Monthly Archives: May 2009

Is a curved soprano saxophone harder to play than a straight soprano saxophone?

Posted on May 29, 2009 by admin

Hi I have a curved soprano saxophone at the moment and I was wondering is it easier to play a straight one? I have expirence with the clarinet so thats not a problem. Also has anyone managed to find a … Continue reading →

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What’s the difference between Clarinet in B and Tenor Saxophone?

Posted on May 29, 2009 by admin

I am first seat clarinet this year and going to play tenor saxophone for the Jazz Band. What do I need to know to play tenor saxophone? I'm fourth year clarinet. Biggest difference in fingering is when you use the … Continue reading →

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How do you play the lower notes on the baritone saxophone?

Posted on May 29, 2009 by admin

i just switched to the bari sax after 7 years of playing the alto, and i cant get the low notes below the middle C. If i do manage it, it wavers in tone until it jumps up an octave, … Continue reading →

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Any advice for repairing an alto saxophone?

Posted on May 29, 2009 by admin

I am planning on buying an alto saxophone from my roommate. It is incredibly underloved, but before I buy it from her, I need it appraised and I need to see how much the repair will cost. Can someone give … Continue reading →

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How to Play Baritone Saxophone : Baritone Saxophone Finger Placement Tips

Posted on May 22, 2009 by admin

How to properly place your fingers on a baritone saxophone; get professional instruction for playing this versatile and beautiful instrument in this free music lesson video. Expert: EJ John Erickson Bio: EJ John Erickson is a professional saxophone session man … Continue reading →

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Saxophone Lessons: Pentatonic Scales : Saxophone Scales: Major Pentatonic Blues Scales

Posted on May 22, 2009 by admin

Major pentatonic saxophone scales all have minor key equivalents that can be used for blues scales. Play major pentatonic blues scales on the saxophone with lessons from a music teacher in this free video on woodwind instruments. Expert: Mariane Nielsen … Continue reading →

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Bill Clinton plays the blues

Posted on May 22, 2009 by admin

The occasion was the 40th anniversary of the Newport Jazz Festival, held in a tent on the lawn of the White House. A host of jazz legends played, and at the conclusion Clinton called them all up on stage for … Continue reading →

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Hear and Play Tenor Saxophone 101 : The notes of the scale on the tenor sax along with breathing and fingering technique!

Posted on May 22, 2009 by admin

George Shelby, from the Hear and Play Tenor Sax learning dvd, teaches you the notes of the tenor sax in this simple clip. It’s a few minutes of a mega multi-hour course on playing by ear (with no sheet music). … Continue reading →

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1 Learning & Playing Tuba/Trumpet/Euphonium/Baritone/Flugelhorn/French Horn/Cornet

Posted on May 22, 2009 by admin

In this video, Brett Youens describes the two principles on which all valved brass instruments work, with the tuba used as an example. http://www.geocities.com/freewillyb/ (Transcript) Hi. Let’s look at brass instruments with valves and how they work. I have a … Continue reading →

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saxophone

Posted on May 22, 2009 by admin

video of how a saxophone is made. Duration : 0:2:1

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Guide to the Saxophone – Soprano Sax

Posted on May 22, 2009 by admin

http://www.WatchMojo.com presents… A look at the Soprano Sax and how it differs from other instruments. Duration : 0:1:33

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Chris Brown ft. Keri Hilson – Superhuman – Tenor Saxophone

Posted on May 22, 2009 by admin

This is me, charlez360, playing Chris Brown and Keri Hilson’s hit, “Superhuman,” on my tenor saxophone. I appreciate all the views, ratings, favorites, and subscriptions!! And the audio at the end (by the way), was my mom yelling at me … Continue reading →

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yakety baritone sax

Posted on May 22, 2009 by admin

more of this guy at www.andyfindon.com Duration : 0:2:15

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Georgia On My Mind (Alto Saxophone) By Bryan Smith

Posted on May 22, 2009 by admin

The classic Ray Charles tune performed on Alto Sax by Bryan Smith. Duration : 0:3:42

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Eb Key or C Key Saxophone?

Posted on May 22, 2009 by admin

I've been playing flute for many years. Recently I bought a Saxophone and started learning it by myself. The shopkeeper told me it is the Eb Alto Saxophone. I got online and downloaded some Saxophone fingering charts. Everything is going … Continue reading →

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