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 Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 8:16 pm
to the second sticky keys person: if the paper trick isn't working, you'll probably going to need/want to replace the pads(if a full re-pad is too expensive, just tell them to ONLY replace the problem pads) i've been trying to get my sax re-padded for a while..my G# and low C# keys are sticking.
to the first sticky keys: if it's a loaner(and you have a different sax you can use, that is actually yours) i wouldn't bother spending the money to repad it, i would just try the paper trick. if you're just waiting for your sax to be repaired, then just try to deal with it until you can get your good sax back.
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Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 12:02 pm
toco clarinet to the second sticky keys person: if the paper trick isn't working, you'll probably going to need/want to replace the pads(if a full re-pad is too expensive, just tell them to ONLY replace the problem pads) i've been trying to get my sax re-padded for a while..my G# and low C# keys are sticking. to the first sticky keys: if it's a loaner(and you have a different sax you can use, that is actually yours) i wouldn't bother spending the money to repad it, i would just try the paper trick. if you're just waiting for your sax to be repaired, then just try to deal with it until you can get your good sax back. Don't worry about G#. It ALWAYS sticks. On my old sax, new sax, friends sax, and people in my band's saxes they stick. All you do with the G# key is lift up the key that sticks, and then it'll be good for the rest of the piece/rehearsal. And maybe even up to weeks after you lift it up. As for low C# key, I guess you could re-pad it.
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Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 12:30 pm
Hey guys, I just remembered something and I'd like to ask.
A few years ago, a key on my alto fell off. It was on the back near the bottom, and I couldn't play anything lower than a G because of it.
I realized that the key isn't used for ANY notes that I'm aware of. (I think I tried it with a few altissimo notes too, and it still wasn't used) But that's my hunch on what its probably used for.
My friend doesn't even have this key, so..... whats the point of it?
(And no, I'm pretty sure its not the F# key, 'cause I can play F# without it)
Anyway, its fine now, but I'm still wondering. whats the point of it?
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Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 4:55 pm
Peutaiite Hey guys, I just remembered something and I'd like to ask. A few years ago, a key on my alto fell off. It was on the back near the bottom, and I couldn't play anything lower than a G because of it. I realized that the key isn't used for ANY notes that I'm aware of. (I think I tried it with a few altissimo notes too, and it still wasn't used) But that's my hunch on what its probably used for. My friend doesn't even have this key, so..... whats the point of it? (And no, I'm pretty sure its not the F# key, 'cause I can play F# without it) Anyway, its fine now, but I'm still wondering. whats the point of it? i think i know which key you're talking about, though i've never tried to research it's purpose. if i had to guess, i'd say it's used for some alternative fingering. but with that hole not being covered, it would mess it up i can imagine.
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Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 12:24 pm
toco clarinet Peutaiite Hey guys, I just remembered something and I'd like to ask. A few years ago, a key on my alto fell off. It was on the back near the bottom, and I couldn't play anything lower than a G because of it. I realized that the key isn't used for ANY notes that I'm aware of. (I think I tried it with a few altissimo notes too, and it still wasn't used) But that's my hunch on what its probably used for. My friend doesn't even have this key, so..... whats the point of it? (And no, I'm pretty sure its not the F# key, 'cause I can play F# without it) Anyway, its fine now, but I'm still wondering. whats the point of it? i think i know which key you're talking about, though i've never tried to research it's purpose. if i had to guess, i'd say it's used for some alternative fingering. but with that hole not being covered, it would mess it up i can imagine.
I have no idea what key you're talking about. xd What does it look like?
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Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 4:01 pm
Terra of the Lilies toco clarinet Peutaiite Hey guys, I just remembered something and I'd like to ask. A few years ago, a key on my alto fell off. It was on the back near the bottom, and I couldn't play anything lower than a G because of it. I realized that the key isn't used for ANY notes that I'm aware of. (I think I tried it with a few altissimo notes too, and it still wasn't used) But that's my hunch on what its probably used for. My friend doesn't even have this key, so..... whats the point of it? (And no, I'm pretty sure its not the F# key, 'cause I can play F# without it) Anyway, its fine now, but I'm still wondering. whats the point of it? i think i know which key you're talking about, though i've never tried to research it's purpose. if i had to guess, i'd say it's used for some alternative fingering. but with that hole not being covered, it would mess it up i can imagine.
I have no idea what key you're talking about. xd What does it look like?
You know the rectangular side keys beside the F E and D keys? There's 3? Well there are two more under that.. one of them I'm not sure about, and another one, (The one I'm talking about) The one I'm talking about is longer and more rectangular than the other ones, and it leads to a key that opens right on the back of the sax, under the thumb rest.
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Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 4:32 pm
Hey.
I heard about this song: "Tableaux de Provence" And I youtubed it. It sounds really fun. (But, obviously, will take some time and practice to learn)
Does anyone know, roughly, what "grade" it is so I know, realistically if I'd be able to play it or not?
And also, is there a place I can get it for free on the internet?
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Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 4:37 pm
i found out what that key is...it's an F# key(not HIGH F#, just for the two lower octave F#s) and that other one you mentioned, if i understand you correctly, is definitely a high F# key O.o...if not i've never seen what you're talking about.
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Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 5:23 pm
@ Peutaiite: Its about a level 7 piece. Probably not too realistic for you, but maybe you can just learn it for fun. I had to copy it from my BD's massive library, but it's like 20-30 bucks if you know where to get it online.
