Exciting News for Brass Players – New Brass Mouthpiece Display at Paige’s Music

Paige’s Music has been the one-stop shop all things band and orchestra in central Indiana since 1871 and we are constantly looking to improve our service and product offerings.

The newest addition to our Indianapolis location is a brass mouthpiece display featuring more than 60 mouthpieces specifically chosen by our brass specialists, Ross Werner and Tucker Woerner based on their knowledge and input from local teachers and professionals. Anyone who visits our store will be able to try any and all of these mouthpieces in the pursuit of perfecting their sound.

It’s Almost Game Time! – 2019 Music Madness Sale at Paige’s Music

Don’t miss your shot! Our brackets are up and we’re ready to kick off our annual Music Madness Sale this Thursday through Saturday. We have a wide selection of intermediate and pro instruments in stock and all are eligible for discounts. Check the details below and we’ll be waiting for you on the court!

Rules of the Game:

  • Scratch off game “ticket” will reveal your discount, ranges from 5%-20%
  • Make a “Tuba” shot to double your ticket discount!
  • One ticket/shot per family. One instrument per family.
  • Good towards any in-stock purchases made in the store only from 03/21/19 to 03/23/19
  • Not applicable towards existing account balances, layaways, or repairs
  • Good on purchases $399 and up
  • Not valid with any other offer

Teens Who Take Music Lessons Have Better Grades Than Their Peers

According to a German Institute for Economic Research study, teens who take music lessons outside of school score significantly higher in terms of cognitive skills, have better grades, and are more conscientious and ambitious than their peers.

~ Hille, Al, Schupp, J., (2013), “How Learning a Musical Instrument Affects the Development of Skills,” SOEPpapers: The German Socio-Economic Panel at DIW Berlin

S.E. Shires Q Series Trombones Now At Paige’s Music

Paige’s Music is happy to announce that we are now carrying S.E. Shires Q Series trombones. These remarkable instruments bring the extraordinary S.E. Shires sound and craftsmanship to a more ordinary price point. The modular components of the Q Series trombones are fully compatible with S.E. Shires Custom trombones. This means that any musicians wanting to further explore their equipment options in the future will be free to do so without limitations. We are currently stocking the Model TBQ30YA and Model TBQ36YR, but please don’t hesitate to contact us about anything else within the S.E. Shires line up.

Here is what the manufacturer has to say about these fine instruments:

Using Pegs To Tune Your String Instrument

Tuning an instrument equipped with pegs instead of tuning machines can be a frustrating task when problems are present.

First of all the strings must be in good condition. Worn or frayed strings cannot be tuned well.

It is essential that the pegs be fitted well, and lightly lubricated if needed. Use peg dope or peg compound when the pegs squeak when turned. No lubrication is preferable to too much. “Peg Drops” is a useful product for a quick, temporary fix to slipping pegs.

When the peg is first turned, it is good to feel and/or hear a click.  This tells us that the peg will stick correctly after tuning.  After the click, the peg should turn smoothly.

The peg is fitted on a taper with the thicker end toward the peg head. It is the nature of this tapered peg to push its way out.  The string will quickly unwind if this is allowed to happen.  It is also essential that the pegs be held in while tuning.  If you have to hold the instrument with both hands and push the peg in very hard in order to get them to stick, or if your pegs are constantly slipping, consider taking the instrument to our shop for correction and adjustment.  Firmly holding the pegs in while turning should suffice.

If the string is just a half step or less off, just use the fine tuners.  

Pegs whose string holes are too far to the wrong side of the peg box can and will keep the pegs from being held in.  These pegs must have new string holes drilled in order to function correctly.  This is a delicate process best handled by a luthier/string technician.   

 Paige’s stringed instrument repair shop is here to help you keep your instrument in its best condition.  Play well and enjoy!

The Arts Are The Measure Of Our Civilization

“The creative arts are the measure and reflection of our civilization. They offer many children an opportunity to see life with a larger perspective…The moral values we treasure are reflected in the beauty and truth that is emotionally transmitted through the arts. The arts say something about us to future generations.”

~ Ann P. Kahn, Former President of The National PTA

Introducing the New Bobby Shew Signature YTR-8310ZII Yamaha Trumpet

 

Last week we featured the Limited Edition “Kangakki” Xeno Trumpet. This week we are taking a look at another new offering in the Yamaha trumpet line-up, the second-generation Bobby Shew Signature Trumpet, YTR8310ZII.

The Z model trumpets, released in 2004 and developed in cooperation with world-famous trumpet player Bobby Shew, have been Yamaha’s top jazz trumpet model. This newly revised model introduces the latest Yamaha structural technology and other features refined through tireless evaluations by Bobby and the Yamaha Research & Development team. The new 8310ZII has been refined to give players a more flexible instrument to meet the changing needs of modern trumpet players. From solo performance to lead in a big-band, this extraordinary instrument delivers brilliant tone and great power with a solid tonal core for all types of commercial trumpet playing with particular improvement of support for upper-register playing.

From the Yamaha website:

“The original Custom Z was born of Yamaha’s long and close partnership with legendary trumpet player Bobby Shew. In 2018, Yamaha and Bobby collaborated to create a second-generation YTR-8310ZII that further refines the brilliant tone and well-balanced playing resistance that contemporary styles demand. Bobby needed one versatile, efficient instrument that can wail out powerful lead lines and also play soft, mellow ballads with the musical nuance that Bobby is known for. Yamaha has developed the new Custom Z to satisfy all of Bobby’s playing requirements while retaining the highest level of precision and consistency.”

FEATURES:

  • Two-piece Valve Casing
    The two-piece casing design helps produce a more solid tonal core with better projection
  • New Leadpipe
    The redesigned leadpipe results in a better response that provides smooth playability on detailed passages
  • 3rd Valve Slide Stopper Screw
    The new longer screw helps with tone stabilization and enhancing upper-register playability
  • New TRC-810E Case with Custom Z logo keychain dangle

This model is a great lightweight horn designed for jazz and commercial playing making it a great addition to any serious jazz or lead trumpet players arsenal!

We had the opportunity to see the new model in person at NAMM this past January. Check out some footage we grabbed above!

 

Paige’s Music – Music Madness Sale – March 21-23, 2019

Shoot and Save

From March 21st through the 23rd you’ll be able to come in to the store for some great savings. You will receive a scratch-off game “ticket”. Scratch off your ticket to reveal your discount. Then, shoot and make a basket to double your savings! Each family gets a warm-up shot, and then you let the real thing fly. The savings range from 5% – 20% off our already low prices. If you are in the market for an instrument, now is the time to come in to scratch, shoot and save!

Two great ways to save!

Shoot for extra savings or take advantage of our 12 Months Same-As-Cash offer.

12 Months Same-As-Cash

Rather have financing options instead of a discount? During the sale you can chose to finance your purchase for 12 months with No Interest. Just one more reason to stop in and see us during our Music Madness Sale March 21st through the 23rd!

*Rules of the Game:

  • Scratch off game “ticket” will reveal your discount.
  • Shoot for your additional discount: Guaranteed 5%. Or, make a shot to possibly double your ticket discount!
  • One shot per family. One instrument per family.
  • Good towards any in-stock purchases made in the store only from 03/21/19 to 03/23/19.
  • Not applicable towards existing account balances, layaways, or repairs.
  • Not valid with any other offer.

**Offers cannot be combined. Some restrictions apply. Good on purchases $399 and up. See store for details.