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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
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...

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History Notes : Numéro de corps
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,...

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

“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...

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[Savoir-faire] Le bordage des pavillons de saxophone
Maison selmer

[Know-how] The reinforcement ring of saxophone bells

Working in the hammering workshop since 1995, Éric was first a blacksmith before moving into the final bell manufacturing process fifteen years ago.

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History Notes : Mark VI bow variations
Maison selmer

History Notes: Mark VI bow variations

Short bow, long bow, medium bow... You have probably already heard these terms to distinguish Mark VIs according to the length of their bow and bell. Today, Douglas Pipher reveals...

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The Sound and me | Nicki Roman
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The Sound and me | Nicki Roman

Prize-winner at prestigious competitions such as the North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA) Solo Competition, Music Teacher’s National Association Young Artist Solo Competition, William C. Byrd International Competition, Nikci Roman is...

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Hommage à Alexis Gruss, légende du cirque et grand mélomane
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Tribute to Alexis Gruss, circus legend and great music lover

A great figure in the equestrian circus, Alexis Gruss died on April 6 at the age of 79. Circus director, internationally recognized Master Squire, clown, aerialist, but also saxophonist, the...

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