Play-along accompaniment software for your computer - $25 subscription for one year!!!
Thousands of play-along accompaniments (classical, jazz & pop music).
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS as a fun way to make music at home and PRACTICE FOR FUN!!!!!
For details, check out this website:
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The Korg MA30 is the latest offering form Korg's innovative line of metronomes, with new features like volume control and "beat subdivision" (sophisticated rhythms such as triplets and quadruplets)

Korg CA-30. This ultra-compact chromatic tuner provides speedy and high-precision tuning of wind, string, keyboard, and other instruments

Protects mouthpiece & keeps it clean. The unique Neotech SaxPac Storage Pouch is divided into 3 compartments which will protect your saxophone's neck, mouthpiece and reeds. With thick padding and self-securing velcro closures at each end, the SaxPac folds to fit into the bell of your instrument saving you vital space.

Protec mouthpiece pouch. Deluxe padded brass mouthpiece pouch protects mouthpiece & keeps it clean

Jamey Abersold Jazz Improvisation Books

JW Pepper Music (world's largest retailer of printed music online) Do a "Play-Along CD" Keyword search

Groth Music (located Bloomington, MN) listing of "Play-Along CD" Jazz Music Books

Clarinet/Sax REED STORAGE CASE

Selmer Clarinet / Alto Saxophone 5 Reed Case; wood shell construction, vinyl covered reed case. Beveled glass inside offers the optimal protection against reed warping and tip damage

Yamaha Thumb Rest CushionSlides over thumb rest to make playing more comfortable. Made of silicon rubber, will not harm silverplated surfaces. Prevents slipping

In the winter and air conditioners in the summer dry out the air in your room. The original Dampit humidifier is a superior soft rubber sleeve enclosing a special open-cell sponge. Simply soak in water, wipe off, and store in your case. Your Dampit humidity-indicator shows the indoor humidity and also tells you what humidity level will best protect your instrument from cracking or coming unglued.

Dampit - Length fits clarinet or oboe first joint, 1st Joint Radiator
Dampit - Length fits clarinet or oboe second joint, 2nd Joint Radiator

Vandoren “Optimum” CLARINET ligature

Rovner Dark Regular Leather Ligature, CLARINET or SAXOPHONE

CLARINET/ SAXOPHONE Lyre, Music Holder (for use in Pep Band)

Upgraded Saxophone neckstrap (ergonomical & more comfortable)
We recommend: Neotech (black color). The revolutionary NEOTECH SOFT SAX STRAP actually helps reduce uncomfortable neck and shoulder pressure, fatigue and bounce

CLARINET or BASS CLARINET:
Vandoren 5RV Lyre

Saxophone "Classical Mouthpiece" ALTO, TENOR or BARI SAX:
S-80 Selmer C*

Alto Sax - JAZZ MOUTHPIECE
Meyer (hard rubber) #5 medium tip & medium chamber

Tenor Sax - JAZZ MOUTHPIECE
Vandoren Jumbo JAVA T75 (hard rubber)

Bari Sax - JAZZ MOUTHPIECE
Berg Larsen (hard rubber) 110 / 1 tip opening

FRENCH HORN:
Holton Farkas - Medium Deep

Conn Constellation 7BW

TRUMPET:
Bach 3C

TROMBONE:
Bach 6 1/2 AL

TUBA:
Conn Helleberg 7B

TRUMPET ACCESSORIES:

Valve Oil: Blue Juice ($4). Blue Juice is a light, fast refined-petroleum product that's especially effective on close-tolerance valves. What distinguishes this valve oil - aside from its distinctive blue coloring - is the anti-corrosion agent it contains for extra protection.

