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Initial investigations show that some hand sanitisers can cause tarnishing and/or corrosion when left on the surface of your instrument. Yanagisawa have tested the endurance of lacquer finish against sanitisers containing different chemical components and verified their findings.

Aulos set about designing tests and experiments - using state of the art camera technology - to analyse the risks of playing recorder to those around you.

Here’s some advice from Yanagisawa about the most effective and safe methods of using disinfectants on saxophone instruments, components and accessories.

Founded in 2013 by Vandoren UK performing artist and leading saxophone tutor Sarah Markham, the annual awards recognise the achievements of Sarah’s graduating students.

As music stores start to reopen and musicians tentatively move toward playing together again, two companies at the sharp end of the woodwind world - Vandoren and Légère - have issued some useful tips for musicians and music stores.

Yanagisawa Saxophones UK and Vanderoen UK are thrilled to announce that endorsee Jess Gillam has won a Classic BRIT award. Jess was awarded with the ‘Sound of Classical Poll’ award at the Classic BRIT 2018 ceremony held at The Royal Albert Hall on 13th June.

Yanagisawa Saxophones UK is delighted to welcome twenty-year old Irish saxophonist sensation Robert Finegan to their artist roster. Robert plays Yanagisawa SWO37 Soprano, A9930 Alto, TWO20 Tenor and B991 Baritone saxophones with a range of Vandoren reeds.

Yanagisawa Saxophones UK are delighted to announce that award-winning artist Jess Gillam has signed an exclusive record contract with Decca Classics – making her the first saxophonist to sign for the record label.