Quick Tips on French Horn Care
Daily care and maintenance of your instrument is very important to how well your instrument performs. Watch this quick video below for a few, quick tips on caring for your French Horn.
Daily care and maintenance of your instrument is very important to how well your instrument performs. Watch this quick video below for a few, quick tips on caring for your French Horn.
Back-to-school season is upon us and it always brings up the question of our store hours during the months of August and September.
We don’t have extended hours during back-to-school season, however, we do make some staff adjustments during this time. We’ll have extra people in-store both during the week and on the weekends to serve our customers more efficiently. It’s a very busy time at Paige’s but we’re prepared to serve you as fast as we can so the music making can begin smoothly.
Our normal store hours are:
Monday – Friday: 10am – 6pm
Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Sunday: Closed
If you don’t have time to make it to the store, you can always take care of your rental instrument by visiting our website. You can read all about our online rental on our post from a couple of weeks ago. It tells all about our Debut Rental Plan and how you can access it from pretty much any device.
As always, if you have any questions you can contact us by email at sales@paigesmusic.com or by phone at 1-800-382-1099.
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We’re back with a very timely Frequently Asked Question: Do I have to come to your store to rent an instrument for my student?
The answer is no, you do not.
You can visit our website at www.paigesmusic.com and click on the graphic at the top that says: Click Here to Rent Online. It’s red and hard to miss! (See above) Go ahead, give it a try.
You can complete the entire process on this page with pretty much any modern device (iOS, Android, phone, tablet, etc.)
We’ll deliver your student’s instrument the next time we visit your school, ship it to your home via UPS, or you can schedule a time to pick it up at our store.
Back to school time is right around the corner, so now is a good time to take care of your instrument rental for the upcoming school year.
As always, if you have any questions, please contact us by phone at 1-800-382-1099 or by email at sales@paigesmusic.com.
Has your instrument been sitting in your room all summer so far? If this is a down time for you and your playing time, then you should send your instrument in for a check-up. We recommend two visits each year to help keep your instrument in proper playing condition and the summer is the perfect time.
In fact, your directors have been sending in all kinds of school-owned instruments this summer to be cleaned, repaired, and refurbished so that they are ready to go for the next school year (pictured).
The best way to get your horn serviced during the summer is to bring it to the store. Our District Managers are visiting some schools during the summer, but not all schools and not every week. It’s very sporadic. The safe thing to do is call us first to see if arrangements can be made to drop off a loaner and pick up your instrument. You can call us at 1-800-382-1099.
Have a great rest of your summer and don’t forget to practice!
A few months ago we talked about how important it is for a reed player to have a good, well-made reed. It is one of the most integral parts to their set-up to get the sound they are looking for. At that time we discussed all of the different reed cuts that Vandoren makes. This time we are going to look at the other major reed brand, Rico/D’addario.
D’addario purchased Rico in 2004 and in that time they have worked tirelessly to provide the reeds that players need to get their “voice”. They have invested heavily in new technology to make the reeds better and more consistent than they ever have been before. D’addario grows 100 percent of their own cane which gives them control of the materials throughout the entire process. Below we have laid out the different models of Rico/D’addario reeds that we stock and the features of them.
Rico– This is the standard orange box that we have seen for years. This reed is unfiled and has thinner profile and blank. They are cut from the most flexible grade of cane. They vibrate easy which make them a great reed for Jazz players and students that are just learning how to play.
Rico Royal– This reed combines the features of the standard Rico reed with a French File. The filing gives it an increased response, especially in the lower register. This is designed for an advancing player as it offers an even response across all of the registers.
Mitchell Lurie– Mitchell Lurie reeds are unfiled and have a thinner tip for an ease of response. This, with the addition of a thicker spine, make the reed more resistant with a warmer sound. Available in filed (Mitchell Lurie Premium) as well.
Reserve Classic– A premium, filed reed with a thick blank that offers tonal depth. It also features a longer vamp for flexibility and a thicker tip for clear articulation.
La Voz– La Voz reeds are similar to the Rico cut. It is unfiled and has a thinner profile and blank. They have a deep powerful tone, due to the stronger spine, which gives greater resistance.
Grand Concert Select Traditional– This reed is filed and features a traditional tip with a thicker spine. It has a quick response with a darker tone.
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A few months ago we talked about how important it is for a reed player to have a good, well-made reed. It is one of the most integral parts to their set-up to get the sound they are looking for. At that time we discussed all of the different reed cuts that Vandoren makes. This time we are going to look at the other major reed brand, Rico/D’addario.
D’addario purchased Rico in 2004 and in that time they have worked tirelessly to provide the reeds that players need to get their “voice”. They have invested heavily in new technology to make the reeds better and more consistent than they ever have been before. D’addario grows 100 percent of their own cane which gives them control of the materials throughout the entire process. Below we have laid out the different models of Rico/D’addario reeds that we stock and the features of them.
Rico– This is the standard orange box that we have seen for years. This reed is unfiled and has thinner profile and blank. They are cut from the most flexible grade of cane. They vibrate easy which make them a great reed for Jazz players and students that are just learning how to play.
Rico Royal– This reed combines the features of the standard Rico reed with a French File. The filing gives it an increased response, especially in the lower register. This is designed for an advancing player as it offers an even response across all of the registers.
Hemke– The Frederick L. Hemke reeds are filed and have a thinner tip and shorter vamp. This gives the player an easier time in getting a good response out of the reed. They shorter vamp also provides the player with a darker tone which make it a favorite of many classical players.
Reserve– A premium, filed reed with a thick blank that provides a rich, warm tone. It features a heavy spine that promotes dynamic flexibility and exceptional tone in all registers. It also has a traditional tip thickness for ease of articulation.
La Voz– La Voz reeds are similar to the Rico cut. It is unfiled and has a thinner profile and blank. They have a deep powerful tone, due to the stronger spine, which gives greater resistance.
Select Jazz– This reed offers the thickest spine and blank of the D’addario reed line. They have a traditional tip as well. A well-defined heart and longer vamp gives the Select Jazz great projection, focus, a vibrant sound, and fast response. They are offered in both filed and unfiled models.