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How can you add reverb to a live sax performance? Preferably in the cheapest, least technical way possible.

Hi, I’m a total beginner (although I have dabbled with guitars for 40 years) who at 61 decided to try to learn to play Alto Sax. A motorcycle accident several years ago severely damaged my wrist, so I can’t apply enough pressure on guitar stings so they don’t buzz…but they can push buttons. So I watched lots of YouTube videos, and read reports, reviews and forums, and ended up buying a new Chinese saxophone from eBay for a bargain price. Having done my homework, I also purchased an…Read more

I’ve mentioned a couple of times in the past how much I appreciate the café for its active membership and especially for it’s social ‘culture’ (welcoming, respectful, helpful, supportive, agreeable). And how much I appreciate the welcoming and friendly moderation. Even when I’ve unwittingly failed to adhere to the guidelines . I’m also a regular member of a couple of other (non-sax) forums. One thing that really struck me a couple of days ago is how successful Pete has been (and how much…Read more

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As I’ve just ordered an Audio Technica AT2020USB+ mic I’m minded to do some recordings of my neighbour’s 8 hours a day of booming bass beat music coming from the rear of his house. This has been going on for four months. I’ve tried recording on my phone but it doesn’t pick it up. Can anyone suggest an App which has the best “ear” and would allow me to record continuously for up to 8hrs? I’d use MacBook or iPad for the recording, probably the latter. I’d like some recordings so as to be…Read more

Sax teacher needs to vent here. Where are young(or new) players getting this stupid idea? I’ve had so many students I’ve had to correct over the years with this garbage. Whenever I teach a new player who is playing terribly flat and can’t get a decent sound on their horn, this is inevitably the problem. Who is putting this forward as an acceptable practice? Where are people getting this information? No decent saxophone player has ever played this way! submitted by /u/paddler16 [link] [comments]

Hello, What is the best, easiest, and most efficient way to learn to read sheet music? Is there any recommended apps(iOS), books? submitted by /u/PersonalLunchbox [link] [comments]

It’s my honor to host the first BOTM for 2021, and I’ve chosen “Lament” by JJ Johnson. If you’re not familiar, here are a few examples: Chet Baker:Chet Baker – Lament – YouTube Miles:Lament – YouTube And a saxophone take just because (Nathan Haines):Lament – YouTube A beautiful one for sure and I look forward to…Read more

I’ve developed a software teaching and practice aide for the saxophone which will run in a browser. It is designed to assist with learning and practicing fingerings and playing scales. You can use it on a PC, phone or tablet, perhaps placed on your music stand (not your PC J), or you can practice fingerings without actually having your saxophone to hand – fantastic for when you need to keep the noise down. It can be used to test your memory & knowledge of fingerings by randomly selecting a…Read more

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I’m an elderly rank beginner! Retired on fixed income, I spent $75 for a Buechner student alto sax because I’ve always wanted to try it! So far, playing notes in the mid- and low range just to learn the fingerings. No scales or arpeggios yet! No songs. Just how to get a sound that isn’t monstrous from the thing. This well-used sax seems to have a problem, and I’ve already posted a question in the proper sub-forum. I’m not in a position ever to be able to afford a good or new instrument or…Read more

A Defiant tenor? Never heard of it. You? Sold and paid for in 37 minutes… London Marketplace is a convenient destination on Facebook to discover, buy and sell items with people in your community. www.facebook.com

Having to stay in place allowed me to check off a “ bucket list” item. To Tame the Sax. I can’t put it down. I want to play everyday. Will it always be like this?

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Here we are. The Prada Cup, or the Americas Cup challengers’ selection series, has just started in Auckland very early this morning for us in Europe. 3 teams are competing. Ineos from the UK, Luna Rossa from Italy and American magic from the USA. Team UK didn’t perform very well in the pre-series in December but came as a big surprise to win there first 2 match races this morning. That’s great news, since it appears to me that all the teams are now on a very similar level so it should be a…Read more

Hi, as Sue asked me to pick a tune for August (thanks), my first thought was something like “Maxine” by Donald Fagen But then I decided to take something which seems in my opinion more “open” to different styles of playing. Some facts about the tune:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willow_Weep_for_Me As mentioned, Clint Eastwood plays it on piano in the movie “In the line of fire”. Maybe it’s just coincidence, but take a look at this…Read more

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Just chatting with the seller. Asking him if he’d like me to post a thread here as he bought it at a car boot and has absolutely no idea how or if it works! I did a quick Google and came up with @helen explaining about this “mythical” model, here: The Mythical Selmer Mark VII Baritone Saxophone So I suggested to the seller some of you may…Read more

My new Hanson alto arrived this morning.Raw brass finish looks really well with the patina.Plays really well throughout the range and great tone.Feels just right when playing..delighted with the quality and finish

HELPPPP! I was just playing around and pressing some keys, I don’t know which ones, on my alto, and now I can’t get it back… It must have happened to others here, mustn’t it? Another problem I’m having is finding the sweet spot of placing the mouthpiece, after I remove it from my mouth and start again. Sometimes I get it and with a good long breath, hit nice clean tones, and the next time, there’ll be strangled squeaks and burps, which is only to…Read more

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For sale is a cheeky Roy Benson curved soprano saxophone in excellent condition. Roy Benson is a German company that sells far eastern stencil instruments. They claim that the quality assurance is done in Germany. This is a very fine little sax in very good condition. Playable without needing any work. Let’s be clear – it isn’t a Yanagisawa or Yamaha competitor, but it has a fine tone and is very easy to play. Like many cheap sopranos, it has a tendency to get sharper as it gets higher…Read more

im a newbie to tenor of about 2 years.. 3 years inc the alto which I don’t play as much….. My learning has taken a strange route im 55 years old, I can read the basics of music but still write the notes above as i cannot read fast enough to play.. eyesight and slow brain syndrome…comes with age with me..I have had several lessons and can understand the importance of both these and reading music, but in the current climate lessons arent possible. Regarding time and tempo I use backing…Read more

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Long story. Short version. My wife’s mum moved in to a care home, and they couldn’t provide a wheelchair when we wanted to take her out if the home. So, we bought this, brand new. She past away years ago, and this has just lain unused since. It is still in very good condition. No damage, and everything works as it should. Brand is Z TEC I have some pictures and will try to post them here. But if I can’t, I will send them by e Mail to anyone interested We are moving house soon and just…Read more

First thing to say is I have been playing alto 2 years 8 months and soprano, a year and a half. My alto is a Yamaha YAS-480 and the Yamaha 4C mouthpiece came with it. Like many “serious” beginners, I got the itch to try other mouthpieces and see what they were like. The first was a Vandoren V16 6M. It seemed great in the store, then very hard to play at home. I eventually had it refaced to reduce the opening, but that’s another story. I tried at least one other before seeing a bunch of…Read more