- Swabbing the neckby /u/tootooteetoo on April 22, 2021 at 12:31 am
I’m new to the saxophone. I realized that the nice chamois swab that came with my clarinet fits the neck nicely, so I’m going to use it for that, and for the mouthpiece too. The large, cheap swab that came with my rental YAS-26 is just too big for the neck. If I continue playing for any significant amount of time, I’ll have to get a good swab for the body too. What do you use for the neck? What kind of swab do you have for the body of the sax? submitted by /u/tootooteetoo [link] [comments]
- How should I clean this off?by /u/Cezlock on April 21, 2021 at 11:50 pm
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- ROLAND AE-05 AEROPHONE GOby invalid@example.com (jazzdoh) on April 21, 2021 at 11:40 pm
Anyone own or tried one of these, what are your thoughts on it? I have never tried any of the electronic wind instruments but I got a birthday coming up and a wife that doesn’t know what to buy me. Thanks in advance.
- The Role of the Saxophone Technician in the Downfall of the Third Reich (reprise)by invalid@example.com (Pete Thomas) on April 21, 2021 at 10:28 pm
Time to post this again:
- Anyone know how to stop this? This has been happening to me since I started and it’s still happening. Whenever I use a new Reed this appears on it not even a day after use. I’m thinking of just getting a synthetic Reed instead of cane because of this.by /u/Yourmumlikesbois on April 21, 2021 at 9:54 pm
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- A lil’ help with the English food lexicon, pleaseby invalid@example.com (Dr G) on April 21, 2021 at 9:38 pm
Experience: I’ve had the same supper for 10 years I have two pieces of fish, an onion, an egg, baked beans and biscuits. Being a farmer means every day is the same www.theguardian.com “I have a routine, just like nature. That extends to what I eat. I’ve had the same supper for 10 years, even on Christmas Day: two pieces of fish, one big onion, an egg, baked beans and a few biscuits at the end. For lunch I have a pear, an orange and four sandwiches with paste. But I allow myself a bit more variety; I’ll sometimes have soup… Read more
- Improving tone by leveraging overtone practiceby invalid@example.com (CliveMA) on April 21, 2021 at 8:48 pm
Dr Wally on how to use overtone practice to improve tone. Many practice overtones aimlessly or as pointless competition (who can get the most). Here, Dr Wally lays out a simple but effective approach to improve tone directly using overtones. View: https://youtu.be/iUUENuUBy8k
- Metal Alto Mouthpiece help with choice please.by invalid@example.com (Petlyn) on April 21, 2021 at 8:43 pm
Hi thanks for stopping by. 60 plus years ago (yes the 60’s, groups as they were then not bands) I played Tenor and a Berg Larsen MP great days and ‘sounds’ but now alto and I’ve ‘mellowed’ a lot. I’ve had a look at getting a Berg Larsen for my alto but stuck as I cannot remember the tip opening I blew and bewildered by the choices available nowadays however I don’t want the sound of the 60’s any more. I presently play a Vandoren AL3 nice MP but fancy trying a metal for a change. I am more… Read more
- Low B not completely closing with Bbby invalid@example.com (mizmar) on April 21, 2021 at 8:01 pm
Hi, so, I was giving the shabbysax (an old Vito / YTS23 type thing) a once over, having just got a leak light (yay) – all mostly good. Then I found the Low B tone hole isn’t closing completely with the Bb key. It closes cleanly with the low B key. As a test I shoved a shim (a sticky backed pad) under the Bb key to push the B key a bit more (photo) and that works better (less iron grippy, I’ve been struggling for a wile and just blamed user error). So, what’s the proper fix? New bit of cork… Read more
- Theo wanne durga.. Does this look rightby invalid@example.com (eb424) on April 21, 2021 at 7:37 pm
- How much does it cost to restore an alto saxophone?by /u/ConorsCheese on April 21, 2021 at 6:39 pm
I’ve found a few saxophones I really like but should probably be restored to look and play it’s best. I probably won’t sell them in the end if I get one and would probably keep them to enjoy them. Does anyone know how much it would cost? submitted by /u/ConorsCheese [link] [comments]
- I bought a soprano and I can’t reach the high a,b,c. It’s as if the saxophone just gives out. It’s anything over a with the octave key. Any help is appreciated.by /u/StupidSexyPineapple on April 21, 2021 at 6:02 pm
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- How does ligature tension affect sound?by /u/yegDavid on April 21, 2021 at 5:53 pm
I’m relatively new to playing the sax (less than a year still), and recently I’ve been wondering if it’s possible to overtighten a lig. I can see a lig that’s too loose potentially allowing the reed to shift a bit while playing, and maybe affecting the seal (?), but can being too tight cause any sound issues? I haven’t noticed anything in my playing lately that I’m trying to attribute to my lig being too tight or anything, more a curiosity. Thanks. submitted by /u/yegDavid [link] [comments]
