Meredith Music Woodwind Instruments Purchasing, Maintenance, Troubleshooting And More

Meredith Music

Woodwind Instruments

Purchasing, Maintenance, Troubleshooting And More

Why Does The Low Register Of Any Woodwind Instrument Respond Poorly? Where Can You Purchase Good Double Reeds? What Should You Do When A Woodwind Instrument Cracks? What Options Are Needed On A School Oboe And Bassoon? How Do You Deal With Stuck Swabs? Why Is One Particular Note Sharp Or Flat? Why Is Just The Upper, Middle Or Lower Register Flat Or Sharp? These And Countless Other Questions About Purchasing, Maintaining, Troubleshooting, Repairing And Storing Woodwind Instruments Are Answered In This Comprehensive Yet Concise Handbook.

Topics Include:

&Bull; Purchasing What Options You Need/Don't Need, Safest To Buy

&Bull; Maintaining Lubrication, Water Control, Tarnish And Residue Control

&Bull; Troubleshooting Pitch, Response, Mechanical, Common Problems

&Bull; Repair Cork And Pad Replacement, Emergency &Ldquo;Fixes&Rdquo;

&Bull; Storage Minimizing Wood Instrument Cracks, Keeping In Adjustment

&Bull; Tuning Affects Of Temperature, Dynamics, Instrument Length, Reeds

&Bull; Peculiarities Of &Ldquo;Harmony&Rdquo; Instruments

&Bull; Understanding Reeds Brands, Warpage, Balance

&Bull; Mouthpieces Jazz And Classical Recommendations

&Bull; Building A Woodwind Tool Kit What To Include