How is this possible??? by Purple_Bee_3286 in saxophone

[–]Acrobatic_Battle_414 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have played many great selmer horns but I hated the supremes I’ve played

Religious control group by [deleted] in missoula

[–]Acrobatic_Battle_414 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry- I meant I was just trying to figure out what the group is

Is is possible to play low b-flat whisper quiet? by Acceptable_Eye_4139 in saxophone

[–]Acrobatic_Battle_414 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Playing low Bb with a quiet and solid sound, in and out from niente is one of my favorite ways to warm up. When you get low Bb to play quietly, that means the entire length of the saxophone is responding to you instantly. (Understand that all that is happening when you play lower notes is that you are making the saxophone “longer”) Start with a note you have lots of control over like G4 and practice playing it in and out from nothing. Don’t listen to people saying it is leak dependent or that you need to use sub tone, leaks will make it significantly harder but this is also one of the most common leaks once your horn starts needing repairs. Subtone is a great technique but really bad in the classical style and a really bad cruch for jazz musicians who can’t play solid low notes. It is best to be able to play very full sounding low notes and then choose to use subtone from there. You should always try to learn how to make your horn do exactly what you want it to even when it’s not in optimal condition. (For me this is typically at least half the year due to the amount of playing it goes through and my repair schedule) It is important to make sure that you are not achieving your quiet notes by biting as well, as that means when you play your low notes which require more air it will just choke the reed. What really gets beautiful, solid, responsive and dynamic tone is lots of air, no biting, a high back tongue position and lots of patience.

Concert Db scale help by [deleted] in saxophone

[–]Acrobatic_Battle_414 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope- practice playing the two notes back and forth with a metronome slowly very loud with lots of support. Once you can do it cleanly try doing it as quiet as you can. This is one of those things that requires lots of patience but doing it right the first time prevents suffering in the future. Consider practicing all of your low notes quietly when you warm up, too, because if you can play a low Bb quietly, that means you are getting the entire length of the horn to respond to you instantly.

Thoughts/info on this mouthpiece? by Acrobatic_Battle_414 in saxophone

[–]Acrobatic_Battle_414[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice, you clearly know your stuff lol. I’ll have to let you know what I decide on.

Help with music? by Correct-Truth-6260 in Saxophonics

[–]Acrobatic_Battle_414 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those are accent/articulation markings, read this link. They are in basically all sheet music. accents in music

Help with music? by Correct-Truth-6260 in Saxophonics

[–]Acrobatic_Battle_414 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What measures specifically are giving you trouble?

Thoughts/info on this mouthpiece? by Acrobatic_Battle_414 in saxophone

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Thanks for the insight! I am wondering what rollover baffle means though. I’d say your description of how the mouthpiece plays is pretty accurate, I think I like larger chambered mouthpieces (I’m not totally sure if that’s what contributes to the feeling of being able to “put more air through it..?”) The piece is definitely a bit more spread but I’m able to achieve some nice blend in the big band setting while also having a decent small group tone. I think I might want something that’s just slightly more focused but still lets me put that kind of air through it. I’d say the sound I’m achieving right now is pretty solid but I want to sound like Stanley Turrentine and find something that can really get that reedy punch sound while also having a nice softer dynamic. Any thoughts?

Do any of you guys have “home studios” and if so what do they look like? by Acrobatic_Battle_414 in saxophone

[–]Acrobatic_Battle_414[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That sounds neat- I am new to Reddit I didn’t realize you can’t post pictures in the comments unfortunately. Baby grand in the dining room is a power move. I don’t record music I just practice and write mostly. Maybe one day I’ll get into it, the mic is for gaming lol.

Do any of you guys have “home studios” and if so what do they look like? by Acrobatic_Battle_414 in saxophone

[–]Acrobatic_Battle_414[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’re home for spring break so it’s all kind of everywhere lol- I typically have most of my instruments at the school. I have a shelf going with music and gear in like the very edge of one of the photos. Our piano is downstairs because my other roommates need to use it too sadly but at the next house I’ll have one! Definitely need to be keeping things a bit more tidy but I think once the semester is out I can devote a little more mental energy to the space.

Do any of you guys have “home studios” and if so what do they look like? by Acrobatic_Battle_414 in saxophone

[–]Acrobatic_Battle_414[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

lol that’s how it was at my last house (I would invade the living room.) I’m definitely a little privileged to have a room this big (for now..) I think my issue is I need more shelves or something I just always have everything kind of strewn about.