Wind Instrument Accessories

In addition to hundreds of high-quality band and percussion instruments, Yamaha is also proud to be the manufacturer of hundreds more accessory and maintenance items. Some of these products are essential for the proper care of instruments, while others are capable of helping a player to improve and enjoy their instrument even more. There are also a variety of Yamaha wind instrument accessory products developed with the educator or music director in mind.

Within this large group of accessories is a technologically advanced range of products. The one-of-a-kind Silent Brass Systems allows brass players to practice anywhere, and at anytime. Yamaha brass mouthpieces are made with a Yamaha developed “computer-aided-design” and “computer-aided-manufacturing” process.

Yamaha accessories and maintenance items are developed and manufactured to high and exacting standards, often with direct assistance or input from educators and players. Yamaha is also pleased to offer thousands of products manufactured by cooperating vendors. These products are selected with the same care and eye for quality Yamaha products are manufactured with. In total, there are more than 4,000 accessory items available from Yamaha, making it a comprehensive resource for almost any music instrument or musical application need.

Silent Brass™

Yamaha's Silent Brass System offers the advantage of practicing or playing at times, and in places you couldn't before. It also offers privacy for those a bit timid about having others hear their not so perfect notes. Simply plug in earphones to hear yourself in your own personal performance environment. The internal electronics can also enhance the sound digitally, to mimic the acoustics of a larger room. You can play along with your favorite pre-recorded music by plugging in a CD player and use the output jack to connect to an external amplifier or recorder to share your music with others.

ST5 Digital Effect System for Wind Instruments

This innovative device offers unprecedented tonal variety and expression for all wind instruments. Using powerful digital processors you can twist and shape your tone for unlimited creativity whether in silent practice, the recording studio, or on-stage performance. The ST

5 was designed to work especially well with the Silent Brass Pickup Mutes or with Yamaha’s MC7 microphone (or similar microphones).

A range of 32 high-resolution digital effects including reverbs, delays, distortion, pitch change, modulation, dynamics and 4-band EQ can be used — up to 6 at a time — to alter and enhance your sound. 50 preset effect programs are provided, and memory for 50 user programs lets you store your own creations.

The built-in tuner, metronome with rhythm patterns, and phrase sampler, make the ST5 a powerful practice tool. While inputs for external sources such as recordings allow real-time pitch-change so you can play along with any music.

Maintenance Materials

Yamaha maintenance accessories and lubricants are made with the highest quality materials available to ensure proper instrument care. From valve oil and cleaning rods to adjustable thumb rests, rotor valve string, and instrument maintenance kits, Yamaha offers everything necessary to keep instruments sounding and working their very best.

Brass Mouthpieces

Mouthpiece design has earned Yamaha high regard from beginners and professionals alike. The result of a precise, computer-controlled approach to design and manufacture, Yamaha mouthpieces deliver consistent performance and comfort required at the most critical point — where the instrument meets musician. Yamaha offers more than 130 different mouthpieces in 5 different series, including Standard, Gold-Plated, Sterling Silver, as well as the most unique line-up of artist-designed Signature and Replica mouthpieces available today.

Woodwind Mouthpieces

Yamaha carries a complete line of woodwind mouthpieces to suit the needs of any player. Every element of production from the tip opening to the bore size is carefully considered in the creation of a mouthpiece, greatly improving the musicality of any instrument. Yamaha woodwind mouthpieces are available in the highly regarded Standard Series (ABS plastic) and the ebonite Custom Series (hard rubber).

Electronic Accessories

Combining all Yamaha has learned in over a hundred years of making musical instruments, including the advanced engineering applied to state-of-the-art synthesizers, Yamaha develops tuners and metronomes to meet and exceed the demands of the most discriminating player. Yamaha wind instrument tuners include the TD-1, TD-2, TD-10, TD-20 and TD-10M. A portable metronome, the ME-100, will fit into most instrument cases and is available in four colors.

Yamaha Music Stand and Case

The MS-300AL music stand was once a popular souvenir for musicians visiting Japan. Now the stand preferred by many of the world’s top professional musicians is available in the United States. Its lightweight and durable aluminum frame folds for portability and ease of use. A new plastic case, approximately the size of a flute case, is also available.

Living Legends Videos

In each video, the artist sheds light on their personal and musical history while providing valuable advice on both practicing and performing. Highlights include priceless live performance footage as well as conversations with colleagues and students.

The Yamaha Living Legends Video Series profiles five legendary artists who hold a wealth of information and experience to be shared with present and future generations. Yamaha honors these artists for their legendary contributions to music. The Living Legends Series is a powerful educational tool.