[?] Subscribe To This Site

XML RSS
Add to Google
Add to My Yahoo!
Add to My MSN
Subscribe with Bloglines

Home
What's new?
Questions & Answers
Discussion Forum
Saxophone Players
Saxophone History
Sopranissimo Saxes
Sopranino Saxes
Soprano Saxophones
Alto Saxophones
Tenor Saxophones
Baritone Saxophones
Bass Saxophones
Contrabass Saxophones
Subcontrabass Saxes
Sheet Music
Saxophone Brands
Yamaha Saxophones
Jazz Saxophone
Saxophone Accessories
Free Newsletter
Selmer Saxophones
How To Play
Used Saxophones
Contact
Privacy Policy

Soprano Sax problem

by Sharon Sukola
(Dayton, Ohio)

I'm trying out a soprano sax, Jupiter Artist Series, and love the sound, but I often get the upper octave when playing the bottom space F and second line G. Is this a problem with my embouchure, since I'm used to playing the Alto, or the instrument. If anyone out there has any ideas, let me know. Love the Kenny G sound it has and am looking forward to performing in church, if I solve this problem.




Comments for
Soprano Sax problem

Average Rating starstarstarstarstar

Click here to add your own comments

Aug 20, 2009
Rating
starstarstarstarstar 		Jupiter 547 soprano
by: Denny B

Hi, I have a similar problem with my soprano but it is with lower octave E & D. It seems too want to flutter between lower and middle octave sounds. I have played tenor for over 40 yrs and alto over 30 yrs. The soprano I just bought used last week. It's a 1994 Jupiter model 547. It may be my lack of practice on it but I am going to contact a local artisan on repairs to find out if I have a pad leak or weak springs on the horn. Let me know if you get a response. Thanks, Dennis in Rocehster Hills,Michigan
Aug 23, 2009
Rating
starstarstarstarstar 		Sax problem
by: Jedi PR

Well if both of you recently bought the soprano, it may be lack of experience. Give it a month of practice everyday. Practice playing long notes. If this doesnt work, try testing different mouth pieces. Mouth pieces can make a great difference. About the jupiter, its 15 years old, so take it to someone for a check up. Im 18 years old and ive been playing alto sax since in 9. This June, I bought a soprano and i had the same problem with the lower notes and high notes. Now I can play the notes with out a problem. Hope this helps.

Click here to add your own comments


Copyright © 2005-2012 The-Saxophone.com. All Rights Reserved.

SBI
SBI!

Recommended For You

Buy Saxophones and Accessories:

Amazon has a wide range of affordable saxophones and sax accessories. Check it out here. Click here to buy saxophones and accessories.

Saxophone Sheet Music:

Classical Sheet Music to download instantly

Here's the best place I've found for saxophone sheet music. Click here for the best in saxophone sheet music.

Get Your Free E-zine. Enter your E-mail Address
Enter your First Name (optional)
Then

Don't worry -- your e-mail address is totally secure.
I promise to use it only to send you Saxophone Xpress!.

The Saxophone.com is now on Facebook. Click the like button below and (be one of the first persons to) join us on Facebook.

The-Saxophone.com on Twitter

Follow The-Saxophone.com on Twitter.