I noticed that it's a lot louder in the lower register (written C#5 or concert E5 or lower) than in the higher register (or when you press the octave key). This is probably the case on a lot of saxophones, but is there a way around this change in sound color at the switching of registers? (I just use alternate fingerings)
Pedro great video I've always heard good things about the P Mauriat line of Sax's. Like you my roots are in the Alto, now that I own a Yanagisawa SN 981 keyed up to D#/Eb they are a sweet sounding little horns. That PMSS-50SX and you make a great team. What I have learned thus far is the Nino sounds it's best in the second resgester , again great video thank you for sharing and may your reeds always stay wet.
Wow that's interesting! Hey I'm a huge beginner and I know this has nothing to do with that awesome horn but can I ask how to get past a high c# on alto. I can play the chromatic scale all the way until that note and it's frustrating. Any techniques on how to get higher?
I play tenor and have trouble with high notes, but use a lot of air and move it fast through the horn. Tenor is big and requires a lot of air support but with alto, high notes should come easier the more you play. Just tighten your embochure and use your top teeth on the mouthpiece if you still have trouble, that always helped with my soprano.
Sunhat Grooves while it is correct, there actually is more back pressure the higher you up in the saxophone family, with the Sopranino having the most. Tightening your embouchure will cause the pitch to go up making you play sharp. "Vocalizing" your notes is the correct approach. Pretending to sing the high notes, without actually singing it. I'll be posting a video about this soon so stay tuned! :)
Pedro I am testing the Yanagisawa Metal # 5 mouthpiece, which really darkens the tone of the Sopranino for me. Testing with Vandoren Blue Box started with the #3 which did fine, just got some #2's which should be easier on my chops :)
"I wont say anything about it, ill just open it for you guys" *meanwhile, right above his head in size ten thousand font* "P. MAURIAT SOPRANINO SAXOPHONE" *and in the title* "P. Mauriat Sopranino PMSS-50SX"
+KirbyGamer3000 oh I think you know by now that I don't share crappy stuff :) Definitely check them out. I have the system 76 alto and tenor and I love them.
Yes, because it is a higher instrument, it does require you to have a good control of your pitch. However, once you spend some time on the tuner, you'll be in good shape. :)
I thought that said soprano! We needed a sopranino sax for a quartet I play in! That's pretty baller you got to play it.
+Dark_Magic_11 it's pretty awesome! :)
next stop, soprillo.
daaamn, Pedro. I really hope to see that thing in some of your covers, it sounds so cool! you're making me jealous!
I'm working on incorporating it in some future covers so stay tuned! :)
Lets drop some questions on this instrument since I still have it and absolutely love playing it! :)
Does this instrument is rare?
+Asthy it's not rare. This is a brand new one and they make the all the time.
That was some nice Over the Rainbow!
Worked really well on that instrument.
Sopranino is pretty cool.
Thanks, it was the first song that came to mind :)
Great there are no dislikes so far
It sounds a little bit like a soprano sax.
It looks very nice.
And the high notes are so funny and come so clear.
they're astronomically high! It definitely looks like a soprano from a distance, until you get closer :)
I noticed that it's a lot louder in the lower register (written C#5 or concert E5 or lower) than in the higher register (or when you press the octave key). This is probably the case on a lot of saxophones, but is there a way around this change in sound color at the switching of registers? (I just use alternate fingerings)
Pedro great video I've always heard good things about the P Mauriat line of Sax's. Like you my roots are in the Alto, now that I own a Yanagisawa SN 981 keyed up to D#/Eb they are a sweet sounding little horns. That PMSS-50SX and you make a great team. What I have learned thus far is the Nino sounds it's best in the second resgester , again great video thank you for sharing and may your reeds always stay wet.
Yeah, I've played other horns (Yamaha, and Selmer) but I'm very impressed with the P Mauriat line of horns!
congratulations, I hope you make great video with your new sax :)
+Asthy thanks. I've got one coming out this weekend.
+Asthy yeah. Got one going out tomorrow :)
Wow that's interesting! Hey I'm a huge beginner and I know this has nothing to do with that awesome horn but can I ask how to get past a high c# on alto. I can play the chromatic scale all the way until that note and it's frustrating. Any techniques on how to get higher?
check this fingering chart - tamingthesaxophone.com/_fingering/bottom-top.gif
I play tenor and have trouble with high notes, but use a lot of air and move it fast through the horn. Tenor is big and requires a lot of air support but with alto, high notes should come easier the more you play. Just tighten your embochure and use your top teeth on the mouthpiece if you still have trouble, that always helped with my soprano.
