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THE TEN BEST SAXOPHONE BOOKS EVER » BEST. SAXOPHONESEE MORE ON BESTSAXOPHONEWEBSITEEVER.COM SECRETS FROM THE WORLD'S MOST PROLIFIC SAXOPHONE Doron Orenstein I've been playing the sax since the late 80's, but my musical journey has run quite the gamut. The musical rap sheet includes tours with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and reggae master Half Pint, center stage at the L.A. Music Center, cozy cafes, raucous night clubs, gear-drenched studios, and the pinnacle of any musician's career - playing weddings in New Jersey! REVIEWED - THE JODYJAZZ HR* CUSTOM DARK MOUTHPIECE » BEST The sound of the HR* Custom Dark can best described as a rich, warm sound with complex harmonics that is very easy to play. Each JodyJazz mouthpiece that comes off the CNC machine, has the baffle, tip rail, and table hand finished by a JodyJazz refacer, A GUIDE TO FINALLY FIGURING OUT WHICH BB FINGERING TO USE The Wildcard. The 1+2 fingering involves using the second finger of the right hand, the finger that comes down to play the note E. This fingering is used when going back and forth from F# and A# (the other name for Bb), or Gb to Bb. Otherwise, like the 1+1 fingering, it creates similarly awkward finger switches and should be avoided. 8 SAXOPHONE CARE TIPS THAT YOU MAY HAVE NEVER HEARD » BEST 5. Always hold your saxophone by the bell. This one should be pretty obvious as the bell is the sturdiest part of the instrument, and making a habit of squeezing down indiscriminately on the rods and keys is bound to mean trouble down the road. 6. Don’t close your case right after playing. 7 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR LOWER LIP PAIN-FREE » BEST. SAXOPHONE But for jazz folks such as myself, I prefer the approach taught by the great Joe Allard (among many other legendary saxophone teachers). In this approach, the lower lip isn’t rolled in so much, but instead, the emphasis is on contacting the reed using the fleshiest part of the lower lip.The main reason to play with the lip in a more outwards position is the fact that the fleshier part of the 11 TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR SAXOPHONE PLAYING MORE EXPRESSIVE 3) Don’t forget about dynamics. Dynamics are a great way of adding elements of depth, drama, and storytelling to your playing. Granted, there are some great players out there who don’t make much obvious use of dynamics, Coltrane being an example (just my opinion, don’tshoot).
MEET 9 OF THE WORLD'S TOP MOUTHPIECE MAGICIANS » BEST Photo by mori yasu. While I was recently searching for a new mouthpiece, I started reading more about refacing and how the right person could turn a good mouthpiece into a one-of-a-kind-mouthpiece.. In this review, I will be profiling various mouthpiece makers/refacers whose mouthpieces I have tried – whether it be their own branded mouthpiece, or another branded mouthpiece that was re BRAVO REEDS: IS THIS THE SYNTHETIC REED YOU HAVE BEEN Bravo Reeds Introduction With the various limitations that traditional cane reeds present to saxophonists such as warping, consistency, and longevity. There are more and more manufacturers coming to the market with synthetic alternatives to address these issues. I have tried various synthetic reeds from Legere, Bari, Fiberreed, Forestone, Fibracell, and although I still prefer traditional BASIC SAXOPHONE WARMUPS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES » BEST Playing the saxophone requires a lot of practice and repetition if you want to be the best. Warmups are a big part of keeping your muscle memory sharp and increasing your lung capacity so that you can playbetter, for longer.
THE TEN BEST SAXOPHONE BOOKS EVER » BEST. SAXOPHONESEE MORE ON BESTSAXOPHONEWEBSITEEVER.COM SECRETS FROM THE WORLD'S MOST PROLIFIC SAXOPHONE Doron Orenstein I've been playing the sax since the late 80's, but my musical journey has run quite the gamut. The musical rap sheet includes tours with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and reggae master Half Pint, center stage at the L.A. Music Center, cozy cafes, raucous night clubs, gear-drenched studios, and the pinnacle of any musician's career - playing weddings in New Jersey! REVIEWED - THE JODYJAZZ HR* CUSTOM DARK MOUTHPIECE » BEST The sound of the HR* Custom Dark can best described as a rich, warm sound with complex harmonics that is very easy to play. Each JodyJazz mouthpiece that comes off the CNC machine, has the baffle, tip rail, and table hand finished by a JodyJazz refacer, A GUIDE TO FINALLY FIGURING OUT WHICH BB FINGERING TO USE The Wildcard. The 1+2 fingering involves using the second finger of the right hand, the finger that comes down to play the note E. This fingering is used when going back and forth from F# and A# (the other name for Bb), or Gb to Bb. Otherwise, like the 1+1 fingering, it creates similarly awkward finger switches and should be avoided. 8 SAXOPHONE CARE TIPS THAT YOU MAY HAVE NEVER HEARD » BEST 5. Always hold your saxophone by the bell. This one should be pretty obvious as the bell is the sturdiest part of the instrument, and making a habit of squeezing down indiscriminately on the rods and keys is bound to mean trouble down the road. 6. Don’t close your case right after playing. 7 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR LOWER LIP PAIN-FREE » BEST. SAXOPHONE But for jazz folks such as myself, I prefer the approach taught by the great Joe Allard (among many other legendary saxophone teachers). In this approach, the lower lip isn’t rolled in so much, but instead, the emphasis is on contacting the reed using the fleshiest part of the lower lip.The main reason to play with the lip in a more outwards position is the fact that the fleshier part of the 11 TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR SAXOPHONE PLAYING MORE EXPRESSIVE 3) Don’t forget about dynamics. Dynamics are a great way of adding elements of depth, drama, and storytelling to your playing. Granted, there are some great players out there who don’t make much obvious use of dynamics, Coltrane being an example (just my opinion, don’tshoot).
