Kirin as a person who plays a low a mark vi i can say this is wrong. it actually sounds quite nice. this player kind of randomly threw them in there out of nowhere so it sounded odd and it didn’t seem like he dropped his jaw enough to play a nice full low tone
I know this is 4 years ago and I'm sorry, I think the player just did it for demonstration purposes to show an A is actually there. Have a nice day. :)
The Low A actually sounds as the Low C on the Viola so it's the same range as a Viola (or 5 String Violin). It actually reminds me of another instrument that was made recently, the Stuart and Sons 108 Key Piano which has the same range as an Organ, 9 Octaves so the Keys are grouped into 9 sets of 12
Had one when I was a music major in college. What a great horn. Loved the Low A key, I can't give you a technical reason, but it always felt like it helped the intonation, and it DEFINITELY gave it a warmer sound. Being a Bari player in Jazz Ensemble, when I was playing the Alto, and reached for the Low A, it was there! Nice horn. Wish to HELL I still had it.
Amazing! I first saw the sax repair man's video on this saxophone and ever since I've wanted to hear it played. Well done! It's very intriguing when you're a bari player. :)
I played one for a bit but traded it in for a BA. Anyways part of me misses that horn. It was setup so well that the low a felt easier to play than some other notes. The extra key really does something that makes the horn feel different, like it has more mass to push even harder.
They should make more low A E flat alto saxophones. They should also make low A B flat soprano, low A G mezzo-soprano, low A B flat tenor, low A G mezzo-tenor, low A B flat bass, low A E flat contrabass, low A B flat subcontrabass, low A G great subcontrabass and even the low A E flat sopranino saxophones.
There was a time that Benedikt Eppelsheim modified some Soprano saxophones to have a low A extension. Here is one: th-cam.com/video/xp4qnhyF5r4/w-d-xo.html
there are low A E flat contrabass (Eppelsheim and J'elle Stainer) and low A B flat bass (J'elle Stainer). A low A soprano would be awesome as well as low A sopranino. At least all E flat saxes should have low A as they are, by far, the best saxes.
@@asquare9316 Extending the range further down to Low G on all Saxophones would give you more notes (as well as up to High G so 3 Octaves from G to G) and improve the intonation.
They should make more low A E flat alto, low A B flat tenor, possibly low A G mezzo-tenor and low A B flat bass saxophones. They should also make low A B flat soprano and if possible, low A G mezzo-soprano saxophones.
@@saxworldwide The Low A Key (actually they made Saxophones that can play 2 more notes lower down to Low G so that would be cool too) is no gimmick but the means to a new era of writing and arranging music.
I know of two of these for sale; one in CA and one in TN. Check facebook's vintage Selmer Saxophones site. I know this was one year ago, but thinking you may still see this.
@@RockStarOscarStern634 they only made the VI alto with Low a key as a special order. However, I did just hear that you can special order Low A altos from Selmer on their modern horns still. I’m sure it’s very expensive, but may be an avenue to look into if you want a Low A on an alto.
@@lucamorales4595 I didn't say it sounded better, but at least on my particular instrument it sounds solid as hell (but it greatly depends on what reed and mp I am using)
Abedin Subashi personally I think it’s because, bari saxes were the first ones to have low a and pretty much are the only ones. Then they tried to make a low a for the saxophone that’s an octave higher but still in the same key, alto sax. So in other words I believe it’s because of the Eb instruments. But I think a low a is better for a baritone sax than a tenor or a alto
Most likely because, on alto & tenor, low A is raised within the everyday audible frequencies, and it sounds like a camel fart; the sound is not very pretty and it enlarges the size of an instrument.. On the baritone sax, though, human ear is not too sure because low A on a baritone is so low, it sounds passable. And bari sax already has a huge horn to accommodate it.
