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 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:40:56 GMT Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:40:56 GMT the-saxophone.com http://www.the-saxophone.com/yamaha-yas23-saxophone.html My son has played a school instrument for 3 years, and now needs a basic, descent instrument for High School (they don't supply them there). Is the Yamaha Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:40:52 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/saxophone-age-and-value.html I'm trying to find out the age and rough value of my Selma SA80 mk 2 (alto) s/n: 387*** Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:35:45 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/advice-on-sax-alto-vs-sax-tenor.html I have rented for last 3 months a Selmer Sax Alto to see if I was able to play and ultimately buy one, if I liked it. I just LOVE it , and I am ready to Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:16:40 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/how-many-kinds-of-saxophones.html how many kinds of saxophones are there and what are they calle Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:16:07 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/what-brand-is-my-alto-saxaphone.html I bought an alto saxaphone at an auction. How can I tell what brand it is? All I see on it is Kenosha, WS and the number 1221a Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:15:32 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/1931-selmer-cigar-cutter-alto-sax.html My 92 year old father just passed away. During WWII as a 1st. Lt. in the Army Air Corp and as a navigator instructor Dad also had a band which they played Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:15:09 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/tenor-saxophone-brand.html I am about to buy a tenor saxophone for my son. I found a Clairmont Tenor Saxophone in ebay for $295.99. I'd like to know if this is a good brand and what's Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:14:44 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/low-f-key-pearl.html Need to know what size pearl I need for low F key on a Vito Alto Sax Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:14:15 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/sept-14-1915-mini-saxaphone-12-15-high.html Helping a friend trying to find an appraisal store he has a ATD SEPT. 14, 1915 115348 S 44812 The 8 could be A letter B I This information is engraved Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:26:32 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/what-kind-of-tenor-sax-should-i-look-at-to-purchase.html I've been playing Bb clarinet for about 7-8 years (I'm in my mid 50's) and have become proficient in reading and playing (improvising) primarilty jazz Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:26:11 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/saxophone-beginner-have-a-heart.html It's been 5 days since I began my journey into the world of the saxophone. Last week I picked up an alto sax from a nearby pawn shop and purchased a beginner Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:23:12 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/spitting-saxophone-sound.html How do you keep your saxaphone from sounding like it is spitting or how do you keep the water out Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:21:36 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/comparison-of-j-erich-tenor-versus-jupiter-tenor-saxophone.html I have recently decided to learn an instrument and the sax won.I have narrowed it down to either J. Erich or Jupiter. I would greatly appreciate some feed Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:21:03 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/saxophone-old-dogs-learning-new-tricks.html 45 years ago I acquired a conn trumpet that was dingy, dented all over and the keys were sticky. After a facelift I began my music career as a trumpet Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:30:43 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/saxophone-for-beginner-or-not.html i would like to know whether the jupiter make is the right saxophone make to start on? Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:28:45 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/saxophone-g-fingering.html I'm trying to figure out what the fingering is for the high g on the upper octive scale? I know the one where you hold your three left hand fingers down Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:25:54 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/sax-price.html How do I find replacement cost for a Bundy 618500 from the 1970' Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:25:13 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/old-tenor-sax.html looking for tenor sax that fingers like b flat clarine Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:24:51 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/intonation-problem-with-low-c-sharp.html Hello, The low C# on my Yanagisawa A5 alto plays quite flat. I'm an experienced player and don't have this problem on other horns, so it is the horn Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:24:12 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/beginner-jazz-mini-sax.html What is a good student mini jazz sax? About what would one cost Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:23:55 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/is-my-saxophone-rare-its-a-whaley-and-royce-co.html Saxophone is a Tenor,,,its a Whaley and Royce co,,,,,out of toronto 91221 is the serial number Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:33:58 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/whats-so-great-about-selmer.html Im a school music extension student and i have chosen to do my assignment on the selmer saxophone. Basically i want to know why are they THE saxophone Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:33:27 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/any-idea-who-made-a-soprano-saxophone-with-the-number-0004sh06.html My boyfried found a black soprano sax in a pawn shop, looks new, plays nice and has a small bit of engraving on the bell, but no manufacturer info other Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:33:05 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/how-to-play-saxophone1.html I HAVE NEVER PLAYED SAXOPHONE BEFORE AND I LIKE TO DO IT. BUT DONOT KNOW NOTES. I USED TO PLAY FLUTE WITHOUT USING MUSIC NOTES .I WANT TO KNOW IF IT IS Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:32:51 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/how-old-is-my-buescher-aristocrat-10xxxx-s33.html I got this back in the late 80's. When i was in middle school band. I'd