Band Accessories

Flute

• Practice: an empty soda bottle. See if you can make the sound by blowing across the top. Cost: $0 after you drink the soda.
• Cleaning: a bandana or handkerchief tied to the handle on the outside of the case, used with the cleaning rod inside the case. A Hodge Flute Silk Swab works too.
• Tuner app: TonalEnergy Tuner & Metronome ("TE Tuner") for iPhone and iPad or Android, plus Windows/Mac. Not free, but inexpensive, and it combines a tuner and a metronome in one app. My personal pick.
• Tuner: Tunable Free Online Tuner, free in any web browser. Press Start Tuning, allow the microphone, and pick your instrument from the list; no download or account needed.
• Metronome: imusic-school Online Metronome, free in any web browser. Set the tempo with the slider or tap it in; no download or account needed.

Oboe

• Pocket sized silicone collapsible cup: Cup is used to soak your reeds in water. You can attach it to your handle on your case.
• Reed: Marlin Lesher Oboe Reed, Medium. I like these better than medium soft because they last longer and build endurance. The softer ones don't play well and close up easily.
• Neck strap (optional): D'Addario (Rico) Padded Saxophone Strap, Soprano/Alto, plus a thumb tab strap attachment (black 2-pack on Amazon) if the thumb rest has no ring for the strap.
• Swab: Hodge Oboe Silk Swab
• Tuner app: TonalEnergy Tuner & Metronome ("TE Tuner") for iPhone and iPad or Android, plus Windows/Mac. Not free, but inexpensive, and it combines a tuner and a metronome in one app. My personal pick.
• Tuner: Tunable Free Online Tuner, free in any web browser. Press Start Tuning, allow the microphone, and pick your instrument from the list; no download or account needed.
• Metronome: imusic-school Online Metronome, free in any web browser. Set the tempo with the slider or tap it in; no download or account needed.

Clarinet

• Reeds: Rico B-flat Clarinet Reeds, Strength 2 (box of 10). Strength 2 is the standard; move up to 2.5 as you get more comfortable. Rico reeds are the least expensive quality reeds; cheaper ones are harder to play.
• Neck strap (optional): D'Addario (Rico) Padded Saxophone Strap, Soprano/Alto, plus a thumb tab strap attachment (black 2-pack on Amazon) if the thumb rest has no ring for the strap.
• Ligature and cap: Rovner Dark B-flat Clarinet Ligature and Cap. Easier to use, and it plays better.
• Swab: Hodge B-flat Clarinet Silk Swab
• Mouthpiece brush: Giardinelli Woodwind Mouthpiece Brush
• Tuner app: TonalEnergy Tuner & Metronome ("TE Tuner") for iPhone and iPad or Android, plus Windows/Mac. Not free, but inexpensive, and it combines a tuner and a metronome in one app. My personal pick.
• Tuner: Tunable Free Online Tuner, free in any web browser. Press Start Tuning, allow the microphone, and pick your instrument from the list; no download or account needed.
• Metronome: imusic-school Online Metronome, free in any web browser. Set the tempo with the slider or tap it in; no download or account needed.
• Serious players: upgraded mouthpieces and reeds are available. Ask me for details.

Saxophone

• Reeds: Rico Alto Saxophone Reeds, Strength 2 or Rico Tenor Saxophone Reeds, Strength 2 (box of 10). Strength 2 is the standard; move up to 2.5 as you get more comfortable. Rico reeds are the least expensive quality reeds; cheaper ones are harder to play.
• Neck strap (optional): D'Addario (Rico) Padded Saxophone Strap, Soprano/Alto or Tenor/Baritone length
• Ligature and cap: Rovner Dark Alto Saxophone Ligature and Cap or Rovner Dark Tenor Saxophone Ligature and Cap. Easier to use, and it plays better.
• Swab: Hodge Alto Sax Silk Swab or Hodge Tenor Sax Silk Swab. Get the long cloth, silk, or microfiber kind that pulls through the instrument, not the string with a padded end.
• Mouthpiece brush: Yamaha Saxophone Mouthpiece Brush
• Tuner app: TonalEnergy Tuner & Metronome ("TE Tuner") for iPhone and iPad or Android, plus Windows/Mac. Not free, but inexpensive, and it combines a tuner and a metronome in one app. My personal pick.
• Tuner: Tunable Free Online Tuner, free in any web browser. Press Start Tuning, allow the microphone, and pick your instrument from the list; no download or account needed.
• Metronome: imusic-school Online Metronome, free in any web browser. Set the tempo with the slider or tap it in; no download or account needed.
• Serious players: upgraded mouthpieces and reeds are available. Ask me for details.

