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Ever seen an ad like this? If you have, please let me know! It seems like there's a higher expectation for sax players. People expect saxophonists to blow the roof off and be able to do anything and everything.
I don't agree entirely. There's been times that I played so badly I visbly suffered to the audience's delight.martysax said:Sax is like sex:
When it's good, everyone likes it;
When it's bad, only the player enjoys it.
Sigh.JL said:Hit a chord on the piano and it will sound good, even if you really can't play the piano.
Well, it will sound OK, but there is a definite technique for making a good sound on the piano. Is that what your sigh means Al?Al Stevens said:Sigh.
So Marty... was it a one minute gig?martysax said:Sax is like sex:
When it's good, everyone likes it;
When it's bad, only the player enjoys it.
That wouldn't happen if you were playing your sax instead!:twisted:FighterForJC said:I don't agree entirely. There's been times that I played so badly I visbly suffered to the audience's delight.
You must be confusing me with one of your prized Bull Terriers!:shock:HUTMO said:So Marty... was it a one minute gig?![]()
Sorry Al. I knew I would be misunderstood and I guess I did overstate it. Certainly some pianists will sound a LOT better than others, even hitting one note, let alone a chord. And I happen to think the piano is in many ways more difficult to master (and I mean master, not just get by on) than the sax. So much more to pay attention to in terms of chords, right hand, left hand, bass line, etc. So sorry if I offended any pianists out there. My point still stands, though. Intonation, tone quality, etc are so critical on the sax, before you have a chance of sounding good.Al Stevens said:Sigh.