Trumpet Straight Mute: Denis Wick (aluminum)

Yamaha Silent Brass System lets you play your horn anywhere you want, anytime you want, and with just the kind of ambiance you feel like. You can mix into the sounds of a CD player, an electronic keyboard and output your playing into a tape deck or even an amp with speakers. Never again will you have to search for a practice room, have to "stop playing because it's getting late." The Silent Brass System includes Module, Pickup mute, and earphones. Trumpet Yamaha Silent Brass System

Slide Lubricant: Slide-O-Mix Trombone Lubricant gives your slide a fantastic glide. It is a 2-component liquid lubricant, which adheres very well to the slide surface. There is no sticking or stopping of the slide. Slide-O-Mix is very economical in use ($13)

Trombone Straight Mute: Denis Wick Trombone Straight Mute ($45)

Yamaha Silent Brass System lets you play your horn anywhere you want, anytime you want, and with just the kind of ambiance you feel like. You can mix into the sounds of a CD player, an electronic keyboard and output your playing into a tape deck or even an amp with speakers. Never again will you have to search for a practice room, have to "stop playing because it's getting late." The Silent Brass System includes Module, Pickup mute, and earphones. Trombone Yamaha Silent Brass System ($140)

Recommended "Musical Instrument" Dealer.

Leisure Lane Center
Upper Level
7101 France Avenue South
Edina, Minnesota 55435
Music Lessons and Pearl Flute Sales
952-924-4141

Or shop online: http://www.music2master.com/

Shop at Eckroth Music online

Wildwood Shopping Center
925 Wildwood Road
White Bear Lake, MN 55115

Phone: 651-704-9654

An Eckroth representative calls on RHS each week to make deliveries

CONSIDER UPGRADING to a higher quality instrument

See suggestions listed below, and/or call or e-mail us for specific suggestions for your son/daughter

Recommended "Step-Up" Instrument List:

FLUTE (all solid silver head joint & open hole)
1.) Pearl 665 RB Coda Series (Solid Silver Headjoint, with B foot)
2.) Pearl 765 RB Coda Series (Solid Silver Headjoint, with B foot)

For great flute prices & selection, visit Music2Master: http://www.music2master.com/

CLARINET (all solid Grenadilla wood)
1.) Buffet R-13 (with Vandoren 5RV mouthpiece& Luyben ligature)
2.) Buffet E-11 (with Vandoren 5RV mouthpiece & Luyben ligature)
3.) Leblanc Noblet 45 (with Vandoren 5RV mouthpiece& Luyben ligature)

Clarinet Step-Up Mouthpiece Kit:
1.) MOUTHPIECE: Vandoren 5RV Lyre
2.) LIGATURE: Luyben plastic ligature; or Vandoren “Optimum” Silver ligature
3.) One box of Vandoren V12 Clarinet Reeds (choice of 3, 3.5 or 4)
4.) "Thumb Ease" (thick black thumb pad)
5.) Mouthpiece patch (rubber patch that goes on top of mouthpiece)
6.) REED CASE: Selmer Clarinet 5 Reed Case

ALTO SAXOPHONE
1.) Selmer - Super Action 80, Series II (with Selmer C* mouthpiece)
2.) Yamaha YAS-62ll (with Selmer C* mouthpiece)
3.) Cannonball wide-bell (with Selmer C* mouthpiece)

TENOR SAXOPHONE
1.) Selmer - Super Action 80, Series II (with Selmer C* mouthpiece)
2.) Yamaha YTS-52 (with Selmer C* mouthpiece)
3.) Cannonball wide-bell (with Selmer C* mouthpiece)

TRUMPET
1.) Yamaha YTR-8335 Xeno (with a Bach 3C mouthpiece)
2.) Selmer Bach Stradivarius 180 (with a Bach 3C mouthpiece)

TROMBONE (all with F trigger attachment)
1.) Selmer Bach 36B (with a Bach 6 1/2 AL mouthpiece) Med-Lg bore .525; the 42B - .547
2.) Selmer Bach 42B (with a Bach 6 1/2 AL mouthpiece) .547 bore

FRENCH HORN - Conn 8D Double French Horn

EUPHONIUM - Yamaha YEP-321S