 The Fingering Forum
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Author: Freddysax
Date: 2002-10-17 17:23
Hey all... I try to play altissimo notes but it won't work I use the fingers chart of this site but no altissimo note came out. Now i am wondering Can i play alltisimo notes on a m/p Meyer nr 6 (It's a jazz m/p made of rubber) My reed are "Vandoren nr3 " Pls help me or give me some advice do i maybe have to change my breathing or something???
Thnx in advance ps I play Sax Alto
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Author: Saxplaya
Date: 2002-10-18 00:48
Altissimo is not just about putting fingers down it has to do with how you position your mouth and how you blow. Ill try to explain about the blowing part. First make cat hissing noice. then put your mouth piece in your mouth and blow but dont blow hard. Its confusing, I know, so have patience. About the embouchere parts your on your own.
There is also a bokk called Top Tones that will help you learn altissimo and its a famouse book so it should be at a local music store.
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Author: Gnomon
Date: 2002-10-18 08:40
A good way to start learning the altissimo is to practice the alternative fingerings for high E and F that use the front F key:
E - Octave + Front F + Left Middle Finger + Left Ring Finger
F - Octave + Front F + Left Midde Finger
You'll have to change your mouth around to get these notes. If you can do it, use the same mouth position for all the altissimo notes.
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Author: Freddysax
Date: 2002-10-18 17:37
so you don't have to blow hard for altissimo? Other tips are also welcome i play 6 year sax now ...
Thnx in advance and thnx for the older answers
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