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How to Sell Two Selmer Mark VI Saxophones?

I recently acquired two Selmer Mark VI saxophones, a 1958 tenor and a 1960 alto. Though I am a professional online vintage…

4 years ago
by Phip15ps (0 posts)

Antigua PRO-ONE Baritone Saxophone

What is everyones thoughts on the Antigua PRO-ONE Baritone Saxophone sold by Sax.co.UK?Thanks!

4 years ago
by heup (1 post)

Dillon Music in New Jersey

Does anyone have any knowlwdge of Dillon Music in New Jersey?

I ran across an old friend who I have known since 19…

4 years ago
by sindani7777 (0 posts)

Vandoren A55 Blue Jumbo

Anyone have any experiance with a Vintage Vandoren A55 Blue Jumbo Alto mouthpiece ? been researching it, but haven't had t…

4 years ago
by AlienBison (1 post)

Buying help Jupiter YTS 700A, Yamaha 480, yts26 or Selma s400?

Hello all,

I need your advise deciding which of these Tenor Saxophones to buy for my son. Jupiter JTS700A $1,90…

4 years ago
by historicsaxwhisperer (644 posts)

backing track volume for outdoor gig/busking

Could anyone share some tips about audio setting of playing saxophone with a backing track outdoor/busking?

let…

4 years ago
by Lsbgmail

What reeds should I buy?

Hi everyone :)

I've been playing clarinet for over 10 years now and have decided I want to learn how to play al…

4 years ago
by mgictwnger (46 posts)

Alto or Tenor

Hi! I am very new to saxophone, but really love the instrument. I have borrowed an alto for a couple of months, but do not…

4 years ago
by NoahMC

Can embouchure correct structural squeak?

Iam a self learning beginner . I have an old and cheapest kind of saxophone(China made around200US dollar 10 years ago) an…

4 years ago
by Finle1y (0 posts)

Info for Antigua Soprano Sax

I have an Antigua Soprano Sax I bought for my daughter a couple of years ago that she never plays. I want to find out any…

4 years ago
by DonaldSanchez (0 posts)

Quit sax?

I've been learnng sax for 6 years. I've been practicing melodies, patterns, songs, scales, etc and recently saw a video on…

4 years ago
by jDorian (1 post)

How old is my sax

Hi there,

I am new to this forum.

I was recently given a sax and I decided to start playing it. I'v…

4 years ago
by Jillda (4 posts)

Yamaha alto saxophones single piece key guard , yas 62 mk1

hi to all , first of all sorry for my english ,as a die hard fan of yamaha alto saxophones  i want to discuss a very…

4 years ago
by gjmrk63

Conn Alto Sax

I have an Alto Sax with pearl keys and rather elaborate stars and Conn USA engraving on it, serial number E29873.  Co…

4 years ago
by Shirley777 (0 posts)

Inherited a sax..learn to play

Last year I inherited a 1953 Selmer Alto Sax from my grandpa. I thought since we all have some time on our hands I might t…

4 years ago
by mijderf (282 posts)

Double lip embouchure?

Hello…

4 years ago
by Headley020 (0 posts)

Tips on how to play Eb to low C smoothly?

Hi,

First post here.

I'm a complete beginner on sax (alto) (though 30+ years guitar player), so I'm…

4 years ago
by mijderf (282 posts)

Beginner Tenor/Alto

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4 years ago
by mijderf (282 posts)

How difficult is the saxophone?

1 replies by giselegadot3 (1 post) 4 years ago

4 years ago
by giselegadot3 (1 post)

Saxophone Middle D

I play a 1939 Holton Collegiate alto saxophone. I have been practicing tuning a lot, and I have heard that it is good to k…

4 years ago
by mijderf (282 posts)

Elkhart sax wanting to know more about it !!

Hi there,

I used to play this saxaphone and wanted to find out a bit more about it .....I wonder hold old it is, i…

4 years ago
by Belange1r (0 posts)

Sight-reading app for Android

Notation Trainer is an Android app that generates sight-reading exercises for any clef, key, etc. Handy for keeping exerci…

4 years ago
by Furry2 (0 posts)

Tex Beneke Horn and Setup

I saw an old Glenn Miller movie entitled "Orchestra Wives" made in 1942. Tex Beneke had a big, smooth sound when he played. I…

4 years ago
by MysteriousStitches (0 posts)

Materials for Teaching

So I am a high school student who is about to start teaching someone to play sax. I wanted to know if there are any books…

4 years ago
by Wagne1r (0 posts)

Aebersold Summer Sessions

Has anyone gone to Aebersold's summer camp? If you're a relative beginner, any thoughts? Would it be suitable?

4 years ago
by KristiMorris (0 posts)
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