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Nouvelle Génération de Présence, clarinette professionnelle universelle
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Presence New Generation, universal professional clarinet

The Présence clarinet, one of the top choices in professional entry-level thanks to its uncompromising sound quality and playing comfort, benefits from our latest advances. Discover the improvements made to...

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Méfiez-vous des contrefaçons : 5 conseils pour reconnaître un authentique instrument Henri SELMER Paris
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Beware of counterfeits: 5 tips to recognize an authentic Henri SELMER Paris instrument

Since 1885, nearly a million instruments have been manufactured by Henri SELMER Paris in its Manufacture. Thanks to their worldwide reputation, these instruments are subject to  numerous imitations of inferior...

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Comment accorder sa clarinette
Tuto & conseils

How to tune a clarinet

As if playing clarinet wasn’t already difficult enough (reeds, breathing, coordinating both hands) we also have to worry about tuning. Tuning (also known as intonation) is more than just aiming...

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The Sound and me | Doug O'Connor
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The Sound and me | Doug O'Connor

Saxophonist Doug O'Connor pushes the athletic limits of his instrument and features music from all eras and in many styles, including classical, contemporary, jazz and electronic music. He strives to...

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L'histoire des trompettes SELMER
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The History of SELMER Trumpets

Henri SELMER Paris has been a leading name in the world of wind instruments for over a hundred years, accompanying music lovers all over the world with legendary models that have...

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Comment monter une clarinette
Entretien

How to assemble a clarinet

If you're new to the clarinet, learning how to assemble your instrument is the first step to starting playing. Assembling a clarinet may seem daunting at first, but with a...

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The Sound and me | Antonio Lizana
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The Sound and me | Antonio Lizana

Originally from the south of Spain, Antonio Lizana is one of the essential figures of the new generation of flamenco jazz. Saxophonist, singer and composer, the artist opens the doors...

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Fête de la Musique SELMER à Montmartre
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SELMER Music Festival in Montmartre

Did you know that it was at number 4 Place Charles Dullin, formerly Place Dancourt (Paris 18th), near Montmartre that Henri SELMER opened his very first workshop? It is precisely...

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History Notes : Numéro de corps
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History Notes: Body number

Do you know the difference between a serial number and a body number? From 1927 to the Balanced Action era, SELMER saxophones had two distinct numbers: one on the bell,...

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Am Stram Gammes, un outil pédagogique ludique et efficace
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Am Stram Gammes, a fun and effective educational tool

Am Stram Gammes is a card game that aims to understand scales and musical culture in a fun way. Developed by clarinetist Claire Feuillette, it allows you to experiment with...

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