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Rhythm Band RB748 Review

A standard 8-inch classroom/concert triangle from Rhythm Band, a manufacturer specifically established around school music-education supply, complete with beater and holder. Suited to beginner-through-student…

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Rhythm Tech RT-8400 Review

A headed tambourine from Rhythm Tech, a hand-percussion specialist brand, giving a player the option to strike a drum head in addition to shaking…

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Meinl MA-BR-13M Review

A student-range brass marching cymbal pair from Meinl, a long-established German cymbal and percussion manufacturer, positioned as an affordable step below Meinl's own professional…

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Hohner Student 32 Review

Hohner's standard classroom melodica, from the best-known name in melodica manufacturing, bundled with everything needed to start (tube, mouthpiece, case) in one package. Suited…

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Fender FA-15 Review

A 3/4-scale steel-string acoustic built specifically for smaller-framed and younger beginners, from Fender's budget-tier FA acoustic line. Suited to younger/smaller-framed beginners specifically wanting a…

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LP (Latin Percussion) LP175 Cyclops Review

A mountable tambourine from Latin Percussion (LP), one of the most established hand-percussion brands, giving a classroom or concert player the option to play…

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LP (Latin Percussion) LP432 Review

A traditional hand-held (flamenco-style) castanets set in kiln-dried ebony, for players ready to move beyond handle-mounted technique to the two-handed traditional style. Suited to…

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LP (Latin Percussion) LP430 Review

A single handle-mounted castanet set from Latin Percussion, the standard orchestral/concert-percussion configuration for one-handed play. Suited to beginner-through-student concert percussionists needing a first, standard-configuration…

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Hohner Special 20 Review

One of the most widely used and recommended diatonic harmonicas across skill levels, from Hohner, the best-known name in harmonica manufacturing. Suited to first-time…

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Aulos 205 Robin Review

A standard 3-piece Baroque-fingering soprano recorder from Aulos, popular with schools specifically as the step beyond a one-piece young-beginner model like the Aulos 103N…