Monthly Archives: June 2009

What is your favorite type of saxophone to play or hear and why?

Posted on June 28, 2009 by admin

This is mainly a survey torwards saxophone players and some listeners. I personally like the alto and soprano the best because the soprano has a nice soft but also just an all around type of sound and the alto because … Continue reading →

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(Soprano saxophone question) How great is the Rovner ligeture compared to the cheaper brand?

Posted on June 28, 2009 by admin

I have a cheap metal one that came with my mouthpeice… I like Rovner ligs, but some people hate them. This is entirely an opinion question. As with anything having to do with the instrument, go out and try as … Continue reading →

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Help With Vibrato On The Tenor Saxophone?

Posted on June 28, 2009 by admin

I would like to know how to do vibrato on the tenor saxophone. It would really help me as I go through High School. Thanks a lot. Interesting question. There are a few ways to do it. The easiest (in … Continue reading →

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Is the baritone saxophone hard to learn?

Posted on June 28, 2009 by admin

I've been playing the flute for 8 years, and I am excellent. My band teacher wants me to switch to the baritone sax so I can join the schools jazz band by next year. I'm very talented musically, and pick … Continue reading →

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Should I risk tone quality for playing in tune on the alto saxophone?

Posted on June 28, 2009 by admin

I have a solo coming up in a competition on my alto saxophone. Some of the notes are really sharp when I play them. I noticed that if I use a lower reed size, I can play the notes in … Continue reading →

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How do you play a note vibrato with an alto saxophone?

Posted on June 26, 2009 by admin

i am the only alto saxophone im my section to be unable to play a note vibrato! T^T i can only do it if i put my index in middle finger under my chin and move it up and down. … Continue reading →

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What notes are flatted for the blues scales of Alto saxophone?

Posted on June 26, 2009 by admin

Any Blues Scales will also work This is an explanation that might help you… ( Eb, F#, Bb ) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blues_scale

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Can I master playing the Clarinet for 3 months?and I'm a sax player?

Posted on June 26, 2009 by admin

I played alto Sax in my jr. high band for 2 years and this summer Im going to teach myself to play clarinet (only for 3 months) before school starts. So does clarinet and sax have same fingering and notes? … Continue reading →

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How difficult is learning to play tenor quints?

Posted on June 26, 2009 by admin

I already know how to read the music for them, and I have a percussion instructor and friend willing to help me learn them. But I'd like to know from people who already play it or teach it how difficult … Continue reading →

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Can someone give me the the fingering of scales for baritone horn?

Posted on June 26, 2009 by admin

I just started playing the baritone horn in September and I have to play all of the scales for baritone horn by Friday. Can someone PLEASE give me the fingerings for all of the baritone horn scales in bass clef? … Continue reading →

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can anyone recommend a good beginner saxophone book that also talks about reading music?

Posted on June 26, 2009 by admin

I have a new student who is just picking up the saxophone for the first time (11 yr old). He also does not know anything about how to read music or any basic music theory. Is there a good intro … Continue reading →

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'classical' appellation for one type of Soprano Saxophone?

Posted on June 26, 2009 by admin

I've seen several conformations of Soprano Saxophone. One had a curved body and a wide tapered upright bell. The one I want to know the "proper" name for is the straight-bodied sort which most resembles a clarinet. I'd like to … Continue reading →

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Looking for a good classical tenor saxophone mouthpiece?

Posted on June 26, 2009 by admin

Hi, Im looking for a good classical mouthpiece for my tenor saxophone. My teacher recommended Vandoren T35, but I want to hear some different opinion from different people. I want to use this mouthpiece in the All state band, so … Continue reading →

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Tenor or Baritone Saxophone?

Posted on June 26, 2009 by admin

Im a Tenor Saxophone player and I want switch to the Baritone Saxophone. How will the keys and the sound be different? The baritone saxophone will sound a fifth lower than the tenor sax playing the same note (the bari … Continue reading →

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I play the alto saxophone & I need help?

Posted on June 26, 2009 by admin

I play the alto saxophone and I keep squeaking when i play from D to B. Can some1 help? Are you referring to D below the staff to mid-line B, or up one octave? It can be a combination of … Continue reading →

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