 The Fingering Forum
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Author: sirdragon
Date: 2006-01-15 23:49
I am a very new beginner, (got a sax for xmas, series 500 jupiter)for some reason I am playing happily along when I suddenly get a high pitched squeel. is this my breathing, embroucher (spelt?) reed or something else. I cannot find any reference to this in the literature, probably cos its so darn obvious....
also i have been given a tenor sax music book, is this ok to use on alto or do i need to transpose to the correct notes to make it sound like the CD?
cheers guys n gals..
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Author: anonymous
Date: 2006-01-16 13:34
The high pitched squeel you are experiencing is due to your embouchure.This is very common when you are a beginner,so do not be alarmed.We've all experienced it.It comes from pinching down too much on the reed itself against the mouthpiece when playing.Just try to relax more while playing and focus on not biting down too much on your reed.Depending on what number of reed you are using, it might be necessary for you to use a #2 reed instead of a #3.Other than this info,just continue to practice and you will get better in time.Hope this helps.
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Author: sirdragon
Date: 2006-01-16 21:25
so... as i am using a 3 a 2 would be less likey to squeel? why is that?
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Author: anonymous
Date: 2006-01-17 14:02
The greater the number on the reed, the thicker it is.The thicker the reed the more resistance it will have while you are forming your embochure.This is what makes it difficult to form a good embochure while learning,therefore it is better to use a thinner reed (#2).A good analogy is this:If you have never lifted weights you do not want to start out trying to lift heavy weights,you would start out light in the beginning and as you progress you go heavier over time as you get stronger.The same applies to using a smaller number of reed.In time you will and can build up to a thicker reed.Trust me one day you will be using a 3 or 31/2.Hope this helps you further.
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Author: Donna
Date: 2006-01-17 21:08
Try dropping your jaw as well. When I started playing A. Sax I learned quickly that if I wanted to get out my my 5 note range, i needed to drop my jaw
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