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 Fri, 11 May 2012 09:21:37 GMT Fri, 11 May 2012 09:21:37 GMT the-saxophone.com http://www.the-saxophone.com/playing-my-sax-at-the-beach.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/playing-my-sax-at-the-beach.html 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 Fri, 11 May 2012 09:21:31 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/early-french-horn-with-a-1920s-selmer-serial-number.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/early-french-horn-with-a-1920s-selmer-serial-number.html Hi All I have an Alto sax that is, I believe from the 1920's the name on the sax reads Armond and co Paris, I am sure it is a stencil but unsure what it Fri, 11 May 2012 09:17:58 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/tuning-soprano-sax-using-digital-tuner.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/tuning-soprano-sax-using-digital-tuner.html Hi I just bought a CHORD digital tuner. When I blow an F on my soprano sax it consistently displays D. Can you explain why? Any help would be appreciated. Sun, 06 May 2012 14:26:05 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/is-this-saxophone-totally-ruined.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/is-this-saxophone-totally-ruined.html I am a trombone player and have never played a reed instrument. Well, one of my parent's friends remembered he had an alto sax and wondered if I wanted Sun, 06 May 2012 14:24:30 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/are-hawk-soprano-saxophones-good-quality.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/are-hawk-soprano-saxophones-good-quality.html I have been wanting to play soprano sax and my dad is considering buying me a cheaply priced one. I was looking on amazon and found one. It is Hawk brand. Sun, 06 May 2012 14:23:25 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/what-year-and-make-is-my-frank-holton-sax.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/what-year-and-make-is-my-frank-holton-sax.html I have a silver alto sax, with a velvet finish and gold plate inside the bell. It has extra keys, one by low C and the other for the lower reg. It has Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:43:32 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/vintage-eary-1970s-henri-selmer-c-star-metal-sax-mouthpiece.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/vintage-eary-1970s-henri-selmer-c-star-metal-sax-mouthpiece.html I have been playing on a Henri Selmer C star mouthpiece attached to a 1970 Conn tenor sax, since I purchased it in 1973. Lately I have been looking on Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:14:17 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/does-anyone-know-who-this-saxplayer-might-be.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/does-anyone-know-who-this-saxplayer-might-be.html A friend is doing her dad's Musicology - Tak Shindo. She is trying to figure out who this player is - any help here? Thanks. IMG_3122.jpe Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:13:42 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/saxophone-playing-in-its-case.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/saxophone-playing-in-its-case.html I woke up one night to hearing sounds come from my saxophone case, one note, played in a steady rhythm, like dooo, dooo, dooo, dooo. Very scary. I was Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:10:05 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/high-f-on-a-martin-handcraft-alto-sax.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/high-f-on-a-martin-handcraft-alto-sax.html 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 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:58:45 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/cds-reproduced-featuring-sax-solos-by-jean-moremans.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/cds-reproduced-featuring-sax-solos-by-jean-moremans.html does anyone know a source for solos by jean moremans. he played during the early 1900s in the siusa band. i have a very old 78 rpm record of him playing Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:36:40 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/free-saxophone-quartet-music.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/free-saxophone-quartet-music.html http://hornbandcharts.com/free-horn-charts/ Visit this link to get access to some free sheet music. There is an original saxophone quartet composition, Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:46:53 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/comparison-of-alto-king-665.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/comparison-of-alto-king-665.html Please tell me how and where does a king empire alto 665 saxophone compare to other professional saxophones. I am looking for a rich full blues/jazz/soul Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:16:26 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/quality-of-saxophone-brands.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/quality-of-saxophone-brands.html Hi there, I would like to know if there is a brand you can recommend between a Yamaha and an Antigua Tenor sax. I am looking at purchasing a used tenor Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:37:41 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/martin-handcraft.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/martin-handcraft.html I have a Martin Handcraft Phase 2. It has screw in resonators on it. Does the original pads have screws that hold them in or has someone modified my horn Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:37:05 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/adolphe-sax1.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/adolphe-sax1.html I have an Adolphe Sax, 84 Rue myhra Paris No 633 in a gold finish all keys present just felts missing. In a Selmar Box. The date appears to be 1900 or Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:10:22 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/squeaking-when-i-switch-octaves-saxophone.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/squeaking-when-i-switch-octaves-saxophone.html When I play the saxophone and I have to play notes in different octaves, when I transition from the one octave to another (so when I press the thumb button) Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:09:52 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/saxophone-loud-air-noise-when-i-tongue.