Jonathan Baek(a member) knows about this kid too...

yes i do... prerit... what kinda name is PRERIT?!?!?! andall he can do is make up crappy yo momma jokes... he's almost worse than Brock :)

Don't get me started on Brock...

you people really dont quit, do you? maybe if you stopped complaining about how bad he is, youd be alot better, and you might know shit

Well, the topic of this thread is No one over 18 allowed. Judging from the topic, I wouldn't really expect to find much useful, meaningful, or intelligent conversation here!., and since I'm over 30.... I remember this thread well. It was started by SaxMan. SaxMan is a smart kid who knows saxophones very well, however he's very opinionated and outspoken. Nothing wrong with being opinionated. I have my own thoughts and opinions as well. But always try to keep an open mind. If someone else likes a particular mouthpiece, or a horn that you don't like, ask them what it is that THEY like about it? Most of the comments written in this forum are opinions. Unfortunately, some of these opinions that you read are based on hearsay, or opinions shared by others, and have little to do with fact. The saxophone market is changing, much like everything else. Fifty years ago, most of the saxophones sold around the world were made in the USA. Today, there isn't much of anything that's actually made in the USA. Even names that we have come to trust are moving production over seas. While quality has gotten better in some countries who have become more familiar with manufacturing processes (Taiwan, for example), others are still new to the concept, and have much "catching up" to do. China is the biggest exporting country in the world, meaning that they sell more products to other countries, than anyone else! I remember a young Chinese girl who was offended by comments made about Chinese made saxophones, The Chinese people are certainly NOT stupid people. Most are well educated, and they are some of the most creative and innovative people I've found anywhere in the world. I think; however, that with the number of products exported from China, quality often takes a back seat to quantity. The goal is often to make the most amount of products as cheaply as possible, and sell them at substantially lower prices around the world. Now, Viet Nam is also producing saxophones. (Although the marketing company prefer it be said that their horns are made in "Asia"). Whatever saxophone you buy, PLAY IT FIRST! Even if it's a top of the line, Selmer or Yamaha professional horn. Make sure that it is properly adjusted and that it plays to your liking before it ever leaves the store. If you're unsure of a brand, ask around. Ask others on this forum, or other discussion boards their opinions. If you buy the horn from eBay, or from an online retailer, make sure that they offer a trial period or return/exchange policy if you are not satisfied with the horn. Most do have some sort of policy, but remember to ask before you buy! As for the topic of this thread..... When I was in jr. high and high school, I would seek out advice from people older than me having considerably more experience. I wish that back then, I had the internet, and a forum like this to ask questions and to get advice from experienced players, I am a better player, and I have had many more opportunities because when I was 14-17 years old, I walked up to that 65 year old man playing saxophone in the park and complimented him on his playing and asked him about his horn! Jim

now, there are no people on the streets playing. there arent enough gigs to go around. all the big names in chicago didnt have a gig new years, and for some, that broke a streak of 27 years of having a gig on new years. If were all lucky europe will influence the music we listen to, because they listen to jazz, not this overpaid guy talking about his problems, and calling it music (rap)-cough, cough

Usually throughout the summer, we have bands play in the gazebo in the park. They have many different types of music; jazz, oldies rock, country, big band, and even the banjo club plays there usually once a year. They're a lot of fun to watch. They usually have a piano, trumpet, trombone, and sometimes a sax along with about 20 four string banjo strummers. They play a lot of 20's music and old rag time stuff.

my bsax set-up -Alto (palm)it plays like a jupiter and it was a lot cheaper anyways sselmer c* for concert jazz otto link 6* tonemaster rovner ligature reed size (3 to 3 1/2 hemke)-concert size 3 la voz (jazz) -soprano sax selmer La voix(the voice ) series with a c* mouthpiece a rovner hard rubber lig reed-size 4 hemke (best sound ever)-Bari a durkoff forgot what size i did not buy it yay mouthpiece yamaha is the brand with a rovner lig reed size 3 1/2 vandoren

sorry made some mistypes your smart people you can read it (HOPEFULLY) @_@ lol jk

I'm having a lot of trouble with 16th notes. The longer that I TRY to play them, the slower that they get. Anyone else have that problem? (not at a super slow tempo=)

It's tongue fatigue. I have that problem a lot.

It gets really annoying...especially in class.

I struggle with tonging 16th notes and I'm a senior I feel ashamed :(