MEET 9 OF THE WORLD'S TOP MOUTHPIECE MAGICIANS » BEST Photo by mori yasu. While I was recently searching for a new mouthpiece, I started reading more about refacing and how the right person could turn a good mouthpiece into a one-of-a-kind-mouthpiece.. In this review, I will be profiling various mouthpiece makers/refacers whose mouthpieces I have tried – whether it be their own branded mouthpiece, or another branded mouthpiece that was re BRAVO REEDS: IS THIS THE SYNTHETIC REED YOU HAVE BEEN Bravo Reeds Introduction With the various limitations that traditional cane reeds present to saxophonists such as warping, consistency, and longevity. There are more and more manufacturers coming to the market with synthetic alternatives to address these issues. I have tried various synthetic reeds from Legere, Bari, Fiberreed, Forestone, Fibracell, and although I still prefer traditional BEST. SAXOPHONE. WEBSITE. EVER. This comprehensive “A-Z” method comes to us by way of sax legend David Liebman’s step-by-step process that giants such as Michael Brecker and Bob Berg took to achieve their own awe-inspiring sounds. As one of the world’s leading authorities on saxophone sound production techniques, Dave puts his decades of experience into acourse of
KILLER EXERCISES TO GET YOUR FINGERS FLYING GRACEFULLY Exercise #2. This one works through basic major and minor arpeggios, alternating between the root chord (or tonic) and the related dominant, also known as the V chord.This is one of the most fundamental relationships to have a command over, and this exercise will definitely help anybody who hasn’t grasped this relationship quite yet.. We start in C major and play 1-3-5-1, then step down and 8 SAXOPHONE CARE TIPS THAT YOU MAY HAVE NEVER HEARD » BEST Doron Orenstein I've been playing the sax since the late 80's, but my musical journey has run quite the gamut. The musical rap sheet includes tours with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and reggae master Half Pint, center stage at the L.A. Music Center, cozy cafes, raucous night clubs, gear-drenched studios, and the pinnacle of any musician's career - playing weddings in New Jersey! VANDOREN V21 SAXOPHONE REEDS "THE NEW STANDARD FOR Vandoren V21 Saxophone Reeds. Introduction. I have played on almost every type of Vandoren reed on the market today except for the V12’s. Currently, the Vandoren Java Red box 2.5 has become my favorite cut as mentioned in my Vandoren Product Overview(Vandoren Product Review).Since Vandoren has released the V21 reeds for alto and tenor saxophone, I was interested to 12 TIPS FOR BUYING A USED SAXOPHONE » BEST. SAXOPHONE Doron Orenstein I've been playing the sax since the late 80's, but my musical journey has run quite the gamut. The musical rap sheet includes tours with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and reggae master Half Pint, center stage at the L.A. Music Center, cozy cafes, raucous night clubs, gear-drenched studios, and the pinnacle of any musician's career - playing weddings in New Jersey! A COMPARISON OF 3 POPULAR SAXOPHONE LIGATURES » BEST The Eddie Daniels/Versa ligature runs around $40+ dollars and comes with a black cap (with Eddie Daniels’ signature in my case). In comparison to other ligatures I have found this one to give me the brighter and edgier sound that helps me sound in the vein of modern straight-ahead alto players such as Antonio Hart or Vincent Herring.Click
NAMM 2019 SAXOPHONE GEAR ROUNDUP » BEST. SAXOPHONE Similar to the 2018 NAMM Show, this year’s show was filled with exhibitors showcasing products new and not-so–new, including saxophones, necks, ligatures, mouthpieces, reeds, neck-straps, cases and the list goes on and on and on. What was unique about the 2019 NAMM show in comparison to previous shows was a focus on saxophoneproducts
6 CRUCIAL FACTS ABOUT SAXOPHONE REEDS » BEST. SAXOPHONE Fluctuating widths of grain. Rougher than normal grain on the cut side of the reed. 3. Playing on hard reeds does not make you a more advanced player. A common misconception about saxophone reeds is that the softer reed you play on, the less experienced you are playing the saxophone. The truth about saxophone reed thickness is that the higher USING ONE OF THE WORLD'S BEST REED TOOLS TO MAKE YOUR Fortunately, I had a chance to meet with Mauro Di Gioia, owner and inventor of the ReedGeek, to discuss some of the techniques players can use with the ReedGeek to correct a mis-cut reed.I understand that some players, myself included, would normally take a reed out of the box and if it did not play very well, throw it out or move on toanother reed.
DO 10MFAN MOUTHPIECES LIVE UP TO THEIR MISSION OF Introduction. Mark Sepinuck has been collecting and selling vintage mouthpieces and saxophones for over 30+ years. Over the past few years, Mark decided to come out with his own line of mouthpieces since he was not entirely happy with the vintage/modern mouthpieces BASIC SAXOPHONE WARMUPS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES » BEST Playing the saxophone requires a lot of practice and repetition if you want to be the best. Warmups are a big part of keeping your muscle memory sharp and increasing your lung capacity so that you can playbetter, for longer.
SECRETS FROM THE WORLD'S MOST PROLIFIC SAXOPHONE Secrets from the World’s Most Prolific Saxophone Transcriber. Any devoted jazz saxophone player with an internet connection knows Charles McNeal’s love letter to jazz history, CharlesMcNeal.com. As a Facebook friend of Charles myself, there are periods where he cranks out, literally, a transcription each day. KILLER EXERCISES TO GET YOUR FINGERS FLYING GRACEFULLY Exercise #2. This one works through basic major and minor arpeggios, alternating between the root chord (or tonic) and the related dominant, also known as the V chord.This is one of the most fundamental relationships to have a command over, and this exercise will definitely help anybody who hasn’t grasped this relationship quite yet.. We start in C major and play 1-3-5-1, then step down and REVIEWED - THE JODYJAZZ HR* CUSTOM DARK MOUTHPIECE » BEST The sound of the HR* Custom Dark can best described as a rich, warm sound with complex harmonics that is very easy to play. Each JodyJazz mouthpiece that comes off the CNC machine, has the baffle, tip rail, and table hand finished by a JodyJazz refacer, 7 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR LOWER LIP PAIN-FREE » BEST. SAXOPHONE But for jazz folks such as myself, I prefer the approach taught by the great Joe Allard (among many other legendary saxophone teachers). In this approach, the lower lip isn’t rolled in so much, but instead, the emphasis is on contacting the reed using the fleshiest part of the lower lip.The main reason to play with the lip in a more outwards position is the fact that the fleshier part of the BRAVO REEDS: IS THIS THE SYNTHETIC REED YOU HAVE BEEN Bravo Reeds Introduction With the various limitations that traditional cane reeds present to saxophonists such as warping, consistency, and longevity. There are more and more manufacturers coming to the market with synthetic alternatives to address these issues. I have tried various synthetic reeds from Legere, Bari, Fiberreed, Forestone, Fibracell, and although I still prefer traditional X-CENTRIC MAJOR PENTATONIC MODES &c.. œœœœœœ œœœœœœœ œœœ œœœœœbœœœbœ œœœœœ bœœ œœbœbœœbœœœ bœbœœœœ.. bœbœœ œœœœœœ œœœœ œœœœœœ œœœbœœbœœœbœ MEET 9 OF THE WORLD'S TOP MOUTHPIECE MAGICIANS » BEST If you did not know, Bob taught well-known mouthpiece maker Theo Wanne the art of refacing. Bob has provided mouthpieces to various professional saxophone players, advanced students, and hobbyists throughout the Northwest and even to international players. Bob works by appointment only and can be reached at: (425) 486-8362. X-CENTRIC MAJOR PENTATONIC MODES bœbœœœœbœ bœœ bœœbœbœœ œbœœ bœbœbœbœœ bœbœœ bœbœbœbœœbœ bœœ #œœ#œ#œœœ #œœ.. œ#œœ#œœ#œœœbœbœbœœœbœ bœœ bœœbœbœœbœ THE WILL VINSON INTERVIEW » BEST. SAXOPHONE. WEBSITE. EVER. The Will Vinson Interview. New York saxophonist Will Vinson is a force to be reckoned with. Hailing from London, Will made the move to New York in 1999 and hasn’t looked back since. The roster of jazz heavyweights that Will’s played with includes Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Kurt Rosenwinkle, Mark Turner, Chris Potter, Geoff Keezer, and many,many more.
BASIC SAXOPHONE WARMUPS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES » BEST Playing the saxophone requires a lot of practice and repetition if you want to be the best. Warmups are a big part of keeping your muscle memory sharp and increasing your lung capacity so that you can playbetter, for longer.
