Saxaphone

[Lightning CycleQueen]

Anyone on here play the sax? Never really got into playing musical instraments, but always liked the sax, they are a work of art, anyway bought one a week ago, have been blowing on it for a few days, loads of youtube vids, really helpful, am managing to get a descent sound out of it, but a long way to go, it's good this time of year as not getting out to much, my wife also is enjoying it, though she is more musical than i am, she is definetly picking it up quicker than me, niether of us read music, but if i can learn a tune or two i will be happy. Any one else dabble?

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They look very cool. I can imagine a silhouette playing the saxophone on a cliff over a beach and sea while the sun is setting in the background

 

[derrick]

Learning (strangers on the shore),Acker Bilk. a blast from the past. some of it sounds really good,
learning is a lot easier with the internt, He played clarinet
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x7pq9ziBoY&list=RD_x7pq9ziBoY&index=4

 

[secretsqirrel]

I bought a couple of old yamaha saxophones (alto and tenor) 5 years ago from ebay during lockdown. I had a need to break the boredom and self-learn something.
I played clarinet in school so had a fair idea about the embouchure face-ache when you start. I found the fingering very similar to the recorder so picked it up fairly easily to the point of being able to play tunes.
I am working on playing by ear as I am very dependent on written music, and just experimenting with technique and trying to master a nice vibrato.
It is a great way to exercise the mind 🎷

 

[icowden]

Learning (strangers on the shore),Acker Bilk. a blast from the past. some of it sounds really good,
learning is a lot easier with the internt, He played clarinet

I feel that that may be an understatement ;-)

He's regarded as a clarinet legend...

 

[secretsqirrel]

6 weeks in, and loving it, learned a couple of tunes, not pitch perfect, but i am happy with progress. watch this space there could be video soon. Home made stand,
It's all about your Embouchure. not blowing so hard now more technique.
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I really like the stand
Out of interest what mouthpiece are you using?

 

[derrick]

I really like the stand
Out of interest what mouthpiece are you using?

yamaha 4c mouthpiece Reco royal reeds 1.5

 

[secretsqirrel]

yamaha 4c mouthpiece Reco royal reeds 1.5

The 4c is a legend, I think everyone who plays probably has one in their mp collection. I use vandoren reeds mostly, but want to try the Legere reeds at some point because of their durability and consistency. Natural reeds can be a bit hit and miss.

 

[derrick]

The 4c is a legend, I think everyone who plays probably has one in their mp collection. I use vandoren reeds mostly, but want to try the Legere reeds at some point because of their durability and consistency. Natural reeds can be a bit hit and miss.

At the point i am i will stick with what works, was advised by my teacher to not worry about any other type of reed.
Have you been playing long?

 

[secretsqirrel]

At the point i am i will stick with what works, was advised by my teacher to not worry about any other type of reed.
Have you been playing long?

That’s the good thing about having a teacher, sound advice.
5 years. I am still very much a learner tho’.
I have the 2 saxes, clarinet and bass clarinet.
Tried oboe and flute but not for me

 

[Profpointy]

You want to move on the modern upgrade instrument


View: https://youtu.be/cLmCJKT5ssw?feature=shared

 

[derrick]

That’s the good thing about having a teacher, sound advice.
5 years. I am still very much a learner tho’.
I have the 2 saxes, clarinet and bass clarinet.
Tried oboe and flute but not for me

Tried a flute could not get nothing out of it. Quite fancy a curved saprano sax, something small i can keep in the camper when we go away, sitting in a forest and having a blow apeals.

 

[derrick]

A sax is a bit like a bike, you can't just have one. Added a tenor sax to the collection,

 

[winjim]

I knew a trumpeter once who decided to switch to sax. He was heavily recommended not to as the embouchure is different and you can really end up screwing up your lip muscles. He got away with it though.

Judas!

 

[secretsqirrel]

A sax is a bit like a bike, you can't just have one. Added a tenor sax to the collection,

N+1 …..Way to go!

Which one did you get?

 

[derrick]

N+1 …..Way to go!

Which one did you get?

Trevor James EVO. great sound,