P Product Excellence Awards
YAMAHA FGDP SERIES
Yamaha has released the FGDP series, its first-ever, all-in-one finger drum pads. One Product Excellence voter said these finger drums are “both fun and functional.” Designed for players at all skill levels, the FGDP-30 and FGDP-50 finger drum pads are ergonomically designed and packed with robust built- in sounds. Equipped with high-quality preset sounds and streamlined pad layout for ease of use, the FGDP series boasts a velocity switch and polyphonic aftertouch sensor allowing for dynamic drumming techniques. {yamaha.com}
BACKUN ALPHA CLARINET Backun’s Alpha Bb Clarinet is crafted from an ideal blend of
synthetic materials for maximum resonance and lightweight durability. Designed to be the optimal indoor and outdoor student clarinet, the Alpha by Backun is at home in the classroom, on the concert stage, on the marching field and in B&O dealers’ rental fleets. “[This is a] meticulous and price- friendly instrument with keywork not found at this price-point,” said one voting retailer. {backunmusical.com}
58 I MUSIC INC. I DECEMBER 2024
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