Tag Archives: brass

Saxophone Modes: Mixolydian Mode : Saxophone C Major Mixolydian Mode

The Cmajor Mixolydian mode is a scale that begins on the fifth note of the C major scale. Play the Mixolydian mode in this key easily with tips and details from an experienced and learned musician in this free video. Expert: Mariane ‘Miyanna’ Nielsen Bio: Mariane ‘Miyanna’ Nielsen has been teaching and playing the saxophone … Continue reading

Saxophone Lessons: Pentatonic Scales : Saxophone Scales: Major-Minor Pentatonic Scale Inversion

Saxophone players can achieve a darker tonality by shifting from major to minor pentatonic scales. Play a major-to-minor pentatonic scale inversion on thesaxophone with lessons from a music teacher in this free video on woodwind instruments. Expert: Mariane Nielsen Bio: Mariane Nielsen has been teaching and playing the saxophone professionally for more than twenty years. … Continue reading

Saxophone Lessons: Pentatonic Scales : Saxophone Scales: Major Pentatonic Scale in G

The saxophone pentatonic scale of G is considered a happy-sounding scale. Play a major pentatonic scale in the key of G on thesaxophone with lessons from a music teacher in this free video on woodwind instruments. Expert: Mariane Nielsen Bio: Mariane Nielsen has been teaching and playing the saxophone professionally for more than twenty years. … Continue reading

Woodwind/Brasswind: Maintenance & Quick Fixes

From the title “Woodwind/Brasswind Maintenance & Quick Fixes” master repair technician Jeff Peterson demonstrates some Quick Fixes for your flute so that you can make it through your gig. Jeff’s full title is available at www.HowAudio.com and covers flute, saxophone, trumpet, clarinet and trombone. Jeff Peterson owns Horn Improvement, which not only specializes in quality … Continue reading

How to Clean Wind Instruments : How to Polish a Trumpet

Polishing trumpets for that shiny brass look. Learn how to clean wind instruments, from woodwinds to brass, in this free video. Expert: Bill Parker Bio: Bill Parker is a music educator and repairman who has served on the faculty at Fullerton College, Las Vegas Academy for the Performing Arts, and was the director for the … Continue reading

How to Clean Wind Instruments : Types of Wind Instruments

What are wind instruments? Learn about different types of wind instruments and how to clean them in this free video. Expert: Bill Parker Bio: Bill Parker is a music educator and repairman who has served on the faculty at Fullerton College, Las Vegas Academy for the Performing Arts, and was the director for the Cypress … Continue reading

How to Clean Wind Instruments : How to Lubricate a Trumpet

Lubricating trumpets after cleaning. Learn how to clean wind instruments, from woodwinds to brass, in this free video. Expert: Bill Parker Bio: Bill Parker is a music educator and repairman who has served on the faculty at Fullerton College, Las Vegas Academy for the Performing Arts, and was the director for the Cypress Youth Conservatory. … Continue reading

How to Clean Wind Instruments : How to Take Apart a Trumpet

Taking apart a trumpet to be cleaned. Learn how to clean wind instruments, from woodwinds to brass, in this free video. Expert: Bill Parker Bio: Bill Parker is a music educator and repairman who has served on the faculty at Fullerton College, Las Vegas Academy for the Performing Arts, and was the director for the … Continue reading

How to Clean Wind Instruments : Tools for Cleaning a Trumpet

What do I need to clean a trumpet? Learn how to clean wind instruments, from woodwinds to brass, in this free video. Expert: Bill Parker Bio: Bill Parker is a music educator and repairman who has served on the faculty at Fullerton College, Las Vegas Academy for the Performing Arts, and was the director for … Continue reading

How to Clean Wind Instruments : How to Clean a Trumpet

Thoroughly cleaning trumpets and other wind instruments. Learn how to clean wind instruments, from woodwinds to brass, in this free video. Expert: Bill Parker Bio: Bill Parker is a music educator and repairman who has served on the faculty at Fullerton College, Las Vegas Academy for the Performing Arts, and was the director for the … Continue reading