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The Saxophone and Emergency Repair What does anybody really need to know about the saxophone and emergency repair? By Rheuben Allen The answer is not so much. I see a lot of repairmen offering emergency repair kits... complicated things to work with and a lot of advice on the technical way to do the repair. All repairs of the saxophone that can be made fast by the Band Director or knowledgeable Player at a concert, football game or rehearsal are simple. Most things on the saxophone can be fixed with a few things: Rubber Bands of many different sizes and strengths... buy a bag at the 99-cent store for a buck, Saran Wrap, thin double sided tape and or dental tape, a small screwdriver to tighten a pivot screw or rod and a spring hook incase a spring comes off. A small amount of pads might be good. However unless every saxophonist in your band is playing the same brand and model of saxophone the number of pads necessary could prove to be too large to carry everywhere.. It may be

Kenny G Saxophones & Rheuben Allen Saxophones are covered against defects in workmanship, materials, and manufacturing for five years from date of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the new Kenny G Saxophone & Rheuben Allen Saxophone and only when the original purchase is made from KDI Music. KDI Music, at its discretion, will find the best possible solution to the problem and remedy the situation in a timely manner. To receive warranty service, please contact KDI Music.com at support@kdimusic.com; explain the problem via e-mail, date of purchase from KDI Music.com, and the serial number of instrument. The Warranty requires prior authorization from us before the instrument can be returned for warranty work. Proof of purchase must be presented at the time of warranty request. Warranty Exclusions: KDI Music, Kenny G Saxophones & Rheuben Allen Saxophones does not warrant against deterioration from perspiration, high humidity, extreme temperat

72 Hour Special at http://www.kdimusic.com/ under Kenny G Saxophone Tab Starting October 19 - 21, 2010 KGETS-IIS "E-Series II " Finish: Silver Plated Bell & Neck Lacquer Body EZCare Tarnish Resistant Silver Plating This E-Series-II Tenor Sax is a limited Edition. Only 8 were produced by Rheuben Allen, and we are the exclusive Internet Dealer for this Very Special Finish. It is an Exclusive by Special Arrangements with Rheuben Allen & the Kenny G Saxophone, LLC Don't Miss Out - Before it is too late. Be 1 of 8 in the entire World to own this Special Finish! The “E” in the Kenny G "E-Series-II" stands for EDUCATION, so if you are looking to get started with one of the best or need a backup horn, the Kenny G "E-Series-II" is for you. When Kenny G & Rheuben Allen started to develop the “E-Series II” Tenor Saxophones Kenny G insisted on one thing. Make it the best we can. These Quality Saxophones were designed by Kenny G an

A Music Publication - By Rheuben Allen Studies for Saxophones A must have for all us musicians! Scales - Major - Minor - Thirds Palm Key Exercises Left Hand little fingers exercises Practicing Long Tones Check It out at http://www.kdimusic.com/  

Check out KDI's Killer Deal's of the Day or Week - Special Purchases - Closeout Instruments - Or Just Simply a Really Killer Deal This Month: Kenny G Alto & Tenor Saxophone with a Silver Plated Bell - Very Exclusive Arrangements with the Kenny G Saxophone Company - A really great price and a limited edition Special. USA Educator Instruments - Flutes & Clarinets up to 40% Off till September 30, 2010 Kenny G Soprano-Alto & Tenor Dark Lacquer Series on Sale till September 30, 2010 - This Series Finish will be the last of its kind for 2010. Beginning in 2011 it will be the Clear Lacquer Finish, and you will have to wait about 30 years + for it to change to the Vintage Dark look. So get them while they are still available.. http://www.kdimusic.com/

Have your Son or Daughter Start off on the Right Note with a Kenny G "E-Series-II" Saxophone! These horns are made with Professional Quality - Yet Priced so Everyone can afford one. Select Kenny G Horns are on Sale through September 30, 2010. - Don't Miss Out Our Staff has played  all the Brands currently out in the New and Used Market. Personally, I have a Selmer Mark VI and a Yamaha Custom Z Alto that I use to use when ever I played at gigs. As we began to look for products to carry in our webstore, and running into Rheuben Allen was a blessing in disguise. As we talked, negotiated, paid for a demo horn, and we took it out for a test run. The entire staff was amazed including me! The tone, plays better in tune than the other brands, we played it in Marching Bands, Outdoor Gigs, Recording Sessions (whom we cannot name), even at a gig where the the other Brand Company was the Official Band Instrument Sponsor. Needless to say - It blew away all those skeptics. Visit

