i just started playing sax again after a long break. playing the beginner mouthpiece i don't get any squeaks, then i upgraded to a bettersax mp and i'm getting a bit of squeak, i'm assuming it's pilot error
My alto saxophone is a Selmer SA80 mark 2. When I started learning to play the saxophone I bought a cheap student saxophone but then after about 6 months I upgraded to this one. It was recommended to me by the sales person since at the time I did not know anything about saxophones. One of the main differences is how it feels when using it since designs are different and some saxophones may feel awkward to play. Always best to try them out for how sturdy they are, how they feel and how they sound. Thanks
I have found out too much saliva build up on the back side of the reed will make you squeak. I have found out by clearing or just replacing with a drier reed will do the trick..
Hey I really need help with my mouth when playing saxaphone. When I curl my lip over my teeth to prevent squeeks it limits my sound however when my lip is more relaxed my sound is better but does squeek especially when I go from a high octive note to a low octive Is their a leak in my saxaphone or is my ambature wrong
Hi. There are so many reasons why you might be squeaking that it is impossible to give an accurate solution. A common cause is biting or applying too much pressure on the mouthpiece. Maybe get a tuner and just play the mouthpiece and reed alone. Try to produce a A for alto, G for tenor, C for soprano. The pressure you use to produce those notes use the same pressure when attached to the saxophone. Maybe try a different strength reed. Softer reeds are better for low notes and you will not bite so much as if you had a harder reed. If possible try a different mouthpiece. Make sure the reed is aligned correctly and good quality. You really need someone to look at what you are doing such as a teacher or just go through a list of possible causes one by one. A saxophone leak is probably less likely unless the problems started suddenly.
Hi. The lacquer has come off the hook ring. It is coming off the neck where I push the mouthpiece on. The gold is beginning to show through the lacquer on the bell a little. I think in another 5 years it will look a mess. I won't buy another black lacquered sax again. The salesman talked me into it. Thanks for the comment.
@@Saxcomprehensive Sorry to hear that, but I can understand your initial choice, it's probably a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy an instrument like that.
You are an excellent teacher! Clear speaking, concise explanations, and even tone makes it easy for me to learn. Thank you so much!
Hi. Thanks for the comment and I'm glad it was helpful.
i just started playing sax again after a long break. playing the beginner mouthpiece i don't get any squeaks, then i upgraded to a bettersax mp and i'm getting a bit of squeak, i'm assuming it's pilot error
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Thank you! very helpful, cheers!
Excellent video, thanks for sharing
what saxophone do you use?
My alto saxophone is a Selmer SA80 mark 2. When I started learning to play the saxophone I bought a cheap student saxophone but then after about 6 months I upgraded to this one. It was recommended to me by the sales person since at the time I did not know anything about saxophones. One of the main differences is how it feels when using it since designs are different and some saxophones may feel awkward to play. Always best to try them out for how sturdy they are, how they feel and how they sound. Thanks
Well explained. You made a compilation of the possible causes. Thank a lot
great vid, thank you!!
Excellent video and really helpfull! Thank you very much! :)
I have found out too much saliva build up on the back side of the reed will make you squeak. I have found out by clearing or just replacing with a drier reed will do the trick..
Thank you! This helped me realize what was wrong with my saxophone, and now I can continue my playing. Thank you again!😄
Am I not old enough to start playing my favourite instrument , 😅😊 Ty
Your channel is one of the best for new sax players like myself. Thanks very much.
Thank you for you video very interesting details even after 3 years of saxophone, i can help hearing your experiences and your advices !
Outstanding advice from a true professional!
I squeak because I have only been playing for a week :)
Very nice ! Thanks a lot. Such a great teacher !
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Hey I really need help with my mouth when playing saxaphone. When I curl my lip over my teeth to prevent squeeks it limits my sound however when my lip is more relaxed my sound is better but does squeek especially when I go from a high octive note to a low octive Is their a leak in my saxaphone or is my ambature wrong
Hi. There are so many reasons why you might be squeaking that it is impossible to give an accurate solution. A common cause is biting or applying too much pressure on the mouthpiece. Maybe get a tuner and just play the mouthpiece and reed alone. Try to produce a A for alto, G for tenor, C for soprano. The pressure you use to produce those notes use the same pressure when attached to the saxophone. Maybe try a different strength reed. Softer reeds are better for low notes and you will not bite so much as if you had a harder reed. If possible try a different mouthpiece. Make sure the reed is aligned correctly and good quality. You really need someone to look at what you are doing such as a teacher or just go through a list of possible causes one by one. A saxophone leak is probably less likely unless the problems started suddenly.
Thank you. So useful.
Thank you so much 🙏
Very clear video. Beautiful Selmer Alto sax you have there. Does the black lacquer stay on well?
Hi. The lacquer has come off the hook ring. It is coming off the neck where I push the mouthpiece on. The gold is beginning to show through the lacquer on the bell a little. I think in another 5 years it will look a mess. I won't buy another black lacquered sax again. The salesman talked me into it. Thanks for the comment.
@@Saxcomprehensive Sorry to hear that, but I can understand your initial choice, it's probably a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy an instrument like that.
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Thank you for the tip🎷.
Hi. Thanks for watching. I hope it helped and remember even the professionals squeak for time to time.