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by saxy no. 4
(2 posts)
18 years ago

An Introduction

Hello, I'm a senior in high school who plays the alto saxophone. I'm excited to continue my playing in college, hopefully as a member of a jazz ensemble. I've considered minoring in music, but have not made any final decisions yet. I've taken private lessons myself, and my band director has recommended me as a teacher for elementary and Jr. High students. I have a good horn, a Yamaha professional, but I'm looking to save up and buy something else, probably a Selmer. My Yamaha seems to bend very easily, something I never noticed with my old Keilwerth. Has anyone else had trouble with soft, malleable metal on their horn? My keys just bend so easily, I have to be very delicate with it. More than once I've had to have my saxophone teacher or a repairman bend the keys back into their regular positions.

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  2. by Sax Mom
    (964 posts)
    18 years ago

    Re: An Introduction

    Welcome to the forum! Good luck in your college quest. Do you know where you're going? I'd not heard about Yamaha keys bending easily. Anyone else have that problem?

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    1. by saxy no. 4
      (2 posts)
      18 years ago

      Re: An Introduction

      Thanks, I'm going to either Ball State or Miami Oxford University. Perhaps it's not the fact that my horn is a Yamaha that it bends easily; I know it doesn't get the best handling, especially during summer marching band. But still, mine does seem to bend more easily than other members' in my section.

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