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D’Addario Reserve: Clarinet Mouthpieces and Reeds

A good mouthpiece and reed are fundamental to any clarinettists set up. With so many options out there, it is often difficult to decide where to start and what to try. D’Addario’s line of Reserve clarinet mouthpieces and reeds may … Continue reading

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Oboe Assembly

Before beginning to play the oboe, it is essential to learn how to assemble the instrument in a way that avoids damaging its mechanism. Oboes are very delicate instruments which are difficult and expensive to repair, so it is important … Continue reading

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Da Capo: The Music Theory Card Game

Are you looking to develop your music theory? Encouraging a student? Or want to make your child’s learning more fun? Da Capo, the music theory card game is just the thing. Designed by a mother and son with the aim … Continue reading

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CD of the Month: Blue Bamboo

Blue Bamboo, Jazz and Other Improvisations | Melinda Maxwell Oboe and Cor Anglais Mark Pringle Piano, Sebastian Dessanay Bass, Liam Halloran Vibes and Drums Oboe Classics CC2033 Since the early 90s Melinda Maxwell has been expanding the contemporary oboe repertoire with … Continue reading

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Clarinet Assembly

Assembling your clarinet; not something that most players would think twice about. At the first lesson, the teacher talks you through the different parts that make up the clarinet, how these five joints in front of you fit together. From this … Continue reading

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CD of the Month: Vive la Différence

Vive la Différence | Anthony Robb flute, Jeremy Polmear oboe, Michael Bell piano Oboe Classics CC2035 Vive la Différence compares the music of mid-20th century Britain and France. The music coming from the two countries at the time was in great … Continue reading

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K1X Rumberger Telex Pickup Fitting To Your Instrument at Howarth of London

Sound production at Howarth of London is expanding even further with our ability to provide audio solutions for your woodwind instruments in a variety of different forms. We are able to supply and fit pick-ups to your instrument, enabling you … Continue reading

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Audio Solutions at Howarth of London

You can find our microphone listings on our website here As musicians we take opportunities for work in a great variety of situations. Although we will be familiar with the majority of the ensembles with which we play there will always … Continue reading

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