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  1. Eb Alto
    I have been playing Alto sax for about 3 years now. Today when using a new mouthpiece (Jody Jazz Hr* 6m) I got, my D's (mostly), E's and F's and most notes sound airy. When I am using the stock no brand mouthpiece it sounds fine but when I am using a Jody Jazz Hr* 6m it sounds very airy and out...
  2. Practicing
    So I have been working on long tones much more recently. My main goal over these next two months is to stop biting and play with less pressure because I want a thicker more full bodied sound. My sound is kind of pinched. The not biting is going very well, but it has created intonation issues...
  3. Tone Producing & Embouchure
    I’ve been playing tenor sax for a while because my alto was in the shop. Since I’ve gotten my alto back after playing tenor for a while, I’ve noticed my tome is very shaky because my lower jaw/tongue/lower lip will almost vibrate. Something to compare it to is like when youre nervous and youre a...
  4. Tone Producing & Embouchure
    What can I do to make my tone brighter? I recently bought a JodyJazz Jet mouthpiece so I could get more of a funk or rock sound but I'm still not completely satisfied with my tone. Any suggestions? (I used to play on a Yamaha 5C and use Select Jazz 2H reeds)
  5. Tone Producing & Embouchure
    Intermediate sax player here with a very niche tone topic. Recently I've been back in the gear-hole trying out some new mouthpieces and noticed a subtle tonal attribute that is enhanced or diminished depending on the mpc I play. When I play a fast slurred passage, some mouthpieces seem to have...
  6. Misc. Saxophone Discussion
    What are the biggest benefits you’ve found from doing overtone exercises? I’ve been working through Top Tones recently and I’ve discovered a new control over my throat muscles. I had worked through overtones on my own accord but working through the book has helped me develop it further. When...
  7. Bb Tenor
    Hey folks, I've been listening to Sonny Rollins' Everywhere Calypso and I've been really drawn into the kazoo/buzzy Tone on the song. I'm curious to know how to get the sound. Does anyone have a clue on how to get the sound? Is it a specific of mouthpiece or reed that I need to get it? Please...
  8. Bb Soprano
    I know this sounds like a pretty strange topic, but it's something that bothers me with the soprano. My concept of a good soprano tone is one that sounds just like an alto, but higher pitched. I've listened to many soprano players, myself included, in both classical and jazz settings, and the...
  9. Tone Producing & Embouchure
    I just got a new professional alto saxophone and I got two new mouth pieces two. I got a c star with a 1.55 mm opening and a meyer with a 5 tip opening. On the meyer I’ve been having problems with squeaking and I have bought a lot of different jazz reads to try with it and nothing seems to be...
  10. Tone Producing & Embouchure
    Really like the points in this video. Food for thought for beginners and advanced players alike.
  11. Practicing
    I have mentioned in many posts that I think it's best to practice with a drone for intonation, and maybe long tone exercises. Instead of looking at the tuner, or mindlessly holding every note in the chromatic scale for 15 seconds. Not that those aren't valuable, but I think they are misleading...
  12. Tone Producing & Embouchure
    I have a hard time getting to grips with using terms like "bright/dark sound" or "jazz/classical sound". Can someone help me describe the sound/tone/style in these 2 videos? I want to know how to best describe the sounds i like to hear. First one is Alexa Tarantino - Second is AshleyJ -...
  13. Practicing
    Hey all, so after taking a year long hiatus, I'm back to the shed again. I've mostly kept my technique up by practicing EWI and my ears are still good (if not better) from taking up production and mix work. But to no surprise, my endurance is shot. So I'm back to basic breathing exercises and...
  14. Tone Producing & Embouchure
    Good Morning All! I was wondering how I can make my sound and tone more appealing to a listener. I believe I have been going about it all wrong merely trying to get a faster air stream to get a brighter sound. Anyway, i figured out how to stop the accidental overtones, but for some reason I...
  15. Eb Baritone
    So I recently bought a Conn 12m (it’s from 65 and is Mexican, ik it’s not ideal but I needed to buy one before I go to college). I was wondering some of the notes are a little airy/not as much punch. Any tips for me to work on this? I tend to be very sharp on this bad boy as well any tips? Also...
  16. Tone Producing & Embouchure
    Dear friends, I am sure that the question must have been asked in different ways, over the years, but at least I took the precaution of searching YouTube first, and then searching this corner of SOTW before starting this thread, as I still could not find an answer to my question. Even so...
  17. Tone Producing & Embouchure
    It seems there is a shift happening with my tonal perspective on my tenor saxophone. I feel my tone has lost some of its lushness. Could the sax body (pad issue, alignment issue, etc.) cause tone change? Or could it be my ears (early stage of Hyperacusis or Tinnitus)!? Although when my repairman...
  18. Alto mpc
    Can this alto mouthpiece be an Otto Link Tone Edge Early Babbitt? And if yes, what type is it and what is the value appr.? Thanks for helping! Yvonne
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