- Does anyone know what reed brand this is It was lent to me by a fellow player but we’ve fallen out of Touch I would like to buy more but don’t know the brand.by /u/Aguynamedjosh11879 on April 21, 2021 at 5:47 pm
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- How to tune D and E on altoby /u/GoodWaves89 on April 21, 2021 at 5:45 pm
They are both super sharp I’ve tried everything Idk what to do submitted by /u/GoodWaves89 [link] [comments]
- Multiple Notes at onceby /u/SlicinDyson12 on April 21, 2021 at 4:35 pm
I know that some brass instruments can do this but I thought I would ask and I figured that maybe this would be the right place to ask but can a saxophone play multiple notes at once like in this clip https://youtu.be/OEXCBYuInnQ submitted by /u/SlicinDyson12 [link] [comments]
- This is insane!by /u/Responsible_Method61 on April 21, 2021 at 3:49 pm
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- I’m literally so mad, I look up “contrabass trombone” it shows me a contrabass saxophone, UNDER THAT IT SAYS CONTRABASS TRUMPETby /u/mango_theSaxophonest on April 21, 2021 at 3:39 pm
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- Recent Pop or Rock songs that feature saxophonesby invalid@example.com (Wonko) on April 21, 2021 at 3:36 pm
Hello, Music academy has started again for us over here in Belgium, yesterday we had our first meeting with the combo that I will be playing in this year. The teacher asked for suggestions for songs that we could be playing this year. And since there are 2 tenor saxophones in that combo this year, he suggested to us “perhaps something with saxes in it”. He is a guitar teacher and saxes are a bit out of his field of interest I think. I just sent him a mail with a list of songs by Morphine… Read more
- 3D printed tenor mouthpieceby /u/kd7uns on April 21, 2021 at 3:29 pm
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- Music for Night Owlsby invalid@example.com (saxplorer) on April 21, 2021 at 3:18 pm
I think these are superb … It could so easily just be cheesey lounge music … but … somehow … it is a million miles from cheesey.
- You’ve Got A Friend In Me Randy Newman Tenor Saxby /u/AlesJamJracks on April 21, 2021 at 2:04 pm
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- You’ve Got A Friend In Me Randy Newman Tenor Saxby /u/AlesJamJracks on April 21, 2021 at 2:04 pm
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- You’ve Got A Friend In Me Randy Newman Tenor Saxby /u/AlesJamJracks on April 21, 2021 at 2:03 pm
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- Hi I’m Mervyn from Northern Irelandby invalid@example.com (Mervyn) on April 21, 2021 at 1:52 pm
I’ve wanted to learn to play saxophone for a long time, semi retirement has given me the time to finally get started. Hired a saxophone from a local music shop and now looking to buy. I’ve looked at a lot of sites and like the idea behind Taming the Saxophone. Looking forward to the journey. Thanks for the welcome Jeanette.
- By Elena Yakubovich 🎷by /u/International-Bee427 on April 21, 2021 at 12:49 pm
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- Embouchureby invalid@example.com (ArtyLady) on April 21, 2021 at 11:53 am
Hi all, need a bit of advice (or maybe just reassurance!) – sorry for the long post! I’m working on Trinity Grade 6 jazz (on Tenor). All fine apart from one piece – Bob Mintzer’s Lyrical. It’s been challenging me in the stamina department as I’m not used to playing whole pieces through from the dots (well not since my classical flute days). Most of my playing is improvising – jazz and blues and stuff) and I think I’ve always been able to compensate a tired embouchure by… Read more
- Name That Tune – What’s This Intro ?by invalid@example.com (rhysonsax) on April 21, 2021 at 10:47 am
This fine recording of the Charlie Parker tune “Quasimodo” has a short introduction that I recognise from another jazz standard, but I can’t “name that tune” – can you help ? Rhys
- Here is some Bach for you 🙂 have a nice dayby /u/manubrazo_saxophone on April 21, 2021 at 10:13 am
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- Here is some Bach for you 🙂 have a nice dayby /u/manubrazo_saxophone on April 21, 2021 at 10:13 am
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- YTS 275 and YTS 280 made in Japan?by invalid@example.com (thomsax) on April 21, 2021 at 10:04 am
As good as YTS 23 and YTS 25? I’m searching for an easier sax life. Just leave it at the tech once a year for a service. So a new YTS 280 or used 275, 25 or 23?
- Small ensemble music ( Jimmy Lally !!! )……….FREEby invalid@example.com (brianr) on April 21, 2021 at 9:16 am
I’m moving house, so having a clear out. I have the parts for alto 1, alto 2, tenor, trumpet, and piano. these arrangements were very common in the dance band days, and some members here of a certain age will have played them!!!! so, small group arrangements of popular classics, in a jazzy/dancy style. they are pretty “ cheesy” so not for everyone, but great for sight reading practice, and getting small ensemble skills together. free, but must be collected. I’m in Merseyside. They are in… Read more