Backstage

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...

Artistes

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...

Maison selmer

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...

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...

Artistes

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...

Évènements

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...

Maison selmer

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,...

Am Stram Gammes, un outil pédagogique ludique et efficace

Évènements

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...

« En Fanfare » : coup de projecteur sur les Harmonies municipales du Nord

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“En Fanfare”: a hailed movie about amateur orchestras

Three years after "A Triumph", Emmanuel Courcol presents his new film "En fanfare" in official selection at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. A great opportunity to pay tribute to amateur...