The most common issue encountered by beginning trumpet students is an apparent jam in the trumpet. Air blown into the trumpet refuses to pass through, rendering the instrument unplayable. While there are many possible causes, it’s most likely that one or more of the valves has been turned from its proper position, blocking the air […]
When purchasing a flute, especially an intermediate or professional model, one of the decisions you will need to make is choosing between an inline-G or offset-G style flute. Before delving into the differences, please note that there is absolutely no difference in the sound quality, playability, or tone of the flute regardless of which setup […]
“Where was this instrument manufactured?” This is one of the most frequently asked questions in regards to Yamaha student instruments. These include the YFL-222 Flute, YCL-255 Clarinet, YAS-26 Alto Saxophone, YTS-26 Tenor Saxophone, YTR-2330 Trumpet, YSL-354 Trombone, etc. For many years the entire Yamaha band instrument line was manufactured in Japan, and stamped as such. […]
Advantage Instruments? Many wonder, even after more than a decade of marketing and manufacturing, what the difference is between a standard series Yamaha band instrument, and a Yamaha Advantage band instrument. There is the Yamaha YFL-222 Flute, and then the Yamaha Advantage YFL-200AD Flute. You have the Yamaha YCL-255 Clarinet, and the Yamaha Advantage YCL-200AD […]