like to know how old and the value. For insurance Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:31:55 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/tenor-sax-brand.html I was wondering if anyone knows about Grand Opera tenor saxophones. Are they any good Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:31:15 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/cmelody-saxophone-fingerings.html Would you use an Alto chart? or just do it by ear Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:30:58 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/buesher-aristocrat-tenor-sax-neck-replacement.html I have a Buesher Aristocrat tenor sax made in the early seventies but my neck has a pressed in ding on top . Can this be repaired or can I find a neck Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:30:38 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/how-much-is-a-bundy-saxophone-worth.html I have a Selmer Bundy alto sax that is in perfect condition and plays great. I also have a pro yamaha horn, so I'm selling the bundy. How much can I get Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:30:22 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/saxophone-top-kinds.html what is the 5 best kinds of Alto saxophones Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:30:02 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/neck-problems-from-weight-of-sax.html Has anyone had neck problems from weight of sax hanging around neck?? What are some things that would alleviate this neck pai Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:29:31 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/i-have-an-alto-martin-sax-cir-1940s-need-to-know-more-info.html I have a beautiful Martin Indiana Sax I believe is dated around 1947 but am not sure. I was looking at possibly selling it but have no idea of its' value. Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:28:26 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/selling-my-saxophone.html I've had my saxophone for 3 years, can i still sell it? If so, where can i sell it? I want to sell it at a store, not online. How much can i sell it Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:42:17 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/allora-sax-quality.html Is an Allora sax a quality made horn, or just a cheap wanna be Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:39:09 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/triebert-brevete-paris-lp-number-7249-general-information.html Hello, My son has a Triebert Brevete, Paris, LP, number 7249, I have been trying to find information on the age, maker and general info on approximate Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:38:33 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/overhaul-saxophone-or-not.html We have an older Armstrong saxophone our 10 year old is playing. This is her second year and she seems to like it and is doing well. The sax needs refurbished. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:57:29 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/lipson-sax.html Hi, has anyone ever heard of or know anything about a saxophone brand called Lipson? Theres one for sale here in Norway, but i have never heard about Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:57:05 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/king-super-20-neck.html I've got a king super 20 alto saxophone that I purchased new in 1966. During one of my many moves, I lost the neck. I would like to know where I could Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:55:07 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/birds-and-butterflies-buescher-true-tone-tenor-sax.html I am looking at a Buescher True Tone Tenor Sax and the Engraving on the Sax is Birds and Butterflies which they say is very rare on these Saxes, They are Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:54:57 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/what-is-the-exact-year-of-manufacture-of-my-bundy-selmer-alto-sax.html I have a Bundy Selmer Alto Sax with Serial No. 775198 embosed on it.I bought it in Mumbai in a second hand condition. Can any one help me to know as which Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:54:09 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/mouthpiece-selection.html What is a good mouthpiece for a high school bari player for concert band? For jazz ensemble Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:53:41 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/conn-14mm-alto-director-plays-flat.html I purchased a Conn 14mm Alto Sax from the 50's used that plays beautifully except about a 1/2 tone flat with the mouthpiece fully in. I just found out Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:53:29 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/some-advice-on-the-pricing-of-saxophones.html i've been looking for soprano saxs for awhile and found this one wanted to get an idea on the price that these normally go for. also some tips for what Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:53:16 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/wm-frank-saxophone.html All I can find out about Mr. Frank was that he worked for the Holton Company before branching out and starting his own company in 1910, where he made Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:53:05 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/4-old-saxophones.html Hello, I have 4 old saxophones and I'm try to find out a little more about those. I've tried to do some research on it with no results. I also Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:31:45 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/the-best-brand-of-alto-sax.html what is the best brand in alto sax in the world and how many are in the sax family i know that there are three is that Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:30:50 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/indiana-band-instrument-co.html I have an alto sax with serial number 6067. The stencil says Indiana Band Instrument Co with a picture of an indian head. It is a satin silver Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:30:06 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/buesher-400-baritone-sax.html How can I tell if my Buesher 400 Baritone Saxophone is a Low A or Low Bb? Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:29:38 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/squeaking-saxophone.html Whenever I try to play high G on my alto saxophone, I squeak! Can you give me any tips to prevent Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:29:24 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/alto-or-tenor-sax.html I'm not sure if I want a tenor or alto sax. PLEASE Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:29:05 GMT