young student. Some professionals play all-gold flutes, but their price is prohibitive for the majority of players.
Silver plating or nickel plating?
The most popular plating for flutes is silver. Silver's pale luminescence is more beautiful than nickel, though it does require regular polishing to maintain its beauty. Nickel is a more affordable plating and is very durable, but it can become slippery, especially if the student has sweaty hands. In rare cases, nickel can cause allergic skin reactions.
How To Select your Flute Gold-plated lip plate?
B: Gold plating is hypo-allergenic and it also provides a bit of "traction" for the bottom lip, helping with fast passages. It adds a touch of elegance to a flute's looks as well.
How To Select your Flute C footjoint or B footjoint?
C: The C footjoint has a range to low C while the B footjoint's playing range extends a half-step lower to low B. It is rare for flute music to include a low B, but a low B cannot be played at all with a C footjoint. Flutes with B footjoints should include a "gizmo" key (auxiliary high C facilitator), without which it is very difficult to play a high C.
How To Select your Flute The G key-offset or in-line, what's the difference?
D: The G key is controlled by the ring finger of the left hand. Offsetting this key from the rest makes it much easier to finger, particularly for small hands. Until recently offset G keys have been found almost exclusively on plateau (closed-hole) student model flutes. But today many open-hole flutes are configured with an offset G key in order to make it easier to cover the hole.
Other options
A curved headjoint is available on some student flutes. This feature has the effect of placing the lip plate inches closer to the keys so that small students can reach the keys without straining.
The split E mechanism makes playing the high E easier without requiring any relearning of flute fingering. Split E flutes are almost always configured with offset G keys.
Some manufacturers offer the D# roller on select flutes. This enhancement makes it easier to slide the little finger of the right hand from D# to C#, C, and B.
Putting it all together
A student flute will typically feature a silverplated nickel silver headjoint, body, and footjoint with offset plateau keys and a C footjoint. Occasionally instructors will request an open-hole model and/or a flute with the split E mechanism.
Intermediate, "performance," "step-up," or "conservatory" flutes are usually configured with a silver headjoint. Typically the body and footjoint are either silver or silverplated nickel. Very often these flutes feature open-hole keys and a B footjoint. Though inline G keys are more common, more and more players are choosing offset G keys in intermediate flutes.
The sky's the limit when it comes to the features of professional flutes. However, they generally come with open holes and a silver headjoint, body, and footjoint. Many professional flutes are handmade to very tight tolerances for maximum performance.
Friday, April 14, 2006
Rico Tenor Sax Select Jazz Unfiled Reeds 2S 5-pack
Rico Tenor Sax Select Jazz Unfiled Reeds 2S 5-pack
Price: $9.99 - $11.99 Eligible for Free Shipping!
List Price: $24.00
Rico Alto Sax Reeds 1.5 25-Pack
Rico Alto Sax Reeds 1.5 25-Pack
Price: $4.99 - $34.99 Eligible for Free Shipping!
List Price: $8.75 - $69.00
Monday, April 10, 2006
Leblanc Concerto II Clarinets
Leblanc Concerto II Clarinets
Designed in collaboration with clarinet great Eddie Daniels, the Concerto II represents the next logical step in the evolution of the Leblanc artist line. This remarkable clarinet offers the same rich, expressive tone and ease of play as the original Concerto model, but with the added advantage of a revolutionary key-work design. Its gracefully sculpted keys lie perfectly under the fingers for increased dexterity and endurance, and numerous enhancements.
Selmer Paris Be-Bop Package
Selmer Paris Be-Bop Package
In honor of Charlie Parker, the sound that forever changed the face of jazz, we've combined the special edition "hummingbird" alto saxophone with Bird's choice of mouthpiece . . . Brilhart Ebolin. We complete this package with Aebersold's "All Bird" and The World's Greatest Fake Book .
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Leblanc 123 Series Intermediate Flute
The 123 Series intermediate flutes are the first level of step-up flutes. Featuring a solid silver head joint for a more warm, centered tone, these flutes also have a B foot for extended range. Available with an in-line or offset G.
Monday, April 03, 2006
Protec ENGLISH HORN / OBOE COMBINATION PRO PAC
Great for the pro-player! Covered in durable ballistic nylon with a plush blue velvoa interior, our new combo English Horn / Oboe case has room for reed case, cork grease, bocals and other accessories. Also features a large exterior pocket, organizer, and a shoulder strap.
Allora Saxophone Student Starter Pack
This package contains everything the young saxophonist needs for practice and instrument care. Complete with stand, metronome, care kit and reeds.
Pearl Flutes 505 Series Flutes 505E - Closed Hole with Split E and C Foot
Arguably, the best value in the flute world! This flute is often compared with flutes costing several times its price. A completely Silver Clad flute, but it has the same Pinless Construction and One-Piece Core-Bar Mechanism as our most prestigious flutes. Great for the beginner of any age.
Pearl Flutes 505 Series Flutes 505E - Closed Hole with Split E and C Foot
Yamaha YAS875EX
Building upon the success of the previous Custom line, the EX Alto has been retooled to offer the classical player many new and exciting features while maintaining the same beautiful sound and excellent intonation long associated with the Custom series. New features include a design change that lessons resistance and increases projection, ergonomic improvements that enhance the overall playability of the instrument and a new lightweight case design!
Yamaha YAS82Z
Discover why many of the worlds top musicians, including Phil Woods, are switching to the new Yamaha Custom Z Series. Combining the sound and response of existing Yamaha saxophones, Yamaha technicians have created a horn whose projection and sweet tone will blow away jazz musicians while classical players will be enamored by the control that the Z offers at all dynamic levels. Players of all styles will find that this horn can do it all!
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