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Sabian Artisan Elite Cymbals
Sabian has introduced the Artisan Elite series of cymbals
featuring multi-peen and high-density hammering, resulting
in tone that is lower-pitched and drier than other Artisan
cymbals. The Artisan Elite cymbals are offered in 20- and 22-in.
models, and 14- and 16-in. hats, in natural finish only.
The series’ unique lathing and flatter, lower profile bell also
result in woody bell tones that are more integrated into the
overall cymbal sound than other Artisan models. The lathing
delivers articulation that gets close to that of a raw cymbal
while still allowing the cymbal to open up to a degree.
Essentially, it’s a blend of open tone from the lathed sec-
tions with dry articulation from the un-lathed sections. The
feel is also soft enough to allow the surface to absorb the
stick without over-absorbing energy. The un-lathed traces
of surface also reveal tin oxide and other imperfections for
a rawer look.
For more information, contact Sabian: 506-272-2019,
[email protected], www.sabian.com.
AKG K275, K245 & K175
Foldable Studio headphones
AKG, a division of HARMAN Professional Solutions, has
introduced the K275, K245, and K175 foldable studio head-
phones for mobile musicians and audio professionals.
The K275 and K245 models feature 50 mm transducers
that provide greater low-frequency extension and detailed
bass reproduction. The K175 utilizes an on-ear design with
40 mm transducers. All three headphone models offer
studio-quality frequency response, sensitivity, and low
impedance for clarity, detail, and maximum output before
distortion, even when playing music from lower-powered
mobile devices.
The foldable design uses a three-axis hinge and a self-
adjusting headband so they fit into tight spaces while also
protecting the structural parts from damage.
For more information, contact B&J Pro: 800-268-8147,
[email protected], www.bjmusic.ca.
Paul Baron’s Trumpet
Voluntarily Book
Bugles Media has published a new book by Canadian
lead and commercial trumpet player Paul Baron called
Trumpet Voluntarily.
This book was written to accompany the many routine
and etude books to teach what, when, and how to practice
with those materials. Readers can learn how to listen to their
body and chops to practice most efficiently and get the
quickest and best results. In developing his lessons, Baron’s
motto is: “practice smarter, not longer."
There are a number of exercises for increasing range,
power, and endurance, as well as methodologies to break
down difficult passages to practice more efficiently in order
to tackle the hardest materials with success. Other topics dis-
cussed are lead and section playing and what those different
roles require, gig etiquette to become the most employable
player and stay that way, pacing, air compression, and more.
For more information, contact Bugles Media:
[email protected], www.buglesmedia.com.
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