Are you fucking me? Who the hell is saying that concert C is used more than concert G? No one with any brains I can promise you that. C and G are practically married in the major scale. They are 3-1/2 steps apart, a perfect fifth. If any two notes could be called the most important notes in western music it would be both C and G.
well I think the low A alto never took off because it made the horn look a lot less sexy. the bari was already ugly as fuck so that's why it works there. but changing the classic shape of alto or tenor is a no go. No one wants a sax with a big ass.
Beautiful horn. Not sure the low A feature was well demonstrated here. Everything was beautiful, soft, dry and cool then.... A!
Kirin as a person who plays a low a mark vi i can say this is wrong. it actually sounds quite nice. this player kind of randomly threw them in there out of nowhere so it sounded odd and it didn’t seem like he dropped his jaw enough to play a nice full low tone
I know this is 4 years ago and I'm sorry, I think the player just did it for demonstration purposes to show an A is actually there. Have a nice day. :)
It actually sounds as the Low C on a Viola
@@RockStarOscarStern634 Yes, but it's an A on alto sax
The Low A actually sounds as the Low C on the Viola so it's the same range as a Viola (or 5 String Violin). It actually reminds me of another instrument that was made recently, the Stuart and Sons 108 Key Piano which has the same range as an Organ, 9 Octaves so the Keys are grouped into 9 sets of 12
Had one when I was a music major in college. What a great horn. Loved the Low A key, I can't give you a technical reason, but it always felt like it helped the intonation, and it DEFINITELY gave it a warmer sound. Being a Bari player in Jazz Ensemble, when I was playing the Alto, and reached for the Low A, it was there! Nice horn. Wish to HELL I still had it.
Yeah it prevents the Saxophone from sounding too brash
I bought one new in 1964 with top F#
and I still get that kick everytime I open the case - beautiful instrument!
Wow. I need that saxophone!
It’s liek $7,000
Amazing! I first saw the sax repair man's video on this saxophone and ever since I've wanted to hear it played. Well done! It's very intriguing when you're a bari player. :)
wow! such a great sound
Nice. Personally I find mark vi's w/o extra keys have more depth
Ah but these additional Keys mellow it out a bit more
I played one for a bit but traded it in for a BA. Anyways part of me misses that horn. It was setup so well that the low a felt easier to play than some other notes. The extra key really does something that makes the horn feel different, like it has more mass to push even harder.
It sounds great guess extending the range would make it more fun
They should make more low A E flat alto saxophones. They should also make low A B flat soprano, low A G mezzo-soprano, low A B flat tenor, low A G mezzo-tenor, low A B flat bass, low A E flat contrabass, low A B flat subcontrabass, low A G great subcontrabass and even the low A E flat sopranino saxophones.
There was a time that Benedikt Eppelsheim modified some Soprano saxophones to have a low A extension. Here is one: th-cam.com/video/xp4qnhyF5r4/w-d-xo.html
That would rock how about going 2 more notes lower down to a Low G? it would result in the best intonation
there are low A E flat contrabass (Eppelsheim and J'elle Stainer) and low A B flat bass (J'elle Stainer). A low A soprano would be awesome as well as low A sopranino. At least all E flat saxes should have low A as they are, by far, the best saxes.
@@asquare9316 Extending the range further down to Low G on all Saxophones would give you more notes (as well as up to High G so 3 Octaves from G to G) and improve the intonation.
What mouthpiece is Matthew using?
It's a Standard Alto Sax mouthpiece
Very intresting.
They should make more low A E flat alto, low A B flat tenor, possibly low A G mezzo-tenor and low A B flat bass saxophones. They should also make low A B flat soprano and if possible, low A G mezzo-soprano saxophones.
I think low-A should be the standard.
They’ve made low G bass saxes before, very rare now sadly
@@princekatchafire9104 They should make those again too
Are you allowed to try out the saxes at the stores
Egriff123 i think you can, but you need your own mouthpiece.
Ivan Goncharuk ok thanks
Yeah but you'll be charged for every spit molecule that you shoot out
@@ivangoncharuk607 No you don't you can try out mouthpieces at the store.
