Is Trombone hard to play? And, what is a good Trombone brand?
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Trombone is easy if you can buzz a Bass Clef B flat (low one on staff) up to a Bass Clef F (just above it) with your lips.  Try hoding your two fingers about the right distance apart to be like a trombone mouthpiece, place them lightly on your lips and buzz them.  Try to match it on the piano and slowly buzz a scale while youMost people have a "high buzz" or a "low buzz".  Check your out this way.\n\nGood beginner brands are Getzen, Yamaha, King, etc.  Jupiter, not so good.  Bundy is bad.  Good luck!
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It is a personal preference.  Each brand and model has a slightly different shape to the neck, height to the strings, action, tone, etc.  I can give you some advice on picking one, though.  When you go to try them out, put a strap on it and play it like you're playing live.  If it falls off the strap, feels weird, hurts your hand, sounds bad, etc. then do not get it.  I would only purchase an instrument that felt perfect to me, whether it was expensive or cheap.  I've got one bass that only cost a few hundred dollars, but when I practiced with it at the store, among other things, I noticed that it has a super strong neck which doesn't bend the notes when jumping around on stage.  I have played many that were thousands that didn't feel nearly as good because they just didn't fit me + my playing style right.
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I always go back to D'addario. The top three sound 'thicker' than the same gauge of Ernie Ball's and because the bottom three strings seem to be wound tighter than other brands, I can lower them closer to the fretboard without them rattling. They also seem to last well and come in moisture/corrosion proof packages so they start nice and fresh.
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Oboe can be a good experience if you are willing to work! It is never too late to start learning how to play! I teach private oboe lessons and I have a man in his 50's that is just learning how to play. I would highly recommend going to a local music store and seeing about renting an oboe. They are very expensive instruments (A student oboe will cost about $2,000+ and a prof can cost up to $12,000). I dont have any of my students actually buy an oboe until they have played for a while and know it is something they are going to stick with. It's a big investment!!\nAlso, find an oboe teacher in your area. There are a lot of wrong ways to play the oboe and very few right ways, and people who try to just teach themselves end up with very bad habits that are hard to break or they just never figure it out and give up. It's a very hard instrument to learn and its very important to have someone who plays it to teach you. Music stores might know of local players. You can also check local colleges and universities. If the school has a music department then chances are good that they will have some oboe majors floating around that will be more than happy to teach you for a small fee. You can also try local orchestras. Sometimes their oboe players will give lessons.\nYou can also check with your high school band director. They might be able to put you in contact with a local oboe player.  \nHope this is enough information to get you started! Being a successful oboe player is a very rewarding thing. Since it is such a hard instrument there are very few decent oboe players which means it is fairly easy to find gigs. You can also get good college scholarhips too! Schools always need oboe players! \nIf you want anymore information please contact me and I will be more than happy to help you out! :)\ndixieland_delight24@hotmail.com
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should try \npianotunning.com\n\nbelieve is same person\ndo you play any other instruments\nI played Trombone for 10 yrs
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I started playing tuba when I was in the 5th grade and let's just say I didn't start growing until later in life... and I'm still not that tall.  My mom thought I was crazy for playing an instrument that was larger tha I was, but it was something I really wanted... It turned not to be a problem at all and I did fine playing and marching with it.  Have fun and enjoy.  It's a wonderful instrument and a great experience.  Take care!
