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Which S.E. Shires Trombone Valve is Right for Me?
The trombone world has seen tremendous advancement in valve technology over the last few decades. From the standard Rotor valve to the Axial flow valve, or even the new Twin valve system,...
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Care and Maintenance of a Trombone
Maintaining your trombone is one of the most important things we can do as musicians. It maintains the longevity of your instrument and makes it easier to play. It this...
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Yamaha 2023 Sounds of Spring Rebate Program
Certain intermediate and professional level Yamaha instruments may qualify for a $50-100 rebate if purchased between April 10, 2023 - June 30, 2023. The customer must apply for the rebate here,...
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Top 10 Problems Facing Beginner Trombonists (And How You Can Help!)
Interested in how to help your beginning trombonist improve? Read up on our
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Choosing Leadpipes for Your Trombone
Why do leadpipes make a difference for trombone players? The leadpipe is the first point of contact with the trombone, so it's very important to discover which leadpipe works best for you....
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Inspecting For And Dealing With Shipping Damage
Congratulations on your new instrument purchase! The utmost care and attention has been given in readying your instrument for shipping. However, even with the greatest preparation, occasionally an instrument may...
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Lubricant Substitution Chart
A few notes of warning regarding this chart: 1. If you must change lubricant brands, try to remove as much of the old lubricant as possible from the instrument before applying...
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After-Christmas Special!
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The Big Decision: Auditioning for Music Schools
So you’ve decided to major in music — congratulations on making such a huge life decision! (If you’re still unsure and want to read some more on being a music...
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It’s Aliiiiiiiiiive! Long-term Storage and Retrieval of Brass Instruments
When we pick up a musical instrument, we all intend to stick with it for the rest of our lives. Unfortunately, sometimes interest wanes or other life obligations intervene, and...