@ toco clarinet: I have to use that alternate F# key in my all-state audition, but I have almost never used it otherwise. If you play an alto/bari F, then press the key down, an F# comes out. I have only used it for trills and playing really fast runs and such. That's the only time I use the side C key, too.
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Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 7:12 pm
toco clarinet i found out what that key is...it's an F# key(not HIGH F#, just for the two lower octave F#s) and that other one you mentioned, if i understand you correctly, is definitely a high F# key O.o...if not i've never seen what you're talking about.
Oh! Okay. I don't have the high F# key on my sax, but I have the alternate F# key. I use that a lot, mainly for one of our warm-ups in marching band.
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Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 3:00 pm
megamanfan66 @ Peutaiite: Its about a level 7 piece. Probably not too realistic for you, but maybe you can just learn it for fun. I had to copy it from my BD's massive library, but it's like 20-30 bucks if you know where to get it online. @ toco clarinet: I have to use that alternate F# key in my all-state audition, but I have almost never used it otherwise. If you play an alto/bari F, then press the key down, an F# comes out. I have only used it for trills and playing really fast runs and such. That's the only time I use the side C key, too. Oh ya? Maybe I can play it in a few years. (My band will play level 4. D:. But I can photocopy my friends songs and she will be playing level 6 by then) So if I can keep up with my friend, I should be able to play it in like 2 years. (Or this year if I REALLY practice) Yeah. I saw it in the trill section of a book now that you mention it. xP And I don't know what key I mentioned that is the "high F#" key. I don't think I have that, or at least I don't use it for HIGH F#. O.o Or do I? Its a side key near the bottom? (Near the one I asked about)?
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Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 3:44 pm
Peutaiite Oh ya? Maybe I can play it in a few years. (My band will play level 4. D:. But I can photocopy my friends songs and she will be playing level 6 by then) So if I can keep up with my friend, I should be able to play it in like 2 years. (Or this year if I REALLY practice) Yeah. I saw it in the trill section of a book now that you mention it. xP And I don't know what key I mentioned that is the "high F#" key. I don't think I have that, or at least I don't use it for HIGH F#. O.o Or do I? Its a side key near the bottom? (Near the one I asked about)? i believe you mentioned "3 side keys next to F, E, and D, plus 2 others"(not exactly like that but w/e. the one between the one we've been discussing and the 3 others SHOULD be a High F# key(an octave ABOVE the F# at the top of the staff)
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Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 3:50 pm
toco clarinet Peutaiite Oh ya? Maybe I can play it in a few years. (My band will play level 4. D:. But I can photocopy my friends songs and she will be playing level 6 by then) So if I can keep up with my friend, I should be able to play it in like 2 years. (Or this year if I REALLY practice) Yeah. I saw it in the trill section of a book now that you mention it. xP And I don't know what key I mentioned that is the "high F#" key. I don't think I have that, or at least I don't use it for HIGH F#. O.o Or do I? Its a side key near the bottom? (Near the one I asked about)? i believe you mentioned "3 side keys next to F, E, and D, plus 2 others"(not exactly like that but w/e. the one between the one we've been discussing and the 3 others SHOULD be a High F# key(an octave ABOVE the F# at the top of the staff) Ohya. Okay. I know what you mean.
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Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 12:36 pm
oh my gawd
My music teacher bugs me so much!
I auditioned for Jazz band. I heard the other two people auditioning, and I was silently cackling in my head, they were both playing it wrong! There were a bunch of staccatos and they were slurring them. I knew I had the audition in the bag.
Then, she calls home.
"You played REALLY well. However, the people who were in jazz band last year made it. They have more experience since they were in it last year."
Is this fair? Her letting the inferior players in just because they were in jazz band last year. And I know for a FACT 9000% that I played the audition better.
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Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 2:40 pm
Peutaiite oh my gawd My music teacher bugs me so much! I auditioned for Jazz band. I heard the other two people auditioning, and I was silently cackling in my head, they were both playing it wrong! There were a bunch of staccatos and they were slurring them. I knew I had the audition in the bag. Then, she calls home. "You played REALLY well. However, the people who were in jazz band last year made it. They have more experience since they were in it last year." Is this fair? Her letting the inferior players in just because they were in jazz band last year. And I know for a FACT 9000% that I played the audition better. there are plenty of factors BESIDES reading the notes and playing them how their written. for example: tone. if your tone isn't as versatile as theirs, the teacher would know that. style is a LOT easier to teach than tone. therefore, you can fudge the style a little bit and still get accepted if you have a spectacular tone. dynamics: if you're not playing at the right dynamics(dynamics are all relative, by the way. really it's just what the director thinks they should be. and yeah, if those students have experience, they know what the director wants.) then it shows that you don't have a full reading capability. there are plenty of other things, as well. also, it depends on how YOU interpreted the style as opposed to how the DIRECTOR interpreted it. i would prefer slurred or legato over a butchered staccato. a mistake a lot of people make with staccato is they make it EXTREMELY short, and they make it short by stopping it with their tongue. that is just...one of the most disgusting things a musician can do to a piece of music that didn't intend for that. sometimes, tongue stops can be cool..but usually in jazz staccato shouldn't be interpreted as "super short" but rather "half length, while still sounding smooth and connected."...staccato notes are SUPPOSED to be half length anyway, and they should always be stopped by a stoppage of air-flow, not by a tongue...except when the style of the song and the specific circumstances and the composer WANT a tongue stop, of course.
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