Great video! I didn't learn to slap tongue until I was in grad school 2004. I also found it easier to start on Bari. Another helpful thing, to piggy-back on your suggestion of just using the reed by itself to achieve suction, was to use the flat part of the back of the reed since it wouldn't split/crack. When I've taught students to slap, I had them do these in steps (just 30sec-1min. a day), about a week at a time - basically all the things you had mentioned :)
I love your channel! I've recently started playing my sax again because all of your videos have inspired me and made me want to play again. So thank you very much!
That's what she said. But seriously, thank you for posting this! Been getting back into sax after about two decades (former first chair bari sax player, hey oh lol) and i used to be able to slap tongue with the best of them at my peak. Hopefully i can get back in that saddle soon since I just bought my own alto sax and get back to my former glory
I was wondering if you were going to do a follow-up for the jean paul alto saxophone. Also, great video today, I loved the was you communicate with your audience
Absolutely, in a few weeks. I've been having some GREAT conversations with Jean Paul, incredibly kind family that owns/runs the business. We're cooking' up some really cool ideas - stay tuned!
May sound stupid, but I first learned not with a reed, but with a spoon. I hear people say to use a larger reed like a Bari or bass clarinet, and then someone will say they don’t have one, but it’s easy to forget that just in your Kitchen Drawer, is something with the same effect. It’s also a lot easier to grasp the overall concept of getting that suction, it sounds weird, but even when it was explained to me that the tongue sunctions it, I didn’t really understand anyway. Once I did it with a spoon I realized, I would often do that of similar effect with bottle caps for fun. I was also a highschool sophomore so maybe I needed that extra help, but I feel it worked very well!
"If you're not sure, consult your teacher." Silly of you to assume I have a teacher. I just up and bought a saxophone and started learning by watching TH-cam videos and experimentation.
Thats great, thanks. So...how loud is it on the sax? I can do it but its not loud. There's a TH-cam vid of a contemporary piece played solo with a lot of very resonant slap tongue. But there's something in the sax bell. A mic? maybe though I can't see any connections, radio maybe.
This technique is hard! I can only get an occasional slap. I want to get good at it because I love playing funky bass lines on bari and slaps really add another level to them
Wally I'm not sure if you've touched on this because I have seen all your videos which is a flaw I have as a human. However moving I suffer from the bad habit of fly away fingers and now that I'm trying to achieve greater things on the sax, I've crippled myself with this bad habit. In the end I know the answer for me is practice good technique, so what I getting at is do you have any advice or tips for the people who are starting out and don't understand how serious it is that they don't do this to themselves and myself included. Thank you for what you do.
Doc I just started playing again after 20 years of not touching a horn. Picked up a used Selmer AS500. What literature do you recommend as I’m “remembering” what the heck I’m doing? I also got the classic middle school style “Standard of Excellence” book, but I was wondering what you thought. Thanks Doc 👍
Nice! Can you do a similar lesson on how to do the sound effects that Leo P. does on the baritone? I know a lot of it is altissimo, but I do think that there is more to it. Maybe you can do a cover of Confirmation with laser sound effects on the alto. 😀
So, it's genetic! My take away is: you need to be able to roll your tongue to grip the reed. Tongue rolling is genetically determined, you can either do it or you can't and you can't learn to do it just like you can't learn to be a red head or 15cm taller.
Hey, full disclosure - I have never been able to slap tongue. I’ve never really tried either. I’m gonna give it a go. Doctors orders! 👅
Take 20mg of reed chip and call me in the morning.
Brilliant! I fear I may be one of those people who just can’t do this… but your video has prompted me to try again with this technique. Thank you!
Andy, you're not a brass player. Don't give up :)
Happy practicing and have a great weekend!
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Great video! I didn't learn to slap tongue until I was in grad school 2004. I also found it easier to start on Bari. Another helpful thing, to piggy-back on your suggestion of just using the reed by itself to achieve suction, was to use the flat part of the back of the reed since it wouldn't split/crack. When I've taught students to slap, I had them do these in steps (just 30sec-1min. a day), about a week at a time - basically all the things you had mentioned :)
This I MUST PRACTICE! Dr. W. Delivers, once again!
Have fun and keep me updated! Happy Friday Reuven!
@@drwallysax thx Dr. definitely will........
I love your channel! I've recently started playing my sax again because all of your videos have inspired me and made me want to play again. So thank you very much!
This makes me incredibly happy! Keep at it, I'm here to help!
you must be a father with the amount of dad jokes you include in your videos! Love your content
Lol
That's what she said.
But seriously, thank you for posting this! Been getting back into sax after about two decades (former first chair bari sax player, hey oh lol) and i used to be able to slap tongue with the best of them at my peak. Hopefully i can get back in that saddle soon since I just bought my own alto sax and get back to my former glory
Thank you Dr. Wally. I always enjoy your weekly lessons.
Most welcome, happy practicing Merle!
I just love the brass diss, we need more so I can make a compilation.
I was wondering if you were going to do a follow-up for the jean paul alto saxophone. Also, great video today, I loved the was you communicate with your audience
Absolutely, in a few weeks. I've been having some GREAT conversations with Jean Paul, incredibly kind family that owns/runs the business. We're cooking' up some really cool ideas - stay tuned!
