@@bettersax That's funny because I was trying to find the most polite way to say I really don't like it. A few other people I watch have done it too and then stopped doing it a month later. It makes me feel uncomfortable for some reason. I think perhaps it bothers me because in these types of videos the person is supposed to be speaking to the person on the other side of the screen. However, if it's an interview or a video where there are multiple people talking and some of it is to each other it seems more normal. I'm sure there was a more elegant way to say that but basically I find it unsettling to see someone talking toward nobody from the side, haha! Please don't take offense and of course do what you like best.
As I have said many times. Jay your courses rock. I start my daily practice with your core essentials and have gone through your Pentatonic course also ... all great stuff.
SHOUT OUT TO YOUR CORE ESSENTIALS COURSE! This course really skyrocketed my journey to playing the sax. I didn't have any musical experience at all especially on the sax. But now, I am more confident on playing it! :) Thanks, Jay!
Hey Jay I just wanted to say THANK YOU for all of the videos and genuine tips you give-I started playing about a month ago and I’m loving the new journey!-your direction has led me down the right path towards success with the sax-I had ordered a low priced tenor on Amazon then watched one of your vids and canceled that right away and ordered the Jean Paul Tenor sax instead-and I’m really glad I did!-(better sax saxophones were not out yet lol)-I play a bunch of different instruments & sing as well (have for 20+ years) but the sax for me is the most fun and definitely the most rewarding-Playing my tenor is like singing, riffing on the guitar, and jamming on the keys all in one unique package!-I love the physical aspect of it!-and without your help I would imagine I would be more frustrated than inspired!-so just wanted to say Thanks again and keep em’ coming!-🤙🏽
Hi Jay, having tons of fun with your Bettersax mastery bundle learning quickly my timing is getting tighter can’t wait for my DVD’s I got with my bundle this course is a credit to your outstanding teaching ability thanks again mate.
Hi. Just bought an Anker SoundCore mini loudspeaker. Much smaller than a tennis ball. Bluetooth from your cell phone etc. Great sound, loud, excellent bass. Rechargable. A guy brought one to our jazz workshop - blew us away. Amazon - around $25 or £21. Nice gift.
Yeah - I'll play - I'm having a great time working through your free courses, TH-cam vids and the Pentatonic Patterns for improvisation course as a Christmas Treat for me. Great courses, lots of fun, informative and super-easy to understand. Have a great 2020 Jay!
My dream sax is a Rampone and Cazzani two voices tenor. A friend told me that they’d be down to get it for me for my birthday. When I told him that it was almost 8000 dollars (usd) he said “yea umm you want something else?”
while I agree that ligatures don't make a difference to your saxophone sound, it is kind of strange to hear that after you just promoted heavier screws. At least the ligature is in contact with the reed that, that does produce sound on the saxophone, unlike the screws which have nothing to do with the saxophone acoustically.
Jay, What are your opinions on Claude Lakey tenor mouthpieces? I have been using a stock mpc for a couple years, so I've been thinking of getting on in 6*3 but want some more opinions before I spend the $80. Is it worth the money, or am I better off spending more to get the Big names like Vandoren or Select Jazz mpcs? Thanks,
Do you have a recommendation for a tenor similar to the AS400 alto in price and quality?? Looking for one in my isolation. I had an old tenor student horn. My cats knocked it off the stand and the repair guy wants $1300 to fix it. Not gigging at all now.
Hi jay I love your videos and I would like to know that are your saxophone courses physical , like dvds and like that or are they downloadable after purchase? Because I can’t buy stuff directly from other countries because of the restrictions in my country. So I can only order things from amazon much more expensive because of the middleman ... and I cant order things from any other website . Thank you for your guidance and your incredible videos
Sepehr, Thanks. The videos for the courses can be viewed online in the BetterSax Members area. There are backing tracks and pdfs that can be downloaded as well. For those who want DVD versions, those are also available and ship to most countries (same price no matter where you live) 😎
Kristin, I have lots of more advanced videos on my TH-cam channel. I put together some playlists, check those out and see if you find something you like.
