Monthly Archives: November 2009

What is a good alto saxophone for an advanced high school student?

Posted on November 29, 2009 by admin

Im looking for a professional alto saxophone that will last me all the way through college and high school. I was looking at an selmer reference 54. I don’t care about the price right now. Also, I don’t want a … Continue reading →

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does anyone know a website where I can print out alto saxophone natural minor scales?

Posted on November 26, 2009 by admin

.I would prefer a pdf page. Hey Sid, Here is one: http://www.toddboyce.com/uploads/SaxNaturalMinor.pdf Enjoy!

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Would it be hard to learn Trumpet after playing Alto Sax for 6 years?

Posted on November 26, 2009 by admin

I’ve played around with friends’ Trumpets a little, and I can get a good tone, but not sure if I could control the sound good enough to actually PLAY it. Learning trumpet is like learning any other instrument; learning the … Continue reading →

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How do you feel about same sax marriage? My fiance and I both play tenor saxophone.?

Posted on November 26, 2009 by admin

As long as she blows on the trumpet once in awhile i guess its OK.

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What are the main differences between alto and baritone sax?

Posted on November 26, 2009 by admin

Basically, I’ve been asked to play baritone sax in a concert less than a week from now and I’ve got to wait a few days before I can get my hands on the instrument I’ll be playing. I was just … Continue reading →

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Does anyone know good Tenor Saxophone manufacturers?

Posted on November 26, 2009 by admin

I am a 7 year tenor sax player, and I’ve built up the equity needed to own the sax now with the company I’ve been renting from. I now have the opportunity to chose a brand new saxophone, but I’m … Continue reading →

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which instrument should i play flute clarinet trumpet trombone baritone alto saxophone?

Posted on November 26, 2009 by admin

It all depends on if you want to be a woodwind or brass player. And if you want to learn slide positions or fingerings. And also if you want to worry about having to cover up the holes to get … Continue reading →

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I’m playing a tenor sax solo and i’m only given the following chord changes, I don’t know the scales?

Posted on November 20, 2009 by admin

i’m only given these chord changes : G6/9 Cm9 F9 Bflatmaj9 Eflatmaj9 Am7/D D7flat5 and D7 I could just wing it and play by ear, but I’d rather know what I’m working with Of course a lot depends on the … Continue reading →

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How come when i try to play my Baritone in Bass clef the pitch still comes out as a Treble cleff pitch?

Posted on November 16, 2009 by admin

I just recently learned how to play the Baritone/Euphonium for my high school marching band. And i learned all my T.C fingerings. Then they tell me that the band’s Baritone sheet music is in B.C.. So now if i play … Continue reading →

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How do they get that sound with a Saxophone?

Posted on November 16, 2009 by admin

When I hear a Saxophone on a record like Baker Street, or Careless Whisper, or Roadrunner etc, it sounds really cool a kind of raspy quality. Not like the smoother Jazz type sound. I have a Saxophone and it just … Continue reading →

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What Make & Hardness Of Reed, For A Beginners Soprano Saxophone?

Posted on November 16, 2009 by admin

I’ve bought for my partner who plays a clarinet and flute, a Soprano Saxophone as a Christmas present. Does anyone have ideas about a good make of reed for this, and initially what hardness to get, and whether to go … Continue reading →

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Any tips on getting the high F out on a tenor saxophone?

Posted on November 16, 2009 by admin

My band director gave me a tenor so I could try out for Region on it, but I’m having some trouble getting the high F out. Like, it comes out in this weird sound that’s not even a note. If … Continue reading →

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how can i fix my F note on my tenor saxophone?

Posted on November 13, 2009 by admin

look when ever i push the fingering to play my F note (left hand: index, middle, and ring finger. right hand: index finger) the pad right above my right hand index finger won’t close completely, it’s open just a crack … Continue reading →

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chromatic scale(saxophone)?

Posted on November 13, 2009 by admin

help!! i need to know the chromatic scale (tenor saxophone) for part of my chair test tomorrow,my band director usually uses our fingering chart to learn it form, but its high school band and like no one has that anymore!! … Continue reading →

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What type of sax should i play after 6 years? intermediate or pro?

Posted on November 13, 2009 by admin

i’ve been playing the alto sax for 6 years and now im planning to get a new one because im gonna continue band in college. any advice will be helpful. I would advise an intermediate sax, but make it a … Continue reading →

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