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Basic Rhythms Review
A great place to practice your rhythm skills. I STRONGLY recommend this page.

Home Practice Videos
Don't remember how to hold your instrument?
Not sure how to sit properly?
Then you should check out this collection of short, originally produced Windows Media movies which explain and demonstrate basic home practice techiniques.
Requires a fast internet connection.

Instrument Care
Don't know what that cleaning swab is for?
not sure how to oil your valves?
Then you should check out this collection of short, originally produced Quicktime movies which explain and demonstrate the basics of how to care for your band instrument.
Requires a fast internet connection.

Music Theory
Need practice with naming notes?
Can't remember all the key signatures?
Need Extra Credit?
Here you will find useful sites to help you with all your theory needs.

Posture and Practice
Here you will find a listing, by instrument, of tips for troubleshooting any problems you might have while practicing at home. Very useful!

Fingering Charts
This will take you to Alfred Publishing. Here you will find charts that tell you what keys or valves to press, or where your slide should be, for any note you do not know (or can't remember!).

Metronome Online
Here you will have a metronome anytime so you can practice at the correct tempo.

Music Dictionary
Do not know what that word means...then check here.

Keyboard Trainer
Want to lean about the piano keyboard. This site will train you on the notes and keys.

Brass Trainer
This is for you brass players.

Note Trainer
Having a hard time learning the notes on the staff? This site will prepare you to be a staff wizard.

Free Music Notation Software
Are you composing music and your hand is getting tired? Then Finale Note Pad is for you. You can make professional compositions made by using downloading this free program.

Standard of Excellence Recordings
Tired of practicing by yourself. This site will accompany you while you play. Enjoy!

Music Stores

MUSIC STORES IN GAINESVILLE
Stores close at 6pm and are closed on Sunday! (plan ahead)

Hoggtowne Music
1730 NW 53rd Ave
Gainesville, Fl. 32653
352-271-4772

Band Central Station
On 13th street

University Music
1127 W University Avenue
Gainesville, Fl. 32601
352-372-2631

Parramore Music
Newberry Square
1124 NW 76th Blvd.
Gainesville, Fl. 32606
352-331-3636
www.parramoremusic.com

Lipham Musical Instruments
By Orion Fitness
3425 W University Ave.
Gainesville, Fl
352-372-5353
www.liphammusic.com

Sims Music & Sound
4000 Newberry Rd. #1
Gainesville, Fl. 32607
352-377-8986www.sims-music.com

Studio Percussion
519 –E NW 10^th Ave
Gainesville, Fl.
352-338-8302
www.studiopercission.org

John Thomas Woodwinds
Located near Oaks Mall
By appointment only
352-332-0995

The By Ear Musician
Near Home Depot
7230 W. University Ave.
Gainesville, Fl. 32607
352-331-7529

Gainesville Violins
4240 NW 129th Street
Gainesville, Fl 32606
352-331-5555
www.gainesvilleviolins.com

Scott Jackson (for string players)
Located between Millhopper area and Alachua
386-462-5063

Service Band Websites

Air Force

The United States Air Force Band of the West - Lackland AFB, TX
The United States Air Force B and of the Rockies -Peterson AFB, CO
The United States Air Force Band of Liberty -Hanscom AFB, MA
The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band -Langley AFB, VA
The Band of the United States Air Force Reserve -Robins AFB GA
The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America -Scott AFB IL
The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West -Travis AFB CA
The United States Air Force Band of Flight -Wright Patterson AFB OH
The United States Air Force Heartland of America Band - Offutt AFB NE
The United States Air Force Band of the Pacific-Hawaii - Hickam AFB HI
The United States Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia - Yokota AFB
The United States Air Forces in Europe Band

Army

U.S. Army Band
AMC's Own (389th Army Band)
Army Field Band
Fort Lee Band
The United States Continental Army Band (TUSCAB)
312th United States Army Reserve Band
The 62d Army Band

Navy

The U.S. Navy Band
The U.S. Naval Academy Band
The U.S. Naval Academy Drum and Bugle Corps
The U.S. Seventh Fleet Band

Marines

The United States Marine Band

Performer Sites

Vocal

Renee Flemming

Flute

James Galway

Oboe

Clarinet

Saxophone

French Horn

Trumpet

Alison Balsom

Wynton Marsalis

Baritone/ Euphonium

Tuba

Percussion

Violin

Josh Bell

Viola

Cello

Yo Yo Ma

Bass

Piano

Composers

Frank Ticheli

(Music to Listen to.)

Stella Sung

Conductors

***Though there are many wonderful performers in this nation and world here is a list that I recommend. If there are a few that you would like listed, please contact me with your suggestion.