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In order to become a professional musician, it helps to have an understanding of a wide range of instruments. Improve music abilities and knowledge of instruments with help from a professional saxophonist in this free video series on musical instruments.
There are 13 videos in this series:
A saxophone is a woodwind instrument that uses a reed that vibrates when a person blows through it, thus forcing air down through the saxophone and into each of the instrument's holes. Find out how keys are used to make a saxophone longer with help from a professional saxophonist in this free video on music and instruments.
A flute is a woodwind instrument that doesn't use a reed, but rather involves a person blowing across a tone hole to make a sound. Learn about the different parts of a flute and how to line up the tone hole with the key with help from a professional saxophonist in this free video on music and instruments.
A few different types of woodwind instruments include the alto saxophone, the flute, the clarinet and the oboe. Discover how woodwind instruments are used in marching bands, school bands and jazz bands with help from a professional saxophonist in this free video on music and instruments.
In order to become a singer, it helps to practice at church or in the shower, but it can be very beneficial to get professional training. Find out how to get private voice training lessons with help from a professional saxophonist in this free video on music and singing.
A tambourine is a percussion instrument that is played by shaking it or by slapping a hand or leg against it for emphasis. Discover ways to play the tambourine and sing at the same time with help from a professional saxophonist in this free video on music and instruments.
When choosing a clarinet reed, it's important to examine one's skill level to decide how thick the reed should be. Find out why clarinet beginners should use a thinner reed with help from a professional saxophonist in this free video on music and instruments.
In order to become a DJ, a person needs standard turntables, a computer interface and a set of headphones. Learn about how DJs control their MP3 and WAV files with help from a professional saxophonist in this free video on DJs and music.
A few helpful tips for DJs are that they should have a diverse song list that spans various genres, and they should have a MySpace page or Web site for a reference. Find out how to record a demo has a DJ, and how it can help, with information from a professional saxophonist in this free video on DJs and music.
Mobile DJ's use computers, as opposed to records, and they need CD players, an interface and the ability to carry around all of their equipment. Discover tips for keeping the cost of DJ equipment down with help from a professional saxophonist in this free video on DJs and music.
In order to become a DJ, a person should work on a diverse song list, they should be open to working free gigs, and they should consider going to a DJ academy or school. Find out how perspective DJs can network to become more well known with help from a professional saxophonist in this free video on DJs and music.
When a person is DJing a wedding, they need to have a diverse set of songs to appeal to a wide audience, and they should have slow dance songs, as well. Find out why it's important for wedding DJs to have some personality with help from a professional saxophonist in this free video on DJs and music.
Bell mallets are used to play percussion instruments that are often used in orchestras and bands. Find out how to get a muffled sound out of bell mallets with help from a professional saxophonist in this free video on music and instruments.
Electronic keyboards, or synthesizers, usually have a wide variety of features, including weighted keys, midi ports and SD cards. Learn about how electronic keyboards can save compositions on a sound bank with help from a professional saxophonist in this free video on music and instruments.
A musician is a person who plays or writes music. A musician can be self-taught, or they can learn by formal education in a conservatory or from a private instructor. Musicians have varying levels of activity and ambition in music, which often makes music both a hobby and a profession. The concept and the status of the musician in society varies widely, depending on sociological, cultural and economic factors. In this free video series, a professional saxophonist provides information on playing a variety of instruments, in addition to tips on becoming a DJ. Find out how a saxophone works, how to become a singer and how to become a mobile DJ. Learn about different types of woodwind instruments, bell mallets, and participate in flute lessons. Become a better overall musician with help from these free videos.
Brian Medeiros Brian Medeiros has been playing the saxophone for more than 10 years. He has played the saxophone professionally for the past 5 years. He currently plays in the Wilmington-based band, The Organix.dkdk
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