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 Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 5:31 pm
Peutaiite Hey guys! I saw this AWESOME piece that I want to (try to) play, but it isn't available at my sheet music store. sad I can order it, but that is really tedious. I've looked for it online, but I can't find anywhere with a scan of it. Here is the piece: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20PgdUfKH5Q&feature=relatedHave any of you played it? Have it? Have any idea where to find it? I've played it, don't where to get it though, my Director took back the music
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Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2011 1:09 pm
xxCorelliaxx Peutaiite Hey guys! I saw this AWESOME piece that I want to (try to) play, but it isn't available at my sheet music store. sad I can order it, but that is really tedious. I've looked for it online, but I can't find anywhere with a scan of it. Here is the piece: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20PgdUfKH5Q&feature=relatedHave any of you played it? Have it? Have any idea where to find it? I've played it, don't where to get it though, my Director took back the music Oh really?? cool! How did you like playing it? Was it fun? And how was it in terms of difficulty?
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Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2011 1:44 pm
I'm not the only tenor in school so im happy sooooo happy blaugh blaugh blaugh
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Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2011 3:08 pm
I play the tenor, along with other non-sax instruments. Personally I LOVE Vandoren Java reeds for jazz and normal Vandorens for concert (when I play the tenor in concerts).
When playing Careless Whisper (the George Micheal's song/ the song they play in the Sexy Sax man video) I use Javas.
I love Jazz, ballad are some of the best to play. But I also enjoy a good big band piece.
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Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2011 7:47 pm
Peutaiite xxCorelliaxx Peutaiite Hey guys! I saw this AWESOME piece that I want to (try to) play, but it isn't available at my sheet music store. sad I can order it, but that is really tedious. I've looked for it online, but I can't find anywhere with a scan of it. Here is the piece: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20PgdUfKH5Q&feature=relatedHave any of you played it? Have it? Have any idea where to find it? I've played it, don't where to get it though, my Director took back the music Oh really?? cool! How did you like playing it? Was it fun? And how was it in terms of difficulty? I enjoyed playing it, and in terms of difficulty, it wasn't to bad. Some tricky runs, but otherwise just fast fingers.
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Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 9:45 am
dragonsix there was not one and i think there should be one. just say which type of sax you play. i play the alto, tenor, and bari.^.^ so yeah I am back. Been gone from here for a long time. yeah. That was all I wanted to say. I am thinking of making a banner. ^^ if you have any ideas for it please don't be shy in telling me. XD~Rules~
-be nice to everyone. That means no put downs for not knowing something about the sax. And if you don't like saxophones why the hell are you here. get out. ^.^
-you can talk about anything, but don't make it sick things take those to pms please, for the love of everyone.
-come and chat when you can, I can understand not being here for rl reasons. I feel bad, because I did it.
-Have fun. XDI will try to change the polls when I think they should be changed. Thankyou for your understanding. I will also try to be here more often then I was earler. Edit by __penguin__: Poll historyrecorded poll #1: What brand of saxophone do you play?
LeBlanc (Vito) 3% [ 4 ]
Yamaha 28% [ 30 ]
Jupiter 5% [ 6 ]
Unison 0% [ 0 ]
Selmer 21% [ 23 ]
Yanigasawa 1% [ 2 ]
Other 22% [ 24 ]
I own/play more than one. 16% [ 18 ]
Total Votes : 107 Edited by MHHornfreak recorded poll #2
What reed do you play on?
Rico 1 or 1½
0%
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Rico 2 or 2½
15%
15% [ 9 ]
Rico 3 or 3½
24%
24% [ 14 ]
Rico 4 or 4½
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Van Doren 1 or 1½
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Van Doren 2 or 2½
8%
8% [ 5 ]
Van Doren 3 or 3½
31%
31% [ 18 ]
Van Doren 4 or 4½
1%
1% [ 1 ]
Other
14%
14% [ 8 ]
Total Votes : 57
I played a Leblanc with a Van Doren 3 1/2 reed. I never got the pleasure of playing a Bari but my main was Alto and I played Tenor in Jazz Band !
