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by Bryonyrose
(1 post)
9 years ago

New saxophone, doesn't seem to be working properly?

I not long ago bough a new alto saxophone and I only just recived it yesterday. All in all it cost £115. I've tried practicing just the mouth position and getting the right blowing technique. From there I wanted to try a simple scale, so I tried the C scale. Every time I try it my saxophone doesnt change tune and it only changes sound pressing the top key. In general it doesnt sound like it does compared to alto sax' online. If you can help thank you :)

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  1. by GFC
    (842 posts)

    9 years ago

    Re: New saxophone, doesn't seem to be working properly?

    If you paid so little for a new horn, serious quality issues are to be expected.  Have it looked at by someone who knows saxophones to find out what would be required to get the horm in good working order.  If there are more than minor issues, you are probably better off starting over with a used horn that you are able to test before buying.

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