SECRETS FROM THE WORLD'S MOST PROLIFIC SAXOPHONE Secrets from the World’s Most Prolific Saxophone Transcriber. Any devoted jazz saxophone player with an internet connection knows Charles McNeal’s love letter to jazz history, CharlesMcNeal.com. As a Facebook friend of Charles myself, there are periods where he cranks out, literally, a transcription each day. KILLER EXERCISES TO GET YOUR FINGERS FLYING GRACEFULLY Exercise #2. This one works through basic major and minor arpeggios, alternating between the root chord (or tonic) and the related dominant, also known as the V chord.This is one of the most fundamental relationships to have a command over, and this exercise will definitely help anybody who hasn’t grasped this relationship quite yet.. We start in C major and play 1-3-5-1, then step down and REVIEWED - THE JODYJAZZ HR* CUSTOM DARK MOUTHPIECE » BEST The sound of the HR* Custom Dark can best described as a rich, warm sound with complex harmonics that is very easy to play. Each JodyJazz mouthpiece that comes off the CNC machine, has the baffle, tip rail, and table hand finished by a JodyJazz refacer, 7 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR LOWER LIP PAIN-FREE » BEST. SAXOPHONE But for jazz folks such as myself, I prefer the approach taught by the great Joe Allard (among many other legendary saxophone teachers). In this approach, the lower lip isn’t rolled in so much, but instead, the emphasis is on contacting the reed using the fleshiest part of the lower lip.The main reason to play with the lip in a more outwards position is the fact that the fleshier part of the BRAVO REEDS: IS THIS THE SYNTHETIC REED YOU HAVE BEEN Bravo Reeds Introduction With the various limitations that traditional cane reeds present to saxophonists such as warping, consistency, and longevity. There are more and more manufacturers coming to the market with synthetic alternatives to address these issues. I have tried various synthetic reeds from Legere, Bari, Fiberreed, Forestone, Fibracell, and although I still prefer traditional X-CENTRIC MAJOR PENTATONIC MODES &c.. œœœœœœ œœœœœœœ œœœ œœœœœbœœœbœ œœœœœ bœœ œœbœbœœbœœœ bœbœœœœ.. bœbœœ œœœœœœ œœœœ œœœœœœ œœœbœœbœœœbœ MEET 9 OF THE WORLD'S TOP MOUTHPIECE MAGICIANS » BEST If you did not know, Bob taught well-known mouthpiece maker Theo Wanne the art of refacing. Bob has provided mouthpieces to various professional saxophone players, advanced students, and hobbyists throughout the Northwest and even to international players. Bob works by appointment only and can be reached at: (425) 486-8362. X-CENTRIC MAJOR PENTATONIC MODES bœbœœœœbœ bœœ bœœbœbœœ œbœœ bœbœbœbœœ bœbœœ bœbœbœbœœbœ bœœ #œœ#œ#œœœ #œœ.. œ#œœ#œœ#œœœbœbœbœœœbœ bœœ bœœbœbœœbœ THE WILL VINSON INTERVIEW » BEST. SAXOPHONE. WEBSITE. EVER. The Will Vinson Interview. New York saxophonist Will Vinson is a force to be reckoned with. Hailing from London, Will made the move to New York in 1999 and hasn’t looked back since. The roster of jazz heavyweights that Will’s played with includes Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Kurt Rosenwinkle, Mark Turner, Chris Potter, Geoff Keezer, and many,many more.
THE TEN BEST SAXOPHONE BOOKS EVER » BEST. SAXOPHONE 6. 25 Caprices (and an Atonal Sonata) for Solo Saxophone – Sigfrid Karg-Elert, published by Southern Music Company. This book is also quite difficult to find, but well worth the search. Beautiful pieces that are great for performance and practice, and cover a 7 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR LOWER LIP PAIN-FREE » BEST. SAXOPHONE But for jazz folks such as myself, I prefer the approach taught by the great Joe Allard (among many other legendary saxophone teachers). In this approach, the lower lip isn’t rolled in so much, but instead, the emphasis is on contacting the reed using the fleshiest part of the lower lip.The main reason to play with the lip in a more outwards position is the fact that the fleshier part of the A GUIDE TO FINALLY FIGURING OUT WHICH BB FINGERING TO USE The Wildcard. The 1+2 fingering involves using the second finger of the right hand, the finger that comes down to play the note E. This fingering is used when going back and forth from F# and A# (the other name for Bb), or Gb to Bb. Otherwise, like the 1+1 fingering, it creates similarly awkward finger switches and should be avoided. USING ONE OF THE WORLD'S BEST REED TOOLS TO MAKE YOUR Fortunately, I had a chance to meet with Mauro Di Gioia, owner and inventor of the ReedGeek, to discuss some of the techniques players can use with the ReedGeek to correct a mis-cut reed.I understand that some players, myself included, would normally take a reed out of the box and if it did not play very well, throw it out or move on toanother reed.
12 TIPS FOR BUYING A USED SAXOPHONE » BEST. SAXOPHONE The 12 Tips. Fig. A - Looking at the horn from this angle will quickly reveal any dents. It’s best to stick with horns that have not been refurbished. In other words, you want to make sure that this horn wasn’t trashed at some point and then reconstructed or drastically repaired outside of the normal periodic overhauls and adjustments. THESE FUN TECHNICAL EXERCISES WILL PREPARE YOU FOR JUST Obviously, there's more to great sax playing than playing a bunch of fast notes. But without being able to get around the horn quickly and smoothly, you can't move your audience with that feeling of musical adrenaline that got you excited about the sax in the first place. AN INTRODUCTION TO JAZZ ARTICULATION ON THE SAXOPHONE In this video, I’m going to be focusing on one of the most distinctive features of jazz articulation, which is the concept of “ghosting” notes. For those of you unfamiliar with the term, ghosting refers to de-emphasizing certain notes so they sound so MEET 9 OF THE WORLD'S TOP MOUTHPIECE MAGICIANS » BEST Photo by mori yasu. While I was recently searching for a new mouthpiece, I started reading more about refacing and how the right person could turn a good mouthpiece into a one-of-a-kind-mouthpiece.. In this review, I will be profiling various mouthpiece makers/refacers whose mouthpieces I have tried – whether it be their own branded mouthpiece, or another branded mouthpiece that was re ASK A SAXOPHONE REPAIRMAN: RELAQUERING, FINDING A REPAIR This post is part of a special column titled “Ask a Saxophone Repairman” with answers supplied by our resident repair whiz, Matt Stohrer of Stohrer Music. Disclaimer: Saxophone repair is a complicated business, depending not only on the skill of the repairer but on the reality of the situation at hand.The advice given here is given without your horn in my hands, so take everything I say JEFF RZEPIELA, AUTHOR AT BEST. SAXOPHONE. WEBSITE. EVER. Jeff Rzepiela is a multi-instrumentalist and arranger working in the Bay Area. His website (www.scooby-sax.com) features a large collection of transcriptions from the masters of the saxophone and flute. Additionally, there are several free lessons on the website based on BEST. SAXOPHONE. WEBSITE. EVER.ASK A SAXOPHONE REPAIRMANAUDIODOUBLINGEAR TRAININGEDUCATIONGREAT RECORDINGS This comprehensive “A-Z” method comes to us by way of sax legend David Liebman’s step-by-step process that giants such as Michael Brecker and Bob Berg took to achieve their own awe-inspiring sounds. As one of the world’s leading authorities on saxophone sound production techniques, Dave puts his decades of experience into acourse of
THE TEN BEST SAXOPHONE BOOKS EVER » BEST. SAXOPHONESEE MORE ON BESTSAXOPHONEWEBSITEEVER.COM BASIC SAXOPHONE WARMUPS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES » BEST Playing the saxophone requires a lot of practice and repetition if you want to be the best. Warmups are a big part of keeping your muscle memory sharp and increasing your lung capacity so that you can playbetter, for longer.
SECRETS FROM THE WORLD'S MOST PROLIFIC SAXOPHONE Secrets from the World’s Most Prolific Saxophone Transcriber. Any devoted jazz saxophone player with an internet connection knows Charles McNeal’s love letter to jazz history, CharlesMcNeal.com. As a Facebook friend of Charles myself, there are periods where he cranks out, literally, a transcription each day. 8 SAXOPHONE CARE TIPS THAT YOU MAY HAVE NEVER HEARD » BEST 5. Always hold your saxophone by the bell. This one should be pretty obvious as the bell is the sturdiest part of the instrument, and making a habit of squeezing down indiscriminately on the rods and keys is bound to mean trouble down the road. 6. Don’t close your case right after playing. REVIEWED - THE JODYJAZZ HR* CUSTOM DARK MOUTHPIECE » BEST The sound of the HR* Custom Dark can best described as a rich, warm sound with complex harmonics that is very easy to play. Each JodyJazz mouthpiece that comes off the CNC machine, has the baffle, tip rail, and table hand finished by a JodyJazz refacer, THESE FUN TECHNICAL EXERCISES WILL PREPARE YOU FOR JUST Obviously, there's more to great sax playing than playing a bunch of fast notes. But without being able to get around the horn quickly and smoothly, you can't move your audience with that feeling of musical adrenaline that got you excited about the sax in the first place. 7 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR LOWER LIP PAIN-FREE » BEST. SAXOPHONE 7) Grab some rolling papers, man. Used mainly by free spirits looking to get an unfiltered rush of nicotine as well as by certain “cats” looking to partake in a “jazz cigarette” – a small sheet of cigarette paper folded over the lower lip has been known to spare many a saxophonist the Sore Lip Blues. CHAD LEFKOWITZ-BROWN'S "APPROACH NOTES AND ENCLOSURESSEE MORE ON BESTSAXOPHONEWEBSITEEVER.COM X-CENTRIC MAJOR PENTATONIC MODES &..bœœbœbœœœ bœœœbœœbœœ bœœœ bœbœbœbœœ bœbœœbœbœbœbœœ bœbœœ #œ#œœœœ#œ #œœ #œ.. œ#œ#œœœ #œœ bœbœbœbœœœ bœœœbœbœbœœbœ BEST. SAXOPHONE. WEBSITE. EVER.ASK A SAXOPHONE REPAIRMANAUDIODOUBLINGEAR TRAININGEDUCATIONGREAT RECORDINGS This comprehensive “A-Z” method comes to us by way of sax legend David Liebman’s step-by-step process that giants such as Michael Brecker and Bob Berg took to achieve their own awe-inspiring sounds. As one of the world’s leading authorities on saxophone sound production techniques, Dave puts his decades of experience into acourse of
THE TEN BEST SAXOPHONE BOOKS EVER » BEST. SAXOPHONESEE MORE ON BESTSAXOPHONEWEBSITEEVER.COM BASIC SAXOPHONE WARMUPS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES » BEST Playing the saxophone requires a lot of practice and repetition if you want to be the best. Warmups are a big part of keeping your muscle memory sharp and increasing your lung capacity so that you can playbetter, for longer.
