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Vibrationalist Implements

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Inside shape small end of neck

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Couf Bari Octave Vent

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by mark_m

PDF downloads of two seminal books on musical acoustics

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How is low A on baritones and some altos actually achieved?

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by Arundo Donax

Saxophone acoustics.

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by Figaro

Lining the inside of the neck with sandpaper

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Where does VOLUME (spl) come from?

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by TSax80

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by Dr G

Large chamber mouthpieces + modern horns = palm key issues

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by rzzzzz

Differences/similarities between the flute and saxophone

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by spring life support

TENOR on STEROIDS ... A simple way to boost projection and make the horn more free blowing

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Foam absorbers upgrade

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by Pawel Kaminski

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I find tenor more difficult, could it be the neck?

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Why darker instruments sound darker ..... Synesthesia and intersensory relationships

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Measurements of 3 Selmer style necks

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Materials, Materials, Materials

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by wersax

importance of material in overall sound

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Goodness Gracious - More BS Voodoo!

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Missing Cone and Wavelengths of Notes

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What is more important producing sound, neck or body?

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Focused vs spread mouthpieces.

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by B Flat

Understanding Just or Pure Tuning

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Yup, there's your problem.

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by SuperAction80

Best acoustic panels for small room?

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Free software for sax sound analysis and A/B comparisons

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Entire horn sharp

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by click

Benade Revisited

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Lower Stack Octave too Wide (Alto)

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Importance of thin rails in mouthpieces

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What is the "ideal" pitch (frequency) of the neck (crook) off the sax?

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