Come Out to the Nisei Week Foundation Plaza Festival on August 14 & 15, 2010. The Two Day event is located at the JACCC Plaza - 244 So. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. We will great Entertainment, Food, and a Variety of Merchandise, Information, and Services. KDI Music and its Affiliates Volunteer to put on the Two Day Event. We use are expertise in Event Planning as a tool in training. Come on Out August 14, 2010 - 11 am to 6pm August 15, 2010 - 11 am to 6pm For more information. Please visit and schedule of entertainment got to: http://www.niseiweek.org/events/plazafestival/ Thanks for stopping by!

We are having Back to School Specials on Selected Saxophones, Clarinet, & Flute. You will save up to 35% depending on the Instrument Model. Don't Miss out! Specials till Sept 7, 2010. Visit us at http://www.kdimusic.com/

KGEAS-IIS "E-Series II” Limited Edition Alto Saxophone Finish: Silver Plated Bell & Neck Lacquer Body EZCare™ Tarnish Resistant Silver Plating The production of this instrument is limited to 4 for the US at this time..... Please e-mail info@kdimusic.com to reserve yours today. The “E” in the Kenny G "E-Series-II" stands for EDUCATION, so if you are looking to get started with one of the best or need a backup horn, the Kenny G "E-Series-II" is for you. When Kenny G & Rheuben Allen started to develop the “E-Series II” Alto Saxophones Kenny G insisted on one thing. Make it the best we can. These Quality Saxophones were designed by Kenny G and Rheuben Allen to help Saxophone Players reach their greatest potential. It has been designed for the young saxophone player in all of us, but it has features that far outstrip the other horns on the market. This is a great alto, and it will perform in any musical situation or any type of music. *T

We are now accepting PayPal as a form of payment, but we have Amazon as well. Visit us Kenny G Saxophone Specials end today. The Jazz. Whisky, & American Roots T-Shirts Go On Sale Tomorrow! Check Them Out! http://www.kdimusic.com/

You have to Check Out these Posters from the Past - We have just recieved our new shipment from JazzAge Editions. We were very astonished on the Clean Printing of these reproductions of yesteryear Concert Posters. Check it out at http://www.kdimusic.com/ http://www.kdimusic.com/

KDI Music is Proud to be one of the Sponsors for this Great Event! Happening Saturday, July 17, 2010, the Disneyland Alumni Club celebrates 55 magical years! To celebrate Walt’s great dream, the Disneyland Alumni Club invites you, your family, and your guests to attend their gala celebration, “55 Years of Music Magic!”, in the Grand Ballroom of the Disneyland Hotel. “Disneyland is inseparable from its rich musical heritage,” explains Jim Walker, President of the Disneyland Alumni Club. “Even Disneyland’s fireworks are timed to a musical score. Music is everything to Disneyland, and it’s everything to this once-in-a-lifetime event!” Every five years the Disneyland Alumni Club recognizes a Disneyland milestone anniversary with a gala reunion paying tribute to the men and women who made magic for countless guests over the years at “The Happiest Place on Earth.” It’s a perfect time for reconnecting with old friends, meeting new ones, reminiscing, and making memories come to life.