Happy Thanksgiving. Where can I find the Yany Boo Star Heavy Mass Screws for the Yanigisawa Tenor Sax. Musician's Friend nor Woodwinds and Brasswinds do not have them. Thanks, John
@Better Sax Happy Thanksgiving, I hope you are having a good time with your family. I wanted to ask if you had any suggestions for someone who wanted to practice and keep up with their skills and grow in new areas, but don't have a band or a specific set of pieces to practice. How should someone go about practicing, do you have any resources that you suggest or any goals?
Happy Thanksgiving to you. Besides my TH-cam videos my courses are designed specifically to do everything you mentioned. If you’re not already enrolled I think you’ll get a lot out of them.
Rafa .G Yeah Yamaha markets the 62 as more professional, to put in in perspective if you know who leo p is he plays a ybs52 so the difference can’t be that big
I can’t speak highly enough of the BetterSax courses. I started playing sax five months ago with the Pentatonic Foundation and Core Essentials courses, and I never thought I’d be playing the likes of Charlie Parker or Kamasi Washington in that amount of time, and tons of other music. (Yes, I HAVE put in a lot of work in those five months.) If you want proof, swing by my Instagram page @brockhenning and check out a few of my video progressions over the last several weeks. Don’t get me wrong, it takes work, but Jay gets you on the right track to playing very quickly if you invest the time and determination. I just started his Blues Foundation course today, which follows nicely after the Pentatonic Foundation course. 👍🎷
thanks for this testimonial Brock. I love hearing this. Just checked out your Instagram posts. Amazing progress for 5 months! keep it up. Imagine what you can accomplish in 5 years.
Better Sax Thanks! So glad I stumbled onto your content this year. I even have you to thank for helping me pick out my first sax, thanks to your sax review videos. Next up for Christmas, a new mouthpiece setup (also thanks to your reviews). Been a fun ride so far. 💯🤗
I practise in an area without WiFi and use a stand and a iPad with apps you mentioned in one of your videos. Is there a way I can get on of your courses on my iPad?
Hi Better Sax, please i'm an amateur student in saxophone. I really need an intermediate Yamaha Sax. Can you please send me a link of where i can buy the Sax with discount on black friday?
It comes in 2 different thread sizes that will fit any horns that have the same. If your horn has a different thread size, check Sax Gadgets. They make other thread sizes mattvashlishan.com/home
I hear you but... If every stuck pad was worth 1 penny, it wouldn't take long for it to pay for itself. That's not counting the cost of replacing an Eb G# or low C# pad which will be necessary much earlier without propping them open. By paying for them, you will then actually use it unlike a DIY solution that you might not feel obliged to implement.
I've already got GAS. Why make it any worse! Also, not getting the oblique camera angles. I know they're 'de rigueur', but, as a videographer, I think they can look silly, as we know you're not talking to anyone else (like a live audience).
@@bettersax Then maybe you should show them, and/or have us hear them responding to you now and then. It could add some atmosphere. But, you don't, do you?
Black Friday Sale 40% Off All Courses bettersax.com/black-friday-sale-2019/
You should do a video on the best way to store reeds so they don't dry out/warp
@Better Sax can you play Gran Turismo ost blue line with your best sax :)
Better Sax Buy a Maui pocket saxophone on amazon!
Love new "several cameras" thing :D
Yeah it's more work, but makes the edit more interesting.
Davie504 approved
@@bettersax That's funny because I was trying to find the most polite way to say I really don't like it. A few other people I watch have done it too and then stopped doing it a month later. It makes me feel uncomfortable for some reason. I think perhaps it bothers me because in these types of videos the person is supposed to be speaking to the person on the other side of the screen. However, if it's an interview or a video where there are multiple people talking and some of it is to each other it seems more normal. I'm sure there was a more elegant way to say that but basically I find it unsettling to see someone talking toward nobody from the side, haha! Please don't take offense and of course do what you like best.
Great suggestions! I think I may get my sax quartet leader a ReedGeek.
As I have said many times. Jay your courses rock. I start my daily practice with your core essentials and have gone through your Pentatonic course also ... all great stuff.
