Monthly Archives: September 2009

Eb and Bb concert scale for alto saxophone?

Posted on September 30, 2009 by admin

I need to know it by next week, and I just started playing. I know the fingerings so just listing the notes would be great. I know my circle of fifths so an explanation on how to transpose would be … Continue reading →

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Can someone help me with my tenor sax playing and marching in marching band?

Posted on September 30, 2009 by admin

I need to work on playing out very loudly with out blasting and squeaking really bad, so does anyone had tips for that? I am also having trouble with my embouchure, i have a lot of air escaping and I … Continue reading →

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Help! I need a baritone audition piece for an audition on saturday!?

Posted on September 30, 2009 by admin

I have a baritone audition on saturday, and need a free piece I can download off the internet by tomorrow so I can start learning it. Anyone know a good piece and where to find it for free on the … Continue reading →

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soprano saxophone?

Posted on September 30, 2009 by admin

is it possible to have a soprano sax in other than b flat ????? Yes, it is possible. There used to be a soprano sax that was pitched in C but they have not been manufactured for about 65 years. … Continue reading →

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How do you transpose from Piano into Tenor Saxophone?

Posted on September 30, 2009 by admin

Am trying to transpose song Hallelujah from Shrek so I can play it with my brothers You will be transposing in Bb.

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Saxophone Transition?

Posted on September 30, 2009 by admin

How difficult is the transition from tenor saxophone to baritone saxophone? I’ve played for 4 years now and am interested in switching to the bari for concert season in my high school band. The hardest part is to get the … Continue reading →

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Alto Saxophone Question Please Help ME I"M BEGGING YOU< TEN POINTS?

Posted on September 28, 2009 by admin

Hi, i just bought a new alto sax that costed about 2000 canadian dollars. and i’m a beginner. when i learn how to play b(finger 1) and c (finger 2) the notes becomes airy, but not any other notes. Please … Continue reading →

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What Concert to major scale- Alto Saxophone – E Flat Instrument?

Posted on September 28, 2009 by admin

Well I already know the 12 major scales by notes and stuff, but my band teacher is going to test us by telling us to play the concert pitches scale. i.e. _____, play the F Concert major scale(which would be … Continue reading →

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Tenor Saxophone and general instrument question?

Posted on September 28, 2009 by admin

When i play my tenor my top teeth don’t stay on the mouthpiece the stay above it and all the contact is from my lips is this going mt affect my playing?good or bad? Yes, this is a bad habit … Continue reading →

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what is the best way to DRY AND STORE saxophone reeds?

Posted on September 28, 2009 by admin

answers would be appreciated from college/professional saxophone players. i soak my reeds a lot and i need a detailed method of thoroughly drying them. i’ve heard of "sealing" the reeds, but i’m not exactly sure what this is. i also … Continue reading →

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I’m looking for a Soprano Saxophone, but what name brand should I get with good quality and a great tone?

Posted on September 28, 2009 by admin

Selmer Serie III This is the best one you can get, but get ready to spend upwards of 4 grand. Any intermediate soprano saxophones will not have great tone and intonation. That is fact!

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Marching Baritone from other instrument?

Posted on September 28, 2009 by admin

I switched to Baritone from the Alto Saxophone for band reasons, and the Bariton gets heavy after a while. Anyone know how to carry a Marching Baritone so it doesn’t feel as heavy? bari sax or baritone? The baritone is … Continue reading →

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i just switched from playing clarinet to alto saxophone and I’m having embouchure problems?

Posted on September 28, 2009 by admin

im used to staying really tight for upper register clarinet and now that ive started playing the alto sax, im having trouble staying loose. i always end up with a chapped lower lip, and i cant seem to be able … Continue reading →

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my saxophone is broken:*( can anyone help me?

Posted on September 26, 2009 by admin

ummm well when i play my alto sax and finger a B(natural) after playing any other notes (mostly after an A) the bis key stays down making me play a B flat….. and i need to find out how to … Continue reading →

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How do i read Tenor clef???

Posted on September 26, 2009 by admin

I play the trombone. For 4 years i have been playing bass clef. Then my private instructor handed me a piece with this ridiculous squiggle on the staff. He told me i needed to learn tenor clef to "enhance my … Continue reading →

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