How can I get my Nuvo instrument repaired?
How long would it take me to play tunes people can recognize?
Will I be able to get private lessons to learn to play Nuvo instruments?
Will I be able to teach myself to play Nuvo instruments?
How do I decide which Nuvo instrument is best for me?
The recorders look fun and modern. Do they use the same fingering as a standard recorder?
It seems the colored rings on the Nuvo recorders can be taken off. Can I get replacements or alternative colors?
How can I clean my recorder?
Toot
Can I teach myself to play the Toot?
What kind of tunes can I play with the Toot?
The Toot has a range of 1½ octaves so there are lots of tunes you can play ranging from simple nursery rhymes to more complex tunes. You can find lots of tunes in WindStars.
Is there anything that is likely to go wrong with my Toot?
No, your Toot is super-robust and durable. If you take care of it, it should last forever!
How can I clean my Toot?
You can clean your Toot frequently using hot soapy water.
What age is it suitable to start playing the Toot?
My friend has a Dood. If I buy a Toot can I play along with her?
Dood
I can't get a sound out of my Dood. What am I doing wrong?
We do hear this from time to time and it is usually one of two reasons.
1. You may be gripping the mouthpiece too tightly with your lips. Since the reed is very soft, it will easily be stopped from vibrating if your mouth is too tight. Try to relax your lips and blow gently. You can also try putting the mouthpiece further in or out of your mouth to see if this helps.
2. The other reason might be that the reed has become damaged. Look very closely to see if the reed is perfectly flat. Any slight imperfections at the tip of the reed will prevent it from vibrating properly. If in doubt, try another reed.
I can't get a sound out of my Dood. What am I doing wrong?
We do hear this from time to time and it is usually one of two reasons.
1. You may be gripping the mouthpiece too tightly with your lips. Since the reed is very soft, it will easily be stopped from vibrating if your mouth is too tight. Try to relax your lips and blow gently. You can also try putting the mouthpiece further in or out of your mouth to see if this helps.
2. The other reason might be that the reed has become damaged. Look very closely to see if the reed is perfectly flat. Any slight imperfections at the tip of the reed will prevent it from vibrating properly. If in doubt, try another reed.
My Dood squeeks loudly when I blow it. How do I stop it doing that?
Sometimes the Dood will squeek. This is usually because you are blowing too hard and also, the mouthpiece may be too far into your mouth. Try pulling it out a bit and breathe gently until you get a nice sound.
Can I clean my Dood in the dishwasher?
It should be ok but we strongly recommend you take off the mouthpiece and reed and clean these seperately in warm soapy water. The Dood is 100% waterproof but the very high temperatures inside a dishwasher may damage the reed and mouthpiece.
jSax
Is the jSax a good stepping stone before playing the regular saxophone?
Yes, the jSax will enable you to learn many of the important skills you will need to play the regular sax. You can start as young as 4 years old with the jSax and then when you’re big enough you can try a regular sax.
I can't get a sound out of my jSax. What am I doing wrong?
We do hear this from time to time and it is usually one of two reasons.
1. You may be gripping the mouthpiece too tightly with your lips. Since the reed is very soft, it will easily be stopped from vibrating if your mouth is too tight. Try to relax your lips and blow gently. You can also try putting the mouthpiece further in or out of your mouth to see if this helps.
2. The other reason might be that the reed has become damaged. Look very closely to see if the reed is perfectly flat. Any slight imperfections at the tip of the reed will prevent it from vibrating properly. If in doubt, try another reed.
Can I get lessons for the jSax?
Yes, any woodwind teacher can help you to learn some basic sax techniques and learn some tunes using the jSax.
Can I teach myself the jSax?
Yes, you can download the First Steps book for jSax and teach yourself the basics and then you can explore some of the tunes on WindStars.
Is it true that NASA have photographs of an alien jazz band playing the jSax?
Is the Nuvo Flute the same as a regular silver flute?
Would a clarinet teacher be able to give me lessons on the Clarinéo?
Can I teach myself the Clarinéo?
I can't get a sound out of my Clarinéo. What am I doing wrong?
We do hear this from time to time and it is usually one of two reasons.
1. You may be gripping the mouthpiece too tightly with your lips. Since the reed is very soft, it will easily be stopped from vibrating if your mouth is too tight. Try to relax your lips and blow gently. You can also try putting the mouthpiece further in or out of your mouth to see if this helps.
2. The other reason might be that the reed has become damaged. Look very closely to see if the reed is perfectly flat. Any slight imperfections at the tip of the reed will prevent it from vibrating properly. If in doubt, try another reed.