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I Can't Heeeear You!

Clarinets are chamber (cameral) instruments—think of it as playing a mouthpiece attached to the room. The different acoustics of each room will affect your perception of your sound. But what do you do when the “room” has no walls? Find out from jazz clarinetist Jim Snyder how to improve your projection.

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The Fun Factory

How is playing a brass instrument similar to playing with a Play-Doh Fun Factory? Read this article by jazz trumpeter Chase Sanborn to find out.

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The "Cymbalic" Myth Buster: The Quiz

How much do you really know about cymbals? Do you know the facts from fiction, the reality from the myths? Take this simple 10-question quiz to find out your “Cymbalic” IQ.

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The “Cymbalic” Myth Buster: Answers

After you've tested your "Cymbalic" IQ, find out the answers and detailed explanations provided by drum corps legend Dennis DeLucia.

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Tight Transitions

Whether you’re putting those finishing touches on your fall show or starting your winter season, well-performed transitions are an often-overlooked way to add polish to your show.

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