Breaking in a new wood clarinet is important to avoid damage to the instrument. Wood clarinets, like all things made of wood, expand and contract with temperature and humidity. Wood products that expand too fast risk cracking. Most wood clarinets are made out of Grenadilla wood, also known as African Blackwood. Grenadilla is an exceptionally […]
We did something different this year, and decided to share with you directly from the convention floor some of the new, and not so new things but important items that we evaluate each year when we attend the NAMM trade show (National Association of Music Merchants). Our focus is band instruments, thus the bulk of […]
Hyson Music Educates Teachers and Parents About New Yamaha Band Instrument Model Lineup Plainview, NY – Yamaha has introduced a new line-up of student band instruments that will be offered through Hyson Music prior to this summer! We’d like to take a few moments to educate parents and educators alike on the new features of […]
Nov 20, 2011 – PLAINVIEW , NY – Hyson Music has expanded their “Certified Pre-Owned Band Instrument” program to include used band instruments at the intermediate and professional level. Hyson Music offers many models of used Yamaha band instruments, Buffet clarinets, and Conn-Selmer band instruments through their Ebay store, as well as on their website […]
Buffet is an industry leader in the manufacturing of clarinets. They are a world-renowned brand which features the Buffet R13 as their flagship clarinet, found in the hands of the majority of professional clarinet players around the world. Their extremely popular intermediate model wood clarinet was always known as the Buffet E11. It was made […]
Deciding on the right reed can seem overwhelming in a store or website where there are dozens if not hundreds of different styles, brands, cuts, and strengths to choose from. This guide is designed for students or parents of students who are looking for a helping hand in choosing an appropriate reed. Remember, nothing is […]
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 […]