Monthly Archives: October 2009

Which instrument do you think will be better to pick up next?

Posted on October 28, 2009 by admin

I play Bari sax right now and i wanted to picked up a new instrument either Oboe or Cello. I like both of And i can read bass clef for cello. And Fingering are close to saxophone for oboe. whats … Continue reading →

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Will I learn the saxophone faster if I begin on an alto rather than a tenor?

Posted on October 28, 2009 by admin

I love jazz, and most of the players I listen to are tenor players. I have knowledge of the keyboard as well as guitar, so I know a little about music already. I’m friends with a bassoonist that plays alto … Continue reading →

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Question for people who play bari sax?

Posted on October 26, 2009 by admin

I play baritone, and I was wondering how hard is it to play a bari sax? I’m considering switching instruments and wondered if a bari sax requires about the same amount of air as a baritone or more? Also how … Continue reading →

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what is the difference between the tenor alto and soprano mouthpieces for the Saxophone?

Posted on October 26, 2009 by admin

I know they are different sizes but i need to know what the actual sizes are for each one and what other differences they have. i have several mouthpieces i would like to sell but i don’t know what type … Continue reading →

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How do I transpose from Tenor Saxophone to Trombone?

Posted on October 26, 2009 by admin

I’m trying to transpose Vivaldi’s Winter from the Four Seasons. Any help? Tenor sax is pitched in Bb, and reads treble clef – but SOUNDS one octave lower than that – plus the M2 for transposition. Trombone is pitched in … Continue reading →

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How much can I get for my used saxophone?

Posted on October 24, 2009 by admin

Hi I have a used buescher aristocrat alto saxophone that’s in fair condition but it can only play a one octave scale and I wanted to know how much money could I get by selling it to a pawn shop … Continue reading →

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I need help with my baritone saxophone?

Posted on October 24, 2009 by admin

I’m a beginner at the baritone saxophone and when I play the lower notes it almost always squeaks to the higher notes. I checked the switches and everything. Will this go away as I practice or is it just me? … Continue reading →

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I need help with my baritone saxophone?

Posted on October 24, 2009 by admin

I’m a beginner at the baritone saxophone and when I play the lower notes it almost always squeaks to the higher notes. I checked the switches and everything. Will this go away as I practice or is it just me? … Continue reading →

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How do I play a 2 octave major scale on alto saxophone?

Posted on October 22, 2009 by admin

I dont know how to play both octaves can someone explain to me what 2 octaves is and how to play a second octave, i’ve seen other people people play it and i cant and i have a test on … Continue reading →

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How hard is it to learn a brass instrument after playing woodwind?

Posted on October 22, 2009 by admin

I play baritone saxophone in my high school marching band, and I was just wondering how brass instruments work, and how hard it would be to switch to sousaphone. I’m used to the heavy weight of holding an instrument while … Continue reading →

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What would you recommend for a great jazz tenor sax reed?

Posted on October 18, 2009 by admin

I’ve been playing tenor for well around 6 years, and my main reed has been the vandoran javas. My tone’s very brite, but im going for more of a darker sound, so what kind of reed will help me with … Continue reading →

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What jailbird was playing sax in the song ‘Jailhouse Rock’?

Posted on October 16, 2009 by admin

If you mean in the song lyrics, it was Spider Murphy. Little Joe was trombone.

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Where can I find a neck for a Keilwerth ST90 III model soprano saxophone?

Posted on October 14, 2009 by admin

I found this soprano that I want to buy, however, it doesn’t come with a neck or a mouthpiece. I just want to be sure that I can purchase a neck from somewhere before I buy the soprano. Thanks for … Continue reading →

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Where can I find a neck for a Keilwerth ST90 III model soprano saxophone?

Posted on October 14, 2009 by admin

I found this soprano that I want to buy, however, it doesn’t come with a neck or a mouthpiece. I just want to be sure that I can purchase a neck from somewhere before I buy the soprano. Thanks for … Continue reading →

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Could a baritone guitar be played like a bass?

Posted on October 12, 2009 by admin

I’m an average bass player but wanted to do something different in a new band. Could I play a baritone guitar as a bass, just using strings and not cords? Do people do that? Would it be simplier than a … Continue reading →

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