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Hey...I'm in college in Cincinnati, Ohio, and I've played the trombone for around 8 years now.  I played 1st chair al through high school, and now I'm 1st chair in my college band.  Keep up the work, and yes...trombones are the coolest
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Hello\n\nFrom someone who dislikes most jazz they've heard let me explain my thoughts..\n\nPerhaps because the layout is different from pop music.. the structure of the songs.. people are subconciously expecting a top40 formula in 4/4 and they're getting something totally different.  It can be quite difficult to stay on top of a jazz song.. the instruments start to sound as if they're having their own fast dialog with each other.. and its in a language I dont quite understand, so how can I enjoy the dialog when I dont know what they're saying?\n\nJazz seems similar in essence to much classical music with that respect.. the music is a lot more dynamic and 'alive' (if you will) than most of the top40 stuff playing on the radio..\n\nthat and the instruments.. personally, the timbre of a saxophone literally gives me a headache.. I think its the frequency space it takes up.. a squeeling trumpet can do the same.. (actually a squeeling anything can do it hehe)\n\njust some thoughts.. hope I havent offended you. :c)
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If you can get out to a large music store that deals in acoustic guitars, pick one that pleases you in size, tone, and price.  Have a professional adjust it so it will play easy.  A guitar that plays hard and sounds bad is the biggest reason to not continue.  Good luck and hope you enjoy guitar playing as I have for the past 50 years.  And it's not over yet!!!
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There are many brands that are good, I would start with something cheap, then once you got the hang of playing good then you can buy a better brand like Martin & Co.( the best), Ovation, etc.......Yamaha, Peavy are ok brands you could start with. I don't have a Martin & Co., but would love to have one, they sound so great. I have an old probably 1950's style Sears model acousitc guitar, and it sounds like a folk guitar, it is pretty neat.
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Hey TennisChick. You'll find that each player has his/her own personal preference for their racquets. My favorite brand is Wilson because it feels a bit lighter and livlier to me. But I've also been impressed with Babolot and Head sticks. I don't like Prince racquets a lot because I can't "feel" the ball as well with them. But again, that's just my opinion. \n\nActually, I responded to this question a few weeks ago. I'll copy/paste my answer to that question here. \n\nRULE #1: Don't buy a racquet before comparing it with others. Most tennis clubs and racquet stores will have some sort of demo program that will let you try out a variety of racquets for a few days for just a couple of bucks. Often, they'll let you put this money towards your futures purchase. If you're having a hard time finding a store that will let you demo a racquet, then check out the website included in the sources.\n\nRacquets come with different stiffness, weighting, stringing patterns and lengths. All that adds up to a lot of different choices and a lot of different feels. If you're a beginner, then you probably don't need to shell out much money yet for a racquet, just find something that feels good in your hand and use it until you want to try something new.\n\nIf you have loopy strokes and have no trouble adding your own power to your shots, then you want a racquet that isn't as stiff, and that is head-light--usually termed a control racquet. However, most of the population will find these racquets ill-suited for their skill. With that in mind, I'll mark some rules of thumb below to help you sort out the differences:\n\n1) Stiffness. The stiffer a racquet is, the more power it produces. You mentioned that your racquet isn't controllable. If you mean that you have a hard time keeping the ball in the court, then it's probably because your racquet is too stiff for your style of play.\n\n2) Weight. Heavier racquets are usually less stiff, because they allow you to generate more momentum behind the ball (as an analogy, think of the difference between a hammer and a sledge hammer; if a racquet has more weight to it, it can pack more of a punch). Most players will want a stick that falls in the middle of the pack to the light side.\n\n3) Head-heavy or head-light? Head-heavy racquets are usually those that allow you to generate more momentum (see #2). Pros will play with HH, while recreational will play with HL, because it requires less effort to hit the ball.\n\n4) Stringing patterns. Some racquest have more open stringing patterns while others have more dense patterns. You can judge by looking at how close together the strings are across the racquet face. Different patterns have a different feel and make it easier to apply spin and also give a larger sweet spot. You may want to see if you can find a pattern that feels better with your game.\n\n5) Lengths. Manufacturers make racquets that are an inch and a half longer than normal. These racquets give you more whip to your serves. Some people find them unweildy. I don't like playing with a longer stick, but you may.\n\n6) Feel. Each manufacturer has its own feel. I am a Wilson fan, because I love the feel of the racquet. You feel every aspect of the contact. I don't like Prince's feel, because it feels heavier and more dead to me, but that's just my opinion. Babolat racquets have a similar feel to Wilson. Try a bunch of manufacturers and find one that you like.\n\nAgain, demo a bunch of racquets. Don't buy anything unless you're sure that you like it enough to buy three.\n\nI hope that helps.
