Hi All, I just bought a Xaphoon (pocket sax), just as an interim measure while saving up for an Alto sax. I'm a complete beginner and I have to say I am...
I remember starting on number 2 reeds (a Van Doren) many years ago - I've never come across a number 1 reed - it must be amazingly thin / soft. Could this be...
Hi, you will probably experience similar problems when first starting to play the sax, it takes a while to develop the correct embouchure, perseverence and...
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May 6, 2004 8:33 am
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Hi I have a xaphoon as well as an alto and tenor sax....you wont be slated..they are great fun to play... My guess is that your reed is too soft, I would try a...
Hi I've just joined the club and also just started playing tenor again after a very long break and really enjoying it.I live in Barcelona and while it's a ...
Hi Eustace I can't offer any advice on alternatives but I've always found the John Myatt shop to be very helpful. Have a look at their website on ...
David Topping
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May 11, 2004 10:13 pm
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I started out on clarinet in grade school as a kid......a couple of years ago(Im 40)....I started playing the alto sax.....I LOVE it!But I cant seem to get a...
There are no hard and fast rules on this - it's more a case of you shaping your sound to the sound you want to achieve, rather than a mouthpiece issue. For...
Hi...brand new to the club...and an American...not at all like Bush and company...at any rate, I haven't played since high school, although I was pretty good...
hi, i am just getting back into playing the sax again after a long break. does anyone have any tips on where i can get a print of the note formations and the...
... learners that were out there??one year on I am still unable to find a teacher,my lip still gets sore, on the plus side I can now read music and my brain...
Growl from the back of your throat. Other effects used in rock and blues are flutter tonguing, double tonguing and triple tonguing and of course circular...
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Hi Steve Thanks a lot for the info. I will look into it although I doubt I can afford sibelius. Thanks for the sites re the growling also. enjoy your self ...
Hi David, I think I get the growl, but flutter tonguing is a mystery and the circular breathing, I have some beginners books and non of them mention these...
Forgot to mention I have just bought a Yanagisawa T992 Bronze Lacquered, thoughts! I now understand why some of the worlds greatest players call this horn the...
Hi David Did you start on an alto or tenor?? Just curios. I have an alto but my heart belongs to the Tenor. Saving very hard to acquire my dream. But their is...
Hi all Good to hear from you again after a few weeks gap. I'm 18 months into playing the alto now under Slim's tuition and I've just been inspired to buy a...
David Topping
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Jul 7, 2004 3:19 pm
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I too use Finale Printmusic, and I've found it immensely useful from several points of view. Firstly as a means of producing clear readable music. I play in a...
Hi to everyone in the group. Just to pick up on the older mature members thread from last week. I am 43 years old and only picked up an alto 6 months ago, a...
As a complete novice (no sax yet) what is THE best sax to learn on ? Alto , Tenor , what? Please help! AndyT. ... From: "Charlie Housley"...
ac.thomson
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Jul 12, 2004 1:23 am
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Alto, more of them, cheaper, smaller, easier to handle, doesn't take as much lung power. Same fingerings as the tenor...so all skills on the alto easily...
Cheers, Don, Anybody else got any advice? What make,etc.? ... From: "Don Park" <jacks@...> To: <thesaxophoneclub@...> Sent: Monday, July...
ac.thomson
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Jul 12, 2004 2:01 am
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I started with an Alto too (and am about your age, Charlie.) I personally picked up a second hand Yamaha and though it's not a professional model level ...
Hi Charlie, Not sure about the best alto,like you I started late and unable to read music, I wanted to play Tenor but I took advice and got my first alto on...
I agree with Don on the choice of alto. Great sound,easier to handle etc. I got a Yamaha 275, which has been a joy to learn on. Ask for a discount at your...
David Topping
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Jul 12, 2004 8:50 am
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Hey guys sorry i've not made any contributions for so long I have to brag but i've just got back from a tour so been very busy. Be VERY VERY carefull over what...
Hi Freddy Good reading. I like to listen to the pros. That's what this club's about for me.......sharing experience. Dave Topps ... From: freddyflares...
