A properly functioning saxophone reed is essential for a successful performance. In addition, possessing several good reeds can boost confidence…
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Reed Preparation and Adjustment Strategies for the Saxophonist
Introduction A properly functioning saxophone reed is essential for a successful performance. In addition, possessing several good reeds can boost…
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Better Saxophone Sounds, Classical and Jazz: Advanced Techniques for Beginners and Fundamental Techniques for Professionals – Part 2
To read part 1, click HERE. Part 2: Exercises to Shape the Sound Gaining control of all the variables in…
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Better Saxophone Sounds, Classical & Jazz: Advanced Techniques for Beginners & Fundamental Techniques for Professionals – Part 1
Part 1: What makes the sound? The factors that determine sound quality can be grouped into three categories. In order…
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DO Sweat the Small Stuff – Beginning Woodwinds
After teaching for over 13 years, taking many student teachers, and working with new teachers as colleagues, I began reflecting…
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Saxophone F# & C – There’s a Time and Place for Every Fingering
This is the second post in a series on saxophone fingering options. As I discussed in my previous article on…
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