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/saxophone-loud-air-noise-when-i-tongue.html When I try to tongue, there is a loud noise created and the flow of air is really inconsistent. The sound goes like waa-AAAAAAA-aaah. Sometimes, there Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:07:57 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/i-lost-the-filler-thingy-on-the-metal-part-of-the-octave-key-and-now-it-wont-work-what-can-i-use-to-fill-in-the-gap-to-make-my-octave-key-work-again-.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/i-lost-the-filler-thingy-on-the-metal-part-of-the-octave-key-and-now-it-wont-work-what-can-i-use-to-fill-in-the-gap-to-make-my-octave-key-work-again-.html I play a Selmer Prelude, and on the ocave key there is a small rubber black thingy that fills in enough space for the octave key to work. I have lost mine, Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:04:25 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/confusion-between-the-name-of-saxophone-notes-and-piano-notes.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/confusion-between-the-name-of-saxophone-notes-and-piano-notes.html I have been playing piano for quite a while and I have gotten used to the names of the piano notes. However, when I picked up learning the alto saxophone, Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:55:42 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/different-serial-s-on-saxophone-neckbody.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/different-serial-s-on-saxophone-neckbody.html My late husband was a life long Tenor player who went to school with Eddie Harris,johnny Griffin,etc.. He was a musical Director for Sam Cooke till the Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:58:41 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/what-type-of-saxophone-is-suitable-for-a-ten-year-old-girl.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/what-type-of-saxophone-is-suitable-for-a-ten-year-old-girl.html My daughter wants to play the saxophone and her teacher recommended the Alto sax? Is this too big for her and what type do I buy? Went of Craigslist and Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:30:07 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/best-sax-player-in-the-world.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/best-sax-player-in-the-world.html Has there ever been a sax player to match Ace Cannon? Nope, not in my book. This new guy I've heard, Kenny G- sort of sounds like a harmonica compared Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:48:40 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/6th-grader-sax-or-clarinet.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/6th-grader-sax-or-clarinet.html My 11 yo daughter is starting band next fall and wants to try the tenor sax. I've heard it's a difficult instr. to learn, heavy, etc. should I encourage Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:39:54 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/lung-problems-and-the-saxophone.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/lung-problems-and-the-saxophone.html I have poor lungs and want to play the sax. Is there a combo mouthpiece/reed# that would allow me to continue to play? I run of out breath easily and Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:38:23 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/selmer-metal-mouthpiece-for-bari-sax.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/selmer-metal-mouthpiece-for-bari-sax.html Hi I have a metal Selmer mouthpiece for my alto and tenor and looking for one for a baritone sax but can't seem to find one. Does anyone know if they Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:42:45 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/i-have-an-armstrong-saxophone-with-serial-3908557.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/i-have-an-armstrong-saxophone-with-serial-3908557.html How do I know how old it is? From what I am finding on the web, if I add 50 to 39 then it should be a 1989 model? Not really sure if this is correct. Please Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:19:50 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/saxophone-mouthpiece-recommendations.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/saxophone-mouthpiece-recommendations.html I have an Antiqua 590 BC sop I currently use a Yamaha 6 but looking for recommendations for a new mouthpiece Mostly play Alto and tenor Thanks, VIn Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:56:38 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/do-all-alto-sax-mouthpieces-fit-on-all-alto-saxophones.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/do-all-alto-sax-mouthpieces-fit-on-all-alto-saxophones.html Do all alto sax mouthpieces fit on all alto saxophones Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:55:45 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/saxophone-tuning-problem.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/saxophone-tuning-problem.html I have a Conn 6M alto, and the low octave is not quite in tune with the upper octave, whether I use the octave key or overblow the low note. Typically Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:51:59 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/where-did-my-paragon-tenor-sax-come-from.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/where-did-my-paragon-tenor-sax-come-from.html Hi, I've inquired befor about my Paragon Tenor Sax. I have more information now. The patent is Sept. 14th 1915. Serial number is: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:51:15 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/value-of-an-empire-king-665-alto-saxophone1.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/value-of-an-empire-king-665-alto-saxophone1.html Hey, I was wondering what the value of my Empire King 665 Alto Saxophone would be (serial number is 9107290). It's in very good condition with only a small Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:55:53 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/vito-vs-vienna-by-woodwind.