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Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 11:16 am
xxCorelliaxx Peutaiite xxCorelliaxx Peutaiite Hey guys! I saw this AWESOME piece that I want to (try to) play, but it isn't available at my sheet music store. sad I can order it, but that is really tedious. I've looked for it online, but I can't find anywhere with a scan of it. Here is the piece: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20PgdUfKH5Q&feature=relatedHave any of you played it? Have it? Have any idea where to find it? I've played it, don't where to get it though, my Director took back the music Oh really?? cool! How did you like playing it? Was it fun? And how was it in terms of difficulty? I enjoyed playing it, and in terms of difficulty, it wasn't to bad. Some tricky runs, but otherwise just fast fingers. Great to hear! Thank you! smile It must sound harder than it is, because it sounds super impressive. I want to play it for my grade 12 recital, but I'm pretty sure it's WAY too long. :/ I doubt my music teacher would let me do it. The last piece I played was this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8zZe6xMkBYWhich I expect is a lot easier than the fantasia. sad
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Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 7:58 pm
Good to see some very serious classical saxophonists in the guild. I didnt take lessons from a classical player so instead of playing thing like Fantasia my teacher was making me play Donna Lee in all 12 keys. I would have a different sound if i was trained like you guys.
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Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 4:15 am
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Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 8:02 am
Hey guys.
I play the alto (sorta). I'm actually just beginning to play it for Jazz band, since I play flute originally. I just wanted to see if any of you had some good tips for a beginner? And say Hi. So.. Hi!
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Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 1:54 pm
awesomecacy Hey guys. I play the alto (sorta). I'm actually just beginning to play it for Jazz band, since I play flute originally. I just wanted to see if any of you had some good tips for a beginner? And say Hi. So.. Hi!
Hello, and congratulations on deciding to learn to play the alto saxophone!! With an alto, you must always use a reed. Start with a 1 1/2 reed hardness, and go up half a size per year. Ricos are THE CHEAPEST you should EVER GO!!!! Van Durens are amazing, too, but a little pricier. ^_^ Keep the neck strap on. Do NOT take it off willy nilly. It will end in losing grip of your instrument and it falling and getting a large dent in it. (Experience.) It can get heavy after a while, which is why we have them and can 'cheat' with them. (I call it that because it is true sometimes. sweatdrop ) Take ever good care of your reeds and use a reed guard to protect it. NEVER LEAVE IT IN THE MOUTHPIECE AFTER YOU FINISH PLAYING FOR THE DAY. It will develop a disgusting black and green mold if left that way. (Again, experience. It's bad.)
Cleaning it after you practice is a great idea so all the spit will be out of it. Get the care kit for an alto (unless you already have it) and use it. Clean your mouth piece with mouthwash. (A classmate of mine told me that; she is also an alto.) Otherwise, where you play will turn pale green. (I bet you can guess what I would say here..... smile )
I always found it easier to play my instrument straight in front of me versus to the side. (Mainly, because I had to learn to play that way because of a broken wrist when I started.) But play however your band director or the others tell you, or how you feel most comfortable while you are playing correctly. Also, you play with your embechure, which you know what that is already. (I hope I'm not presuming unintentionally....) You play with your top teeth on the mouthpiece, and with your bottom lip curled over your lower teeth. This helps keep the reed from vibrating too much. Generally, this will keep your instrument in tune (after being tuned, mind) and you will not have to adjust your mouth. However, in some cases, like me with some notes, you WILL have to adjust just a little by loosening or tightening your embechure until it sounds right.
And of course, notes WILL be different for you since you played as a flute before as an alto. Therefore, I will give you a basic scale in concert and our version. Bflat, in fact. (Since I learned it that way. wink ) Bflat- G, C- A, D-B, Eflat- C, F- D, G- E, A- Fsharp, Bflat- G. (anyone, feel free to correct me on the concert Bflat scale if I am wrong, but the other half IS alto.)
And most importantly, have fun with it and don't stress if you don't get it right away. It'll come to you eventually, and you will have lots of fun playing once you get the hang of it.
