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Re: Negative effects of saxophone?

Author: William
Date: 2010-06-05 15:38

The only "negative" effect I have ever noted regarding playing the sax--and I play them all--is that they can be SO MUCH FUN that you will ignore your serious clarinet practice for long periods of time. It's most important to keep the instrument that "got you there" while you secretly cheat to have a fling with your sax. Practice the clarinet first, then the sax, then the doubles. I was fortunate to have a gig with a jazz combo where my stand had my clarinet, soprano, alto & tenor saxes and flute set up at all times and I would switch for each tune and sometimes, during, just for variety. And now, my orchestra collegue is amazed that I can easily switch from effer to bass to soprano with ease. My fingers and embouchure adjust automatically after all those years "practicing" my doubles on sax & even flute.

If there is another negative, it might be the new mouthpiece searches you will experiance with each sax looking for that "perfect" sound--just like your old friend the clarinet. Nevertheless, SAX CAN BE THE MOST FUN--enjoy.

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