http://www.the-saxophone.com/saxophone-blog.html The Saxophone Blog keeps you up to date with all additions and changes to the-saxophone.com web site. Subscribe here. en-us alto saxophone Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:06:19 GMT Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:06:19 GMT the-saxophone.com 72aaa9aa7ab2f98c28f397bb0ee584e6 http://www.the-saxophone.com/tenor-saxophone-gurgling.html I wonder if you could solve a problem with gurgling on my YTS23 tenor. The gurgle starts when I depress the low E key. The sound is clear down to that Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:06:14 GMT 920835f6c452d7a3d5b6174c11deafb2 http://www.the-saxophone.com/conn-10m-tenor-sax.html Hello, I have a Conn Sax that I've had for 30 plus years now. I've contemplated giving it to a friend's sone who plays numerous instruments, but am interested Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:04:10 GMT 2d6339de2a5d19a6f26be22b144b86e1 http://www.the-saxophone.com/1938-king-zephyr-bari-sax.html I have a King Zephyr Bari sax serial number 242410 I think it is 1938 but is silver over brass, because it appears to be brass inside the bell. Total Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:00:46 GMT 1189ec40c0a7167937d31aa1cd0a6412 http://www.the-saxophone.com/martin-handcraft-pictures-info-and-value-question.html 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 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:58:13 GMT 37648e7563ec8401e98d27c1ca0a0fbb http://www.the-saxophone.com/best-saxophone-reed-for-jazz.html I play a tenor saxophone for my 7th grade jazz band. What type of reed is recommended for jazz? I'm playing on a Van Dorren... Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:08:51 GMT 2be4b29d173254e4682ba98bcb750879 http://www.the-saxophone.com/musketeer-alto-sax.html I have an old Musketeer Maestro Model alto saxophone. I can't find any info on it. I'm curious to know what it's worth, how old it is, and how rare it Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:05:25 GMT d980c67db0500cbcea45e50531aa085f http://www.the-saxophone.com/m-hublart-fils-saxophone.html I've inherited a beautiful silver-plated saxophone that is marked M. Hublart & Fils Strasbourg. I understand that it's around 100 years old. I cannot find Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:24:06 GMT 188a1fe32d8ffe87208106c6bf749a39 http://www.the-saxophone.com/new-to-sax-steinhoff-any-good.html Hi looking at playing the alto sax. Dreamt about it for years so why not!! Want to start on something relatively cheap as I have no idea whether I'll like Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:47:48 GMT 176e61e9c24d85464d197024f482b5dc http://www.the-saxophone.com/hawk-saxophone.html Hi, I was just wondering where Hawk saxophones are made? I've recently been looking for tenor and I can only find good reviews on it as an intermediate Tue, 05 Mar 2013 02:36:39 GMT 87780d93cf4f45b8280f3ed5bb6ec3b9 http://www.the-saxophone.com/clicking-noise-alto-sax.html So, I have a solo contest coming up and I need a quick fix. Everytime I do a G sharp on my alto sax, there's a clicking sound. I notice that it's missing Sun, 17 Feb 2013 19:58:15 GMT 350c95ffa7c4edb025f3a1d3ea838315 http://www.the-saxophone.com/protone-saxophone.html Has anyone heard of the protone tenor sax , if so buy or not to bu Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:27:39 GMT 7f78a7045cf0a821fb6acb319d13259b http://www.the-saxophone.com/help-with-student-sax.html 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 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 14:53:14 GMT d4830444fdd2f30a6840c1e2afd83c4d http://www.the-saxophone.com/martin-alto-sax-value.html I own a Martin alto sax, Handcraft committee serial # 123695. I believe it was made in 1937. Could you please give me an idea of the value of this instrument, Sun, 13 Jan 2013 14:51:33 GMT 2e5c18503421e305ad99dde33d9aa6c6 http://www.the-saxophone.com/struggling-to-play-c-and-d-with-the-octave-key-on-a-fairly-new-yamaha-tenor-sax.html I have very recently began learning the saxaphone again after a break of about 20 years and really enjoying it. A friend of mine has a fairly new, hardly Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:05:08 GMT 34843542c68f37c333d1d70e94a75969 http://www.the-saxophone.com/problem-with-my-alto-saxophone.html 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 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:01:45 GMT 73ae0397d4d0645b546bbea94717b56f http://www.the-saxophone.com/my-mouthpiece-is-too-big-saxophone.html I have 2 mouthpieces, one a Selmer C* hard rubber mouthpiece and the other a 5J Meyer Metal mouthpiece.The metal mouthpiece is too small but it fits perfectly Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:19:39 