There's no other way to really improve on your instrument than experimenting and playing around with scales, arpeggios and chords and be aware of the logical tonal relationships - restrict yourself so that you can be creative without getting lost in a universe of possibilities - great video - I will follow you - thank you
Yes it's a Theo Wanne Durga 8* metal gp mouthpiece. The dark plate that you are referring to is probably the black rubber mouthpiece patch that I use for comfort and teeth protection on all mouthpieces and is not an additional fitting to this mouthpiece from Theo Wanne.
These are available from all woodwind and reed stockists and if you are not using them you should be because they will save an awful lot of wear and tear on your teeth which has historically been a major problem for countless saxophone and woodwind players. Just as an interesting point and if you happen to be watching future videos on this site, you may notice that I have just changed from using this tenor mouthpiece and have actually commissioned a hand built solid silver Morgan Fry mouthpiece
If I could play like everybody else, I'd be a hell of a sax player. When I first started playing at age 60 ( I was horrible), I created a system for learning jazz. If you search youtube for " Lutemann Jazz Soloing Lessons" You can see what I did. The method is centered around Trad jazz, which I think is key.
This is not a reflection on the Theo Wanne as it is an excellent mouthpiece but as I changed the saxophone that I use professionally to an Andy Sheppard Autograph series saxophone in the last year, i found that the Theo Wanne doesn't perform as well on that sax as it did on my previous weapon of choice, which was an SX 90R Keilworth, however the black patch will remain! There's a whole tonal pallet of colours that I wasn't reaching in the saxophone with the Durga mouthpiece, hence the change
Graeme, you're a wonderful teacher- thank you. I was a clarinet student of Kenny Davern and Jerry Orrico. If ONLY I'd transitioned into jazz sax with them in the 70s! Long row to hoe now...
Entre chaque phrase, ce monsieur fait un bruit désagréable avec sa bouche : Tstt, tstt, tstt... très agaçant, ce qui le rend impossible à écouter. N'y a-t-il donc personne pour le lui dire ?
Andy Sheppard is my favorite. The tone to die for.
thanks this is one of the most informative videos I have ever seen for sax lessons.
Please post more of these we need a part II
There's no other way to really improve on your instrument than experimenting and playing around with scales, arpeggios and chords and be aware of the logical tonal relationships - restrict yourself so that you can be creative without getting lost in a universe of possibilities - great video - I will follow you - thank you
Great instructor; sound advice; excellent method approach given.
Great lesson, Graeme! I'd love to see more examples of how to turn scales into "music", especially in a jazz context. Thanks!
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to comment, there are plans for more new videos soon so we will do a few more examples for you...G
Excellent video - thanks
Yes it's a Theo Wanne Durga 8* metal gp mouthpiece. The dark plate that you are referring to is probably the black rubber mouthpiece patch that I use for comfort and teeth protection on all mouthpieces and is not an additional fitting to this mouthpiece from Theo Wanne.
Brilliant lesson!! Thanks
These are available from all woodwind and reed stockists and if you are not using them you should be because they will save an awful lot of wear and tear on your teeth which has historically been a major problem for countless saxophone and woodwind players. Just as an interesting point and if you happen to be watching future videos on this site, you may notice that I have just changed from using this tenor mouthpiece and have actually commissioned a hand built solid silver Morgan Fry mouthpiece
Very fine the class
Very good lesson. you are very accurate when it comes to passing your message. thanks. got it ; )
very nice.
If I could play like everybody else, I'd be a hell of a sax player. When I first started playing at age 60 ( I was horrible), I created a system for learning jazz. If you search youtube for " Lutemann Jazz Soloing Lessons" You can see what I did. The method is centered around Trad jazz, which I think is key.
Lutemann jazz soloing lessons
Steven Dillard
yes great example! thanks
Glad they are of help. Plenty more videos to come in 2013
Exelente! thank you
thank you maestro
Thanks for the reply!!
This is not a reflection on the Theo Wanne as it is an excellent mouthpiece but as I changed the saxophone that I use professionally to an Andy Sheppard Autograph series saxophone in the last year, i found that the Theo Wanne doesn't perform as well on that sax as it did on my previous weapon of choice, which was an SX 90R Keilworth, however the black patch will remain! There's a whole tonal pallet of colours that I wasn't reaching in the saxophone with the Durga mouthpiece, hence the change
Graeme, you're a wonderful teacher- thank you. I was a clarinet student of Kenny Davern and Jerry Orrico. If ONLY I'd transitioned into jazz sax with them in the 70s! Long row to hoe now...
I love it. Is that a Theo Wanne mouthpiece? If so can you tell me about the dark bite plate. New subscriber!
good!!
Hello im starting saxophone Alto to be particular. Any tips or maybe how to produce better sounds
nice m8
your welcome, we aim to please :)
is that the gaia mouthpiece?
OH YEA
Thanks for your comments Drew...glad the videos are being of help...G
would you mine if i sampled this for my dance tune
i post you the end result
Come on Sax Teacher its not pat-ns. Try pat-turns .
Entre chaque phrase, ce monsieur fait un bruit désagréable avec sa bouche : Tstt, tstt, tstt... très agaçant, ce qui le rend impossible à écouter. N'y a-t-il donc personne pour le lui dire ?