Ensemble Playing
Everything published on Viyolens under Ensemble Playing — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Common Dixieland Horn Mistakes to Avoid
The same mistakes trip up Dixieland horn players at every stage — knowing what they are makes them easy to avoid from the very beginning.
The Complete Guide to Music Notes Drums
Reading music notes for drums enables drummers to collaborate with other musicians, study formal materials, and interpret complex rhythmic patterns with consistency across ensemble contexts.
Common Brass Band Mistakes to Avoid
A handful of avoidable errors trip up brass band players again and again — here is what they are, and how to sidestep every one of them.
The Complete Guide to Yamaha A Clarinet
The Yamaha A clarinet is the distinctive choice for orchestral clarinettists, offering bright tone and reliable intonation. Learn what makes it essential for ensemble performance.
The Complete Guide to Gypsy Jazz
Gypsy jazz fuses Romani traditions with jazz harmony, creating a vibrant acoustic style born in 1930s Paris. Django Reinhardt's virtuosity and the Quintette du Hot Club de France defined a genre that...
Brass Band: A Complete Guide
From industrial Britain's mills and mines to today's contesting stage, here is everything a curious listener needs to know about the brass band tradition.
The Complete Guide to Large Recorder Instrument
A large recorder instrument such as a tenor or bass recorder adds warmth and depth to ensemble music. Discover how to choose and play a large recorder instrument effectively.
Bells for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Start learning bells: understand handbell mechanics, practice ring-and-damp technique, learn orchestral chimes, and explore cowbells. A gentle learning curve with immediate pleasure.
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Bells
Explore bells for bright accents, melodic colour and versatile percussion use in rehearsal, studio and performance.
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Brass Band
Brass band essentials for British ensemble playing, with instruments and accessories for rehearsal and contest use.
Dixieland Horn
Brassy, expressive instruments suited to traditional jazz, parade work and vintage-style ensemble playing.
Gypsy Jazz
Explore gypsy jazz, the acoustic swing style known for elegant improvisation, rhythmic drive and rich guitar tone.
Large Recorder Instrument
Shop large recorder instruments with a deep, mellow voice for ensemble, study and early music use.
Music Notes Drums
Drum tuition, notation and learning resources for players improving timing, technique and reading skills.
Yamaha a Clarinet
A Yamaha A clarinet is a professional choice for orchestral and chamber players needing refined tone, tuning and respons...
