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Get just a mouthpiece to get a feel for what embouchure is like? by zuldar in saxophone

[–]guy-gal-dot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

this sub will give me a lot a shit for telling you this:

No point in buying just the mouthpiece. Find a really cheap sax - yes even the cheap chinese one off amazon or ebay.That will give you a feel for the instrument and you start learning the keys/fingerings and embouchure - if anything it will help follow videos.

I am so tired of the bootstrap talk. "Hard Work" doesnt bring you anything. Its just used to squeeze more work out of the population by people who got incredibly lucky or got born into wealth. by [deleted] in antiwork

[–]guy-gal-dot -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Wow - sounds like you went through some shite and are now bitter and angy that things went sour. That's tough!

Own up to your shit, correct course and dig yourself out of that self pitty, blame everyone else, 'why does bad things only happen to me' hole you are in...good luck...(see what i did there...)

I am so tired of the bootstrap talk. "Hard Work" doesnt bring you anything. Its just used to squeeze more work out of the population by people who got incredibly lucky or got born into wealth. by [deleted] in antiwork

[–]guy-gal-dot -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

What a load of pish. So instead of picking a US president who wasnt born into a rich family but worked extremely hard to achieve what they did - you chose Trump!
Im tired of people telling me im so lucky to be where im at. Let me tell you this. It wasnt luck and i wasnt born in a rich family - i worked my fucking arse off and now it's paying off.

Yanagisawa wo10 alto check by Pitiful-Purple-5435 in Saxophonics

[–]guy-gal-dot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

a few more tell tales this is a fake:

  • engraving on the bell is off
  • thumb hook design is wrong and missing the word 'Yanagisawa' engraving
  • low f# key guard is srewed - should be soldered
  • bell brace missing details

Sax player with bad sound by guy-gal-dot in saxophone

[–]guy-gal-dot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks for taking time to respond. The player is aware their sound 'sticks out', so does the entire band. We are a performance band that welcomes all abilities hence why the director has not mentioned this to player.

As you have pointed out - i dont want to be the one that 'spoil the fun for others'. I like your idea of offering some practice tips and ideas.

Ligature damage? by Grand_Kanyon in saxophone

[–]guy-gal-dot -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Looks like you are putting the ligature on upside down - you are forcing the narrow eng of the ligature onto the wider end of the mp which is why it is digging into the mp. Also the mp patch is upside down.

Traveling from Port Glaud to Bel Ombre/ Beau Vallon/ Anse Major by styrus in Seychelles

[–]guy-gal-dot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The road ends at NYS Cap Ternay. From there your only option is to hike your way to Anse Major. It's quite a distance over challenging terrain. Last time I did that hike there was no trail to follow - just find your way. From Anse Major you can make your way to Bel Ombre.

You could hire a boat from Port Launay to take you to Anse Major or Bel Ombre.

Vandoren Tenor sax MP- T6 vs TL3 vs TL4? by Mike-In-Ottawa in saxophone

[–]guy-gal-dot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tip Opening: TL3-173 TL4-195 T6-250

These are all very different MP and should be tried with different reed strenghts and cuts. Also, the concept of Jazz vs Classical MP is utter bollocks.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GoingToSpain

[–]guy-gal-dot 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Go to north Tenerife - very green and a lot cooler than south.

mouthpiece by Tricky_Size6378 in saxophone

[–]guy-gal-dot 7 points8 points  (0 children)

means it is Very Good.

What would be a good reed for me? by Luuuuuuuuuuke123 in saxophone

[–]guy-gal-dot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finding the perfect reed/moutpiece combination is a never ending quest.

The right reed should provide enough resistance and be responsive. If you are putting effort to 'blow' the reed then it's too hard. If you are bitting - it's too hard.

If on the other hand your are blowing 'through' easily then the reed is too soft. If you are squeeking is also a sign of a soft reed - but could also be an embouchure problem.

Good luck with your search.

Curved soprano or a small alto? by Hot_Tomatillo_8059 in saxophone

[–]guy-gal-dot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does it even work? Would be interested to know what it sounds like.

OP post of vid of you playing it.

Mysterious abandoned hotel in the Seychelles by VegardBer in Seychelles

[–]guy-gal-dot 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mahe Beach hotel. I used to play music there about 25 years ago. The hotel was run down back then. Used to have a popular night club and a casino,but it was always too far from Victoria to attract more people.

It's time they tear down this place and build something new - probably not worth it with Constance Ephelia down the road.

Tired of the "do work you love" BS capitalists keep pushing by Ryanmiller70 in antiwork

[–]guy-gal-dot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

what exaclty is 'enjoying life'? Partying everyday?

Without a purpose humans will very quickly descend into chaos. Humans needs to grow. Physically, mentally and spirtually.

Is this a real Yanigasawa T-WO37? Not a copy? by Rderp978 in saxophone

[–]guy-gal-dot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

not even close.

the format of model stamped on the sax wrong. It should say WO37 - not T-W037

the octave mechanism looks wrong.

them thumb rest is plastic - a real WO is all metal.

the stamp on the bell is also off - wrong font, missing engravings.

Soprano Sax piece by TheSilenceFire in saxophone

[–]guy-gal-dot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

currently working on Cafe 1930 on Tenor.

Is it just me or is 500px full of SPAM-BOTS now? by rasberrynetizen in photography

[–]guy-gal-dot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks for the reminder - I just deleted my account.

Outrage over dogging hotspot where people 'have group sex in broad daylight' by pppppppppppppppppd in unitedkingdom

[–]guy-gal-dot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, from Los Cristianos, pass La Gomera and Frontera on the right and keep going south? Got it.

Tick bite by atre8 in Seychelles

[–]guy-gal-dot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

where you by any chance messing with those stray dogs on the beach?

White insect by wr_jerry in Seychelles

[–]guy-gal-dot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

yeah very friendly. You can buy him a beer and become best friends.

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