Trumpet

• Valve oil: Al Cass Fast Valve, Slide & Key Oil
• Cleaning snake set: H.W. Brass-Saver Cleaning Brushes, Trumpet
• Tuner app: TonalEnergy Tuner & Metronome ("TE Tuner") for iPhone and iPad or Android, plus Windows/Mac. Not free, but inexpensive, and it combines a tuner and a metronome in one app. My personal pick.
• Tuner: Tunable Free Online Tuner, free in any web browser. Press Start Tuning, allow the microphone, and pick your instrument from the list; no download or account needed.
• Metronome: imusic-school Online Metronome, free in any web browser. Set the tempo with the slider or tap it in; no download or account needed.

French Horn

• Rotor oil: Yamaha Synthetic Rotor Oil
• Cleaning snake: Superslick French Horn Wire Snake
• Tuner app: TonalEnergy Tuner & Metronome ("TE Tuner") for iPhone and iPad or Android, plus Windows/Mac. Not free, but inexpensive, and it combines a tuner and a metronome in one app. My personal pick.
• Tuner: Tunable Free Online Tuner, free in any web browser. Press Start Tuning, allow the microphone, and pick your instrument from the list; no download or account needed.
• Metronome: imusic-school Online Metronome, free in any web browser. Set the tempo with the slider or tap it in; no download or account needed.

Trombone

• Oil: Al Cass Fast Valve, Slide & Key Oil
• Cleaning snake set: H.W. Brass-Saver Cleaning Brushes, Trombone
• Tuner app: TonalEnergy Tuner & Metronome ("TE Tuner") for iPhone and iPad or Android, plus Windows/Mac. Not free, but inexpensive, and it combines a tuner and a metronome in one app. My personal pick.
• Tuner: Tunable Free Online Tuner, free in any web browser. Press Start Tuning, allow the microphone, and pick your instrument from the list; no download or account needed.
• Metronome: imusic-school Online Metronome, free in any web browser. Set the tempo with the slider or tap it in; no download or account needed.

Baritone

• Valve oil: Al Cass Fast Valve, Slide & Key Oil
• Cleaning snake: Giardinelli Baritone Horn Bore Cleaner
• Tuner app: TonalEnergy Tuner & Metronome ("TE Tuner") for iPhone and iPad or Android, plus Windows/Mac. Not free, but inexpensive, and it combines a tuner and a metronome in one app. My personal pick.
• Tuner: Tunable Free Online Tuner, free in any web browser. Press Start Tuning, allow the microphone, and pick your instrument from the list; no download or account needed.
• Metronome: imusic-school Online Metronome, free in any web browser. Set the tempo with the slider or tap it in; no download or account needed.

Drummers

• Evans RealFeel 2-Sided Practice Pad, 12 inch
  Music & Arts Item #0030763  |  gum rubber side and workout side
• Gibraltar 5000 Series Snare Stand (Model 5706)
  Music & Arts Item #0183262  |  lightweight for young carriers; holds the pad now, a real snare later
• Vic Firth American Custom SD1 General Drumsticks
  Music & Arts Item #0009844  |  wood tip - this exact model, please
• Essential Elements for Band, Book 1 - Percussion/Keyboard Percussion (with EEi)
  Music & Arts Item #1624178  |  the percussion edition of our band book
• Alfred's Drum Method, Book 1
  Music & Arts Item #0019485  |  our snare technique book
• Drum Practice Pad Bag, for 14 Inch Pad (Bag only) : Any bag will do, this one is specific for drum pads.
• Finger trainer: ChopSTX Drum Resistance Trainers. Clips onto any drumstick and adds resistance, so drummers can build finger speed and control anywhere, no drum or pad needed. Enter promo code GPapazian at checkout for a discount.
• Metronome: imusic-school Online Metronome, free in any web browser. Set the tempo with the slider or tap it in; no download or account needed.

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