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Author: Just Learin'
Date: 2002-02-12 21:02
Hi every1, i just wanted to know what is the best way of playing the low notes of a baritone saxaphone for a long time. I've only been playing it for about 6 months. So my music teacher tells me to loosen my ambisher but that isn't exactly working. So help me PLZE!!!!!!!
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Author: Just Learin'
Date: 2002-02-13 11:09
I know that i need air that is y it is called a woodWIND instrument. i just find it diffucult 2 play the low notes for at least 2-3 bars.
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Author: Eoin
Date: 2002-02-14 07:28
Torus, your answer does not seem to be helping at all. Do you know the answer to this one? If so, would you care to elaborate? If not, would you please restrain yourself!
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Author: Hikaru
Date: 2002-02-14 08:54
I play the alto sax(used to play tenor sax) now and I don't play the bari sax...but I have some tips based on my experience...better than Torus' ones...LOL. ^_^;;
1. More air ^_^;
2. Try opening up your throat, like saying 'awwwww' in a low voice.
3. Your teacher is right, relax your embouchure. Since the tenor sax requires a relaxed embouchure than the alto and soprano, then I assume the bari requires an even more relaxed embouchure.
4. Make sure your posture is correct...a bad posture can affect the air flow in your body thus affecting the low notes to speak.
That's all I could think of. Hope this helps.
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Author: Hikaru
Date: 2002-02-14 08:58
GArrrgh!!! I forgot another one!! >:P Make sure your bari sax has no leaks, if you haven't take your sax for checking for more than 6 months, please do so. ^_^;;
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Author: Just Learin'
Date: 2002-02-15 03:22
Thanxs 4 all ur advice Hikaru. Its helps me alot. i'll try that at my next band or jazz rehearsel.
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Author: Hikaru
Date: 2002-03-05 11:16
This topic is bumped up for barisaxboy's reference. Enjoy. ^_^;
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Author: barisaxboy
Date: 2002-03-15 01:13
thanx hikaru, but anyways, i have played bari for just shy of 3 wks now, and i use a med. softness reed. i have just had 2 use ALOT of air and make sure the instrument is warmed up. i also have to REALLY loosen up and take in alot of reed. also have the instrument checked.
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