Monthly Archives: August 2009

Finger posistions for flute?

Posted on August 31, 2009 by admin

I already play alto saxophone in school band, but want to learn another instrument because there are two bands, a jazz and ordinary school band, and decided to learn flute to play most likely in normal band. I was wondering … Continue reading →

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I am a pretty good clarinet player and interested in jazz saxophone- what’s the best place to start?

Posted on August 31, 2009 by admin

I can’t afford lessons yet- I have a really nice mark 6 tenor and want to get started. Would eventually like to get to the point where I can improv, of course w/ clarinet I never got to practice improv, … Continue reading →

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Soprano Sax playing problems?

Posted on August 31, 2009 by admin

After playing alto for a few years, I picked up my soprano once again recently and now I am having some problems. Sometimes when I play low F to low D ( no octave key pressed) my sax begins to … Continue reading →

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Can a song played on a Baritone Sax be played on an Alto/Tenor and still sound right?

Posted on August 31, 2009 by admin

Because I heard Baker Street was on a baritone, but alto is the best to start off with as It will heavily influence which sax I get. The alto and baritone are in the same key (Eb) and therefore can … Continue reading →

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Alto saxophone to Soprano saxophone?

Posted on August 31, 2009 by admin

I played alto saxophone for years. I want to switch to soprano saxophone, are the notes the same? How easy is it to play a song made for alto for that song to sound decent on soprano? I have plenty … Continue reading →

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Notes for Amazing Grace on Alto Saxophone?

Posted on August 31, 2009 by admin

Ok. I am trying to get the notes for amazing grace for my Alto saxophone. My grandma is not doing so well…and i am wanting to learn how to play it for her. if you have a good website that … Continue reading →

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JAZZLIGAN/Martin Sjöstedt Project – 2 Finger Snap

Posted on August 30, 2009 by admin

JAZZLIGAN 24 feb 2009 Martin Sjöstedt Project, 2 finger snap //Fredrik Kronkvist – alto saxophone, Martin Sjöstedt – piano, Johnny Åman – bass, Johan Kolsut – drums, http://www.myspace.com/fredrikkronkvist http://www.myspace.com/jazzligan Duration : 0:9:17

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Saxophone Lessons: Pentatonic Scales : Saxophone Scales: Major Pentatonic Scale in E

Posted on August 30, 2009 by admin

Thirds play a significant role in the saxophone pentatonic scale of E. Play a major pentatonic scale in the key of E on the saxophone with lessons from a music teacher in this free video on woodwind instruments. Expert: Mariane … Continue reading →

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This Is Genius: Walrus playing the sax, Santa penguins

Posted on August 30, 2009 by admin

The week’s best vids, including the walrus playing the saxophone, the penguins dressed like Santa, the giant chocolate mountain and the 3 tonne cake. Duration : 0:2:29

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Playing trumpet and piano at the same time

Posted on August 30, 2009 by admin

Here’s a clip of me playing “Tenor Madness” on both the trumpet and the piano at the same time…just like the title says. Duration : 0:1:6

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How to Play Baritone Saxophone : Ligatures for Saxophones

Posted on August 30, 2009 by admin

How to understand baritone saxophone ligatures; 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 from the time he … Continue reading →

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Lee Jung Sik – I Know (Saxophone Inst.) (Boys Over Flowers OST)

Posted on August 30, 2009 by admin

Lee Jung Sik (???) – I Know (Saxophone Inst.) (Boys Over Flowers OST) (Track 9) [OST] Boys Over Flowers OST (KBS TV Series) Release Date: January 22, 2009 Language: Korean Genre: Instrumental/Pop/Ballad Artist: Various Number of Tracks: 13 Track Listing … Continue reading →

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Softly as in a Morning Sunrise on Soprano Sax

Posted on August 30, 2009 by admin

For stereo click here http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=LLH4TWv27_I&fmt=18 I hope you lovely people are not sick of me this weekend, a wet and cold afternoon stretched out before me, and so I figured I would get this one down too while I had … Continue reading →

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Swing Supreme tenor sax jazz improvisation ii-V-I

Posted on August 30, 2009 by admin

Ian Boyter of Swing Supreme, Edinburgh, improvises over a ii-V-I sequence. (you can get the backing track from Watch & Learn Inc.) The sax is a 1949 Selmer Super Balanced Action with a number 8 Otto Link Super Tone Master … Continue reading →

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Saltwater Sax – Paul Williamson’s baritone sax solo

Posted on August 30, 2009 by admin

Paul Williamson blows the cobwebs from a baritone sax at the Jazz Basement in Wodonga at a gig with Saltwater Sax. On this occasion Sonja Horbelt is on drums. Paul is blowing over Tony Hicks’ tune PEST. You can visit … Continue reading →

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