GMT 5ef1f5d3687d6902c722a7d9009473e2 http://www.the-saxophone.com/discouraged-learner-saxophone.html 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 Mon, 31 Dec 2012 14:59:27 GMT a3c8438ffa681be08adb73fa93fa4452 http://www.the-saxophone.com/early-conn-alto-new-wonder-missing-an-opening.html I have an old conn alto I believe to be a New wonder chu Berry serial #1554xx. I imagine this is from around 1926, one of the earlier New Wonders. It is Tue, 04 Dec 2012 23:07:06 GMT 2c04a5db7296b49e817bbe3f16c7f4f4 http://www.the-saxophone.com/hawk-alto-saxophone.html I am looking to purchase a used Hawk Alto Saxophone as a gift for my husband. Don't know anything about saxophones or brand names. Owner bought the Sun, 02 Dec 2012 15:02:18 GMT 4680fbf9e5f6e4c283f05204c4023999 http://www.the-saxophone.com/rene-duval-friend-or-foe.html 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 Sun, 25 Nov 2012 13:14:24 GMT 9cb9441b02fa1df496c844da4154bc42 http://www.the-saxophone.com/value-of-selmar-mark-vi-alto-sax-with-low-a.html I have a Selmar Mark VI Alto Sax with a low A key. It was built in 1963, and has orginal finish, and all other parts are original. What do you think Fri, 23 Nov 2012 15:00:59 GMT 294fd281ae383b5709dc69fc32d72b6d http://www.the-saxophone.com/you-need-updates-on-the-existence-of-subcontrabass-sax.html As you may already know Jell'a steiner, which I think to be an Italian musical instrument maker, developed the subcontra in 2010. Also there seems to be Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:33:24 GMT 300ba2e9b9cb3a4e9c6da4887e0a8f85 http://www.the-saxophone.com/soul-brand-of-soprano-saxaphone.html Who makes this saxaphone? I just bought a used one from a music store and am interested in obtaining a little history Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:32:08 GMT 8a26817f903d0c2840453b015fdf71ef http://www.the-saxophone.com/can-anyone-tell-us-about-this-antique-tenor-saxophone.html Hi, We have an old tenor saxophone engraved as follows: KINGSWAY (crown motif) “In a Class by Itself” HESSY’S LTD. 18-20 Manchester Street Liverpool Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:48:37 GMT 6aff124d913341d4145174a602796045 http://www.the-saxophone.com/pd-deposee-saxophone.html I recently found an old saxophone at an antique shop, and the women was nice enough to just give it to me. I Have no knowledge of this kind of sax though. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:49:59 GMT caf30d8d5d289acbb93764c18e88ffc8 http://www.the-saxophone.com/notes-on-staff-pointed-upwards-and-downwards.html On the staff if for instance a quarter note is pointed up and the next quarter note is pointed down. What is the difference? Or what does that mean Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:18:05 GMT 38092ffa5b0146af1bac52f4450f7ec2 http://www.the-saxophone.com/cheap-saxophone-from-ebay.html Hello, I want to buy a cheap saxaphone for my boyfriend for his birthday. But I don't want to spend too much more than $250. I saw some on ebay but they Mon, 24 Sep 2012 21:41:42 GMT a36a18e3c9d8c94ed185ff6ea5e37049 http://www.the-saxophone.com/friends-revelle-alto-sax-86678.html My friend sent me his alto sax so he could find out the age,value,and maybe more about the company.It says Made in Holland somewhere on it. On the side Mon, 24 Sep 2012 21:40:30 GMT 2177efc8b9237caec589c8aa5099e312 http://www.the-saxophone.com/looking-for-best-intermediate-saxophone-brand-to-buy.html 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 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:22:16 GMT 20b0e53d2e6dbbee0cbf1fae41c666cc http://www.the-saxophone.com/son-wants-to-play-the-saxaphone.html My son is in 5th grade and wants to play the saxaphone. We're assuming they will start with tenor sax. What brand is a fairly decent one to get and should Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:34:21 GMT 1fc8866ab26223f1c7e9a181a09ac20b http://www.the-saxophone.com/squeaking-after-switching-to-new-saxophone.html I recently started to play the Tenor sax after two months again, note that I am using a different tenor sax than the one I used to use a while back. I Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:31:47 GMT c5f319d3ec6ad999ab0176b494a2ff70 http://www.the-saxophone.com/considering-a-limmited-budget-which-is-a-saxophone-brand-to-search-for-exceptional-sound.html Leaving the vintage and used apart, since you run the risk to spend any way for leaks repairs, wear or adjusting the action.....