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Tenor Sax

Author: Jim
Date: 2001-10-29 18:34

As a long time (but not terribly accomplished) clarinet
player, I recently tried my hand at tenor sax.

I found that with the exception of the bottom octive,
it felt quite natural to play. Tone and intonation sounded
quite good to me and the fingerings were surprisingly
similar to clarinet with only a few new ones to learn.

The low notes seem almost impossible, though. A
tiny bit too tight on the embouchure and they jump
up an octive. A tiny bit too loose, and nothing but air
(no sound). Just right and I get a sound like someone
trying to sing and gargle at the same time. Blowing
real hard seems to help a little, but the result
is a fortissimo blast that rattles the windows.

I suppose that these may be standard problems
that all beginning sax players need to deal with,
but it is frustrating given how easily playable
and sweet sounding the upper registers are.

Any other clarinetists been able to conquer this
beast and have any advice?

Thanks, Jim

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