Can we try out mouthpieces at the stores?
oh yes!
+Sax .co.uk cool! Ive been wanting to try a jumbo java!
They're really nice if you want a big sound! Would definitely recommend!
i love jumbo javas
@@saxworldwide The Low A Key (actually they made Saxophones that can play 2 more notes lower down to Low G so that would be cool too) is no gimmick but the means to a new era of writing and arranging music.
Are these saxes on sale? If not, are there any other altos in your store that have low a keys?
I know of two of these for sale; one in CA and one in TN. Check facebook's vintage Selmer Saxophones site. I know this was one year ago, but thinking you may still see this.
@@jeanettetedrow8681 They should make more of these Low A Altos again someday
@@RockStarOscarStern634 they only made the VI alto with Low a key as a special order. However, I did just hear that you can special order Low A altos from Selmer on their modern horns still. I’m sure it’s very expensive, but may be an avenue to look into if you want a Low A on an alto.
I tried one out
OH LORD THE INTONATION
Didnt even know they make low a keys on altos, I thought it was just for baritones
The do they just sound like crap on altos
@@kirin8735 The Low-A on my mark VI sounds great. Easily as good as a bari's Low-A
@@katamari6315 Nothing sounds better than a bari's low A!
@@lucamorales4595 I didn't say it sounded better, but at least on my particular instrument it sounds solid as hell (but it greatly depends on what reed and mp I am using)
@@kirin8735 No wait it's actually the same range as a Viola
wow A low :)
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I made the likes out of conventional tuning.
Ez I already have this on Bari sax
I wants it
Nice
Donde cpodria comprar ese modelo de selmer ?
help me mum im scared
is it still an Eb alto?
Yes
RREXX yes, it is just an extension
that's the point, ya it is.
are ya fuckin high?
where can i email you guys to make a deal on buying teh saxophones
all our sales are done through our site, sax.co.uk
+Sax .co.uk yes but do u have someone i can talk to about it thro email or something
There's a form you can email from on our site
+Sax .co.uk thanks
does it have a high f# key?
Its vintage of course it doesn't have high F# key. Well u still can play it without thay key
Are Scott and Jim at the london store ore sussex
*or
Hi, Scott and Jim are both based in Sussex
Why can’t tenors have this
Abedin Subashi personally I think it’s because, bari saxes were the first ones to have low a and pretty much are the only ones. Then they tried to make a low a for the saxophone that’s an octave higher but still in the same key, alto sax. So in other words I believe it’s because of the Eb instruments. But I think a low a is better for a baritone sax than a tenor or a alto
Most likely because, on alto & tenor, low A is raised within the everyday audible frequencies, and it sounds like a camel fart; the sound is not very pretty and it enlarges the size of an instrument.. On the baritone sax, though, human ear is not too sure because low A on a baritone is so low, it sounds passable. And bari sax already has a huge horn to accommodate it.
That sounded like a student level jupiter? Must've been the room and recording equipment
I m not hearing that interesting conclusion though
Could just be the match-up between his oral cavity and the horn.
You've heard some great sounding student Jupiter saxophones! We're using a professional level AKG 214 condenser mic..
Sax .co.uk sorry
I have heard some great sounding jupiters. Matt sounds superb!
Only a Baritone saxophone 🎷 has a low A key.
And some vintage altos - like this one!
low A sounds like shit on alto. doesn't even matter. why didn't they make a low A tenor instead?
that's complete horseshit. you're talking to a professional musician.
Are you fucking me? Who the hell is saying that concert C is used more than concert G? No one with any brains I can promise you that. C and G are practically married in the major scale. They are 3-1/2 steps apart, a perfect fifth. If any two notes could be called the most important notes in western music it would be both C and G.
if you think the people on that forum are pros you've never heard them play.
well I think the low A alto never took off because it made the horn look a lot less sexy. the bari was already ugly as fuck so that's why it works there. but changing the classic shape of alto or tenor is a no go. No one wants a sax with a big ass.
i do.