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Saxaphone songs

Anyone know any popular rock songs that include saxaphone (old or new) ex. dire straits, english beat

18 years ago
by Sax Mom (964 posts)

Preferred brand?

Whilst browsing through some stores, eBay and the like, I've come across a few brands I'm unsure which to choose between. So…

18 years ago
by Dave Dix (421 posts)

Easiest way to learn a new piece.

It's that time of year for learning new All County solos, and this year I NEED to get an A on it. In the past, I've just play…

18 years ago
by SaxAppeal (67 posts)

Tossing and Turning on buying a new professional alto saxophone.

Yello, I am seriously considering a new pro alto saxophone. After searching for a while, I finally focus my choice on two mod…

18 years ago
by Jonathan_sfyee (15 posts)

Solist/Kessler Custom - Reliable, good to use?

I was considering getting a new sax, and I was curious if either Solist or Kessler Custom saxophones (alto) were any good. Ha…

18 years ago
by Imarif (7 posts)

buying replacement rods

Does anybody know where I can buy some replacement rods for a King C melody sax? I have done repairs to my altos and baris fo…

18 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

Unable to reply

I am unable to reply to any post. At any rate, I will try to anawer here. The selmer goldentone mouthpiece is an entry level…

18 years ago
by jamterry (573 posts)

matte

Does having a matte finish on a sax alter the sound at all?

18 years ago
by Sax Mom (964 posts)

P. Mauriat 67R... considering

From what I've read it sounds similar to the Ref 54 and Mark VI. Just a little darker in tone. I just want to get all the fee…

18 years ago
by jazzfool132 (144 posts)

Vintage Selmer Goldentones

Whats everyone's opinion on these mouthpieces? Hows the tone, intonation, playability, versatility? Has anyone had much luck…

18 years ago
by sax_maniac (984 posts)

Best Intermediate Level Alto Sax?

Hello all. I've decided that I finally should replace my old beginner's saxophone with an intermediate level sax. What would…

18 years ago
by Imarif (7 posts)

Conn Bari Necks

Can anybody tell me when Conn bari's changed their neck length? I have noticed that their older bari's defintely have a short…

18 years ago
by saxHog (28 posts)

Ligatures

Right now I am looking at The Ultimate Ligature by Francois Louis, is it good for Jazz? Thanks

18 years ago
by The_§ax (147 posts)

Kenny G

Why is Kenny G so ratted on in the saxophone world? I happen to love his soothing music. He has some great licks and knows ho…

18 years ago
by EL Seano (255 posts)

Sept. trivia question

Who won last months trivia question?

18 years ago
by SaxAppeal (67 posts)

Rampone and Cazzani Horns

I'm in the market for a soprano. Any feedback on the R & C horns? I'm considering an R1 or R1 Jazz, maybe the saxello.

18 years ago
by rlafans (4 posts)

New Tenor Sax

Ok, Im looking to buy a new Tenor Sax, and a while ago I stumbled on this really good website for them, and found a good star…

18 years ago
by CountSpatula (602 posts)

Trying to balance tone - whats a darker mouthpiece?

Hey, seeing that I play on a Guardala, I have quite a bright and sometimes obnoxious (agh can't spell it) tone. I want to bal…

18 years ago
by phathorn (165 posts)

2006 U.S. Navy Band International Saxophone Symposium

Greetings! Just wanted to let you know about the 2006 U.S. Navy Band International Saxophone Symposium!!! This year's Sympo…

18 years ago
by Sax Symposium (2 posts)

Haven't wrote in awhile

Hey guys! I haven't wrote or been around in awhile. I live in the hurricane hit areas on the gulf coast, so between recovery…

18 years ago
by Sax Mom (964 posts)

Katrina, how could you?

So Katrina penetrated my roof and gave one of my bedrooms an unnecessary bath. It just so happens that in that bedroom, in th…

18 years ago
by chiamac (586 posts)

Buescher with Rolled Tone Hıles

Only a legend, Conn stencils, or the real deal?

18 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

Monique soprano saxophone information wanted

Hi, I recently got a Monique soprano saxophone as a present and I'm trying to figure out where it is from. I've heard the one…

18 years ago
by kneejerk52 (397 posts)

Tenor Fingering Chart

Can anyone tell me if there is an online resource where I could print out a full fingering chart for the tenor saxaphone. I r…

18 years ago
by Sax Mom (964 posts)

What do I watch out for on E-Bay?

Sorry to double post threads, but I want a soprano sax BAD. I look on E-Bay, but I'm skeptical, and I'm very afraid I'm going…

18 years ago
by Sax Mom (964 posts)
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