Monthly Archives: July 2009

soprano saxophone?? help?

Posted on July 30, 2009 by admin

I have been playing the alto saxophone for 6 years now. Im switching over to the soprano. I can get every note out correctly besides middle g and a. Are those two notes common to be hard to play? is … Continue reading →

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How do I march with a tenor saxophone?

Posted on July 30, 2009 by admin

I just beginning marching band and my band teacher is expecting us to know how to march with our instruments. I practice at home 24/7 but I still can seem to march holding a tenor. I looked online for pictures … Continue reading →

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Does the baritone saxophone usually read a bass cleft?

Posted on July 30, 2009 by admin

No. They read Treble Clef. However, to transpose to Bass Clef, you simply add three sharps.

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Can anyone recommend any good film scores that have Alto Saxophone in them?

Posted on July 30, 2009 by admin

I’m an Alto Saxophone player and I’m trying to find more film scores that have an Alto Saxophone part in them. So far I have the standard ones, Taxi Driver by the great Bernard Herrmann, Catch Me If You Can … Continue reading →

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Where do I find a Saxophone (E-flat, although I think they’re all the same) full range fingering chart?

Posted on July 28, 2009 by admin

I really want to know…. I’m a 13 year old who plays baritone sax (very well, for anyone who wants to know) in the La Paz Middle School (Mission Viejo, CA) Jazz ensemble. I want to reach full potential, and … Continue reading →

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how to know what note major scales start on?

Posted on July 28, 2009 by admin

ok i play alto saxophone. if i play the Bflat major scale it starts on a G. if i play an Eflat scale it starts on a C. is there like some type of method of know what note to … Continue reading →

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Does anyone play BOTH bari sax and bassoon and how hard do you think it is to switch from bassoon to bari sax?

Posted on July 28, 2009 by admin

Currently I play bassoon in concert band. I’m interested in playing in marching band next year and my band director suggested playing bari sax. However, he says that the fingerings are totally opposite. How hard is it to switch? I … Continue reading →

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Why is my saxophone playing high?

Posted on July 28, 2009 by admin

I have been playing tenor and bari saxfor a while. I have recently started playing my alto again but it’s playing an octave higher than it’s supposed to. Nothing appears to be wrong with the the reed or the horn … Continue reading →

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on the baritone, how do you play triple-its and eighth notes?

Posted on July 28, 2009 by admin

i am having trouble with it. any other tips on playing would be appreciated. Eighth notes are just Ta – Ka – Ta – Ka / Ta – Ka – Ta – Ka Triplets are Kat – Ta – Ka … Continue reading →

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How hard is it to learn the saxophone?

Posted on July 28, 2009 by admin

I’ve played clarinet and piano for over 5 years and I know some guitar. Are the notes on clarinet and saxophone similar at all and would I be able to teach myself (no lessons)? They both are single reed instruments, … Continue reading →

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Where can I purchase a good metal mouthpeice for my soprano saxophone? Prefferable under £28.?

Posted on July 28, 2009 by admin

Ebay was kid of expensive… Check www.giardinelli.com – I think they can ship to the UK.

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How do I clean the neck on my tenor saxophone?

Posted on July 28, 2009 by admin

I’m a begginer saxophonist and I don’t know how to clean the neck. Do I have to buy something, run water through it, etc. If I do have to buy something tell me how much it costs and what to … Continue reading →

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Are the keys for an Alto saxophone and a Baritone Saxophone the same?

Posted on July 28, 2009 by admin

A found the notes of the intro for Sunshine of Your love by cream on youtube but the guy played it on a bari sax but he listed the notes. If they are different please tell me how I can … Continue reading →

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Where do you find a place to download cruella devile for alto saxophone?

Posted on July 28, 2009 by admin

Where do you find a place to download cruella devile for alto saxophone???? I’m Sorry, I only found places online to order the sheet music for what you are requesting. http://209.85.173.132/search?q=cache:0YXl8aOJi9UJ:wwws.sheetmusicplus.com/sheetmusic/detail/HL.8724424.html+cruella+devile+for+alto+saxophone+music&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=8&gl=us http://209.85.173.132/search?q=cache:cXMIalUh-2MJ:https://www.stagepass.com/groupartist/artist_item_detail.hperl%3FArtist%3DMoss%252C%2BJohn%26Invnum%3D4000626+cruella+devile+for+alto+saxophone+music&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=10&gl=us

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Adonai

Posted on July 28, 2009 by admin

used three voices (finger bass, piano and saxophone) Duration : 0:1:46

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