Thanks for the shoutout Landis. Glad you enjoy the material...
What to get a sax player who has everything: penicillin.
While you mentioned Key Leaves, another good thing to get would be Key Leaves Vent Vine for the palm keys to stop them sticking.
Yes, that's another great Key Leaves product.
SHOUT OUT TO YOUR CORE ESSENTIALS COURSE!
This course really skyrocketed my journey to playing the sax.
I didn't have any musical experience at all especially on the sax. But now, I am more confident on playing it! :) Thanks, Jay!
Yes! this is just the beginning, Thanks for the shoutout.
Hey Jay I just wanted to say THANK YOU for all of the videos and genuine tips you give-I started playing about a month ago and I’m loving the new journey!-your direction has led me down the right path towards success with the sax-I had ordered a low priced tenor on Amazon then watched one of your vids and canceled that right away and ordered the Jean Paul Tenor sax instead-and I’m really glad I did!-(better sax saxophones were not out yet lol)-I play a bunch of different instruments & sing as well (have for 20+ years) but the sax for me is the most fun and definitely the most rewarding-Playing my tenor is like singing, riffing on the guitar, and jamming on the keys all in one unique package!-I love the physical aspect of it!-and without your help I would imagine I would be more frustrated than inspired!-so just wanted to say Thanks again and keep em’ coming!-🤙🏽
Thanks great to hear this.
We all know a true gift, especially to bari sax players, is a nice set of reeds.
Seriously, shouldn’t this be titled “Sax Toys”!?
Delivered by Saxta Claus.
Joe Blankenship
Maybe we’re reeding too much into this.
Always goes flat after Christmas.
lmfao
Hi Jay, having tons of fun with your Bettersax mastery bundle learning quickly my timing is getting tighter can’t wait for my DVD’s I got with my bundle this course is a credit to your outstanding teaching ability thanks again mate.
Thank you so much Adam. Glad you're improving, keep it up.
Hi. Just bought an Anker SoundCore mini loudspeaker. Much smaller than a tennis ball. Bluetooth from your cell phone etc. Great sound, loud, excellent bass. Rechargable. A guy brought one to our jazz workshop - blew us away.
Amazon - around $25 or £21. Nice gift.
Update. Now £16 on Amazon UK. Bummer!
Ah yes, this is my sax teacher. He has all the stuff. all of it. Thx tho
I like the camera angles, Jay!
Thanks!
Yeah - I'll play - I'm having a great time working through your free courses, TH-cam vids and the Pentatonic Patterns for improvisation course as a Christmas Treat for me. Great courses, lots of fun, informative and super-easy to understand. Have a great 2020 Jay!
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I need to send this to my family 😂
haha that's the idea 😎
Better Sax you know Christmas is right around the corner👀😂
what are those black things on your octave keys.
Fingers.
Bro you helped me play and fixed my sax. Thank you, your a amazing saxist
Keep up the great work ! Enjoy your courses
Thanks!
The feeling when you forget to remove the key leaves from your sax and you wonder why it's totally out of whack.
Silent solo. LoL
I see your videos from Brazil, i like your Chanel, Very good job. Congratulations
I NEED the key leaves!
Im saving for a jean paul as400 because Im using our school sax
you'll be happy with it...
I would love it!
Can we update this soon?
My dream sax is a Rampone and Cazzani two voices tenor. A friend told me that they’d be down to get it for me for my birthday. When I told him that it was almost 8000 dollars (usd) he said “yea umm you want something else?”
Hey Jay, as you already have the alto and tenor reviews for the Jean Paul Saxes how about doing the soprano one? The SS-400SP :D
waiting for it to be back in stock
@@bettersax Awesome!. Can't wait! :D
How about a Cannonball review?
Noble is the right word rise up sax players 🎷
haha
while I agree that ligatures don't make a difference to your saxophone sound, it is kind of strange to hear that after you just promoted heavier screws. At least the ligature is in contact with the reed that, that does produce sound on the saxophone, unlike the screws which have nothing to do with the saxophone acoustically.
