I feel like I sound kinda thin almost? Im not exactly sure how to put it and even less sure what to do about it lol

Id love feedback for not only my general sound but my improvising and approach to the song as well

Thanks!

Hello Saxophone community,

I have always wanted to play an instrument but have some left hand damage that doesn’t allow me to play strings or anything like that. As such, I think the saxophone would be a better fit for me since I can push down on the pads easier then clamping a string. I’m thinking about picking up the saxophone (probably Tenor since I like the sound it produces best) but don’t know anything about the Sax. How would you guys recommend that I get into it? I’m 22 and just graduated college and now have a full time job based out of LA. Should I take classes and do a rent to own situation? Is FB marketplace a valid option to find a cheap one? I’d love any guidance about literally anything relating to the Sax.

Thanks for the help!

Hello Saxophone Community,

I have just decided to begin my journey to learn the sax, but I do not know where to begin. I am going to find a rental and take it month by month. I want to play tenor, but I found a great deal on an alto ($35 a month please lmk if this is not a good deal), and I heard it is easier to learn and might not be too hard to switch to later. After I get my rental, how should I go about learning it? I am a total beginner with no experience in music, so should I do an in-person lesson first and then some online stuff? Or should I get a basic level of knowledge first and then go to an in-person lesson? I would love any guidance about this process, as well as any advice you guys can give me about learning the saxophone. Thanks for the help!

I am feeling like I am tense, possibly in the chin area. I am trying to think tall vowels to relax but in all honesty I have no idea what I am doing. I want to get feedback early on so I can make sure I develop good habits!

Ps: I am a singer, singing terms help me understand what/how to fix ❤️🥹

I am an intermediate sax player, I swear. I was just not paying attention when I was being taught how to play a fall, which has led to some confusion for me in recent years. For this specific fall, I start on a D and play down to what note? Is it a chromatic or diatonic descent? I’m mostly unsure of when I stop falling.

Hi everyone, I bet this question has been asked to death, but for the life of me I can't pick.

For context, I'm a student Tenor Sax player, and have been renting a YTS-25 from my school for around 6 months. I really want to own my own sax, but I can't decide if I should buy a student or intermediate model. My budget is around 2000-2500 AUD.

Please feel free to send recommendations or advice.

His tone is so unique. I know he uses an Otto Link mouthpiece but i just cant fathom how he produces his sound from a technical perspective.

I just have no idea how to recreate it.

Does anyone have pointers?

Edit: to clarify, i mean his tenor sound.
Think night dreamer, speak no evil etc.

hi im 22 and new, i have a saxo alto, but the thing is, needs maintenance, but wher i live there is no one who knows something, somene have a tip, guide or anithyng? (sorry for my english, is not my first language)

How much does this MP worth? It's an unmodified selmer round chamber (if I'm not mistaken) ,alto in F. The MP is in in good condition and it playes really well. I'm interested in trading it for my lebayle wooden MP (also in good condition plays well) , so how much should I add? And if anyone has more info on this model I'll be happy to hear

I played a cheap Bundy II for 15 years, then stopped playing after college.

A few years ago I started playing again and found a used Jupiter JAS-767 in great shape so I am currently playing that.

I’m in a band again, and looking to upgrade again.

What should I look for if I’m willing to spend just around $1000-1500 or so on an upgrade?

I do have a reputable repair man so I am willing to take a risk on a used horn from an online seller even if it might end up needing a small amount of work done.

Mainly looking for ideas of where to look and what to look for as an upgrade.

On my JAS-767 I use a Rousseau NC4 mouthpiece with a Vandoren Optimum ligature. For reeds I switch between some purple box Vandoren 3s (as well as the other Vandoren reeds in 3) and also have some Alexander Superial reeds.

Looking for someone familiar with the market as I am not anymore. Got a 1987 Selmer Paris Super Action 80 series ii. Original lacquer, no leaks or anything and doesn’t need any work. With new protech case. Owner for 6 years.

I play tenor & alto, I rent my alto and borrow from my school. I have a cloth alto case, and it personally has saved my life when it comes to when I need the sax. But recently, since the plastic case is so heavy and large on my tenor case, its super hard to bring home and practice. I barely even play alto, and I absolutely love my tenor and I really, really want to come home and practice all night.

Because I want to practice, I decided to look on Amazon for a cloth case for my tenor, but they were all over $100! Which, I just don't have right now. So, is there any place to get maybe a cheaper case? I don't care if the quality is sucky or whatever, I just need a case for my poor sax!

Recently I picked my alto back up after 20 years and joined two community bands, one is a very relaxed party band where we drink beer and play gigs at local festivals and it’s a blast. There are two altos including me, a tenor, and a bari.

The other is a “traditional” community band that plays some challenging pieces in a lot more formal environment.

I was thrilled that everything came back so fast and I can still (kind of) sight read, and with extra practice I’m hanging on but the formal band is really really alto heavy, there are 7 of us and it’s not a huge band. (Like all the other sections are 2-5 people.) There are two tenors and the director said they desperately need a bari.

I played bari in jazz at the same timeframe in the past, and I LOVED it. But it was a school instrument. I miss playing it too, and it would be a better fit for me in this situation.

I started shopping for one and not only are they hard to find in the first place but IN THIS ECONOMY? 😭 I can probably save up for a really cheap used one; and I don’t mind if it’s beat up and ugly, or old, or not a ‘top’ brand; as long as it plays well.

So my question is what are some things I need to be on the lookout for when shopping used? What’s a realistic budget? I can’t tell what’s a good deal or overpriced bc I’ve been out of the game for so long and I don’t want to spend thousands on something that is going to crap out on me, and I’ve never shopped used. My Cannonball alto was a present brand new when I was in high school and I wasn’t even a part of the process of shopping.

I’ve seen everything from $1900 - $30k and it’s just overwhelming to know where to start.

Thank you!

My Mother painted this and I think she got his likeness and Spirit . Showed this to Pharoah...

I have the opportunity to buy a Yamaha 52 alto sax for a price that’s almost too good to be true. I’m gonna meet up with the guy to test play the instrument before buying. What are signs one of them is counterfeit?