May sound stupid, but I first learned not with a reed, but with a spoon. I hear people say to use a larger reed like a Bari or bass clarinet, and then someone will say they don’t have one, but it’s easy to forget that just in your Kitchen Drawer, is something with the same effect. It’s also a lot easier to grasp the overall concept of getting that suction, it sounds weird, but even when it was explained to me that the tongue sunctions it, I didn’t really understand anyway. Once I did it with a spoon I realized, I would often do that of similar effect with bottle caps for fun. I was also a highschool sophomore so maybe I needed that extra help, but I feel it worked very well!
The first time I heard this technique, Pharoah Sanders🎶✨ It was beautiful 💕❗️
"I don't make ASMR videos.... yet...." You could call yourself The Sax Whisperer.
I think there's already someone using that name!
I've tried this and few other tongue techniques like ghosting that I just can't do. period!
Well not with that attitude! Never give up, never surrender!
"If you're not sure, consult your teacher."
Silly of you to assume I have a teacher. I just up and bought a saxophone and started learning by watching TH-cam videos and experimentation.
Well done Wally!
i was having a lot of trouble doing this in my band camp. thank you so much for this video! this os absolutely great ^^
I will carry mouth piece around like a Cigar and practice slap tongue all week ! Great lesson as always 😎
Hi, dr wallas , my respect from tour work 🎷😎😁👍🏼
My thanks friend!
Thanks wally
This was much fun to watch. Great stuff!
Thanks Kadrian, hope you have a great weekend man!
@@drwallysax Thanks. You too, Doc.
"Best reed" made me lol. BeatBox Sax says synthetics last way way longer with slap tonguing iirc.
Derek is simply amazing, I'd definitely take his advice.
Gracias por sus enseñanzas. estaré pendiente de nuevos videos.
Thats great, thanks. So...how loud is it on the sax? I can do it but its not loud. There's a TH-cam vid of a contemporary piece played solo with a lot of very resonant slap tongue. But there's something in the sax bell. A mic? maybe though I can't see any connections, radio maybe.
Likely a saxophone mute if it's a classical player. The "puff" of air can help with resonance!
One of your best vids love it !!!
Thanks my friend, happy Friday and happy practicing!
Fun! This is on my to do list so that I can play Redman's Hide and seek one day
Looooove me some Redman - he uses it sooooo musically!
Thank U Wally!!!
Most welcome, happy practicing Michael!
This technique is hard! I can only get an occasional slap. I want to get good at it because I love playing funky bass lines on bari and slaps really add another level to them
Fantastic !!! Very very interesting video. Thanks a lot for your guide.
Hey I can't blow a note yet but im gonna try when I learn.
😅 love the quips !!
Thanks David, have a great weekend my friend :)
Wally I'm not sure if you've touched on this because I have seen all your videos which is a flaw I have as a human. However moving I suffer from the bad habit of fly away fingers and now that I'm trying to achieve greater things on the sax, I've crippled myself with this bad habit. In the end I know the answer for me is practice good technique, so what I getting at is do you have any advice or tips for the people who are starting out and don't understand how serious it is that they don't do this to themselves and myself included. Thank you for what you do.
Doc I just started playing again after 20 years of not touching a horn. Picked up a used Selmer AS500. What literature do you recommend as I’m “remembering” what the heck I’m doing? I also got the classic middle school style “Standard of Excellence” book, but I was wondering what you thought. Thanks Doc 👍
Wallace you’re damn funny!!!
Nice! Can you do a similar lesson on how to do the sound effects that Leo P. does on the baritone? I know a lot of it is altissimo, but I do think that there is more to it. Maybe you can do a cover of Confirmation with laser sound effects on the alto. 😀
I certainly appreciate the cool sounds he makes, it's just not my thing!
I don't understand about vacuuming sound with a reed. How can you create vacuum without closing your mouth? I don't understand at all.
muchos gracias mi amigo!
For God sake, your video is too funny 🤣
Thanks Nikorn, happy practicing my friend!
Fantastic! Nice
Hope you find it helpful, thanks Eduardo!
@@drwallysax thank's Wally, your vids are plenty of awesome tips and very didactics! I use with my pupils. Nice! Bests regards!
Bro really did the brass dirty
They know what they did....
Your a menace dude respect
i can’t get the 2nd type of slap tonguing 😅i think my tongue is too big or something
There is a slap tongue part in my senior districts piece 😢😢😢
So, it's genetic! My take away is: you need to be able to roll your tongue to grip the reed. Tongue rolling is genetically determined, you can either do it or you can't and you can't learn to do it just like you can't learn to be a red head or 15cm taller.
Fantástico. show.
😂😂😂😂 don’t do it if you love your family 😂😂😂😂
😝👍 thanks Doc!
Hey Edward, happy slappy Friday!
Still don’t get this exercise
I'm very concerned that your metronome is going to fall off of what ever narrow precipice it is atop.
I superglued it. No worries.
I prefer without slap tongue like Paul Desmond but excelent lesson
I can slap tongue and i have been playing alto for 6 months
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If you can't look smug, where's the joy of the dad joke?!
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So easy I can do this as I fart