The Cognitive Benefits of Playing Music
Music, often hailed as a universal language, is an integral part of human culture and history. But beyond its emotional resonance and aesthetic pleasures, playing music offers a multitude of...
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My Favorite Discovery of 2018
The sun dawning over a newly minted 2019 has set me in an oddly reflective mood. 2018 was a busy year for new audio innovations, from digital mixers to all manner of blu-tooth enabled devices, and so much more. It seems that the world of sound reinforcement continues to offer more value with each new product. Despite a...Read now -
'Tis Solo & Ensemble Season
It's UIL Solo and Ensemble season! Here are a few tips to help make this season successful for you and/or your group: Make Sure You Have Your Music This is a great time to make sure that you’re stocked up on the pieces you’ll be playing very soon (and hopefully are already practicing)! Keep in mind that there are quite...Read now -
New Year - New Practice Tips
Happy New Year! We hope you’ve enjoyed some time off for the holidays and are ready to get back into rehearsal schedules at school. You’ve been practicing over the break, right?This month is very active for school band. Solo and ensemble along with All-Region band clinics are mere weeks away! To help get back into the...Read now -
Limited Time: Buy One Get One Free, D'Addario EXP Strings
Low on strings for that upcoming gig? No sweat. For a limited time, all EXP sets are buy one get one free. And thanks to D'Addario's proprietary coating technology, EXPs last four times longer than uncoated strings. So they’ll sound just as good at the end of the show as they did on the very first song.Read now -
Step-Up to Yamaha Rebates (2018)
Step Up to Yamaha! When you purchase a qualifying instrument, you'll save and sound great! For a complete list of eligible instruments click on the "Qualifying Models" button below, or "Get My Rebate" to start your submission. *Rebate will be in a form of a Visa Gift Card. Get a $50 or $100 rebate on select Yamaha wind...Read now -
Back to School (2018)
Read nowA new school year is upon us and everyone here at Tarpley Music is excited for the next wave of band and orchestra students to begin what is hopefully a lifetime filled with music. We're here to help you get your musician off to a great start. We recognize that this time of year is stressful (for everyone) and we want...
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Let's Talk About Mutes
Read nowA mute is a small accessory that fits over or attaches to the bridge of your violin, viola, cello, or bass. At some point in your music career, you're going to want to get one of these, so... let's talk about mutes! So a mute essentially dampens your sound. And naturally, different materials and sizes of mutes will...
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600MHz Wireless Rebate Programs
Read nowDue to the FCC Spectrum Auction, the 600 MHz frequency band (614 – 698 MHz) has been reallocated for wireless broadband use. With this reallocation, wireless microphone systems will eventually be prohibited from operating in the 600 MHz band by...
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Wolf Tones
Read nowSo there you are, in the middle of what should be an effective practice session, when you hear an awful warbling sound coming from your instrument. You may be inclined to think that it's you, but that's not always the case! It could be a wolf tone in your instrument (typically found in cello and bass). A wolf tone happ...
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Efficient Practice In Percussion
Read nowIf you're ever tried to master a new concept in music, you've definitely been there. The more attempts you make, the harder it seems and success seems to drift farther and farther away. All that's left is more mistakes, confusion, wasted time, and rage. What's the problem?! The problem may be less musical than you...