"KDI Music" is proud to be a Sponsor for The Disneyland Alumni Club presenting 55 Years of Music Magic! A Celebration, benefiting the Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) Seating is limited, so sign up soon! Saturday, July 17, 2010 -- Anaheim, CA - Disneyland Hotel Grand Ballroom 55 Years of Music Magic! To Sign up: http://disneyland55.eventbrite.com/ Disneyland Alumni Club presents 55 Years of Music Magic! -- Saturday, July 17, 2010 -- Anaheim, CA"

When most saxophonists tune up they use a middle G or F-Sharp. The main problem with this is that the middle G or F-Sharp is traditionally very sharp notes... usually 30 cent plus if the embouchure is not adjusted. The young saxophonist will generally not know where these notes are just by playing them alone. When the student pulls the mouthpiece out far enough to make the unaltered F-Sharp or G play in tune then the lower register of the instrument sill most certainly be flat. How to fix this problem: There are two simple things that can be done. One have the saxophonist play the G or F-Sharp in the lower register. These notes are normally much closer to being in tune and will allow the young saxophonist to learn where to play the middle D, D-Sharp, E, F, F-Sharp and G on the alto. To play any of these notes in tune the embouchure must be slightly altered. The second option is to have the alto saxophonist play a first finger B natural, hold it for a while and then play the midd

The Rheuben Allen Professional Solid Copper Tenor Saxophone Neck with the 2-Point Soldered Heavy Freedom/Power Neck Brace with Adjustable Sound Weight System is designed to improve the performance of any Tenor Saxophone. The design of the neck brace removes a large amount of solder from the bottom of the neck. This is a necessary design feature on all traditional neck braces. *Due to the inconsistency and hand work during the manufacturing of saxophones... it is almost always necessary to fit a new neck to your instrument. **All Custom Tenor Saxophone Necks must be custom fitted to your Tenor Saxophone by a Professional Woodwind Repair Person. Neck Material: Solid Copper Neck Tube Neck Finish: Lacquer Neck Brace: Heavy Freedom/Power Engraving: Hand Engraved Tenon Size: 27.5mm Includes a Corduroy Zippered Case designed by Rheuben Allen. It Really Makes a Difference!   Visitit us at: http://www.kdimusic.com/ "A Passion for the Perfect Sound!"

Kenny G "G-Series" Tenor Saxophone - KGTS6VL-SP Finishes: Silver Plated and Vintage Lacquer Accessories: *Leather Contour Case *KG Stock Mouthpiece - #7 Facing *Mouthpiece Cap & Ligature Features: *Dark Gold Lacquer *Leather Contour Case Comes with Two Neck Finishes - Vintage Lacquer & Silver Plated This saxophone has a very rich tone color and great response. It is a modern design with improved intonation and fingerboard. In the tradition of the great saxophones it has offset right hand stack keys. We have made special arrangements through the Kenny G Saxophone Company, to offer the KGTS6VL “G-Series” Tenors. These instruments have been shown and played at US & International Trade Shows. They may have slight scratches to the finishes, and there is a No Warranty for the finishes, but are all new instruments. Again these are new saxophones that have just been played at US & International Trade Shows. The List: $4,995.00 Speci

Should I buy or should I rent? This is a question for many parents, when their child wants to start playing a musical instrument. These days you can own a flute, clarinet or saxophone for what you would pay if you rented one. A thing to remember is that if a student starts out with an instrument that does not play well out the case; they are not going to enjoy learning how to play. No instrument is a bargain if it does not play correctly. Therefore, if you decide to buy instead of rent,  check with us or a reputable dealer. We at KDI Music understand this as a parent and a music teacher. It is very frustrating to us as teachers, when a student comes in with an instrument that is not playable. We bring in Demo instruments to let the Child try it out, and explain to the Parents, if you are renting and the instrument is not playing well take it back to the rental store. Send us an e-mail at kdimusicllc@gmail.com, we will be glad to help you, even if you do not purchase from us. Visit

This Mouthpiece plays just like a Selmer C* Short Shank. I use a Selmer Super Session E, but when I used this stock mouthpiece. It was so similar in tone, darkness, and ease of use on overtones. You gotta love it, and the price is unbelievable. Buy a couple as spares - Never Know when you or a fellow musician may need one! Kenny G Soprano Saxophone Mouthpiece Kit KG Stock Mouthpiece Short Shank KG Mouthpiece Cap Lacquered Plated Top Screw & Ligature The KG Soprano Mouthpiece is in the tradition of the Selmer C* and is a short blank. The same size as the old Selmer C* that was cut off at the end of the engraving ring. It produces a rich dark tone and has very good intonation. Available for: Soprano Saxophone Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone Coming soon to the website http://www.kdimusic.com/ Soon - or if you want it now - email info@kdimusic.com   Thank you for your time!

