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For years I have been taking two saxes to a gig; a tenor and an alto. Feeling that some songs are more suited for one or the other, I would switch back and forth depending on the tune. I finally am coming to terms that they are two totally different beasts. Each one requires a very specific embouchure and air stream.
Last night, after some serious shedding leading up to the gig, I left my tenor at home and just used my alto. Everything went extremely well and the feedback from the audience was very positive. Also, the schlep factor was an improvement; maybe not much, but on the southern tip of my 60s, every little improvement is a factor. Based on this, I am very likely going to be an alto player from now on. It just seems to make sense on many levels.
Last night, after some serious shedding leading up to the gig, I left my tenor at home and just used my alto. Everything went extremely well and the feedback from the audience was very positive. Also, the schlep factor was an improvement; maybe not much, but on the southern tip of my 60s, every little improvement is a factor. Based on this, I am very likely going to be an alto player from now on. It just seems to make sense on many levels.