I want to reply to Funso about his Eb playing E problem. But I don't understand how. I've got an Email with Dave Topping replying but this does not give any...
Hi Jazz Breaks If you log into the sax group and click on the messages to the left of the page you should see a list of all the messages posted. There is a...
Thanks for your messages, Dave and Roger. I hope this has cleared the way through. The club site address is http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/thesaxophoneclub/...
Thanks for your messages, Dave and Roger. I hope this has cleared the way through. The club site address is http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/thesaxophoneclub/...
Apologies for the duplicate message- esp. as the subject was "how to use this site"......NOT! I got a message saying "sending error" so I sent it again. April...
Hi Tom no still here but have been busy as usual...as for your bad sax day...you PLONKER! Only joking mate, glad it was only something simple. Keep on blowin...
You appear to be saying that your sax plays a semi-tone sharp. Is this on all the notes? So when you play from Bb up through all the notes chromatically to...
You appear to be saying that your sax plays a semi-tone sharp. Is this on all the notes? So when you play from Bb up through all the notes chromatically to...
... the way ... Funso's ... mutual ... Thanks Dave and Dave I think I've got it now. I was starting from the "Digest" and couldn't see any message numbers. I...
Hi mate thanks and i also remember the golden toilet thing last year haha oh did youn have a look at the link on my website for ear training i think you will...
Hi Tom...I think its something in a musicians psche as I always forget to take the padsaver out of my soprano...I once had a bit of trouble on my tenor on a...
Hi...I am researching the Beuscher straight alto from the 1920's..is there anyone out there that owns one or knows quite a bit about them that would share...
Hi Emma...I think the masking tape was to help him locating instruments.I don't know whether you are aware that he was blind and that he played up to 4 wind...
anyone know where i can get tuxedo jctn for 1 tenor and a couple of alto's? on the subject of tenors, i play alto and bought a cheap tenor 12 months ago,...
I've asked before and got replies from Padraig, Nina, Ian etc; who unfortunately couldn't come. So come on you other alto players. Throw caution to the wind....
Hi guys/girls it may sound silly but is there an easy way of counting while playing sax.?I. am playing alot of "Art Pepper" well trying . But. when i try to...
Having moved from alto to tenor, things have been going pretty well, until I try to play loud... ...loads of squeaks, can't cut off notes properly, lost tone,...
Hi Gorgon I'm no expert here but it might be a good idea to experiment with different moutpiece/reed setups etc. In the meantime your embouchure will be...
Hi Tom I don't foot tap when I'm playing sax. Maybe i'm trying to stay as still as possible or i've just not found that foot taping sax tune yet. Me mate...
Hi Gorgon Squeaks are a real nuisance. Dave is right about experimentation with mouthpieces and reeds. However, the squeaks can occur with the usual set-up at...
Tom Foot tapping is something I find difficult, I seem to get distracted and prefer to keep time in my head. I notice that many of the pros, including my ...
Hi Folks I'm new here so I thought I'd better say Hi! I've only taken up the Sax recently (5 months or so) and I'm getting there slowly. I'm really enjoying it...
Welcome on board Nathan. To buy or not to buy a better sax is your decision, but the better the sax, the easier it will be to play. Getting a teacher would be...
Moz I had similar problems going to Tenor from Alto, to the point where it almost put me off playing. I just kept going and tried to remember that alto is my...
Hi Emma Thanks for the response. I've had a look round for Sax teachers but I'm looking round for a recommendation - good point about the local music shop -...
Nathan Again, welcome to the club. I hope you get what you need from it and then start to share your experiences. Emma's right about the points she makes, as...
Thanks Dave I'd seen saxophone-tuition already - you're right great site! I've found that and all the little tips from the several beginners books have all...
