Selmer Paris 51 Super Action 80 SeriesII Soprano Saxophone

Selmer Paris 51 Super Action 80 SeriesII Soprano Saxophone 51 Soprano - Clear Lacquer

Recognized around the world for their depth of tone, "feel" and response, the Super Action 80 is played by many of today's top professional players and teachers. Available in lacquer or black finish

Selmer Paris 50 Series II Sopranino Saxophone

Selmer Paris 50 Series II Sopranino Saxophone 50 Sopranino - Lacquer

Clearly one of the best sopranino saxophones made today, this gem plays an octave higher than an alto. Sopraninos are used as solo instruments and within saxophone ensembles.

Keilwerth Shadow Alto Saxophone

Keilwerth Shadow Alto Saxophone Alto Sax

With a black nickel-plated body made from nickel-silver, black finger buttons and silver-plated keys, this saxophone not only has an extra-ordinary appearance, it also features a new, ergonomically adapted keyw

Yamaha YFL221 Flute

Yamaha YFL221 Flute Silver Plated

Buy now and receive a $300.00 WWBW giftcard. This flute is one of the most free blowing and easy to play student instruments available.Each student flute lives up to the highest standard associated with the Yamaha name. An excellent choice for the novice player.

Buying Guide for Choosing a Clarinet

The Clarinet is a woodwind instrument and is featured in a variety of musical styles such as classical, concert bands, Dixieland and Jazz.

In the clarinet family there are different models such as the contra-alto and bass clarinets, but the most common is the Bb (B-flat) clarinet.

This is the instrument usually played by beginner clarinetists performing in marching bands and stage bands.

For the purpose of our Buyers Guide, this is the clarinet we’ll be concentrating on.



Student clarinets are designed for the beginner and meant to provide an excellent start for the first years of playing.

Once a student is established, and is learning the fundamentals of good playing, it is important to provide them an instrument that will continue their musical growth. All of our intermediate level clarinets feature grenadilla wood bodies and excellent keywork.

Designed and constructed with the professional musician in mind, these excellent clarinets find favor among the serious students as well.

Our site has a complete and varied selection of clarinets for any playing level, all backed by our 45/45/100 Guarantee. Call and speak with one of our Product Specialists to help you find the instrument that’s perfect for you.

Buying Guide for Saxophones

The saxophone is a member of the woodwind family and was invented by Adolphe Sax in 1841. It’s probably the most featured solo instrument in pop and jazz and there are many opportunities for beginner saxophonists to perform in concert, jazz and marching bands.

While there are many different instruments in the saxophone family from the soprano to the bass, the alto sax is traditionally the most common instrument for beginners.

It requires less air than a tenor and its smaller key layout makes it more comfortable for younger players hands. In time, with proper study, the technique and skills can easily be transferred to all the members of the sax family as well as clarinet and flute.



Most saxophones are made of yellow brass with a clear lacquer finish. Some instruments are available with bodies made of silver, bronze or gold. These higher-end instruments are more expensive and require special care.

Our site has a complete and varied selection of saxophones for any playing level, all backed by our 45/45/100 Guarantee. Call and speak with one of our Product Specialists to help you find the instrument that’s perfect for you.

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Selmer La Voix Soprano Saxophone

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.

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.

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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.

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!
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Rico Alto Sax Reeds 1.5 25-Pack

Rico Alto Sax Reeds 1.5 25-Pack

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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 .

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.

Leblanc 123 Series Intermediate Flute In-line G

Vandoren ZZ Alto Sax Reeds

Vandoren ZZ Alto Sax Reeds Strength - 2

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.

Protec ENGLISH HORN / OBOE COMBINATION PRO PAC

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.

Allora Saxophone Student Starter Pack

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 YAS875EX Alto Saxophone Alto - Lacquer

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!

Yamaha YAS82Z Alto Saxophone Alto - Lacquer

Yamaha YAS-23

Yamaha YAS-23 Standard Alto Sax

Sweet, singing tone and great looks!

Key of Eb. Front F mechanism, nickel plated keys, adjustable thumb hook, clear epoxy lacquer. All Yamaha wind instruments come with a limited 5-year warranty.

Jupiter 869SG Artist Alto Saxophone

Jupiter 869SG Artist Alto Saxophone

Superbly appointed and wonderfully playable!

The Jupiter 869SG Artist Alto Saxophone is tuned in the key of Eb. It has a solid sterling silver neck with silver-plated brass body and gold lacquered keys. This sax is fully articulated and includes high F#, tilting Bb spatula key when C# is played, and height-adjustable bell keys. Also features metal tone boosters and a beautifully engraved bell. The Jupiter 869SG Alto includes deluxe wood frame case, neck strap, mouthpiece, cork grease, and silk weave cleaning cloth.

Yamaha YAS-875EX

Yamaha YAS-875EX Custom Alto Saxophone

Key of Eb. Lacquer finish. Adjustable thumb rest. Very light resistance for quicker response. A 2-point bell brace permits faster response and better projection. Other enhancements include a balljoint octave mechanism and refined key shapes emphasizing comfort and speed. Includes stylish lightweight case. All Yamaha wind instruments come with a limited 5-year warranty.

Yanagisawa 902 Bronze Alto Sax

Yanagisawa 902 Bronze Alto Sax

This outstanding alto saxophone contains many of the mechanically superior design features that have made Yanagisawa the leader in the field. A remarkably even scale in all registers and a deep, expressive tone make this among the best alto saxophones at its price point available today.

Yamaha YSS-875EX Soprano Saxophone Clear Lacquer

The next step in the evolution of the custom series, the EX features greater ribbing and enhanced key features over the original 875, but the sound is still direct and powerful.

Giardinelli By Gemeinhardt Flutes From $299.99

Giardinelli By Gemeinhardt Flutes From $299.99

Vandoren Reeds & Accessories From $3.99

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