Sunhat Grooves while it is correct, there actually is more back pressure the higher you up in the saxophone family, with the Sopranino having the most. Tightening your embouchure will cause the pitch to go up making you play sharp. "Vocalizing" your notes is the correct approach. Pretending to sing the high notes, without actually singing it.
I'll be posting a video about this soon so stay tuned! :)
You should do another review when u have a different mouthpiece and reed, I recommend a yanagisawa mouthpiece and vandoren traditional
Although I think there is a legere
How much smaller is the sopranino than the soprano?
its about 2/3's of its size! :)
Hey, can you play the Traverse town theme from Kingdom Hearts? I love the sound of the Saxophone btw. Great video!
Thanks , I'm really happy with how this horns responds and feels! I'll check out the suggestion, thanks! :)
Pedro by some chance do you now which brand and size of mouthpiece and reed P. Mauriant ships whith the PMSS-50SX ?
As with pretty much all pro horns, they come with a stock mouthpiece. I don't believe it comes with reeds, as that is a personal preference.
Since it based on the Selmer Super Action 80 Series II Nino, it's a good chance it a Selmer C* style mouthpiece. Thanks aging Pedro :)
VitoEb1978 no problem, let me know what you end up getting or if you have any questions.
Pedro I am testing the Yanagisawa Metal # 5 mouthpiece, which really darkens the tone of the Sopranino for me. Testing with Vandoren Blue Box started with the #3 which did fine, just got some #2's which should be easier on my chops :)
VitoEb1978 Oh cool! Did you get the PM Sopranino then?
can you do a lesson on vibrato for alto saxophone?
move your jaw up and down but parallel to the mouthpiece
I'll be making a video soon! Stay tuned! :)
+Brandon Marquez that's not real vibrato
pdw _2000 Well what do you consier "Real" vibrato?
pdw _2000 jaw vibrato is appropriate on single reeds and most brass
Will you ever get yourself a soprillo sax?
+Sunhat Grooves yes. When you buy me one! :)
"I wont say anything about it, ill just open it for you guys" *meanwhile, right above his head in size ten thousand font* "P. MAURIAT SOPRANINO SAXOPHONE" *and in the title* "P. Mauriat Sopranino PMSS-50SX"
haha :)
So overall as a brand, is P. Mauriat good? Should I buy one if I'm looking for one?
+KirbyGamer3000 oh I think you know by now that I don't share crappy stuff :)
Definitely check them out. I have the system 76 alto and tenor and I love them.
+Music By Pedro true. I will check their things out. My last band director said they weren't very good. Thanks for shedding the light. 🙂
KirbyGamer3000 no problem. I play then professionally across the east coast and I can say they're the best horn i've played, hands down! :)
What key is it in like b flat or e flat
This is an e-flat instrument, which is an octave higher than an alto.
Pedro on sub contra bass?
That would be epic! :)
what videos is this instrument in?
My Eleanor Rigby - Beatles cover.
What the heck Pedro, jealousy level is over 9000. Also, because of Skyrim Special Edition coming out, you should do a cover of the Skyrim theme.
Also, if you don't already have one I think you should make a channel where you do gameplays.
+JediMaster7251 I'm afraid I don't have enough time to work on a gaming channel.
+Music By Pedro aw, well that's a shame. Would rather have the music channel. lol :)
JediMaster7251 i agree!
Pedro, what is your last name?
check my twitter :) @musicbypedro
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How did I miss this :O
I don't know :O
Wow nice saxophone. Pedro is it harder to play than a alto sax.
Yes, because it is a higher instrument, it does require you to have a good control of your pitch. However, once you spend some time on the tuner, you'll be in good shape. :)
I want it!
I wish I had a saprano sax 😢
:(
really kewl
I that a battle case in the left
Cool
+Erik Playz thanks for watching!
+Music By Pedro your welcome
I'm so jealous 😭😭😭😭
no need to be! :)
I Iobe pedro
I lobe you :D
Whoops I miss spelled
Sound like an oboe - sweet
K thankd
The mouthpiece is so tiny :o
+CowTipper989 and the Reed is so small too! :)
PLZ GET A CURVED SOPRANO!!
R.I.P. me so expensive
FANGIRL MODE ACTIVATED
You've played a bass sax? Very jealous
I have! It is massive! :)
I play it at the high school I go to
Dark_Magic_11 awesome!
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