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saxman1
User ID: 8555343 May 22nd 9:42 AM
HELP!!!! HELP!!!!!!
I have a problem.
I have been using the same altissimo fingerings for years and now from G concert up (on tenor)
Every note is almost a half step flat
Any suggestions?

MojoBari
User ID: 1320554 May 22nd 11:56 AM
More info. Have you changed equipment or embouchure? Using a new tuner? The Rascher fingerings are flat on modern horns, especially baris. Get the book by Bob Luckey.

saxman1
User ID: 8555343 May 23rd 10:39 AM
Last night the problem was gone, GREMLINS!!!!!

kdj
User ID: 9077913 May 23rd 12:36 PM
Your neck may need to be cleaned out. (the one on your sax!)

Ashtray
User ID: 8492403 Jun 30th 8:12 PM
saxdude the quickest fix is to fix altissimo pitch is to increase your reed strenght by at least 1/2 strength. Always try to fix it the easiest way before you try and do major work on your horn like restructuring your neck!

King Koeller
User ID: 8492403 Jun 30th 8:21 PM
Right on!!! I agree with Ashtray, go up in reed strength.. It's so far out!! "King"

Night n' gale
User ID: 8492403 Jun 30th 8:26 PM
I am a Jazz vocalist and I agree with Ashtray and King; I can offer another suggestion, use a lot of air support and correct posture. When you pick up a new axe, your body needs to get used to the airway passages. Also, have a great attitude and hang on for the ride!!!!! Peace and Love!

Power Chops May 11th 4:56 PM
There is a guy in Memphis Stan Johnson who sells these card stock charts that can be used as book markers. They have great altissimo tips and fingerings. He also sells a card called Windjammer that offers all of the fake fingers or fingers pros like Bird used to faciliate speed. I found out about them several years ago through the saxophone Journal. They really have work for me! His address is 695 Dickinson St Memphis Tennessee and the cards sell for $2.50 plus 1.00 shipping. They are called altissimo guides and are available for all saxophones!

saxman1 User ID: 8555343	May 22nd 9:42 AM HELP!!!! HELP!!!!!! I have a problem. I have been using the same altissimo fingerings for years and now from G concert up (on tenor) Every note is almost a half step flat Any suggestions?
MojoBari User ID: 1320554	May 22nd 11:56 AM More info. Have you changed equipment or embouchure? Using a new tuner? The Rascher fingerings are flat on modern horns, especially baris. Get the book by Bob Luckey.
saxman1 User ID: 8555343	May 23rd 10:39 AM Last night the problem was gone, GREMLINS!!!!!
kdj User ID: 9077913	May 23rd 12:36 PM Your neck may need to be cleaned out. (the one on your sax!)
Ashtray User ID: 8492403	Jun 30th 8:12 PM saxdude the quickest fix is to fix altissimo pitch is to increase your reed strenght by at least 1/2 strength. Always try to fix it the easiest way before you try and do major work on your horn like restructuring your neck!
King Koeller User ID: 8492403	Jun 30th 8:21 PM Right on!!! I agree with Ashtray, go up in reed strength.. It's so far out!! "King"
Night n' gale User ID: 8492403	Jun 30th 8:26 PM I am a Jazz vocalist and I agree with Ashtray and King; I can offer another suggestion, use a lot of air support and correct posture. When you pick up a new axe, your body needs to get used to the airway passages. Also, have a great attitude and hang on for the ride!!!!! Peace and Love!
Power Chops	May 11th 4:56 PM There is a guy in Memphis Stan Johnson who sells these card stock charts that can be used as book markers. They have great altissimo tips and fingerings. He also sells a card called Windjammer that offers all of the fake fingers or fingers pros like Bird used to faciliate speed. I found out about them several years ago through the saxophone Journal. They really have work for me! His address is 695 Dickinson St Memphis Tennessee and the cards sell for $2.50 plus 1.00 shipping. They are called altissimo guides and are available for all saxophones!