SECRETS FROM THE WORLD'S MOST PROLIFIC SAXOPHONE Secrets from the World’s Most Prolific Saxophone Transcriber. Any devoted jazz saxophone player with an internet connection knows Charles McNeal’s love letter to jazz history, CharlesMcNeal.com. As a Facebook friend of Charles myself, there are periods where he cranks out, literally, a transcription each day. 8 SAXOPHONE CARE TIPS THAT YOU MAY HAVE NEVER HEARD » BEST 5. Always hold your saxophone by the bell. This one should be pretty obvious as the bell is the sturdiest part of the instrument, and making a habit of squeezing down indiscriminately on the rods and keys is bound to mean trouble down the road. 6. Don’t close your case right after playing. REVIEWED - THE JODYJAZZ HR* CUSTOM DARK MOUTHPIECE » BEST The sound of the HR* Custom Dark can best described as a rich, warm sound with complex harmonics that is very easy to play. Each JodyJazz mouthpiece that comes off the CNC machine, has the baffle, tip rail, and table hand finished by a JodyJazz refacer, THESE FUN TECHNICAL EXERCISES WILL PREPARE YOU FOR JUST Obviously, there's more to great sax playing than playing a bunch of fast notes. But without being able to get around the horn quickly and smoothly, you can't move your audience with that feeling of musical adrenaline that got you excited about the sax in the first place. 7 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR LOWER LIP PAIN-FREE » BEST. SAXOPHONE 7) Grab some rolling papers, man. Used mainly by free spirits looking to get an unfiltered rush of nicotine as well as by certain “cats” looking to partake in a “jazz cigarette” – a small sheet of cigarette paper folded over the lower lip has been known to spare many a saxophonist the Sore Lip Blues. CHAD LEFKOWITZ-BROWN'S "APPROACH NOTES AND ENCLOSURESSEE MORE ON BESTSAXOPHONEWEBSITEEVER.COM X-CENTRIC MAJOR PENTATONIC MODES &..bœœbœbœœœ bœœœbœœbœœ bœœœ bœbœbœbœœ bœbœœbœbœbœbœœ bœbœœ #œ#œœœœ#œ #œœ #œ.. œ#œ#œœœ #œœ bœbœbœbœœœ bœœœbœbœbœœbœ BEST. SAXOPHONE. WEBSITE. EVER. Sax Tips and Techniques Newsletter ALSO INCLUDED WITH SIGNUP: FREE Access to Sax Lessons with the Stars archive of lesson-style interviews and exercises featuring David Liebman, Bob Mintzer, Ben Wendel, Bob Reynolds, David Binney, Rick Margitza, and many more!PLUS exclusive discounts on game-changing courses from InfiniteMusician.com. A GUIDE TO FREE ONLINE SAXOPHONE TRANSCRIPTIONS » BEST Doron Orenstein I've been playing the sax since the late 80's, but my musical journey has run quite the gamut. The musical rap sheet includes tours with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and reggae master Half Pint, center stage at the L.A. Music Center, cozy cafes, raucous night clubs, gear-drenched studios, and the pinnacle of any musician's career - playing weddings in New Jersey! KILLER EXERCISES TO GET YOUR FINGERS FLYING GRACEFULLY Exercise #2. This one works through basic major and minor arpeggios, alternating between the root chord (or tonic) and the related dominant, also known as the V chord.This is one of the most fundamental relationships to have a command over, and this exercise will definitely help anybody who hasn’t grasped this relationship quite yet.. We start in C major and play 1-3-5-1, then step down and 11 TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR SAXOPHONE PLAYING MORE EXPRESSIVE 3) Don’t forget about dynamics. Dynamics are a great way of adding elements of depth, drama, and storytelling to your playing. Granted, there are some great players out there who don’t make much obvious use of dynamics, Coltrane being an example (just my opinion, don’tshoot).
6 CRUCIAL FACTS ABOUT SAXOPHONE REEDS » BEST. SAXOPHONE Fluctuating widths of grain. Rougher than normal grain on the cut side of the reed. 3. Playing on hard reeds does not make you a more advanced player. A common misconception about saxophone reeds is that the softer reed you play on, the less experienced you are playing the saxophone. The truth about saxophone reed thickness is that the higher THIS IS PROBABLY THE MOST USEFUL SCALE IN JAZZ In my explorations I’ve found the melodic minor scale (in ascending form, i.e., a major scale with a flatted 3rd) to be the one of the most useful. There are three reasons why: First, the scale has a naturally beautiful contour, which invites compelling melodies. USING ONE OF THE WORLD'S BEST REED TOOLS TO MAKE YOUR Fortunately, I had a chance to meet with Mauro Di Gioia, owner and inventor of the ReedGeek, to discuss some of the techniques players can use with the ReedGeek to correct a mis-cut reed.I understand that some players, myself included, would normally take a reed out of the box and if it did not play very well, throw it out or move on toanother reed.
MEET 9 OF THE WORLD'S TOP MOUTHPIECE MAGICIANS » BEST If you did not know, Bob taught well-known mouthpiece maker Theo Wanne the art of refacing. Bob has provided mouthpieces to various professional saxophone players, advanced students, and hobbyists throughout the Northwest and even to international players. Bob works by appointment only and can be reached at: (425) 486-8362. X-CENTRIC MAJOR PENTATONIC MODES &..bœœbœbœœœ bœœœbœœbœœ bœœœ bœbœbœbœœ bœbœœbœbœbœbœœ bœbœœ #œ#œœœœ#œ #œœ #œ.. œ#œ#œœœ #œœ bœbœbœbœœœ bœœœbœbœbœœbœ X-CENTRIC MAJOR PENTATONIC MODES bœbœœœœbœ bœœ bœœbœbœœ œbœœ bœbœbœbœœ bœbœœ bœbœbœbœœbœ bœœ #œœ#œ#œœœ #œœ.. œ#œœ#œœ#œœœbœbœbœœœbœ bœœ bœœbœbœœbœ BEST. SAXOPHONE. WEBSITE. EVER.ASK A SAXOPHONE REPAIRMANAUDIODOUBLINGEAR TRAININGEDUCATIONGREAT RECORDINGS This comprehensive “A-Z” method comes to us by way of sax legend David Liebman’s step-by-step process that giants such as Michael Brecker and Bob Berg took to achieve their own awe-inspiring sounds. As one of the world’s leading authorities on saxophone sound production techniques, Dave puts his decades of experience into acourse of
THE TEN BEST SAXOPHONE BOOKS EVER » BEST. SAXOPHONESEE MORE ON BESTSAXOPHONEWEBSITEEVER.COM BASIC SAXOPHONE WARMUPS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES » BEST Playing the saxophone requires a lot of practice and repetition if you want to be the best. Warmups are a big part of keeping your muscle memory sharp and increasing your lung capacity so that you can playbetter, for longer.
