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i want to upfrade to new alto sax

high i am a sophmore in hih school and play in every band we got in he school, but i like jazz thew most and want to continue…

19 years ago
by rockhard (13 posts)

Need advice...

I would like to buy a soprano saxophone, I want to know, your opinions about different products.I don't want something sofist…

19 years ago
by cips (1 post)

Bundy II

I am a very serious student in Grade 6 but playing at a Grade 8/9 level. I was wondering what people thought of the Bundy II…

19 years ago
by SaxMan88 (318 posts)

Series 2 neck try 2 or Have a nice Knight

I tried a bunch of saxes and liked the selmer series 2. So I ordered one from a reputable shop that works onhorns that will t…

19 years ago
by Augman (29 posts)

Ocatave key having no affect?

Well I was reading the art of saxopgone by Larry Teal and one of the exercises is switching from middle a to high a pressing…

19 years ago
by Spike (248 posts)

help! i need a new case!

any feedback on affordable sturdy cases? im looking for the contoured type, but dont really know which brand to get! is gator…

19 years ago
by Spike (248 posts)

ribbed construction...to be or not to be?

does the ribbed construction of todays newer saxes actually help in some way? i think the tech guys would know!

19 years ago
by invocansax (27 posts)

Keilwerth Model Number Soup?

Can someone explain the relationship between the old EX90, SX90 and new JK3300 and JK3400 instruments? Are the JK3300 saxes i…

19 years ago
by tko (1 post)

Neck for series 2

I tried a bunch of saxes and liked the selmer series 2. So I ordered one from a shop that works on them that will tune it for…

19 years ago
by Augman (29 posts)

Jazz Songs

Hey guys, I'm in a HS Jazz Band and I play sax. We are having a concert in a few days. I just wanted to run through our song…

19 years ago
by barimachine (323 posts)

Can't hit notes with palm keys and few other problems

I just got my soprano and I amh aving trouble using the palm keys. Also I am warbling my lower register, also when going up a…

19 years ago
by sax_braswell (22 posts)

why transpose? why write in Bb & Eb?

it is frustrating to not be able to play with flutes or fiddles without struggling through nasty transpositions. how did bras…

19 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

NASA conference question

I saw that conference is at drake (twenty minute drive from my house) and was wondering. Is the morning/evening performances…

19 years ago
by diminishedpower (25 posts)

Best modern Selmer

In your opinion, what is the best modern Selmer being made?

19 years ago
by definition (963 posts)

The search for a reasonably priced bari

Well, the title is kinda self-explanatory. Are Jupiters really just hunks of Taiwanese junk like I suspect? Also, how much wo…

19 years ago
by baribarisaxyman (7 posts)

KeilworthST90 Tenor Sax. A Good Starter??

Have a chance to purchase a Keilworth ST90 tenor sax for $500. It is (2) years old and hardly used by a young student. In exc…

19 years ago
by Kimo (29 posts)

Jeff Coffmen

Has anyone heard of this guy. I heard some of his stuff at a jazz festival and loved it. Sadly I can't find any of his music.…

19 years ago
by lemonhead (23 posts)

COULD YOU BE A KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SAXOPHONE

THE SAXOPHONE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR The joy of playing the instrument is the key. It should be of no consequence to the individua…

19 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

Details on an old sax

I have a "Predominant" alto sax, serial number 11165. On the bell, it says "sold by Boosey & Hawkes - London" and just below…

19 years ago
by Rivalidol (1 post)

Giant Steps Animation

I just thought this was cool. For those of you who have never heard Coltrane's Giant Steps (which is vital) , here it is. For…

19 years ago
by jazaddict (41 posts)

Sax help

I'm just starting out on the sax. I've been reading the posts here and they are very helpful. I know that at 47 I can still l…

19 years ago
by jazaddict (41 posts)

FREE JAZZ TO BE OR NOT TO BE A CHARLATAN THIS IS THE QUESTION?

FREE JAZZ (TARDIS) When we discuss the playing of so-called FREE JAZZ the Knights Templar dismiss it TARDIS is the reason (…

19 years ago
by TANGO SIX ONE (255 posts)

Which one is the best Selmer alto sax?

I am thinking of buying one (preferably second hand, as I will have about £ 1000 to spend) and wondering which one to buy an…

19 years ago
by martysax (148 posts)

Ibert's Concertino De Camera

I am an English music student and for my dissertation I am going to compare John Harle's recording of Ibert's Concertino De C…

19 years ago
by trevorr1148 (1 post)

Auditons

this might sound like a stupid question... before auditions i'm totally calm and relaxed thinking "oh, i know the music, i'm…

19 years ago
by karebear1012 (395 posts)
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