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 Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 9:03 pm
Ok so in band I have to play a song that has a low F# and it MUST be played quietly. Every time I play quietly, and an octave lower than it's used to, it automatically plays the octave higher. Any ideas on how to stop it? It's hard when we have Bruce Pearson coming to work with us...
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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 6:51 am
your embouchure is too tight. loosen it up. open your throat.
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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 10:26 am
When you play quietly, you have to use your diaphragm. When you inhale, don't fill just your lungs, your stomach should as well. To have good control of your diaphragm you have to have good stomach muscles. If you play quiet and run out of air quick then work on building up your ab muscles.
The embouchure does have a play in it, but just as he said just loosen up. When you play, if you push your jaw back, smile, and take in more mouth piece you should have a better tone. I didn't learn how to get mine right until this year and I've been playing sax for 5 years now so it's difficult to keep it, but I'm working on it. Just work on getting your embouchure and air speed right and you should be fine.
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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 6:02 am
toco clarinet your embouchure is too tight. loosen it up. open your throat. Just what I was gonna say. I use to have problems with that too so don't sweat.
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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 3:16 pm
Tottaly. Trust me your not the only one. Try practicing going from low octive to high with different dynamics. Youll get it! 3nodding i heart alto sax. My Heart Is Music toco clarinet your embouchure is too tight. loosen it up. open your throat. Just what I was gonna say. I use to have problems with that too so don't sweat.
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