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Author: SaxyBoy
Date: 2001-03-24 02:44
I have been playing saxophone(soprano & tenor)for quite some time now. I have managed to get HIGH D(in the space between the 2nd and 3rd ledger lines)of course the note being written in the octave treble clef(where it would be on the 7th ledger above or something). When I try for the D# my reed either makes an extremely out of tune squeal, or a fuzzy lower sound. Any tips on how to make a clearer sound, and also how to control it?
SaxBoy
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Author: Ellie
Date: 2001-04-09 01:58
Try putting your mouth further up on the reed and holding it firmer. of course, the best way to improve on any one problem note is to continue playing it until the necessaary facial muscles develop more and your grip on the reed adjusts to the note. You may want to try a different reed number, as well. the best advice I have is to keep playing it, every day.
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