What do I need to buy for my new instrument?

A Guide to Buying Accessories for Your Instrument

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We recommend that you at least have a MUSIC STAND for the player to use for practice at home

FLUTES - most new flutes come with everything you need except:

• A FLUTE STAND is very useful
• A SILVER POLISHING CLOTH helps prevent tarnishing and keep the instrument looking new 
• Eventually you will need to replace the gauze cleaning SWAB

CLARINETS- many items are supplied with a new clarinet except for:

• REEDS are an ongoing purchase
• MOUTHPIECE CUSHIONS make playing more comfortable and protect the mouthpiece from tooth marks
• Some people find a RUBBER THUMB REST and/or CLARINET STRAP makes playing more comfortable
• A CLARINET STAND is advised
• CORK GREASE will need to be replaced when it runs out
• Quality swabs can be washed however eventually a new SWAB will be needed 
• A SILVER POLISHING CLOTH helps prevent tarnishing and keep the instrument looking new

SAXOPHONES - You may need to purchase some items as well as reeds:

• REEDS are an ongoing purchase
• MOUTHPIECE CUSHIONS make playing more comfortable and protect the mouthpiece from tooth marks
• You may wish to buy a more comfortable STRAP or HARNESS (especially for younger players)
• You will need to purchase CLEANING SWABS if you buy a Yamaha saxophone, one is supplied with most other brands
• A SAXOPHONE STAND is useful, a budget stand is available
• Eventually you will need a new SWAB and CORK GREASE

OBOES - You may need to purchase extra items if not supplied with the oboe:

• for beginners we recommend 2 or 3 STUDENT OBOE REEDS
• Its a good idea to buy an OBOE REED CASE if one is not supplied with the oboe
• CORK GREASE will need to be replaced when it runs out
• The SILK SWAB will eventually need to be replaced
• An OBOE STAND is advised
• A SILVER POLISHING CLOTH helps prevent tarnishing and keep the instrument looking new

TRUMPETS AND CORNETS - Most new instruments come with everything you need except

• You will need a MOUTHPIECE BRUSH and SNAKE for washing and cleaning the trumpet
• A TRUMPET/CORNET STAND is useful
• you will eventually need new LUBRICANTS
• If your trumpet is silver plated a SILVER POLISHING CLOTH will help prevent tarnishing 

TROMBONES - New trombones come with most things you need except:

• You will need a MOUTHPIECE BRUSH and SNAKE for washing and cleaning the instrument
• You will eventually need new LUBRICANTS