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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.
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.- 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.
- Album Review: Pots and Kettles by Woody WittReview of Woody Witt's new album Pots and Kettles
- 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.
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!- 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.
- Saxophone Technology: Artificial ReedsCane Reeds are the standard technology for Saxophones, but other artificial reeds are making waves. Innovators continue to refine advanced artificial sax reeds with advantages (and disadvantages) over cane.
- 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.
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.- 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.
- Classic Baritone Saxophone RepertoireThe least common of the "common" saxophones, finding solo music for the baritone can be tough. Look to other instruments to find music for your bari.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Album Review: Nu Jive by Troy RobertsReview of Troy Roberts new album Nu Jive
- E Street Saxophonist Reportedly Suffers Severe StrokeClarence Clemons, world-renowned saxophone player and member of the E Street Band has been reported by TMZ to have taken ill at home with what is thought to be a severe stroke.
- Tips to Double on Clarinet from SaxophoneSome tips to double on clarinet when you already play saxophone.
- How to Form the Saxophone EmbouchureA beginner's guide to forming the saxophone embouchure, and additional pointers and common problems for more seasoned players.
- Selmer Super Action 80 Series II Alto Saxophone ReviewPros: Great response and tone, versatile, and always reliable! Cons: If you want just an edgy, bright tone, may not be the best fit for.
- Tips to Double on Flute from SaxophoneSome helpful tips to get you playing on flute when your primary instrument is saxophone.
- How to Hold a SaxophoneA how-to guide to adjusting your neckstrap and mouthpiece, and overview of finger placement before you play your saxophone.
- How to Put a Saxophone TogetherThe absolute beginner's guide to assembling your new saxophone!
- Yamaha YAS-23 Student Model Alto SaxophoneThe Yamaha YAS-23 has long been a standard recommendation for beginning saxophone players.
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.- Choosing the Right Saxophone MouthpieceThis will article will help those in the search of the right mouthpiece for their saxophone.
- Choosing the Right Saxophone LigatureThis will guide you through the process of choosing a Saxophone ligature.
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.- 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.
- 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.
- How to Get Good at SaxophoneThis article talks about the importance of practicing and how it effects how well you play.
- 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.
Sara the Walrus from Istanbul and Her Saxophone: Video and PhotosWatch Sara the Walrus' act and learn some unusual walrus facts.- Tenor SaxophoneIs this instrument right for you?
- 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.
- 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.
- Special MomentsRemembering moments with my special friend
- Tips for Beginning Saxophone PlayersTips to get you started in the right direction.
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.