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 10:15 am
Hikari Myst awesomecacy Hey guys. I play the alto (sorta). I'm actually just beginning to play it for Jazz band, since I play flute originally. I just wanted to see if any of you had some good tips for a beginner? And say Hi. So.. Hi!Hello, and congratulations on deciding to learn to play the alto saxophone!! With an alto, you must always use a reed. Start with a 1 1/2 reed hardness, and go up half a size per year. Ricos are THE CHEAPEST you should EVER GO!!!! Van Durens are amazing, too, but a little pricier. ^_^ Keep the neck strap on. Do NOT take it off willy nilly. It will end in losing grip of your instrument and it falling and getting a large dent in it. (Experience.) It can get heavy after a while, which is why we have them and can 'cheat' with them. (I call it that because it is true sometimes. sweatdrop ) Take ever good care of your reeds and use a reed guard to protect it. NEVER LEAVE IT IN THE MOUTHPIECE AFTER YOU FINISH PLAYING FOR THE DAY. It will develop a disgusting black and green mold if left that way. (Again, experience. It's bad.) Cleaning it after you practice is a great idea so all the spit will be out of it. Get the care kit for an alto (unless you already have it) and use it. Clean your mouth piece with mouthwash. (A classmate of mine told me that; she is also an alto.) Otherwise, where you play will turn pale green. (I bet you can guess what I would say here..... smile ) I always found it easier to play my instrument straight in front of me versus to the side. (Mainly, because I had to learn to play that way because of a broken wrist when I started.) But play however your band director or the others tell you, or how you feel most comfortable while you are playing correctly. Also, you play with your embechure, which you know what that is already. (I hope I'm not presuming unintentionally....) You play with your top teeth on the mouthpiece, and with your bottom lip curled over your lower teeth. This helps keep the reed from vibrating too much. Generally, this will keep your instrument in tune (after being tuned, mind) and you will not have to adjust your mouth. However, in some cases, like me with some notes, you WILL have to adjust just a little by loosening or tightening your embechure until it sounds right. And of course, notes WILL be different for you since you played as a flute before as an alto. Therefore, I will give you a basic scale in concert and our version. Bflat, in fact. (Since I learned it that way. wink ) Bflat- G, C- A, D-B, Eflat- C, F- D, G- E, A- Fsharp, Bflat- G. (anyone, feel free to correct me on the concert Bflat scale if I am wrong, but the other half IS alto.) And most importantly, have fun with it and don't stress if you don't get it right away. It'll come to you eventually, and you will have lots of fun playing once you get the hang of it. Good advice but i'd start with a size 2
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 2:05 pm
MHHornfreak Hikari Myst awesomecacy Hey guys. I play the alto (sorta). I'm actually just beginning to play it for Jazz band, since I play flute originally. I just wanted to see if any of you had some good tips for a beginner? And say Hi. So.. Hi!Hello, and congratulations on deciding to learn to play the alto saxophone!! With an alto, you must always use a reed. Start with a 1 1/2 reed hardness, and go up half a size per year. Ricos are THE CHEAPEST you should EVER GO!!!! Van Durens are amazing, too, but a little pricier. ^_^ Keep the neck strap on. Do NOT take it off willy nilly. It will end in losing grip of your instrument and it falling and getting a large dent in it. (Experience.) It can get heavy after a while, which is why we have them and can 'cheat' with them. (I call it that because it is true sometimes. sweatdrop ) Take ever good care of your reeds and use a reed guard to protect it. NEVER LEAVE IT IN THE MOUTHPIECE AFTER YOU FINISH PLAYING FOR THE DAY. It will develop a disgusting black and green mold if left that way. (Again, experience. It's bad.) Cleaning it after you practice is a great idea so all the spit will be out of it. Get the care kit for an alto (unless you already have it) and use it. Clean your mouth piece with mouthwash. (A classmate of mine told me that; she is also an alto.) Otherwise, where you play will turn pale green. (I bet you can guess what I would say here..... smile ) I always found it easier to play my instrument straight in front of me versus to the side. (Mainly, because I had to learn to play that way because of a broken wrist when I started.) But play however your band director or the others tell you, or how you feel most comfortable while you are playing correctly. Also, you play with your embechure, which you know what that is already. (I hope I'm not presuming unintentionally....) You play with your top teeth on the mouthpiece, and with your bottom lip curled over your lower teeth. This helps keep the reed from vibrating too much. Generally, this will keep your instrument in tune (after being tuned, mind) and you will not have to adjust your mouth. However, in some cases, like me with some notes, you WILL have to adjust just a little by loosening or tightening your embechure until it sounds right. And of course, notes WILL be different for you since you played as a flute before as an alto. Therefore, I will give you a basic scale in concert and our version. Bflat, in fact. (Since I learned it that way. wink ) Bflat- G, C- A, D-B, Eflat- C, F- D, G- E, A- Fsharp, Bflat- G. (anyone, feel free to correct me on the concert Bflat scale if I am wrong, but the other half IS alto.) And most importantly, have fun with it and don't stress if you don't get it right away. It'll come to you eventually, and you will have lots of fun playing once you get the hang of it. Good advice but i'd start with a size 2
Ah. That works too. It's been so long since I've been a beginner, I've forgotten! I feel kinda old now for being so forgetful! Ha ha! But yeah, size 2 works just as well.
