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Step-up Instruments
KORG CA-30 Chromatic Tuner
As the tonal/pitch demands increase for students in
the 7th and 8th grade, a small handy device called
a "Chromatic Tuner" helps quantify and correct
pitch problems while fine tuning the ear.
These retail for about $20 and run on 2 AAA
batteries.
As the tonal/pitch demands increase for students in
the 7th and 8th grade, a small handy device called
a "Chromatic Tuner" helps quantify and correct
pitch problems while fine tuning the ear.
These retail for about $20 and run on 2 AAA
batteries.
PETERSON TP-2 INSTRUMENT PICKUP
up the vibrations of the instrument. It is totally
isolated from any other sound in the room. This
allows tuning at any time, even during warmups!
The large, cylindrically shaped jaw allows you to
clip it on the lead pipe or barrel of a flute or any
round tubing on other horns. These retail for about
$10 and plug directly into the Chromatic Tuner to
provide the student with their individual pitch status
independently of other sounds in the room.
up the vibrations of the instrument. It is totally
isolated from any other sound in the room. This
allows tuning at any time, even during warmups!
The large, cylindrically shaped jaw allows you to
clip it on the lead pipe or barrel of a flute or any
round tubing on other horns. These retail for about
$10 and plug directly into the Chromatic Tuner to
provide the student with their individual pitch status
independently of other sounds in the room.
PLEASE NOTE: We will be offering the opportunity of a bulk
order on tuners and pickups. The pricing will be at a small
discount and shipping charges will be avoided!
For more info: james_smith@birdville.k12.tx.us
order on tuners and pickups. The pricing will be at a small
discount and shipping charges will be avoided!
For more info: james_smith@birdville.k12.tx.us
Bach Stradivarius 180S37 Trumpet
Bach Stradivarius 42BO Trigger Trombone
Selmer (Super Action
80 series) or Yamaha
Alto Saxophone
80 series) or Yamaha
Alto Saxophone
Buffet R-13 Bb Clarinet
Pearl Flute
(open hole, off-set G key)
(open hole, off-set G key)
There are other brands but we believe the following to be some of the best. Just like private
lessons, good equipment will take you much farther than your basic student line brand.
Required? No. A good move? Yes! For most students this will take them through high
school band and beyond.
The Band Directors at North Ridge work closely with our local educational representatives:
Dave Huff of Mr. E's Music and
David Hill of Music & Arts Centers dhill@musicarts.com
to get the highest quality instrument, quickest delivery and best price for each student and
their family. The quickest way to "get the ball rolling" on an instrument upgrade for your
Reps listed above.
lessons, good equipment will take you much farther than your basic student line brand.
Required? No. A good move? Yes! For most students this will take them through high
school band and beyond.
The Band Directors at North Ridge work closely with our local educational representatives:
Dave Huff of Mr. E's Music and
David Hill of Music & Arts Centers dhill@musicarts.com
to get the highest quality instrument, quickest delivery and best price for each student and
their family. The quickest way to "get the ball rolling" on an instrument upgrade for your
Reps listed above.
| upgrades please email our Percussion Coordinator for the cluster, Evan Blackard, and/or visit the Richland Cluster Percussion Website. Be sure to ask about our new partnership with Marimba Warehouse as there are some great opportunities to be had! |
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