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I really like what I would describe as a "screaming" sound in the altissimo register, which would be typified by Coltrane, Brecker, Pharoah Sanders, Kenny Garrett, etc.
I have tried to vary the timbre a bit when I practice but I'm not having much success. My altissimo notes pop out fine, and more or less in tune, but the tone is not gritty/raw enough for my liking. What effects are these guys using? I suspect it is multiphonics (especially Brecker) and some singing of notes when playing the altissimo. Maybe just "growling" the note? Am I on the right track? What are some things I can practice to develop this sound? Thanks.
I have tried to vary the timbre a bit when I practice but I'm not having much success. My altissimo notes pop out fine, and more or less in tune, but the tone is not gritty/raw enough for my liking. What effects are these guys using? I suspect it is multiphonics (especially Brecker) and some singing of notes when playing the altissimo. Maybe just "growling" the note? Am I on the right track? What are some things I can practice to develop this sound? Thanks.