Can you please make an updated video for the best alto mouth pieces?
Did you see last week's alto mouthpiece video yet?
Why do you always make videos about Altos and clarinets. Can you please do more videos of tenor and Bari??
Can you review the Yamaha YSS-475II? I just bought it today, and I want a professional’s opinion.
Those are great saxophones.
Better Sax Holy shit you replied this is awesome. Anyways, thanks for your opinion!
"Something as noble as playing the saxophone." Interestingly stated.
Make more videos on tenor sax!!!
ok
Idk, I think alto has a better sound. I’m not a fan of tenor as much.
Could you review the Selmer TS 600 Tenor Saxophone as a student saxophone for about a middle school aged band?
Best way to swab a Bari sax? Anyone know?
Do you know of any cheaper microphones that are still decent because I don’t know if I can afford those ones! Thanks
There are cheaper microphones, but at a certain point, it becomes less good than your phone's mic (depending on the phone)
Do you have any recommendations for a swab or something to clean a bari sax out
I did a video on this a while back. I have since purchased a swab for bari, they make them.
Jay, What are your opinions on Claude Lakey tenor mouthpieces? I have been using a stock mpc for a couple years, so I've been thinking of getting on in 6*3 but want some more opinions before I spend the $80. Is it worth the money, or am I better off spending more to get the Big names like Vandoren or Select Jazz mpcs? Thanks,
Do you have a recommendation for a tenor similar to the AS400 alto in price and quality?? Looking for one in my isolation. I had an old tenor student horn. My cats knocked it off the stand and the repair guy wants $1300 to fix it. Not gigging at all now.
Who are you talking to on your right? I love your courses. They are great!
Hi I use the "BG LD1 Duo legature" for alto and clarinet, on my tenor mouthpiece Drake NY Jazz. This is right or not good? thx
If it fits and holds the reed on there it should be ok.
Hi jay I love your videos and I would like to know that are your saxophone courses physical , like dvds and like that or are they downloadable after purchase?
Because I can’t buy stuff directly from other countries because of the restrictions in my country. So I can only order things from amazon much more expensive because of the middleman ... and I cant order things from any other website .
Thank you for your guidance and your incredible videos
Sepehr, Thanks. The videos for the courses can be viewed online in the BetterSax Members area. There are backing tracks and pdfs that can be downloaded as well. For those who want DVD versions, those are also available and ship to most countries (same price no matter where you live) 😎
Could you please make an advanced sax tutorial? I already knew everything in the beginner tutorial.
Kristin, I have lots of more advanced videos on my TH-cam channel. I put together some playlists, check those out and see if you find something you like.
ITS ARIIIIIII
Happy Thanksgiving. Where can I find the Yany Boo Star Heavy Mass Screws for the Yanigisawa Tenor Sax. Musician's Friend nor Woodwinds and Brasswinds do not have them.
Thanks,
John
Try Kessler and Sons I think they have them.
@@bettersax Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving.
I like that iPhone mic.
yeah that is great quality and compact
@Better Sax Happy Thanksgiving, I hope you are having a good time with your family. I wanted to ask if you had any suggestions for someone who wanted to practice and keep up with their skills and grow in new areas, but don't have a band or a specific set of pieces to practice. How should someone go about practicing, do you have any resources that you suggest or any goals?
Happy Thanksgiving to you. Besides my TH-cam videos my courses are designed specifically to do everything you mentioned. If you’re not already enrolled I think you’ll get a lot out of them.
@@bettersax Thanks a lot I'll check it out
I am switching to tenor and want to play the yts 52 tenor, what would you say about that sax
I used to have the YAS 52. great saxophone.
Great build quality and will most likely maintain its price.
Is the 62' better? Idk
Rafa .G Yeah Yamaha markets the 62 as more professional, to put in in perspective if you know who leo p is he plays a ybs52 so the difference can’t be that big
No. I say no. Get a Conn 10m if you can find or afford one. Failing that, get a Chu Berry or New Wonder Conn Tenor. Do not buy a Selmer mk VI.