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/vito-vs-vienna-by-woodwind.html I'm looking for a soprano sax for a Solo Ensemble my school is hosting. I'm trying to get a fairly cheap one (under $1000) and I've found 2 so far. A vito Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:55:05 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/inderbinen-tenor-neck.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/inderbinen-tenor-neck.html Hi, I have an inderbinen neck on my tenor - originally crafted to go on a mark IV, it has two metal rods running along each side from mouthpiece to bottom. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:54:41 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/value-of-an-empire-king-665-alto-saxophone.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/value-of-an-empire-king-665-alto-saxophone.html Hey, I was wondering what the value of my Empire King 665 Alto Saxophone would be (serial number is 9107290). It's in very good condition with only a small Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:50:25 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/middle-g-gets-pitchy-tenor-saxophone.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/middle-g-gets-pitchy-tenor-saxophone.html Am 46 and just started playing the Tenor Saxophone. I try to practice 1 hour a day but 45 min.s in my middle G gets very pitchy & can't play it. Tried Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:59:57 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/i-have-a-paragon-brand-tenor-sax.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/i-have-a-paragon-brand-tenor-sax.html I have a Paragon brand tenor sax patented in Sept. of 1915. It has a dull silvery finish. Plays well. It has a serial number also, but I don't have it Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:48:00 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/feedback-on-hawk-alto-sax.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/feedback-on-hawk-alto-sax.html Looking at buying a HAWK alto saxaphone for my son (2nd yr playing), on line from US to Australia. Is it worth the risk? What is the quality like? Is Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:47:46 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/airy-sound-saxophone.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/airy-sound-saxophone.html 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 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:46:38 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/sax-fifth-avenue-chords.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/sax-fifth-avenue-chords.html Anybody know where to get the sheet music (or just the chords) to Sax Fifth Avenue, as played by Johnny Beecher Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:06:19 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/my-alto-sax-plays-a-half-step-flat.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/my-alto-sax-plays-a-half-step-flat.html 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 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:02:18 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/tenor-saxophone-performance-feedback-please-.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/tenor-saxophone-performance-feedback-please-.html Hey guys, I play the tenor sax and have been for a while. I was just wondering if anyone had any performance feedback though. I like to incorporate R&B Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:50:29 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/king-or-lark-saxophone.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/king-or-lark-saxophone.html I have a question about alto saxophone.I want to start to learn saxo and i dont have any idea about saxophones.Today i went to store to check saxo prices Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:49:05 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/unknown-saxophone-brand-royal.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/unknown-saxophone-brand-royal.html I have a very old and beautifull silverplated saxophone, that only has Royal and a serienumber stamped on it. The Royal is ingraved on the body very beautifuflly, Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:47:05 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/what-do-you-want-people-to-remember-about-the-sax.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/what-do-you-want-people-to-remember-about-the-sax.html I'm researching the history of the saxophone for a local exhibit. For all you enthusiasts out there, what would be the one or two things that you'd want Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:47:59 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/my-sax-squeaks-when-i-play-a-g-or-below.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/my-sax-squeaks-when-i-play-a-g-or-below.html My saxophone worked fine this morning and now i cant play below a regular G without my sax squeaking and sounding high. I changed and adjusted reed mouth Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:46:49 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/image-saxophone-brand.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/image-saxophone-brand.html Is there or was there a saxophone brand named iMAGE ? We have this saxophone at our house and we can't find out what brand it is. All it says on the Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:46:15 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/visual-aided-sax-repertoire.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/visual-aided-sax-repertoire.html I was wondering if anyone knows of any solo sax music that incorporates visual aspects like film, projected images, even still images? I'm interested in Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:45:57 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/maxitone-soprano-sax.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/maxitone-soprano-sax.html i have one of these i purchases from a pawn shop. it did not play properly so i snt it to a music store for repair, they called and said they did not Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:53:18 GMT http://www.the-saxophone.com/undisputed-king-of-the-saxophone-family.html http://www.the-saxophone.com/undisputed-king-of-the-saxophone-family.html When I first took up the saxophone I liked the alto better than the tenor sax. However as I progressed I soon learned that the best of tenor saxophone Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:51:24 GMT