SECRETS FROM THE WORLD'S MOST PROLIFIC SAXOPHONE Secrets from the World’s Most Prolific Saxophone Transcriber. Any devoted jazz saxophone player with an internet connection knows Charles McNeal’s love letter to jazz history, CharlesMcNeal.com. As a Facebook friend of Charles myself, there are periods where he cranks out, literally, a transcription each day. 8 SAXOPHONE CARE TIPS THAT YOU MAY HAVE NEVER HEARD » BEST 5. Always hold your saxophone by the bell. This one should be pretty obvious as the bell is the sturdiest part of the instrument, and making a habit of squeezing down indiscriminately on the rods and keys is bound to mean trouble down the road. 6. Don’t close your case right after playing. REVIEWED - THE JODYJAZZ HR* CUSTOM DARK MOUTHPIECE » BEST The sound of the HR* Custom Dark can best described as a rich, warm sound with complex harmonics that is very easy to play. Each JodyJazz mouthpiece that comes off the CNC machine, has the baffle, tip rail, and table hand finished by a JodyJazz refacer, THESE FUN TECHNICAL EXERCISES WILL PREPARE YOU FOR JUST Obviously, there's more to great sax playing than playing a bunch of fast notes. But without being able to get around the horn quickly and smoothly, you can't move your audience with that feeling of musical adrenaline that got you excited about the sax in the first place. 7 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR LOWER LIP PAIN-FREE » BEST. SAXOPHONE 7) Grab some rolling papers, man. Used mainly by free spirits looking to get an unfiltered rush of nicotine as well as by certain “cats” looking to partake in a “jazz cigarette” – a small sheet of cigarette paper folded over the lower lip has been known to spare many a saxophonist the Sore Lip Blues. CHAD LEFKOWITZ-BROWN'S "APPROACH NOTES AND ENCLOSURESSEE MORE ON BESTSAXOPHONEWEBSITEEVER.COM X-CENTRIC MAJOR PENTATONIC MODES &c.. œœœœœœ œœœœœœœ œœœ œœœœœbœœœbœ œœœœœ bœœ œœbœbœœbœœœ bœbœœœœ.. bœbœœ œœœœœœ œœœœ œœœœœœ œœœbœœbœœœbœ BEST. SAXOPHONE. WEBSITE. EVER.ASK A SAXOPHONE REPAIRMANAUDIODOUBLINGEAR TRAININGEDUCATIONGREAT RECORDINGS This comprehensive “A-Z” method comes to us by way of sax legend David Liebman’s step-by-step process that giants such as Michael Brecker and Bob Berg took to achieve their own awe-inspiring sounds. As one of the world’s leading authorities on saxophone sound production techniques, Dave puts his decades of experience into acourse of
THE TEN BEST SAXOPHONE BOOKS EVER » BEST. SAXOPHONESEE MORE ON BESTSAXOPHONEWEBSITEEVER.COM BASIC SAXOPHONE WARMUPS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES » BEST Playing the saxophone requires a lot of practice and repetition if you want to be the best. Warmups are a big part of keeping your muscle memory sharp and increasing your lung capacity so that you can playbetter, for longer.
SECRETS FROM THE WORLD'S MOST PROLIFIC SAXOPHONE Secrets from the World’s Most Prolific Saxophone Transcriber. Any devoted jazz saxophone player with an internet connection knows Charles McNeal’s love letter to jazz history, CharlesMcNeal.com. As a Facebook friend of Charles myself, there are periods where he cranks out, literally, a transcription each day. 8 SAXOPHONE CARE TIPS THAT YOU MAY HAVE NEVER HEARD » BEST 5. Always hold your saxophone by the bell. This one should be pretty obvious as the bell is the sturdiest part of the instrument, and making a habit of squeezing down indiscriminately on the rods and keys is bound to mean trouble down the road. 6. Don’t close your case right after playing. REVIEWED - THE JODYJAZZ HR* CUSTOM DARK MOUTHPIECE » BEST The sound of the HR* Custom Dark can best described as a rich, warm sound with complex harmonics that is very easy to play. Each JodyJazz mouthpiece that comes off the CNC machine, has the baffle, tip rail, and table hand finished by a JodyJazz refacer, THESE FUN TECHNICAL EXERCISES WILL PREPARE YOU FOR JUST Obviously, there's more to great sax playing than playing a bunch of fast notes. But without being able to get around the horn quickly and smoothly, you can't move your audience with that feeling of musical adrenaline that got you excited about the sax in the first place. 7 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR LOWER LIP PAIN-FREE » BEST. SAXOPHONE 7) Grab some rolling papers, man. Used mainly by free spirits looking to get an unfiltered rush of nicotine as well as by certain “cats” looking to partake in a “jazz cigarette” – a small sheet of cigarette paper folded over the lower lip has been known to spare many a saxophonist the Sore Lip Blues. CHAD LEFKOWITZ-BROWN'S "APPROACH NOTES AND ENCLOSURESSEE MORE ON BESTSAXOPHONEWEBSITEEVER.COM X-CENTRIC MAJOR PENTATONIC MODES &c.. œœœœœœ œœœœœœœ œœœ œœœœœbœœœbœ œœœœœ bœœ œœbœbœœbœœœ bœbœœœœ.. bœbœœ œœœœœœ œœœœ œœœœœœ œœœbœœbœœœbœ BEST. SAXOPHONE. WEBSITE. EVER. This comprehensive “A-Z” method comes to us by way of sax legend David Liebman’s step-by-step process that giants such as Michael Brecker and Bob Berg took to achieve their own awe-inspiring sounds. As one of the world’s leading authorities on saxophone sound production techniques, Dave puts his decades of experience into acourse of
A GUIDE TO FREE ONLINE SAXOPHONE TRANSCRIPTIONS » BEST Doron Orenstein I've been playing the sax since the late 80's, but my musical journey has run quite the gamut. The musical rap sheet includes tours with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and reggae master Half Pint, center stage at the L.A. Music Center, cozy cafes, raucous night clubs, gear-drenched studios, and the pinnacle of any musician's career - playing weddings in New Jersey! KILLER EXERCISES TO GET YOUR FINGERS FLYING GRACEFULLY Exercise #2. This one works through basic major and minor arpeggios, alternating between the root chord (or tonic) and the related dominant, also known as the V chord.This is one of the most fundamental relationships to have a command over, and this exercise will definitely help anybody who hasn’t grasped this relationship quite yet.. We start in C major and play 1-3-5-1, then step down and 11 TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR SAXOPHONE PLAYING MORE EXPRESSIVE 3) Don’t forget about dynamics. Dynamics are a great way of adding elements of depth, drama, and storytelling to your playing. Granted, there are some great players out there who don’t make much obvious use of dynamics, Coltrane being an example (just my opinion, don’tshoot).
6 CRUCIAL FACTS ABOUT SAXOPHONE REEDS » BEST. SAXOPHONE Fluctuating widths of grain. Rougher than normal grain on the cut side of the reed. 3. Playing on hard reeds does not make you a more advanced player. A common misconception about saxophone reeds is that the softer reed you play on, the less experienced you are playing the saxophone. The truth about saxophone reed thickness is that the higher THIS IS PROBABLY THE MOST USEFUL SCALE IN JAZZ In my explorations I’ve found the melodic minor scale (in ascending form, i.e., a major scale with a flatted 3rd) to be the one of the most useful. There are three reasons why: First, the scale has a naturally beautiful contour, which invites compelling melodies. USING ONE OF THE WORLD'S BEST REED TOOLS TO MAKE YOUR Fortunately, I had a chance to meet with Mauro Di Gioia, owner and inventor of the ReedGeek, to discuss some of the techniques players can use with the ReedGeek to correct a mis-cut reed.I understand that some players, myself included, would normally take a reed out of the box and if it did not play very well, throw it out or move on toanother reed.