This is really cool 👍🏻
thanks
I can’t speak highly enough of the BetterSax courses. I started playing sax five months ago with the Pentatonic Foundation and Core Essentials courses, and I never thought I’d be playing the likes of Charlie Parker or Kamasi Washington in that amount of time, and tons of other music. (Yes, I HAVE put in a lot of work in those five months.) If you want proof, swing by my Instagram page @brockhenning and check out a few of my video progressions over the last several weeks. Don’t get me wrong, it takes work, but Jay gets you on the right track to playing very quickly if you invest the time and determination. I just started his Blues Foundation course today, which follows nicely after the Pentatonic Foundation course. 👍🎷
thanks for this testimonial Brock. I love hearing this. Just checked out your Instagram posts. Amazing progress for 5 months! keep it up. Imagine what you can accomplish in 5 years.
Better Sax Thanks! So glad I stumbled onto your content this year. I even have you to thank for helping me pick out my first sax, thanks to your sax review videos. Next up for Christmas, a new mouthpiece setup (also thanks to your reviews). Been a fun ride so far. 💯🤗
Seems that the Spit Sponge link does'nt work...
Could you do a lesson on circular breathing?
I practise in an area without WiFi and use a stand and a iPad with apps you mentioned in one of your videos. Is there a way I can get on of your courses on my iPad?
Some of the courses are available on DVD and the Pentatonic Patterns Course is entirely downloadable.
Hi Better Sax, please i'm an amateur student in saxophone. I really need an intermediate Yamaha Sax. Can you please send me a link of where i can buy the Sax with discount on black friday?
I'm not sure if those ever go on sale unfortunately
@@bettersax Thank you. I love your videos.
Love your courses have not used them as much as I need , just being honest but that is my fault
Thanks Vinnie
I wonder if the Jean Paul saxophone is the same as the Conn-Selmer Prelude?
I'm not sure, haven't tried the Conn-Selmer yet
Can you review pedals for sax pls
I'd have to get some first.
Are the Yany Boostar neck screws only for Yamaha, Yanagisawa & Selmer alto saxes?
Erick López sax gadgets has variable weight screws for most horns in addition to selmer and yamaha
It comes in 2 different thread sizes that will fit any horns that have the same. If your horn has a different thread size, check Sax Gadgets. They make other thread sizes mattvashlishan.com/home
Thanks Jay and Matt
Matt Vashlishan will they fit the AS-400 from J.P?
Will you learn the song Barbra Ann pleasssssse
Can you play Giant Steps
Do you know of a good curved soprano saxophone stand??
Cannonball musical instruments sells them
I still can't bring myself to pay $25 for Key Leaves. I cold get a box of reeds or a Legere reed for that much.
I hear you but... If every stuck pad was worth 1 penny, it wouldn't take long for it to pay for itself. That's not counting the cost of replacing an Eb G# or low C# pad which will be necessary much earlier without propping them open. By paying for them, you will then actually use it unlike a DIY solution that you might not feel obliged to implement.
More bari sax!?!?
soon I promise
I've already got GAS. Why make it any worse! Also, not getting the oblique camera angles. I know they're 'de rigueur', but, as a videographer, I think they can look silly, as we know you're not talking to anyone else (like a live audience).
Maybe I do have a live audience in my studio... 😉
@@bettersax Then maybe you should show them, and/or have us hear them responding to you now and then. It could add some atmosphere. But, you don't, do you?
2:16
Gee! Gap cap is $40 + tax?
Another Sax. It's always another Sax. SAS.
I might actually buy another sax...
Hi
MAKE BARI VIDEOS!!!!
I've never seen him make one. I, too, wish he would. I wonder if he's never played one.
@@JonesNate he made a video swabbing the bari and it's always in the background of his videos but he never plays it
Sales pitch
I guess you make more $ on selling parts than teaching sax
Yt logic: 3 views and 90 likes
.... a trumpet.
Whatever you pay overthere... Brazilians pay 7 times more..
sorry about that.
What to disappoint your sax playing friend with if you have too much money.
FIRST!😁
First to comment 😂
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