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 7:18 pm
Hikari Myst MHHornfreak Hikari Myst awesomecacy Hey guys. I play the alto (sorta). I'm actually just beginning to play it for Jazz band, since I play flute originally. I just wanted to see if any of you had some good tips for a beginner? And say Hi. So.. Hi!Hello, and congratulations on deciding to learn to play the alto saxophone!! With an alto, you must always use a reed. Start with a 1 1/2 reed hardness, and go up half a size per year. Ricos are THE CHEAPEST you should EVER GO!!!! Van Durens are amazing, too, but a little pricier. ^_^ Keep the neck strap on. Do NOT take it off willy nilly. It will end in losing grip of your instrument and it falling and getting a large dent in it. (Experience.) It can get heavy after a while, which is why we have them and can 'cheat' with them. (I call it that because it is true sometimes. sweatdrop ) Take ever good care of your reeds and use a reed guard to protect it. NEVER LEAVE IT IN THE MOUTHPIECE AFTER YOU FINISH PLAYING FOR THE DAY. It will develop a disgusting black and green mold if left that way. (Again, experience. It's bad.) Cleaning it after you practice is a great idea so all the spit will be out of it. Get the care kit for an alto (unless you already have it) and use it. Clean your mouth piece with mouthwash. (A classmate of mine told me that; she is also an alto.) Otherwise, where you play will turn pale green. (I bet you can guess what I would say here..... smile ) I always found it easier to play my instrument straight in front of me versus to the side. (Mainly, because I had to learn to play that way because of a broken wrist when I started.) But play however your band director or the others tell you, or how you feel most comfortable while you are playing correctly. Also, you play with your embechure, which you know what that is already. (I hope I'm not presuming unintentionally....) You play with your top teeth on the mouthpiece, and with your bottom lip curled over your lower teeth. This helps keep the reed from vibrating too much. Generally, this will keep your instrument in tune (after being tuned, mind) and you will not have to adjust your mouth. However, in some cases, like me with some notes, you WILL have to adjust just a little by loosening or tightening your embechure until it sounds right. And of course, notes WILL be different for you since you played as a flute before as an alto. Therefore, I will give you a basic scale in concert and our version. Bflat, in fact. (Since I learned it that way. wink ) Bflat- G, C- A, D-B, Eflat- C, F- D, G- E, A- Fsharp, Bflat- G. (anyone, feel free to correct me on the concert Bflat scale if I am wrong, but the other half IS alto.) And most importantly, have fun with it and don't stress if you don't get it right away. It'll come to you eventually, and you will have lots of fun playing once you get the hang of it. Good advice but i'd start with a size 2 Ah. That works too. It's been so long since I've been a beginner, I've forgotten! I feel kinda old now for being so forgetful! Ha ha! But yeah, size 2 works just as well. Another note on reeds, try to switch reeds about 2 to 3 times a month, but don't throw them out! they just need time to recover from being played on. it will max out their lifespan.
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 8:16 pm
xxCorelliaxx Another note on reeds, try to switch reeds about 2 to 3 times a month, but don't throw them out! they just need time to recover from being played on. it will max out their lifespan.
Aha! Forgot something else, I did! Thank you, MHHornfreak, xxCorelliaxx! ^_^
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