A SET OF PENTATONIC SCALE EXERCISES TO SUPER-CHARGE YOUR This article was written by guest contributor, Bobby Stern, a long time professional saxophonist, jazz player, educator, Bari Woodwinds endorser and author of “The Melodic Minor Handbook: A Jazz Player’s Perspective” as well as a new self published eBook “Slick Licks That Stick!” This is a very useful series of exercises for building your chops and acclimating your ear todifferent
MEET 9 OF THE WORLD'S TOP MOUTHPIECE MAGICIANS » BEST If you did not know, Bob taught well-known mouthpiece maker Theo Wanne the art of refacing. Bob has provided mouthpieces to various professional saxophone players, advanced students, and hobbyists throughout the Northwest and even to international players. Bob works by appointment only and can be reached at: (425) 486-8362. X-CENTRIC MAJOR PENTATONIC MODES &c.. œœœœœœ œœœœœœœ œœœ œœœœœbœœœbœ œœœœœ bœœ œœbœbœœbœœœ bœbœœœœ.. bœbœœ œœœœœœ œœœœ œœœœœœ œœœbœœbœœœbœ BASIC SAXOPHONE WARMUPS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES » BEST Playing the saxophone requires a lot of practice and repetition if you want to be the best. Warmups are a big part of keeping your muscle memory sharp and increasing your lung capacity so that you can playbetter, for longer.
SECRETS FROM THE WORLD'S MOST PROLIFIC SAXOPHONE Secrets from the World’s Most Prolific Saxophone Transcriber. Any devoted jazz saxophone player with an internet connection knows Charles McNeal’s love letter to jazz history, CharlesMcNeal.com. As a Facebook friend of Charles myself, there are periods where he cranks out, literally, a transcription each day. KILLER EXERCISES TO GET YOUR FINGERS FLYING GRACEFULLY Exercise #2. This one works through basic major and minor arpeggios, alternating between the root chord (or tonic) and the related dominant, also known as the V chord.This is one of the most fundamental relationships to have a command over, and this exercise will definitely help anybody who hasn’t grasped this relationship quite yet.. We start in C major and play 1-3-5-1, then step down and A GUIDE TO FREE ONLINE SAXOPHONE TRANSCRIPTIONS » BEST Doron Orenstein I've been playing the sax since the late 80's, but my musical journey has run quite the gamut. The musical rap sheet includes tours with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and reggae master Half Pint, center stage at the L.A. Music Center, cozy cafes, raucous night clubs, gear-drenched studios, and the pinnacle of any musician's career - playing weddings in New Jersey! REVIEWED - THE JODYJAZZ HR* CUSTOM DARK MOUTHPIECE » BEST The sound of the HR* Custom Dark can best described as a rich, warm sound with complex harmonics that is very easy to play. Each JodyJazz mouthpiece that comes off the CNC machine, has the baffle, tip rail, and table hand finished by a JodyJazz refacer, 7 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR LOWER LIP PAIN-FREE » BEST. SAXOPHONE 7) Grab some rolling papers, man. Used mainly by free spirits looking to get an unfiltered rush of nicotine as well as by certain “cats” looking to partake in a “jazz cigarette” – a small sheet of cigarette paper folded over the lower lip has been known to spare many a saxophonist the Sore Lip Blues. X-CENTRIC MAJOR PENTATONIC MODES &c.. œœœœœœ œœœœœœœ œœœ œœœœœbœœœbœ œœœœœ bœœ œœbœbœœbœœœ bœbœœœœ.. bœbœœ œœœœœœ œœœœ œœœœœœ œœœbœœbœœœbœ BRAVO REEDS: IS THIS THE SYNTHETIC REED YOU HAVE BEEN Bravo Reeds Introduction With the various limitations that traditional cane reeds present to saxophonists such as warping, consistency, and longevity. There are more and more manufacturers coming to the market with synthetic alternatives to address these issues. I have tried various synthetic reeds from Legere, Bari, Fiberreed, Forestone, Fibracell, and although I still prefer traditional X-CENTRIC MAJOR PENTATONIC MODES bœbœœœœbœ bœœ bœœbœbœœ œbœœ bœbœbœbœœ bœbœœ bœbœbœbœœbœ bœœ #œœ#œ#œœœ #œœ.. œ#œœ#œœ#œœœbœbœbœœœbœ bœœ bœœbœbœœbœ THE WILL VINSON INTERVIEW » BEST. SAXOPHONE. WEBSITE. EVER. The Will Vinson Interview. New York saxophonist Will Vinson is a force to be reckoned with. Hailing from London, Will made the move to New York in 1999 and hasn’t looked back since. The roster of jazz heavyweights that Will’s played with includes Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Kurt Rosenwinkle, Mark Turner, Chris Potter, Geoff Keezer, and many,many more.
BASIC SAXOPHONE WARMUPS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES » BEST Playing the saxophone requires a lot of practice and repetition if you want to be the best. Warmups are a big part of keeping your muscle memory sharp and increasing your lung capacity so that you can playbetter, for longer.
SECRETS FROM THE WORLD'S MOST PROLIFIC SAXOPHONE Secrets from the World’s Most Prolific Saxophone Transcriber. Any devoted jazz saxophone player with an internet connection knows Charles McNeal’s love letter to jazz history, CharlesMcNeal.com. As a Facebook friend of Charles myself, there are periods where he cranks out, literally, a transcription each day. KILLER EXERCISES TO GET YOUR FINGERS FLYING GRACEFULLY Exercise #2. This one works through basic major and minor arpeggios, alternating between the root chord (or tonic) and the related dominant, also known as the V chord.This is one of the most fundamental relationships to have a command over, and this exercise will definitely help anybody who hasn’t grasped this relationship quite yet.. We start in C major and play 1-3-5-1, then step down and A GUIDE TO FREE ONLINE SAXOPHONE TRANSCRIPTIONS » BEST Doron Orenstein I've been playing the sax since the late 80's, but my musical journey has run quite the gamut. The musical rap sheet includes tours with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and reggae master Half Pint, center stage at the L.A. Music Center, cozy cafes, raucous night clubs, gear-drenched studios, and the pinnacle of any musician's career - playing weddings in New Jersey! REVIEWED - THE JODYJAZZ HR* CUSTOM DARK MOUTHPIECE » BEST The sound of the HR* Custom Dark can best described as a rich, warm sound with complex harmonics that is very easy to play. Each JodyJazz mouthpiece that comes off the CNC machine, has the baffle, tip rail, and table hand finished by a JodyJazz refacer, 7 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR LOWER LIP PAIN-FREE » BEST. SAXOPHONE 7) Grab some rolling papers, man. Used mainly by free spirits looking to get an unfiltered rush of nicotine as well as by certain “cats” looking to partake in a “jazz cigarette” – a small sheet of cigarette paper folded over the lower lip has been known to spare many a saxophonist the Sore Lip Blues. X-CENTRIC MAJOR PENTATONIC MODES &c.. œœœœœœ œœœœœœœ œœœ œœœœœbœœœbœ œœœœœ bœœ œœbœbœœbœœœ bœbœœœœ.. bœbœœ œœœœœœ œœœœ œœœœœœ œœœbœœbœœœbœ BRAVO REEDS: IS THIS THE SYNTHETIC REED YOU HAVE BEEN Bravo Reeds Introduction With the various limitations that traditional cane reeds present to saxophonists such as warping, consistency, and longevity. There are more and more manufacturers coming to the market with synthetic alternatives to address these issues. I have tried various synthetic reeds from Legere, Bari, Fiberreed, Forestone, Fibracell, and although I still prefer traditional X-CENTRIC MAJOR PENTATONIC MODES bœbœœœœbœ bœœ bœœbœbœœ œbœœ bœbœbœbœœ bœbœœ bœbœbœbœœbœ bœœ #œœ#œ#œœœ #œœ.. œ#œœ#œœ#œœœbœbœbœœœbœ bœœ bœœbœbœœbœ THE WILL VINSON INTERVIEW » BEST. SAXOPHONE. WEBSITE. EVER. The Will Vinson Interview. New York saxophonist Will Vinson is a force to be reckoned with. Hailing from London, Will made the move to New York in 1999 and hasn’t looked back since. The roster of jazz heavyweights that Will’s played with includes Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Kurt Rosenwinkle, Mark Turner, Chris Potter, Geoff Keezer, and many,many more.
