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Woodwind

The Importance of Bridges
12 Oct 2015

The Importance of Bridges

by Keren Barr | posted in: Tips | 0

There has been a sudden influx of repairs in the shop that all revolve around the bridge keys of woodwind instruments. The bridge keys are the keys at the ends of joints connect the body together. Almost all woodwinds have … Continued

assembly, Bridge, Woodwind
Guest Post- Dr. Melissa Feilhauer,  Everything Oboe!
28 Sep 2015

Guest Post- Dr. Melissa Feilhauer, Everything Oboe!

by Keren Barr | posted in: Tips | 0

​As an undergraduate oboe performance major, I was astounded at what little training my music education colleagues received in double reed instruments. At my alma mater (Baylor University), a semester was split between oboe and bassoon techniques. It wasn’t until … Continued

Maintenance, Oboe, repair, Woodwind
What Happens When…Part I
21 Sep 2015

What Happens When…Part I

by Keren Barr | posted in: Tips | 0

On this blog we strive to educate musicians about maintaining a healthy instrument so that they never have to be without their instrument due to a malfunction that could’ve easily been prevented.  In this next series, we are going to … Continued

repair, rusted hinge, stuck screw, Woodwind
What is a tenon?
16 Mar 2015

What is a tenon?

by Keren Barr | posted in: Tips | 0

A tenon is the smaller end of a woodwind instrument.  On a clarinet, oboe, or bassoon it is the end with a cork on it.  On a saxophone and a flute it is a metal to metal connection.  The tenon … Continued

cork grease, expanders, paraffin wax, tenon, Woodwind
Dealing With A Damaged Mouthpiece
9 Mar 2015

Dealing With A Damaged Mouthpiece

by Michael Barr | posted in: Tips | 0

Students put their instruments through a LOT – daily practice in a variety of conditions and venues, outdoor concerts, marching band, school band rooms, and encounters with the occasional little brother or sister!  One of the most overlooked, under-appreciated and … Continued

Brass, Maintenance, Mouthpiece, Woodwind

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