Dear customers,

This month, we’d like to introduce you to a very special method for learning to play brass instruments: Crescendo – Die Posaunenchorschule. As its name – The Trombone Choir Method – indicates, it’s particularly suitable for brass players starting out in a trombone choir or those desiring to get better, and it’s also written in the key of C. Various subjects are covered: it helps you read music, you learn about breathing techniques, keys, rhythm and much more. Even if you already know how to play an instrument, you’re sure to find interesting études and relevant information. All explanations are provided with descriptive graphics, making the method especially suited to children but also helpful to older players. In the back, you’ll find a collection of two-part songs and recital pieces. Even a Christmas section is included. Color-coded indexes help you navigate the various sections quickly and invite you to browse the contents. The coil binding is practical and makes leafing through the pages and standing up the whole book very simple.

With education and support for young players becoming more and more important, methods like this are what is needed to make good progress and have fun at the same time.

You’re welcome to find out for yourself in our shop or do a little browsing. We also carry numerous other methods and études for brass instruments, both in trombone choir and orchestral notation.

Best regards,

The Kroning family

Dear customers,

Mostly, all of us still have to practise at home, even though our places might not be ideally suited to it. Before you consider moving, however, we have a less costly proposition for you: practice mutes. Practice mutes are in high demand right now, and that’s why we’ve made them our product of the month.

We offer mutes by the renowned Scottish brand Wallace for all brass instruments. Rather than altering intonation or playing feel, Wallace practice mutes almost exclusively affect volume. That way, you’re free to spend any extra time you might have on your hands for practice without being a nuisance to your neighbours.

Of course, we also carry straight, cup and wah-wah mutes for various instruments. If we don’t have a specific mute in stock for you or if you prefer a product from a different manufacturer, we can still help you out in most cases and order through our wholesaler.

Feel free to stop by, try our mutes and ask us for help with any questions you might have.

The Kroning family

Dear customers,

We decided that March is going to be the month of the kuhlohorn. Our update of the traditional kuhlohorn, a recent addition, has already met with great interest and is on its way to becoming our top seller. For those not familiar with the term kuhlohorn, a brief description: a kuhlohorn is an oval flugelhorn with a conical tuning slide. Its pitch is identical with a normal flugelhorn, and its tone, often described as very warm, dark, soft and round, is similar, too. The instrument was developed in the late 19th century by Johannes Kuhlo, the originator of the German trombone choir movement, in collaboration with an instrument builder.

Today, kuhlohorns are still very popular, especially with trombone choirs. Unfortunately, most instruments remaining in service today are very old and offer only inadequate intonation.

That’s why, among other improvements we have incorporated, we addressed the issue of tuning, updating it to modern-day standards. Also, we use gold brass in the manufacture of our kuhlohorns in order to make them more durable and give them a softer tone. A fourth valve is available as an option and allows you to use the kuhlohorn’s full range. Our instruments come standard with triggers, water keys and exchangeable leadpipes.

For a first-hand impression of our kuhlohorn’s attractive looks and quality, visit our workshop in Chemnitz!

The Kroning family

This month, our product of the month comes with 10 % off for the entire duration of January, a discount now offered on our current product of the month: our selection of used instruments.

We always have a range of used instruments in stock as we regularly accept well-preserved instruments as trade-ins, repair them meticulously and offer them for sale on various channels. We also keep a waiting list of customers looking for a kind of instrument that’s not currently in stock. That way, we can offer you your desired instrument the moment we lay hands on one and before it’s snatched up by somebody else. Every instrument leaves our master craftsmen’s workshop in good playing order.

The instruments waiting for you right now can be found on our website: https://meisterinstrumente-kroning.de/#verkauf

Please come talk to us if you’re looking for something we don’t currently have in stock or if you’re selling an instrument!

The Kroning family

This month, we’re showcasing our range of products by Harmonic Brass (www.harmonicbrass.de), which includes CDs and sheet music. We stock the following CDs: “Brassical Dreams”, “In Concert”, “Joy to the World”, “Mouse & Friends” and “Weihnachtsfantasie”. If you’re already keeping an eye out for Christmas presents, we might have what you’re looking for. Also, we sometimes get music groups looking for birthday presents for their members or heads. In that case, we highly recommend a CD that fits the occasion.

If listening to music has put you in the mood for playing music, we have you covered, too. We stock a large selection of sheet music for quintets, ranging from J. S. Bach to today’s composers. Also, we carry sheet music for trombone quartets. If you like to play in small ensembles, you should try these nicely arranged pieces for brass players!

The Kroning family