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What makes a good saxophone mouthpiece?
For sax mouthpieces the common rule is that softer materials produce a darker sound with less projection, while harder materials just the opposite (brighter and more projection). From plastics to metal though, you have a wide range of options to choose from, allowing you to truly customize your sound.
What is the saxophone mouthpiece called?
Beak – The front-outer portion of the mouthpiece that one’s mouth fits over while playing. It extends from the tip of the mouthpiece to the Body of the mouthpiece. Bore – The rear-inner portion of the mouthpiece that fits on the neck of the saxophone.
How do I choose an alto saxophone mouthpiece?
The Saxophone Mouthpiece (and Clarinet Mouthpiece) Tip Size, or Tip-Opening, is the distance between the reed and mouthpiece tip. This number is usually on the side of the mouthpiece body, or on the table. The smaller the tip size the more narrow the opening; the larger the tip size the larger the opening.
What makes a jazz mouthpiece?
For a jazz mouthpiece, it has a convex-shaped baffle on the roof of the mouthpiece. The baffle speeds up the air when it enters the mouthpiece which gives more edge, projection, and buzz that is accustomed in hearing jazz, rock and pop music.
Does reed size affect sound?
The relationship between mouthpiece and reed selection The thickness of the reed will affect the tone and how easy or difficult the instrument is to play. In general, a thinner reed, say 2 or 2.5, will have a brighter tone. Thinner reeds vibrate more easily, so they are good for beginners.
How do I make my sax sound less airy?
Try placing your reed higher or lower on the mouthpiece, and see if that makes a difference. Also make sure that the sides of the reed are aligned with the sides of the flat section of the mouthpiece. Failing to do so will cause air to leak out of the mouthpiece.
Is Yamaha 5C good for jazz?
The Yamaha 5c is a free blowing chamber that gives a nice jazz buzz at all volumes.