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Saxophone Tuning?

Hey people i've played saxophone for about 6 years now and i've been so lucky to obtain a Selmer reference 54. However, my hi…

4 years ago
by wkusax87 (12 posts)

I'm not sure if any of you are experts on this, but...

Recently, my university acquired a (slightly used showcase model) silver-plated International Woodwind IW-661 bass saxophone.…

4 years ago
by saxxsymbol (217 posts)

Buffet 400 Alto

Ok, I've had my new Buffet alto for a couple of weeks now and it is one terrific horn. The intonation is fantastic and the ke…

4 years ago
by saxxsymbol (217 posts)

altissimo

i know this topic has probably been beaten to death, but whats the best way to practice altissimo? long tones?

4 years ago
by cuber (653 posts)

David Sanborn

David Sanborn Live at Montreux comes out on DVD on Feb. 17th. He's got some amazing chops. Anyone else going to check it out?

4 years ago
by chalazon (547 posts)

benny goodman

just wondering what y'all think of benny goodman. personally, he is in my top 3 players of all time. he handled that clarinet…

4 years ago
by chalazon (547 posts)

Spit out the sides of mouthpiece

I have just taken up the saxophone again after a 6 year break. When i play the tenor saxophone, i find that spit will spray o…

4 years ago
by peter090 (155 posts)

Best Bari Sax For Jazz

Hi im a bari player and i am looking to buy a horn for my freshman yr in college and i would like a horn that is great for ja…

4 years ago
by kelsey (705 posts)

Dave Guardala

So in my hunt for a tenor mouthpiece I found some controversy surrounding his name. If anyone could give me a history lesson…

4 years ago
by saxxsymbol (217 posts)

"HARWOOD THE PROFFESIONAL"

I have a sax i pcked up at an estate sale. It is marked 'HARWOOD THE PROFESSIONAL" on the bell. THE PATENT DATE IS 12/8/1914.…

4 years ago
by cad1949 (4 posts)

National Paris Alto Sax?

Has anyone ever heard of the brand National Paris? I have an alto sax, and I can't find any information on the brand. It apea…

4 years ago
by saxygirl13 (2 posts)

soprano tips for tenor players?

I've been playing tenor long enough to not have serious trouble hitting any notes in the 'normal' (non-altissimo) range, and…

4 years ago
by MarkLavelle (300 posts)

Solo on Sunny Side of the Street

Can somebody tell me 100% who takes the first solo on "On the Sunny Side of the Street" off the album Sonny Side Up? Is it Ro…

4 years ago
by soulkat9 (11 posts)

New President.

Tomarrow we in the USA will have a new President. Thank God for this. I don't think I could stand another four years of Georg…

4 years ago
by soulkat9 (11 posts)

Bari Neck?

Can anybody hook me up with a link to a site where I can buy a replacement neck for a Low A Bari, Vito -yani stencil?

4 years ago
by Saxhog2 (10 posts)

MARTIN ALTO 'THE INDIANA' 1959

GREETINGS FROM IRELAND.PLAY TENOR BUT HAVE BEEN OFFERED THE ABOVE ALTO .WONDERING IF ANYONE KNOWS ABOUT THIS HORN...PLAYABILI…

4 years ago
by mv cork (1 post)

Meyer Alto Mouthpiece

I have an old Meyer New York USA (not meyers brothers) alto sax mouthpiece. I has 6 Meyer lapped facing M written on it. I pl…

4 years ago
by kelsey (705 posts)

Who makes this sax

I am looking for the manufacturer of a tenor sax with Ashley engraved on the bell

4 years ago
by chalazon (547 posts)

Value of Selmer Paris Alto Series II Model 52

Hey guys, I have been out of the music game for sometime now and am looking to sell me old alto. Just wondering if you all co…

4 years ago
by doof11 (2 posts)

long tones

I have been utilizing long tones as a part of my daily practice for many years. I use a method I obtained from a flute study…

4 years ago
by chalazon (547 posts)

Antigua Winds Alto Sax?

I got this Antigua Winds Alto Sax for a pretty good price (under $300) purchased for me to use while to filling in for a diff…

4 years ago
by iJiggsy (1 post)

New (unofficial) Maynard Ferguson tribute band search for a few more players

I started a tribute band for MF. We have had several rehearsals ( in Walnut Creek, CA....east bay ) and things are starting t…

4 years ago
by yourbrassinstructor (2 posts)

Alto Saxophone Jazz Scales

Will somebody please tell me the Bb concert alto saxophone jazz scale? I cannot find it anywhere.

4 years ago
by cuber (653 posts)

What Soprano Sax Should I Buy?

Hello, I'm a high school senoir and have been looking for a good Soprano saxophone for years. At this point I ruled it down t…

4 years ago
by chalazon (547 posts)

pres

pres rules

4 years ago
by chalazon (547 posts)
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