Hi all, Quiet here, indeed. I hadn't checked in a while, but whoa, I haven't missed much. Let's give you a nice long update. A while ago, I posted that I was a...
Why is it (low D) easier when you approach it from below? Might that also be an unaware slight tightening of embouchure or is there another reason for it? ...
Hi Simon ...has it always been easier to get D this way or since you dropped the horn....it does sound as though there is a mechanical fault....I think you may...
Hi, 1. Forgot to mention that the alto is fine, technically speaking. Been fixed, and checked (played) by two professionals one of which an alto player. 2. I...
I have another question. A lot of moisture often collects between reed and mouthpiece and it affects playing. Is there any way to prevent that moisture...
Suck! No really, just suck it out between tunes. Take a big breath in and hey presto, it's all gone. Do this only within hearing of other sax players as the...
Hi Koker, I think both of these very experienced players/teacher. Have given you not a short but very clear answer.. I however am not experienced but...
Hi...the moisture is basically spit produced by the player and that is what needs controlling.....I used to produce a lot but also drank quite heavily....the...
Moz, that advice you just gave is extremely dangerous to the health of a reed player. Never, ever, suck air & moisture back in from the mouthpiece, because it...
How interesting, I've not really thought about it but I can see the reasoning behind the study. The article does mention the exchange of instruments and I can...
He might be be blowing too hard to get volume or a good tone with his setup, I thought... I'm just a beginner, I've been playing for 6 months actually, but I...
Hi Ooul.....I'm saddened by the fact you find a direct honest answer inappropiate....as for being unkind since when has it not been kind to tell the...
Hi just a small word in Nik's defense not that its needed but over the past 2 yrs i would say alone Nik has helped and advise almost all on this club some...
I'm sorry then, my mistake. Of course I admire everyone in this great group. =) ... the past 2 yrs i would say alone Nik has helped and advise almost all on...
Hi all I'm back on track now. Some interesting discussions going on. Ref the warm up book: I don't know the Jackie McLean publication, much as I admire his...
Hi Ooul....yes I have.....it's very good.....yes it's worth a try......he was a firey contributor to some of Mingus's early bands with a fresh slant on...
There is something going on in my throat when blow my sax. I hear some weird noises: "grrphh..sss.ggrr" in my throat! And there is something that makes my...
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I watched your vid and that is rather strange. Are you doing it deliberately or is the throat movement involuntary? Do you use your tongue to 'tongue'notes as...
Hi Moz I use the same technique myself sometimes...it gives a great vibrato effect too...I kind of discovered it by accident and then figured it may be...
When I play legato notes, there is no movement. When I tongue notes, there is a movement which is involuntary. I read every article about this problem, but...
guys..what ever is going on? no new posts in forever? I was scheduled for surgery on my left arm last week, it would have meant no sax for 3-36 months ...