The "G-Series-II" - Kenny G's Professional Line. Exclusive to KDI Music  Soprano Saxophones Both of the original “E-Series” and the  “G-Series” Soprano Saxophones are very good saxophones. They were designed to play best with a short shank mouthpiece and the bore design was patterned after a vintage soprano. The tone color of these instruments is exceptional. So when Kenny wanted to improve the "G-Series" and make it more like the one he plays were some of the things Rheuben Allen thought about for the new "G-Series II" sopranos. Rheuben Allen had so many people the world over say: "It does not look like the soprano Kenny plays". The "G-Series II" not only looks just like the soprano Kenny plays and plays like the soprano Kenny plays...... Bore Design: Copied the bore of the soprano Kenny plays very closely. Rheuben Allen made only a few minor adjustments to the tone hole placement to improve the intonation and response

All of us at KDI Music have a passion for the perfect sound, in which we are adamant about teaching our younger generation the art music. Whether it is to play Woodwind, Brass, Stringed Instruments, Keyboards, Piano, Percussion, or Sing. It is important to all of us we continue this tradition. It doesn't matter what genre, or what is this person playing. Its in our best interest. As an Internet dealer for better than the other Company, be wary of low end price instruments. We at KDI Music has purchased, tested, took on the road all the instruments we sell on our website. I personally have bought the USA Clarinet, and Flute. (Sorry I don't play trumpet, but one of my staff does). I use this instrument to teach, and left my Selmer at home. The clarinet has an adjustable thumb rest (Which is great-The standards are fixed), the tone is really round, and very smooth. The flute is just as good. We are supporting and helping out Corvallis Middle School in the La Mirada-Norwalk

Ronnie Laws is featured in the latest Issue of Art & Living Magazine. When you have a Chance pick up a copy. The article was done on behalf of the Parent Company - Rheuben Allen & Associates, Inc. The Saxophones manufactured by RAA - Are one of the best horns on the market compared to the Selmers, and Yamaha's. TheFeatured Tenor Saxophone plays very smooth, has a big round sound (tone), and has great low end. Check out our web site: http://www.kdimusic.com/ These horns are so limited - you will have to email me to make sure we have one. the info@kdimusic.com Thanks for stopping by! The Staff at KDI Music - Supporters of Education

Innovative Low A Baritone fingering - Plays outstanding - Tuned up by the One and Only Rheuben Allen - Formerly of the Sax Shop - Sold Out - Special Order Only - Come vist our website http://www.kdimusic.com/ soon we will adding Vintage Horns - Like The Conn M10 or the Selmer Mark VI

Rheuben Allen  - the innovator, repair guy, and all around nice guy. He has refined the art of Saxophone Manufacturing with innovative ideas. We are proud to be the Premier Dealer for Rheuben Allen Saxophones, Kenny G Saxophones, and Ronnie Laws Saxophones. Thanks for visiting and supporting our website. - We believe in Education, and the art of giving back to the Community we serve. http://www.kdimusic.com/

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The NEW Rheuben Allen Clarinet Tuning Rings are designed to fit all B-Flat and A clarinets. They come in a package of 3, 1-50mm, 1-1mm and 1-2mm and are made of a vibrating plastic so they will not change shape or size. http://www.kdimusic.com/  - Check it out!

Check out our are website for the Kenny G "E-Series-II" Saxophones. For the money they play very well. Our staff still play horns at KDI Music, and we love the horns. We sold one to a Disneyland Alumni Member and Horn player for the Nocturnes (Surf Band from Orange County), and the other was purchased by our staff to be featured at a Gala Event. These horns play very well, and in fact the KGEASBG-II (Black/Gold Keys) was special ordered from the NAMM Show in 2010. This finish will be shown at a Gala for the Disney Alumni Event in 2010. We will add the picture to this blog. This finish is a special order, and can take up to 10 weeks to recieve. It is worth the wait. Just visit or web site at: http://www.kdimusic.com/ and send us message. Thank you for reading our blog. Managing Director at KDIMusic

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