Well, maybe not Hollywood, but how about the Discovery Channel? That's right, we were recently
featured in an episode of MythBusters. The myth is about a trombonist who
allegedly put fireworks in his mute and lit them during the 1812 Overture. Supposedly,
the mute went flying out of the horn and hit the conductor in the chest, knocking him into
the audience. At the same time, the backfire went through the trombone and badly burned
the player's lips.
Fact or fiction? Using trombones and mutes they got from Union Music, MythBusters busted
this myth. Oh, well...
We're pleased to introduce a new line of brass practice mutes from Bremner Music.
The sssshhhhhhMute is available for trumpet, French horn, trombone, and bass
trombone.
Here's what Bremner has to say: "Your current practice mute is probably giving you unreliable
pitching and poor tuning ability. The extra breathing necessary through incorrect resistance is probably forcing
you to cut short your practice sessions as well. Several years of research by award winning cornetist
Trevor Bremner has resulted in the best practice mute ever."
Here's what Mark Lawrence, principal trombone in the San Francisco Symphony, has to say about these mutes:
"Just terrific."
The next time you're in the store, ask to try a sssshhhhhhMute.
"What a beautiful store!"
That's the most common remark we hear from people who visit
our new location. Here's our address:
1710-B Market Street
(between Gough and Octavia Streets)
San Francisco, California 94102
We have about three times the retail space as our old store.
Our studios are ready to go, and we have recently updated our
list of independent music teachers.
We recently expanded our collection of sheet music.
Drop by sometime and take a look.
One-month special sale on new clarinets and flutes
50% off the following instruments
- Selmer CL301 clarinet
- Vito 7212 clarinet
- Armstrong 102 flute
- Selmer FL302 flute
Offer good while supplies last. Call us at (415) 775-6043 or
send an e-mail
if you have any questions.
Read Ken Garcia's article from the San Francisco Chronicle:
Music right note for horn players