The longest school holiday break of the year is upon us! We are enjoying the sunshine, beach days, time away from the school books and a change in routine. Many instrumental music teachers are on holidays and rejuvenating for a …
Preparing for a practical music exam is a multifaceted process that combines disciplined practice, technical precision, and expressive artistry. By establishing a structured routine, refining technical skills, nurturing musical interpretation, and preparing mentally for performance, you can approach your exam with confidence and poise. Remember that every minute spent practicing with intention brings you closer to mastering not just your instrument, but the art of musical communication itself.
The tone holes in your instrument are more important than you imagine! Flecks of dust and dirt can congeal in and around the tone holes and this acts like cholesterol clogging the arteries of your instrument. Have you noticed an increase in gargles, or water stuck in your keys that is hard to blow out? Do some of your notes not pitch correctly? A clean of the tone holes could be required to get your instrument playing at its best. These may look like pipe-cleaners but they are much more sophisticated! Made of special fibres which whisk away debris without leaving particles behind ensures the best result. You're purchasing one pack of 6 cleaners, each cleaner can be used a few times, depending on soilage. Each cleaner individually is 20 cm long and can be bent to fit purpose and reach into the tricky spots around keys. These cleaners last for ages and are a must have for your instrument tool kit!
Your oboe would love you to have this Oboe Maintenance Kit from Yamaha! Keeping your instrument maintained with the contents of this kit will reward you with clear sound, well-sealing pads, clean keys and free-blowing tone holes. And with a polish your oboe will sparkle like your playing! This kit is perfect for someone starting on the oboe or getting a new oboe! It contains everything a player will need from their first day with the instrument, including a swab, polishing cloth, cork grease, cleaning paper, tone hole cleaners and an instructional maintenance guide!
Made of quality material with a fine stitch count, and edged with fine stitching designed to pass smoothly through your instrument. These swabs have a small solid weight at the end designed to drop through the instrument. Contained is one small swab for the top joint, and one larger one for the middle joint and bell.
