Hi all I have been playing sax for about 6months now and am feeling good about what I can actually do, which probably isn't much compared to alot of you out...
Presumably you don't have a teacher to ask (which would be your best bet)? You don't say what mouth-piece you currently have nor what's making you itchy for a...
Has anyone tried the new Otto Link RG for Tenor? I'd be interested to know how it compares with the Link 'New York' model. It's only available in three tip...
Hi everyone, May I first wish all our members a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and loads of good gigs. I've just come across a new web site -...
I have just had a quick look at the saxtalk web site and listened to the bass sax. What a mighty instrument! Not the sort of thing you would want to hang round...
I was watching a woodwind band playing outside a shop this morning and noticed that one of the saxophone players had something attached to the bell of the horn...
It may have been simply a tuner between mike and amp (playing outdoors, especially in the cold, is a nightmare for tuning) but Yamaha do make something that...
It was probably a microphone that was attached to the sax and the item on the stand would be the phantom power pack. Yamaha do a silent brass unit (designed...
... I was watching a woodwind band playing outside a shop this morning and noticed that one of the saxophone players had something attached to the bell of the...
i know nothing, my girl friend plays a sax in a pub band and is looking for a mic to attach to lip of sax? what do i need to think about what do i need to buy,...
I listen to the CD's that come with the books, over and over again. I listen very carefully to isolate the phrases that I find difficult. Yes, jazz and swing...
Hi Jon, I use AKG's 419c - Nice full sound. For Wireless I use SD Systems LCM89 with Wireless pack. Try Shure Wireless Mics. Hope this helps Nicky Rock of...
... Agree with previous answer about learn to swing by listening to others. As for sight-reading, predictably, the answer is practice! Sadly sight-reading is...
I have a yamaha 5c mouthpiece on a soprano sax which needs replacing. Please can anybody advise on a similar suitable mouthpiece for playing classical and big...
As usual Karen I suggest trying a few out. Branford (Marsalis) told me to try a Lebayle mpc which he used for his last album "Eternal" it gives a much darker...
I'm with you, Karen. I play Beuscher True-Tone, or something like it on all my horns, even my Ladyface Conn Tenor (which wants to SCREAM). A MP you might want...
Hi everyone, I bought myself a Sax for Xmas, and very pleased with it. But, I dont seem to be making the right noise, it can be very sqeeky or it seems to br...
Hello Gollygirl79, If you are prepared to take advice from a new starter (Ive only been playing around 9 weeks). I would strongly recommend that you find...
Hi Gollygirl I agree totally with Chris. Get a teacher. You'll find one in your area at www.musicteachers.co.uk . Scroll through by instrument and geographical...
Hi Gollygirl I am in agreement with DT however there is always the other side of the coin, I looked in music teachers and there are none for my area. I did...
Hi all Following up on Gollygirl's and Irene's points about teachers, retailers and books, clearly I couldn't take into account the geography of where you...
Hi - I agree with the others - if you can get a good teacher. If not get some decent books - James Rae books are excellent also anything by jamey aebersold...
Hi everyone, Thanks for the advice, money is a bit tight at the moment, just been xmas and all, so I think I will go and visit my local music shop. I have...
Hi Rachel, I have to laugh, I to started with the books with the CD and fretted because mine did not sound any thing like what I was hearing.I later found out...
... fretted because mine did not sound any thing like what I was hearing.I later found out it was being played by a tenor sax and not by an alto. Mind you I...
Hi Rachel, It also might be worth taking a look at www.saxophone-tuition.co.uk/ where there is lots of helpful advice, etc. for beginners. Always remember the...
Hi,I'm new to playing the sax or any instrument,I'm 48 looking for a tutor in the Essex/Herts area can travel. Want to improve skills , tone/rythmn ,towards...
Try www.musicteachers.com and scroll through by area. The O'Neill book is one of four or five I'm using. I find it the most challenging (and rewarding) one for...
