Légère Reeds has added The American Cut reed for alto and tenor saxophone to its Signature series. Designed to fulfill the needs of jazz artists, The American Cut draws material from the edges toward the center spine of the reed to strike a balance of responsiveness and control.
Introduction to Jazz Piano: A Deep Dive (Sher Music) was written by player/educator Jeb Patton for pianists who want to learn jazz technique, but aren’t familiar with basic playing concepts that define the genre. The book guides the reader through all the skills necessary to become a jazz pianist and covers a wide range of subjects, including the blues, comping skills, chord voicings (basic and advanced), solo strategies and more.
The Cabaret 13 by Balthazar is a compact guitar combo amp designed for the bedroom, studio and small stage. Balthazar’s smallest amp yet, the Cabaret 13 features a new preamp that’s thicker and darker than the company’s Film Noir line and is capable of going from brown to blond tones at lower volumes. A unique bias tremolo features an original design that can go from subtle to intense.
The Pi Snare Drum from DW is a new take on the piccolo snare. Measuring 3.14 inches deep by 14 inches in diameter, the Pi Snare features a rigid, resonant carbon fiber shell that delivers a cutting “crack.” The drum features a newly designed two-piece mini-turret lug that houses independent lug receivers. A compact DW Mini Mag Throw-Off designed for snare drums less than 4.5 inches deep (available separately) easily retrofits on the Pi Snare.
The Zither headphone stand provides a solution for headphone storage and display on your desk, recording console, home studio or practice room. Hand-built from furniture-grade, premium hardwood, the stand is designed to last a lifetime. Featuring the same String Swing cradle found on other Zither products, the stand will hold and display any set of headphones securely.
