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Unique Musical Wedding Cake Ideas: Saxophone Shaped Individual CakesThis easy to make Saxophone Shaped Cakes are perfect for a music themed wedding reception. If you are looking for a fun new way to share your wedding cake with your guests, then you have to try making these Saxophone Shaped Cakes.
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Review: Saxophone Pub in Bangkok, Thailand: Live Jazz and Blues Music, Delicious Food, Fun AtmosphereSaxophone Pub is one of the most popular places in Bangkok to hear live jazz and blues. -
History of the SaxophoneI need to educate future musicians by giving a brief history on the saxophone, to introduce a few American Jazz musicians who made the instrument popular during the Jazz era, and to reveal how today's saxophonists are inspired to perform.
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10 Quick Tips to Improve Your Saxophone PlayingThis article gives 10 easy steps to improve saxophone playing. From things as simple as posture to deciding where to hold your saxophone, these are the insights of a five-year saxophone veteran. -
Saxophone VibratoA methodical guide to exercising, learning, and using vibrato on saxophone.
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Saxophone Repair: Leak LightingA leak light can save you a real headache when repairing your saxophone. It highlights any areas where pads may not be sealing correctly. -
Saxophone Technology: Saxophone LigaturesThe saxophone ligature helps shape your sound through removing or adding vibrations to the reed. Depending on what you want, there are plenty of options available and they won't break the bank! -
Rare Musical Instruments: Sopranissimo SaxophoneThe Soprillo saxophone by Benedikt Eppelsheim is technically a sopranissimo, the smallest saxophone ever made. This tiny saxophone is so small, Adolph Sax didn't even cover it in his original patent. -
How to Make the Transition from Clarinet to Tenor SaxophoneA brief and basic guide for those thinking of making the easy transition from playing the Clarinet to playing the Tenor Saxophone.
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Saxophone Technique: The GrowlIf you want that rock and roll sound on your saxophone, knowing how to growl is key. This simple trick can add accents to your playing, helping you cut through the noise of an electric guitar without too much effort.
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Beginner Mouthpieces for the SaxophoneIf you are a beginner on the saxophone, don't be caught with too much or too little mouthpiece. There are many inexpensive but great mouthpieces for the new player.
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Baritone Saxophone Questions: Low a or Low B-flatIf you want to buy a baritone, how much is one note worth to you? This details the advantages and disadvantages of a Low A Baritone Saxophone.
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Picking a finish when buying a saxophoneWhen buying a new saxophone, you have a lot of finish options. You know you want a sax, but picking the finish for your style isn't always easy.
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Tips to Double on Flute from SaxophoneSome helpful tips to get you playing on flute when your primary instrument is saxophone.
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Rare Musical Instruments: The Bass SaxophoneThe bass is a huge saxophone that lost almost all of its appeal by the mid-1900s. Today, the bass sax is making a comeback, and this massive sax can't help but make an impression.
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Antique Instruments: The C Melody SaxophoneThe C Melody Saxophone was a sax designed for orchestral or parlor use. Today, almost all are antiques, since they haven't been made in large numbers since the 1930s. -
Tips to Double on Clarinet from SaxophoneSome tips to double on clarinet when you already play saxophone.
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Best Places to Find Saxophone Sheet MusicBest Places to Find Saxophone Sheet Music - There are many other options in learning Saxophone online. Many sites offer free riffs, selected free music, and even progressive lesson programs.
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Playing the Saxophone with Canker SoresHave you ever tried playing a wind instrument, such as the saxophone, while suffering from canker sores? If so, read on to find relief. -
How to Mic and Record a SaxophoneWhether you're recording jazz saxophone or rock saxophone, there are a few basic techniques to keep in mind that will help you get a clean, perfect saxophone sound on your recordings, every time.
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Top Ten Terrific Online Resources for Saxophone Sheet MusicLooking for free, cheap, and reasonably priced saxophone sheet music? Look no further. Read on for the top ten online resources for sheet music. -
Saxophone Mastery in All Twelve KeysJazz saxophonist Bob "Storm" Hartig offers tips that can help saxophone players--or instrumentalists of any kind--develop proficiency and creativity in every key. Go beyond scale patterns to the expressive freedom that comes from a thorough command of your instrument.
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Top Ten Gift Ideas for the Saxophone Player in Your LifeWhat can you get that special saxophone musician in your life? Read this article to learn ten gift ideas for your saxophone player. -
Five Tips for Choosing a Saxophone MouthpieceYou will need to choose a saxophone mouthpiece based on the type of music you play. It will have an effect on the type of sound your saxophone makes. There are a few things you will need to consider when buying a mouthpiece. This article will...
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Five Tips for Using Saxophone ReedsIf you play saxophone, then you will definitely need to use saxophone reeds. There are a few things you should know about using these reeds. This article will...
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Buying a Good Saxophone Reed: Tips and RecommendationsMusicians all over the world play wind instruments and perhaps the most popular of those winds are the saxophone. This article gives a review of reeds that I have used as a saxophonist and continue to use today. -
How to Put a Saxophone TogetherThe absolute beginner's guide to assembling your new saxophone!
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How to Hold a SaxophoneA how-to guide to adjusting your neckstrap and mouthpiece, and overview of finger placement before you play your saxophone.
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How to Form the Saxophone EmbouchureA beginner's guide to forming the saxophone embouchure, and additional pointers and common problems for more seasoned players.
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Yamaha YAS-82Z Black-Lacquered Alto Saxophone - Product ReviewThe 50th anniversary, limited edition, black-lacquered Yamaha YAS-82Z Phoenix alto saxophone.
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Yamaha YAS-23 Student Model Alto SaxophoneThe Yamaha YAS-23 has long been a standard recommendation for beginning saxophone players.
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Choosing the Right Saxophone LigatureThis will guide you through the process of choosing a Saxophone ligature.
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How to Mic a Saxophone for Live MusicHere's a guide to miking a saxophone in a live setting to get the best sound possible.
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Six Tips for Baritone Saxophone CareIt's just as important to learn how to care for your baritone saxophone as it is to learn to play it. There are many things you need to know to care for your instrument properly. This article will give you a few tips.
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Choosing the Right Saxophone MouthpieceThis will article will help those in the search of the right mouthpiece for their saxophone.
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Saxophone History: High Pitch InstrumentsOld saxes aren't all alike. Some are the infamous "High Pitch" models, which provide us insight into how music became standardized across continents in the early 1900s.
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Alternate and Chromatic Fingering Guide for SaxophoneAn overview of various alternate and chromatic fingerings, when to use them, and when to not use them.
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Saxophone Tone: The Mouthpiece Vs. The SaxWhat makes the bigger difference? The sax or the mouthpiece? In terms of sound, playability, and performance, the answer may surprise you.
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Saxophone Repair: Recognizing a Leaky SaxIf your sax isn't playing right, chances are you have a leak somewhere. Leaks are problems in any woodwind, and saxophones are prone to developing tiny leaks that make for huge problems.
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Adjusting Reeds on Clarinet or SaxophoneA guide to sanding, preparing, breaking in, rotating, and shaving reeds.
