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by cnote
(1 post)
19 years ago

Playing a tenor

I took some lessons on an alto and can hit the notes without much trouble. I just purchased a tenor and have a difficult time hitting a high G or high D. Any thoughts?

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  2. by Zheng
    (23 posts)
    19 years ago

    Re: Playing a tenor

    i don;t know about the d, but the g on the croaks a lot. its just one of thoese notes, but im not sure on the d.

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    1. by GzsKerqt
      (77 posts)
      19 years ago

      Re: Playing a tenor

      Try the basic stuff.. Tighten lipping, faster air speed. It's all abt practice like everyone says. Try mastering the alto first before going straight to the tenor.

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  3. by Sax Mom
    (964 posts)
    19 years ago

    Re: Playing a tenor

    Do you mean the G that sits on top of the staff? If so, your horn might have something out of adjustment in the octave mechanism, because the G key (ring finger, left hand) is the one where the octave mechanism switches from lower to upper. It could be that both are slightly open. If you're talking the D above that, maybe the same thing? Take it to a repair technician. See if she or he can diagnose mechanical problem.

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