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How do I get rid of the airy sound on my tenor sax?
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.
Why does my saxophone sound nasally?
A Nasal tone is usually the result of too small a tip opening combined with an overly soft or worn out reed.
How do I stop spitting when playing saxophone?
Swallow Before Playing – Keep the Saliva Out of the Horn
- Brush your teeth before playing.
- Rinse your mouth with water and swallow.
- Keep water nearby to aid in swallowing excess saliva.
- Avoid eating just before playing.
How do you get saliva out of a saxophone?
Suck Out the Moisture Yes, saliva could also be a culprit but, for the most part, the sound is created by condensation from your breath. A classic way to eliminate built-up condensation from your saxophone is simply to create a tight seal around the mouthpiece and to suck all moisture out.
What is the tone quality of tenor saxophone?
The tenor sax produces a mellow, rich, and deep sound. While expert musicians can get a vast range of sounds out of both instruments, younger musicians who have smaller hands and a smaller lung capacity tend to have an easier time playing the alto sax.
How do you EQ a tenor saxophone?
Equalizer Setting For Sax What I did was to simply cut out the low-end till around 100Hz. Then added some punch and warmth by making a boost at 200Hz. The sax had some boxiness and I had to clean that by cutting at 492hz. For the upper mids I removed some nasal noise at 1.2kHz and boosted the presence at 5.1kHz.
How long does it take to master a saxophone?
Yeah, it takes around 10,000 hours to technically master something specific. That means around 10 years if you practice no less than 3 hours a day. If you average 1 a day, it goes to around 30.
Do tenor saxophones have spit valves?
Two types of saxophones—baritone and contrabass—have something else in common with brass instruments. Like trumpets and trombones, they have a spit valve. When you play a brass instrument, your breath will condense in the instrument. There, the water vapor in your breath cools.
How do I get the best tenor saxophone tone?
Good tone starts with having good equipment and taking proper care of the instrument, mouthpiece and reeds. Starting with a good set-up – there are many great mouthpieces and reeds to choose from – is key….On Saxophone Tone:
- Bottom lip position is important.
- “Hot air plays the Saxophone; Cool air plays the Flute.”
Is Your Saxophone sounding Spitty?
Although this can be distressing, especially right before or during a performance, the good news is that it is a common problem for saxophonists and the root of the issue is quite simple. Here are 7 easy techniques you can use to stop your saxophone from sounding “spitty”:
Why does my saxophone reed sound distorted?
Your reed can have a number of issues that could cause it to produce a distorted sound so if your sax is adopting that “spitty” tone, check for the following factors: 1. Make sure the reed is positioned correctly. The best position for the reed is dead center.
How do you fix condensation on a saxophone mouthpiece?
A classic way to eliminate built-up condensation from your saxophone is simply to create a tight seal around the mouthpiece and to suck all moisture out. If you are in the middle of a performance or don’t have time to take apart your instrument, this is the quickest fix.