Hello everybody, i have a few questions and how some of the more knowledgable members can answer them. Thanks in advance!!
1) "Properly Set-Up"
What exactly does this mean? From what i am reading is that most modern sax are not "Properly Set-up" and they need a tech to look at them. I do not know what exactly goes into setting up a saxophone. I am guessing other than the obvious stuff like making sure the keys work, is to adjust the spring so that it is better? Does it have to do with the height of the keys too?
I have a couple of saxophones which i think may/may not be "Properly set-up" but i cannot find a good tech where i live. I was thinking maybe if i can understand how to set up a saxophone, i can either do it myself or get some more experienced player to help me.
2) "Response"
I am reading about the "response" of the saxophone and how different brands have better response than the rest. What exactly does this mean? Does it mean that the notes come out more easily? or does it mean you can change notes more easily?
Also how is "response" related to "properly set-up" if there is a relationship
3) "Bright Tone"
Again, what does this exactly mean? The high tones are very piercing? or the low notes lack low frequency punch? Is "bright tone" inherently bad? Or it is a personal preference? Is "Bright Tone" more suitable for certain type of music over the rest?
Thanks for reading so far. I apologise if my questions sounds really simple and obvious. I do not have a saxophone teacher in my area and my experience with playing with different instruments are limited. All i have is my own instruments and the internet. I need some confirmation that what I read on the internet actually translate to the right thing.
Thanks again
1) "Properly Set-Up"
What exactly does this mean? From what i am reading is that most modern sax are not "Properly Set-up" and they need a tech to look at them. I do not know what exactly goes into setting up a saxophone. I am guessing other than the obvious stuff like making sure the keys work, is to adjust the spring so that it is better? Does it have to do with the height of the keys too?
I have a couple of saxophones which i think may/may not be "Properly set-up" but i cannot find a good tech where i live. I was thinking maybe if i can understand how to set up a saxophone, i can either do it myself or get some more experienced player to help me.
2) "Response"
I am reading about the "response" of the saxophone and how different brands have better response than the rest. What exactly does this mean? Does it mean that the notes come out more easily? or does it mean you can change notes more easily?
Also how is "response" related to "properly set-up" if there is a relationship
3) "Bright Tone"
Again, what does this exactly mean? The high tones are very piercing? or the low notes lack low frequency punch? Is "bright tone" inherently bad? Or it is a personal preference? Is "Bright Tone" more suitable for certain type of music over the rest?
Thanks for reading so far. I apologise if my questions sounds really simple and obvious. I do not have a saxophone teacher in my area and my experience with playing with different instruments are limited. All i have is my own instruments and the internet. I need some confirmation that what I read on the internet actually translate to the right thing.
Thanks again