THE TEN BEST SAXOPHONE BOOKS EVER » BEST. SAXOPHONE 6. 25 Caprices (and an Atonal Sonata) for Solo Saxophone – Sigfrid Karg-Elert, published by Southern Music Company. This book is also quite difficult to find, but well worth the search. Beautiful pieces that are great for performance and practice, and cover a A GUIDE TO FREE ONLINE SAXOPHONE TRANSCRIPTIONS » BEST Doron Orenstein I've been playing the sax since the late 80's, but my musical journey has run quite the gamut. The musical rap sheet includes tours with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and reggae master Half Pint, center stage at the L.A. Music Center, cozy cafes, raucous night clubs, gear-drenched studios, and the pinnacle of any musician's career - playing weddings in New Jersey! FIVE APPS THAT WILL IMPROVE YOUR SAXOPHONE PLAYING » BEST Adding annotations to your scores is a simple process – you can use or edit presets to add notes, markings or symbols to any score. Sharing scores is also simple; through email, Bluetooth and even Airdrop. For $9.99, this is an easily justifiable purchase that will completely transform your sheet music collection! HOW TO MAKE YOUR REEDS PLAY BETTER » BEST. SAXOPHONE Lightning-Fast and Crystal-Clean Saxophone Technique. However, t here are things you can do to make your reeds work better for you, thereby yielding additional value from your pricey box o’cane. In a nutshell, this video demonstrates how positioning your ligature towards the back of your mouthpiece makes the reed feel softer andeasy-blowing
12 TIPS FOR BUYING A USED SAXOPHONE » BEST. SAXOPHONE The 12 Tips. Fig. A - Looking at the horn from this angle will quickly reveal any dents. It’s best to stick with horns that have not been refurbished. In other words, you want to make sure that this horn wasn’t trashed at some point and then reconstructed or drastically repaired outside of the normal periodic overhauls and adjustments. 7 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR LOWER LIP PAIN-FREE » BEST. SAXOPHONE 7) Grab some rolling papers, man. Used mainly by free spirits looking to get an unfiltered rush of nicotine as well as by certain “cats” looking to partake in a “jazz cigarette” – a small sheet of cigarette paper folded over the lower lip has been known to spare many a saxophonist the Sore Lip Blues. USING ONE OF THE WORLD'S BEST REED TOOLS TO MAKE YOUR Fortunately, I had a chance to meet with Mauro Di Gioia, owner and inventor of the ReedGeek, to discuss some of the techniques players can use with the ReedGeek to correct a mis-cut reed.I understand that some players, myself included, would normally take a reed out of the box and if it did not play very well, throw it out or move on toanother reed.
AN INTRODUCTION TO JAZZ ARTICULATION ON THE SAXOPHONE In this video, I’m going to be focusing on one of the most distinctive features of jazz articulation, which is the concept of “ghosting” notes. For those of you unfamiliar with the term, ghosting refers to de-emphasizing certain notes so they sound so CHAD LEFKOWITZ-BROWN'S "APPROACH NOTES AND ENCLOSURES Approach notes are notes leading into a resolution or “target note”. If you want to play something melodic, harmonious, or “inside” of the chord, you can approach a resolution or target note that is a chord tone, or a note in the chord scale. JEFF RZEPIELA, AUTHOR AT BEST. SAXOPHONE. WEBSITE. EVER. Jeff Rzepiela is a multi-instrumentalist and arranger working in the Bay Area. His website (www.scooby-sax.com) features a large collection of transcriptions from the masters of the saxophone and flute. Additionally, there are several free lessons on the website based on BASIC SAXOPHONE WARMUPS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES » BEST Playing the saxophone requires a lot of practice and repetition if you want to be the best. Warmups are a big part of keeping your muscle memory sharp and increasing your lung capacity so that you can playbetter, for longer.
SECRETS FROM THE WORLD'S MOST PROLIFIC SAXOPHONE Secrets from the World’s Most Prolific Saxophone Transcriber. Any devoted jazz saxophone player with an internet connection knows Charles McNeal’s love letter to jazz history, CharlesMcNeal.com. As a Facebook friend of Charles myself, there are periods where he cranks out, literally, a transcription each day. KILLER EXERCISES TO GET YOUR FINGERS FLYING GRACEFULLY Exercise #2. This one works through basic major and minor arpeggios, alternating between the root chord (or tonic) and the related dominant, also known as the V chord.This is one of the most fundamental relationships to have a command over, and this exercise will definitely help anybody who hasn’t grasped this relationship quite yet.. We start in C major and play 1-3-5-1, then step down and A GUIDE TO FREE ONLINE SAXOPHONE TRANSCRIPTIONS » BEST Doron Orenstein I've been playing the sax since the late 80's, but my musical journey has run quite the gamut. The musical rap sheet includes tours with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and reggae master Half Pint, center stage at the L.A. Music Center, cozy cafes, raucous night clubs, gear-drenched studios, and the pinnacle of any musician's career - playing weddings in New Jersey! REVIEWED - THE JODYJAZZ HR* CUSTOM DARK MOUTHPIECE » BEST The sound of the HR* Custom Dark can best described as a rich, warm sound with complex harmonics that is very easy to play. Each JodyJazz mouthpiece that comes off the CNC machine, has the baffle, tip rail, and table hand finished by a JodyJazz refacer, 7 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR LOWER LIP PAIN-FREE » BEST. SAXOPHONE 7) Grab some rolling papers, man. Used mainly by free spirits looking to get an unfiltered rush of nicotine as well as by certain “cats” looking to partake in a “jazz cigarette” – a small sheet of cigarette paper folded over the lower lip has been known to spare many a saxophonist the Sore Lip Blues. X-CENTRIC MAJOR PENTATONIC MODES &c.. œœœœœœ œœœœœœœ œœœ œœœœœbœœœbœ œœœœœ bœœ œœbœbœœbœœœ bœbœœœœ.. bœbœœ œœœœœœ œœœœ œœœœœœ œœœbœœbœœœbœ BRAVO REEDS: IS THIS THE SYNTHETIC REED YOU HAVE BEEN Bravo Reeds Introduction With the various limitations that traditional cane reeds present to saxophonists such as warping, consistency, and longevity. There are more and more manufacturers coming to the market with synthetic alternatives to address these issues. I have tried various synthetic reeds from Legere, Bari, Fiberreed, Forestone, Fibracell, and although I still prefer traditional X-CENTRIC MAJOR PENTATONIC MODES bœbœœœœbœ bœœ bœœbœbœœ œbœœ bœbœbœbœœ bœbœœ bœbœbœbœœbœ bœœ #œœ#œ#œœœ #œœ.. œ#œœ#œœ#œœœbœbœbœœœbœ bœœ bœœbœbœœbœ THE WILL VINSON INTERVIEW » BEST. SAXOPHONE. WEBSITE. EVER. The Will Vinson Interview. New York saxophonist Will Vinson is a force to be reckoned with. Hailing from London, Will made the move to New York in 1999 and hasn’t looked back since. The roster of jazz heavyweights that Will’s played with includes Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Kurt Rosenwinkle, Mark Turner, Chris Potter, Geoff Keezer, and many,many more.
BASIC SAXOPHONE WARMUPS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES » BEST Playing the saxophone requires a lot of practice and repetition if you want to be the best. Warmups are a big part of keeping your muscle memory sharp and increasing your lung capacity so that you can playbetter, for longer.
