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by zoolio
(2 posts)
4 years ago

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 out the sides of the mouthpiece when i hit lower notes eg: low D. I was wondering if this is normal. I have tried adjusting my lips, but cant seem to stop the spit. I currenty use a Rico Royal M7 mouthpiece with a 2 vandoren reed. Cheers

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  2. by kelsey
    (705 posts)
    4 years ago

    Re: Spit out the sides of mouthpiece

    Just buy a couple of raincoats for the guys on each side of you, keep playing and your chops will get better and the spraying will stop..........Kelsey

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    1. by chalazon
      (547 posts)
      4 years ago

      Re: Spit out the sides of mouthpiece

      he's right, you know.....

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      1. by zoolio
        (2 posts)
        4 years ago

        Re: Spit out the sides of mouthpiece

        Thanks heaps guys. I am going to take some professional lessons soon to help refresh my memory. I have forgotten so much. The spit was annoying as it requires me to clean my saxophone so much after playing.

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        1. by chalazon
          (547 posts)
          4 years ago

          Re: Spit out the sides of mouthpiece

          your mouth thinks it's supposed to eat the mouthpiece..that's why all the saliva...this will go away after awhile..

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        2. by kelsey
          (705 posts)
          4 years ago

          Re: Spit out the sides of mouthpiece

          I'm back to get that Chinese trade crap out of the picture.............Kelsey

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        3. by peter090
          (155 posts)
          4 years ago

          Re: Spit out the sides of mouthpiece

          The bottom of the reed could be warped. Do the suction test. If the reed doesn't seal it will make the problem worse.

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