, I’m going to tell you everything you need to know about saxophone mouthpiece tip openings to help you choose the right one for yourself. Tip Opening Measurements The tip opening measures the distance between the reed and the tip of the mouthpiece here. There are three different systems of measurement commonly used. We can […]
Saxophone Tips Everyone’s always looking for saxophone tips, especially because there are plenty of really hard things to do on the saxophone. So here’s a list of hard, yet very useful and important things you will probably want to be able to do well at some point. 1. Play with a beautiful saxophone sound Sound […]
Learning to drum is one thing. But learning how to learn drums is a process of acquiring knowledge and skills that can guide your development for a lifetime. Beginners need to know the basics of the instrument, effective techniques, routines for development, and ideas about playing musically on the drum set. Before you go .. […]
Experienced drummers know that how you arrange your drum kit has a direct effect on how you play and what you can do. However, learning how to set up your drum kit can be as challenging as actually playing, especially for beginner drummers! At the MARVIN EMPIRE, we teach musicians the fine points of drumming, from advanced drum techniques to proper […]
If you are a beginner drummer, there is no doubt that you have chosen the best musical instrument! The drums are an incredibly important instrument because they find their home in every style of music. Other musicians depend on the drummer to keep the groove and hold everyone together in time with the beat. Let’s […]
DRUM How to Tune Your Drums One of the most overlooked and misunderstood aspects of drumming is drum tuning. While drums generally aren’t tuned to specific pitches, they do need to be tuned to produce clear, full tones. Learning how to tune a drum set will make you sound better and encourage you to play […]
I was overwhelmed by the wisdom in each response. These comments are written by violinists of all ages and all levels. I’m not going to lie, it took my YEARS to learn some of these hard lessons and some of them I’m continually reminding myself about. Some advice is technical, some is more about mental […]
It’s a precise instrument that requires manual dexterity, a good ear and a great deal of practice. But knowing your instrument and developing good playing habits can open the door to lifelong enjoyment and a long-lasting musical relationship that will yield many rewards. 1. STAY IN TUNE Standard violins have four strings. When left “open” […]
1. Break The Music Down Into Smaller Pieces 2. Use a Metronome 3. Increase the Complexity of Bowing Movements 4. Record and Use a Mirror 5. Repetition Is Your Best Friend 6. Take Proper Care of Your Violin 1. Break The Music Down Into Smaller Pieces Performing music fluently requires practice, so by spending time […]
The key to learning to play any instrument well, including the violin, is to throw yourself into the deep end. During the time I made the most progress, I practiced every day, almost all my friends were musicians and basically, music was the center of my whole life for a while.\ How to Learn the […]
