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What Saxophone?

Hello, I am a 9th grade student looking for a good brand of saxophone. I play level 5 nyssma music for those who are in NY an…

18 years ago
by CountSpatula (602 posts)

Which sax under $2300

I play in a marching band and play slot of classical music, but i don't know which sax I want to get next. Right now I have a…

18 years ago
by swingstreet (315 posts)

Ode to Jim

Today, after not playing my soprano for a while, I picked it up and started warming up. In there I did chromatic scales. When…

18 years ago
by saxjunkie89 (393 posts)

Money is not an issue... What Alto should I buy??? looking 4 all ideas and suggestions

I havn't played in 15yrs.... Owned an Selmer mark VI alto (gave to nephew when i stopped playing)... Played a yanagisawa sop…

18 years ago
by swingstreet (315 posts)

YAMAHA not cuttin it?

I was looking to buy a Yamaha 82Z Silver Plate... but I talked to two different people and I hear that the new metal that is…

18 years ago
by MarkLavelle (300 posts)

Not really OT but ... Clarinet

I'm thinking of buying a clarinet, mainly to take on holiday to use for practice (quieter, less risk, smaller, ...). I don't…

18 years ago
by SQ1 (13 posts)

Rate this horn please

I was just wondering how good of a horn the Yamaha yts-21 is, in terms of intonation, price, value, etc. Thanks.

18 years ago
by definition (963 posts)

Sax technique

I've been playing Alto for 15 years and tenor for one year. I'm still having trouble with the lower register Bb_B_C and C# on…

18 years ago
by dee (23 posts)

College Auditions????????

Hello.....I am in th 11th grade and I was wondering what do I need to practice from now on to nail an audition in college? Th…

18 years ago
by saxplaya81 (110 posts)

Which is a better sax?

I have been playing tenor saxophone for three years now and I really want to get my own horn. I've been looking at a couple h…

18 years ago
by napas14 (24 posts)

Washington D.C. Store

Hello to all. Haven't been posting for a while but I was wondering if anyone knew the name of the store in D.C. that allowed…

18 years ago
by saxitup (49 posts)

Crazy Solo...

Hey guys, Was searching around watching sax solos and I came across this one song with David Sanborn in it...Not exactly sure…

18 years ago
by MarkLavelle (300 posts)

Lost and Confused

Hey Everyone. I heard from different people around town that here was this online music store that would let you order three…

18 years ago
by saxplaya81 (110 posts)

Exercises for finger control

Howdy folks. I was wondering if anyone had any good exercises and tips for getting the fingers under control, especially the…

18 years ago
by saxplaya81 (110 posts)

Alto Saxophone - Student

My son has chosen to learn the Alto Sax in elementary school. Can you recommend a name brand that would be good to start with…

18 years ago
by Sax Mom (964 posts)

Shipping a bari.

Looks like in the next week or two I'll be shipping my bari to the other side of the country and I'm not exactly sure how to…

18 years ago
by thelittlemarchingone (50 posts)

Switching to tenor

Hey guys, I've always played alto sense the 6th grade (I'm a junior now) and I want to switch over to tenor sax for jazz typ…

18 years ago
by Dark Eyes (138 posts)

How's Brecker?

Just wondering if someone can fill me in on the latest on Brecker's condition? I live in australia, and am finding it stupidl…

18 years ago
by stutrane (15 posts)

What's The Big Difference?!

Hello everyone! Lately I've grown unhappy with my sound from my hard rubber and ebonite mouthpieces and was looking to go sli…

18 years ago
by saxismyaxe (575 posts)

Liquidating my Father's Saxophone Estate on Ebay

Hi, I put a listing in Member announcements with details of this sale of many vintage and rare saxophone items that my father…

18 years ago
by JZ (83 posts)

Yamaha 62(lyer holder)

I was wondering if the 62 had a lyer holder on it and if the custom Z has it to. If one doesn't what can I do.

18 years ago
by AlwaysBored89 (10 posts)

Discussion on starting a side business

Hi all, I've actually been thinking of this for awhile: As you know, I've taken up repair as a hobby. I've repadded, set up,…

18 years ago
by johnsonfromwisconsin (767 posts)

What reeds are the best?

Hey everyone. some of you might know my mom (Maryb2790 ) and I thank all of you who helped answer my tenor sax question....no…

18 years ago
by p-apple (49 posts)

Need advice

I'm looking to buy a brand new saxophone, I would really like this one to have a silver plating or laquering, does anybody kn…

18 years ago
by kelsey (930 posts)

Best Bari?

Hello, I am looking to buy a Baritone Saxophone. I own an Yamaha Custom EX Alto, and would not trade it for anything. I am cu…

18 years ago
by CountSpatula (602 posts)
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