Information about Clarinets

• Introduction to clarinets
• The parts of a clarinet
• Variations in clarinet design
• Categories of student instruments
• Manufacturers and models

Information about Flutes

• Introduction to flutes
• The parts of a flute
• Special flutes for children
• Variations in flute design
• Categories of student instruments
• Manufacturers and models

General information about Clarinets

• Assembly
• Taking care of the instrument
• Cleaning the instrument
• Cleaning pads
• Clarinet stands
• Clarinet cases and case covers
• Clarinet mouthpieces, ligatures and mouthpiece caps
• Servicing and repair

Information about Clarinets for more advanced players

• The mouthpiece
• A good ligature

General information about Saxophones

• The parts of the instrument
• Assembly
• Taking care of the instrument
• Cleaning the instrument
• Saxophone stands
• Saxophone cases
• Saxophone mouthpiece, ligature and mouthpiece cap
• Servicing and repair

Information about Saxophones for more advanced players

• A suitable mouthpiece
• A good ligature
• Problems with water condensation in the crook
• Sticky pads

Information about Clarinet and Saxophone mouthpieces for more advanced players

• The function of the mouthpiece
• The development of the Saxophone mouthpiece
• Why try different mouthpieces?
• Two different methods of selecting mouthpieces
• Looking for tone and control?
• Looking for tuning, intonation and response?

Getting the most from your Reeds

• Buying reeds
• Selecting a new reed
• Looking after reeds
• Different makes of reed

General information about Flutes

• Assembly
• Taking care of the instrument
• Cleaning the instrument
• Flute stands
• Flute cases and case covers
• Servicing and repair

Looking after Piccolos

• Why condensation occurs
• Where condensation occurs
• What happens to the condensation
• Why is condensation a problem for Piccolo players
• What the player can do to minimise these problems
• Assembly
• Servicing and repair

General information about Oboes

• Assembly (of student oboes)
• Care of the instrument
• Oboe stands
• Maintenance
• Tuning

General information about Bassoons

• Assembly
• Disassembly
• Swabbing out
• The instrument case
• Maintenance

Tuning matters

• Firstly - is your instrument in tune with itself?
• Secondly - is your instrument in pitch?
• Tuning to another player
• Further tuning problems
• Warming up the instrument
• Playing in tune - solo and ensemble
• Notes for particular instruments