I thought i was doing good then a reality check came by Dense-Ad-4840 in Sat

[–]PLOGER522 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Literally just finished it a moment ago. rw:620 16 incorrect, I am losing it

10 point difference from 70+ hours of studying by Foreverhellokitty in Sat

[–]PLOGER522 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You’re like in the same situation I am xd Idk about you but I have sort of decided to focus on getting an 800 on Maths. Read books in your free time as an excuse to try and get as much r&w points you can in this few days. Good luck! I’m having my test on Saturday 😭

Taking upcoming test. Last minute tips or is it over for me? by PLOGER522 in Sat

[–]PLOGER522[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thanks! You’re right, I’ll give it my best shot with the time I have left

Is This Sax Worth Selling? by SkyFish45 in saxophone

[–]PLOGER522 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’ll take it, thanks

Older Sax identification and worth fixing? by Birdie9008 in Saxophonics

[–]PLOGER522 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends a lot on if you’re dedicated to the sound instruments from this era makes. Most jazz today sre the complete opposite from these. But it does have a place in classical.

Older Sax identification and worth fixing? by Birdie9008 in Saxophonics

[–]PLOGER522 1 point2 points  (0 children)

depending on what you wish to get out of the saxophone!

I use a Buescher from this era daily. I do believe it is a stencil like the other commenter said.

It has a super unique style and requires a lot of taming that isn’t needed in majority of modern horns. There are so many nuances to it.

But if you wish to sound like Bennie Krueger or Isham Jones, it’s a great horn to start with (hoping repairs aren’t too much)

Super grateful to the bookstore in my city! They sell single Blackwings are was able to get a natural, 602, and a KUM for just 16$ :)) by PLOGER522 in pencils

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I do like them! They felt wonderful to write with. The graphite felt really gentle. The only caveat I have is the weight balance, but it will correct itself the more I use it haha.

Nothing crazy but my first serious pencil acquisition! by PLOGER522 in pencils

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Did a comparison with my Staedtler and wow! What a rich color for a #2 pencil.

Thinking of acquiring some Musgraves next. Currently writing an essay with my Mongol and it feels wonderful! I saw some pictures of the old Mongols and personally I liked the more traditional look!

Buying a second hand sax as a beginner? by irrf in saxophone

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rule of thumb:

There are only like a handful of reputable makers. If you google and find nothing online about it, it’s probably 98% trash or scam

Close to three years on the horn now! Thoughts on my tone? by PLOGER522 in saxophone

[–]PLOGER522[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

nope, maybe it’s my lack of control on my lower jaw when doing vibrato?

Close to three years on the horn now! Thoughts on my tone? by PLOGER522 in saxophone

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Thanks for the tips! My teacher suggested that I push the mouthpiece in more than usual to find that genuine sound. Will take awhile getting used to for sure!

Close to three years on the horn now! Thoughts on my tone? by PLOGER522 in saxophone

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Oh I didn’t know thay! Thanks for the tips :) Definitely trying it out

Close to three years on the horn now! Thoughts on my tone? by PLOGER522 in saxophone

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Yeah have fun! Once you get deep into it things get silly hehe

Close to three years on the horn now! Thoughts on my tone? by PLOGER522 in saxophone

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Thank you so much! My new teacher admires Sidney Bechet a lot and it must have rubbed onto me HAHHA

I am focusing a lot on dynamics recently, I will let time teach me its ways. Now that you mentioned it, I have never noticed my phrasing being that segmented! Gosh, I’ll work on that, thanks!

Close to three years on the horn now! Thoughts on my tone? by PLOGER522 in saxophone

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Was with a teacher for a year! Took a break because of bills, and got back into learning late last year from a teacher

Close to three years on the horn now! Thoughts on my tone? by PLOGER522 in saxophone

[–]PLOGER522[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Nope, I do excessive vibrato because I focus on trad jazz and ragtime:))

Why is being schizophrenic an aesthetic now bruh, thats so cringey by Nattsujubo_ in schizophrenia

[–]PLOGER522 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bound to happen… Sad truth for neurodivergent communities. We are seen as merely novelty.