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That depends. If you're looking for a student line horn go with a Yamaha YAS 23. If you're looking for a professional model, there is no one best saxophone. Here is what I recommend: there is a store in South Bend, IN called the Woodwind and Brasswind. They have tons of instruments, and you can try them all. You need to call ahead and reserve instruments to try out, and you can normally try out about ten. Most professional Alto Saxes run around $3,500. You should try the following: 4 Selmer Paris Series III's, 2 Yanikasawas in that same price range, 1 Yamaha Custom X, 1 Yamaha Custom Z, and a keilwerth.  Those are all the big name horns, and are all very good. If you can't make it to South Bend, you can have them ship you three saxes at a time to try them out. I have had my series three for a little while now, and I LOVE it. It is a very bright horn, and plays amazingly. I play with a Selmer C* mouth piece (which comes with any selmer paris sax). If you don't get a selmer, buy one, because they are the best classical mouthpieces out there. For Jazz I would recommend a Meier Mouthpiece  (be sure to try out several different kinds to find the one you like). If you are looking for an amazing jazz saxophone, try looking at a few Selmer Mark IV's. They run anywhere from $3000 to $5000 and up.
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I've been playing Sabian for the past 12 years, and I've never been disappointed (except when they cancelled the AA series...they only sell the AAX now.)  It depends on what kind of music you play and/or what kind of sound you're looking for.  Each manufacturer has different series of cymbals that have varying sound properties.  Sabian, Zildian, and Paiste are by far the biggest players in the industry, and all are quality cymbals.  I happen to prefer Sabian because they have a very bright, fast, shimmery tone with quick decay.  If you're trying to choose new cymbals, go on the manufacturer's websites.  Most will have sound clips of what the cymbals sound like.  Or, if you're really serious about what you're playing, go to a music store and play them for yourself.  See what you like the best.  Hope this helps, and good luck with your musical future.
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Well it goes up and down the list and depends on just what you're going for.\nPretty much the "old standby" for a good bass is the Fender P-Bass. \nThe biggest thing is that it feels comfortable to play, seriously. You can always change the strings and the pickups. I think Ibanez or Dean would make a great choice for a reasonably priced bass for intermediate levels. But some people prefer the larger feel of a rickenbacker bass.\n\nJackson makes bass guitars comparable to ibanez for playability and for something fairly cheap and still comfortable at a beggining level you could get a Charvel (Made by Jackson). \n\nReally, there's a LOT of companies with a LOT of great choices, just play around and find what feels right. If it's your first, I would try a Charvel bass though. That was the first one I ever picked up and still love them.
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As you might expect, there is no one best answer. Some brands that most agree make some of the best in the world are Petosa, Excelsior, Bell, and Scandalli, Pancordion, Giulietti, and Hohner.\nAll of these make accordions that are so finely crafted that they offer decades of nearly trouble-free playing, with reeds that respond to the slightest and strongest air pressure. The best accordions really are not cheap--expect to pay around $7-12,000 for the top ones.\nYou can visit a site listed below that lists most of the accordion companies, with the higher quality makers noted.
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Oscar Schmidt ukes are good "starter ukes".  If you want a decent instrument to learn on it should suit you just fine.  Hohner makes a Uke under the name "Lanikai". They cost a bit more, but should be just fine to learn on.  I bought my daughters "Flea" ukuleles from the Magic Fluke Company. Fleas have plastic bodies but the sound is just fine and will stand up to some amount of abuse.\n\nThere IS a difference in the sound quality of a cheap uke(~$50-100) and an expensive uke (~$300-$500).  \n\nI play an Earnest Uke (www.earnestinstruments.com) and am very happy with it.\n\nLarrivee makes a nice uke, Kamaka makes excellent ukes.  There are many high-quality ukuleles being made today, but no company is particularly dominant.\n\nMost high-quality instruments are older ones built in the first half of the 20th century.
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check a local music store first.  not a record store, but something like Marshal Music, or Meyer Music is good for strings.