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Re: lower register-alto sax

Author: Don Berger
Date: 2003-04-03 01:01

I've frequently had difficulty in getting the bottom A S notes to sound softly. A lot of the cure is what you found by relaxation, try thrusting your lower jaw forward a bit, thus taking a slightly longer embouchure. Also, the A S is somewhat similar to the bass cl, in that a very slight leak on the palm key and other high pads, the 2 octave keys, can raise cain. Be sure to check the art. G# pad for seating when trying for low C#, B and Bb. It is activated by the left L F plateau. It MUST stay down. I generally play with a Selmer C* or D mp amd a quite soft 2-2 1/2 reed Luck, Don

Thanx, Mark, Don

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