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Yamaha YHR-671 Professional Geyer-Style French Horn
The Song Creation Formula : 7 Easy Steps to Writing Your Song

Yamaha YHR-671 Professional Geyer-Style French Horn

Yamaha has introduced the YHR-671 Geyer-style French horns that integrate many features from the pany ’ s custom level YHR-871 model . com-
This French horn is designed to offer school band programs , aspiring players , and professionals a reliable horn that provides improved tonal character in a wide range of performance settings .
The YHR-671 features an updated Geyer-style wrap that is designed to provide a colourful , balanced tone and a rich response . Though each individual instrument is designed to offer consistent feel and playability y , they also let players perform with individual expression .
For more information , contact Yamaha Canada Music : 416-298-1311 , FAX 416-292-1171 , www . ca . yamaha . com .

The Song Creation Formula : 7 Easy Steps to Writing Your Song

The Song Creation Formula : 7 Easy Steps to Writing Your Song by Signe Miranda is for people who ’ ve never written a song , as well as songwriters looking for new inspiration . Readers are given a step-bystep guide to writing their first song or writing a song in a new way , breaking old patterns or habits .
Miranda has interviewed influential Canadian songwriters to learn and share their lessons . These songwriters include : Jim Cuddy ( Blue Rodeo ), Greig Nori ( Treble Charger ), Oh Susanna , Jeremy Fisher , Kat Goldman , Luke Doucet ( Whitehorse ), and Craig Northey ( Odds ).
For more information , contact Music Books Plus : 800-265-8481 , mjack @ nor . com , www . musicbooksplus . com .
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