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Help with student sax 




About 5 - 6 years ago, we bought my son a used alto sax to play in the school band. Without knowing if he would stick with it, I didn't want to invest …
Discouraged Learner (Saxophone) 




I am a Soldier in the United States Army deployed to Afghanistan. It has always been a dream of mine to learn to play the saxaphone. I recently proposed …
Looking for best intermediate saxophone brand to buy 




Just after some help. I am looking for a mid range priced quality alto saxophone for an intermediate player. (My daughter has been player for 4 years and …
Changing from Classical to Jazz 




Does anyone have any tips on how to get the feeling and rhythm and jazz into my system after previously only playing classical music? I really want to …
Playing my sax at the beach 




Hello,
I am thinking of going down by the beach and playing my sax. I was wondering if the salt air will cause permanent damage to the sax?
Gabriella …
High F on a Martin Handcraft Alto Sax 




Many 1920 Martin Handcrafts do not have a high F key. Does anyone know of the alternate fingerings to get this note on these horns?
My alto sax plays a half step flat 




When I play notes on my new alto saxophone, they are a half step flat. So when I blow into it without covering any holes or pressing any keys, it plays …
Low G on alto sax squeaks 




When I play a low G on my alto sax it keep squeaking to a higher note. Help!
Meagan
Airy Sound - Saxophone 


I have been playing alto sax for a few years now. In all my 4 years of playing saxophone, my saxophone has never done this before. It started doing this …
Martin Handcraft pictures (info and value question) Not rated yet
Leo, my 95-yr. old dad, passed away after a band career in the USAF, playing all over the world. I have his Martin Handcraft Standard and original case …
Problem with my alto saxophone Not rated yet
So basically I am in year 8 this year. I have been learning and playing the alto sax from year 7. It is currently my school holidays right now and I've …
Rene Duval, friend or foe? Not rated yet
I recently came across an old alto sax apparently manufactured by the Rene Duval company. It is very loud and very bright and it appears very old. I'm …
Saxophone Age Not rated yet
I have an Alto Saxophone that I used in the 80's. I know that it was used when I got it, but I don't know how old it was. I was wondering if anyone can …
new sax verses old sax Not rated yet
I'm a beginner,of a few years. Selmer Paris series 3.I prefer a deaper fuller sound on an alto, like a kielworth.But I hear that the Selmer Paris Series …
do i need to upgrade for grade 7 and above? Not rated yet
hello,
my daughter has resently taken her grade 6 exam.we are being told that she needs to upgrade her sax to progress any further. as i dont play i …
He loved his Martin Imperial Sax as if it were a beautiful mistress!! Not rated yet
My 93 year old father-in-law really was in love with his sax. He worked his way through college in the 1930's in a big band. Specifically it is a Martin …
Should I tune my son's alto saxophone? Not rated yet
My 11 year old needed a saxophone for school... we found a used Yamaha and bought it from an individual.
I notice that they have Chromatic Tuners on …
best alto saxophone for beginner Not rated yet
My son wants to be in the high school band and play the alto saxophone. What is a good saxophone name for me to buy for him????
alto saxophone age Not rated yet
I was just wondering if anyone would be able to give me a bit more information on my alto saxophone especially the age and where it was made, the serial …
I want to sell my sax Not rated yet
I have a Grassi alto sax. s/n 27776. Purchased in 1974. In good condition. What should I ask for it?
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