SECRETS FROM THE WORLD'S MOST PROLIFIC SAXOPHONE Secrets from the World’s Most Prolific Saxophone Transcriber. Any devoted jazz saxophone player with an internet connection knows Charles McNeal’s love letter to jazz history, CharlesMcNeal.com. As a Facebook friend of Charles myself, there are periods where he cranks out, literally, a transcription each day. KILLER EXERCISES TO GET YOUR FINGERS FLYING GRACEFULLY Exercise #2. This one works through basic major and minor arpeggios, alternating between the root chord (or tonic) and the related dominant, also known as the V chord.This is one of the most fundamental relationships to have a command over, and this exercise will definitely help anybody who hasn’t grasped this relationship quite yet.. We start in C major and play 1-3-5-1, then step down and A GUIDE TO FREE ONLINE SAXOPHONE TRANSCRIPTIONS » BEST Doron Orenstein I've been playing the sax since the late 80's, but my musical journey has run quite the gamut. The musical rap sheet includes tours with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and reggae master Half Pint, center stage at the L.A. Music Center, cozy cafes, raucous night clubs, gear-drenched studios, and the pinnacle of any musician's career - playing weddings in New Jersey! REVIEWED - THE JODYJAZZ HR* CUSTOM DARK MOUTHPIECE » BEST The sound of the HR* Custom Dark can best described as a rich, warm sound with complex harmonics that is very easy to play. Each JodyJazz mouthpiece that comes off the CNC machine, has the baffle, tip rail, and table hand finished by a JodyJazz refacer, 7 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR LOWER LIP PAIN-FREE » BEST. SAXOPHONE 7) Grab some rolling papers, man. Used mainly by free spirits looking to get an unfiltered rush of nicotine as well as by certain “cats” looking to partake in a “jazz cigarette” – a small sheet of cigarette paper folded over the lower lip has been known to spare many a saxophonist the Sore Lip Blues. X-CENTRIC MAJOR PENTATONIC MODES &c.. œœœœœœ œœœœœœœ œœœ œœœœœbœœœbœ œœœœœ bœœ œœbœbœœbœœœ bœbœœœœ.. bœbœœ œœœœœœ œœœœ œœœœœœ œœœbœœbœœœbœ BRAVO REEDS: IS THIS THE SYNTHETIC REED YOU HAVE BEEN Bravo Reeds Introduction With the various limitations that traditional cane reeds present to saxophonists such as warping, consistency, and longevity. There are more and more manufacturers coming to the market with synthetic alternatives to address these issues. I have tried various synthetic reeds from Legere, Bari, Fiberreed, Forestone, Fibracell, and although I still prefer traditional X-CENTRIC MAJOR PENTATONIC MODES bœbœœœœbœ bœœ bœœbœbœœ œbœœ bœbœbœbœœ bœbœœ bœbœbœbœœbœ bœœ #œœ#œ#œœœ #œœ.. œ#œœ#œœ#œœœbœbœbœœœbœ bœœ bœœbœbœœbœ THE WILL VINSON INTERVIEW » BEST. SAXOPHONE. WEBSITE. EVER. The Will Vinson Interview. New York saxophonist Will Vinson is a force to be reckoned with. Hailing from London, Will made the move to New York in 1999 and hasn’t looked back since. The roster of jazz heavyweights that Will’s played with includes Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Kurt Rosenwinkle, Mark Turner, Chris Potter, Geoff Keezer, and many,many more.
THE TEN BEST SAXOPHONE BOOKS EVER » BEST. SAXOPHONE 6. 25 Caprices (and an Atonal Sonata) for Solo Saxophone – Sigfrid Karg-Elert, published by Southern Music Company. This book is also quite difficult to find, but well worth the search. Beautiful pieces that are great for performance and practice, and cover a A GUIDE TO FREE ONLINE SAXOPHONE TRANSCRIPTIONS » BEST Doron Orenstein I've been playing the sax since the late 80's, but my musical journey has run quite the gamut. The musical rap sheet includes tours with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and reggae master Half Pint, center stage at the L.A. Music Center, cozy cafes, raucous night clubs, gear-drenched studios, and the pinnacle of any musician's career - playing weddings in New Jersey! HOW TO MAKE YOUR REEDS PLAY BETTER » BEST. SAXOPHONE Doron Orenstein I've been playing the sax since the late 80's, but my musical journey has run quite the gamut. The musical rap sheet includes tours with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and reggae master Half Pint, center stage at the L.A. Music Center, cozy cafes, raucous night clubs, gear-drenched studios, and the pinnacle of any musician's career - playing weddings in New Jersey! FIVE APPS THAT WILL IMPROVE YOUR SAXOPHONE PLAYING » BEST Adding annotations to your scores is a simple process – you can use or edit presets to add notes, markings or symbols to any score. Sharing scores is also simple; through email, Bluetooth and even Airdrop. For $9.99, this is an easily justifiable purchase that will completely transform your sheet music collection! 12 TIPS FOR BUYING A USED SAXOPHONE » BEST. SAXOPHONE The 12 Tips. Fig. A - Looking at the horn from this angle will quickly reveal any dents. It’s best to stick with horns that have not been refurbished. In other words, you want to make sure that this horn wasn’t trashed at some point and then reconstructed or drastically repaired outside of the normal periodic overhauls and adjustments. USING ONE OF THE WORLD'S BEST REED TOOLS TO MAKE YOUR Fortunately, I had a chance to meet with Mauro Di Gioia, owner and inventor of the ReedGeek, to discuss some of the techniques players can use with the ReedGeek to correct a mis-cut reed.I understand that some players, myself included, would normally take a reed out of the box and if it did not play very well, throw it out or move on toanother reed.
THE WILL VINSON INTERVIEW » BEST. SAXOPHONE. WEBSITE. EVER. The Will Vinson Interview. New York saxophonist Will Vinson is a force to be reckoned with. Hailing from London, Will made the move to New York in 1999 and hasn’t looked back since. The roster of jazz heavyweights that Will’s played with includes Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Kurt Rosenwinkle, Mark Turner, Chris Potter, Geoff Keezer, and many,many more.
AN INTRODUCTION TO JAZZ ARTICULATION ON THE SAXOPHONE In this video, I’m going to be focusing on one of the most distinctive features of jazz articulation, which is the concept of “ghosting” notes. For those of you unfamiliar with the term, ghosting refers to de-emphasizing certain notes so they sound so CHAD LEFKOWITZ-BROWN'S "APPROACH NOTES AND ENCLOSURES Approach notes are notes leading into a resolution or “target note”. If you want to play something melodic, harmonious, or “inside” of the chord, you can approach a resolution or target note that is a chord tone, or a note in the chord scale. JEFF RZEPIELA, AUTHOR AT BEST. SAXOPHONE. WEBSITE. EVER. Jeff Rzepiela is a multi-instrumentalist and arranger working in the Bay Area. His website (www.scooby-sax.com) features a large collection of transcriptions from the masters of the saxophone and flute. Additionally, there are several free lessons on the website based on* Home
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BASIC SAXOPHONE WARMUPS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES Playing the saxophone requires a lot of practice and repetition if you want to be the best. Warmups are a big part of keeping your muscle memory sharp and increasing your lung capacity so that you can play better, for longer. Doing saxophone warmups and practice exercises before performing also help to focus your mindSponsored
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HOW DID “LICKS” BECOME A FOUR LETTER WORD? The advent of social media has allowed me to witness the re-emergence of the phenomena of “lick” haters. The complaint against licks, I think, boils down to musicians sounding uninspired and clinical because their improvisations sound like exercises and don’t illicit a sense of freedom and spontaneity that true art requires. The conventional wisdom is SUSAN BRECKER ON THE LEGACY OF HER HUSBAND, MICHAEL AND THE SAXOPHONE COMPETITION IN HIS NAME If you’ve found your way to this article, chances are pretty good that you know who Michael Brecker is. Chances are also pretty good that you’ve spent many a listening session in awe of his legendary, unparalleled command of the saxophone as well as his often-imitated-never-duplicated improvisational vocabulary. For mostof us, he ranks at,
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