[DanF]

I recently acquired a fairly new Selmer Serie III replacing my Serie I that I had for about 20 years. I'm having problems with the altissimo G3 on the new sax. I could always play it on the old sax althought it was the weakest altissimo note I would play. I use the same fingerings and the same mouthpieces as with the Series I: a Ponzol M2, a Berg 130/0, and sometimes a Dukoff D7. I don't play alot of altissimo, usually to F4, but not being able to get the first G 90% of the time is frustrating. What am I doing wrong?

 

[hakukani]

I recently acquired a fairly new Selmer Serie III replacing my Serie I that I had for about 20 years. I'm having problems with the altissimo G3 on the new sax. I could always play it on the old sax althought it was the weakest altissimo note I would play. I use the same fingerings and the same mouthpieces as with the Series I: a Ponzol M2, a Berg 130/0, and sometimes a Dukoff D7. I don't play alot of altissimo, usually to F4, but not being able to get the first G 90% of the time is frustrating. What am I doing wrong?

What fingering are you using?

 

[DanF]

What fingering are you using?

I've used several fingerings with my Serie I. The best success was with the front F and side F# key. Also tried just the front F. And have tried the b,g and f keys and side F# open. Of course all with the octave key.

 

[saxxsymbol]

try LH 1 (b) and side B flat and F# key and octave key

 

[saxxsymbol]

for alto try front F, RH1, high F# and octave key.

 

[CountSpatula]

Maybe your altissimo can improve a little more if you stuck with only one mouthpiece...they all seem bright pick one you like that plays well and stick with it for awhile...

 

[DanF]

Maybe your altissimo can improve a little more if you stuck with only one mouthpiece...they all seem bright pick one you like that plays well and stick with it for awhile...

Yes, I agree. I was only pointing out that I use high baffle mouthpieces. Thanks, Dan

 

[DanF]

for alto try front F, RH1, high F# and octave key.

I think that's the "ticket" saxxsymbol. Easy go to and a clear, strong, and in tune note. Thank you so much. Dan

 

[jazzbluescat]

Yes, I agree. I was only pointing out that I use high baffle mouthpieces. Thanks, Dan

Then you've probably got a leak.