(or buying a Lemon) For Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:12:43 GMT 8145c7f144d2cbce1646bffa79a99832 http://www.the-saxophone.com/valuetone-alto-sax.html I bought an Alto sax in an antique store, it's stamped VALUETONE and has a serial number. The store owner knew nothing about the sax and I can't find Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:09:33 GMT 7284f49f14c7c1110c6976fab49a55ee http://www.the-saxophone.com/schiller-elite-4-alto-saxophone.html Schiller is a originally German music instruments companay, however, so far I know, is manufacturing the instruments in China. I don't know anything (except Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:07:11 GMT 147609a844f9845046837dd18a4004cf http://www.the-saxophone.com/saxmaster-de-luxe.html Can anyone give me any info on a Saxmaster De Luxe Tenor Saxophone?? I have one that I bought several years ago and repadded. It plays good but I cannot Fri, 17 Aug 2012 20:51:35 GMT 497a38d48d6a77e79c6ca7c833d0cc0a http://www.the-saxophone.com/changing-from-classical-to-jazz.html 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 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 20:49:48 GMT 387394084cef2bf023997a73b5e97d14 http://www.the-saxophone.com/saxophone-age.html 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 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 20:48:40 GMT ee4a6e60812767cbec70f42fe08cae6e http://www.the-saxophone.com/new-sax-verses-old-sax.html 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 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:40:49 GMT b59234ec31b192b45f91a8694d784cad http://www.the-saxophone.com/saxophone-pricing-correct-model-number.html I purchased this holton Elkhorn soprano sax about 20 years ago and can not find any similar ones online to use as a guide for pricing. It is silver with Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:39:14 GMT 999d9fae43fa21b3af419c2cf4949b6d http://www.the-saxophone.com/recently-acquired-conn-baritone-saxophone-gold-plated-looking-for-more-info-and-value.html Serial is 38580 which from my research dates it around 1917 i believe this sax is in playable condition and also has the neck piece w/ the same serial Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:35:43 GMT 8e144a73570bbaa17213e302c980f9cd http://www.the-saxophone.com/im-selling-my-sax.html ....and I am wondering the going price these days for a Yamaha yts-61, I have owned it since 1982....very rarely played in almost mint condition. Can anyone Tue, 24 Jul 2012 23:06:56 GMT 78cb2211eac608df36ed160f0eb33a78 http://www.the-saxophone.com/do-i-need-to-upgrade-for-grade-7-and-above.html 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 am Tue, 24 Jul 2012 23:02:22 GMT 99993fd15d87a78cbbaea94c82927392 http://www.the-saxophone.com/saxophone-history-and-changes-over-time.html did the saxophone change over time? or did it stay the same? why/how? im doing this as a project and i cant seem to get an answe Tue, 17 Jul 2012 02:20:06 GMT de6bb56a46497499455ec182dbdcfb9b http://www.the-saxophone.com/i-wanna-find-out-about-this-saxophone.html Someone could help me?I would like to know much more about this saxophone.I would like to know the year of this modell.And a little about the firm World.My Tue, 17 Jul 2012 02:13:54 GMT 0dc258c6d8a2820200e3f88b24417c7b http://www.the-saxophone.com/learning-to-play-the-soprano-saxophone.html Hi guys, I really want to play the soprano sax even though every single forum or discussion I have read on the internet says to play the alto. How hard Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:58:10 GMT c07df7181c8bbb59b8d59d57faa3ff1d http://www.the-saxophone.com/vito-alto-saxophone-serial-15233.html Hi, I have a Vito Alto Saxophone Serial #15233. Can you tell me what it might be worth? Thankyou Email address: garcia0607@yahoo.co Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:45:21 GMT 5f6284d55707d026eef2db896c9611d7 http://www.the-saxophone.com/actual-maker-o-fa-1989-lowa-baritone-sax-marked-conn-model-98.html I have a 1989 Low-A Baritone sax, marked Conn Model 98 with a serial # 91778. I have variously been told this horn is made by Keilwerth as a stencil for Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:41:38 GMT 9f04b9aea2f4cd074ee0edc8bc2b26a5 http://www.the-saxophone.com/2006-conn-american-or-1973-selmer-bundy-for-begineer.html Have two Alto Sax options for the same money, but which is better for a beginner? Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:53:45 GMT aaf37556a0258097a7f97985686258a5 http://www.the-saxophone.com/alto-saxophone-for-adult-beginner.html Hi My husband wish is to learn the alto saxophone I wish to buy him the instrument for our anniversary but do not wish to spend more than £250 what do Sat, 02 Jun 2012 04:43:39 GMT 1883ed6cc0e8300dafff0fc5b249612c http://www.the-saxophone.com/esquire-saxaphone-made-in-holland.html Hello, I am looking for more information regarding an alto sax that I have. It has Esquire stenciled on the front of the cone. It has Made in Holland Sat, 02 Jun 2012 04:40:23 GMT