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Examples of the saxophone growl
Growling is one of the most popular effects on the saxophone. We often associate it with rock and pop playing but it's also a very legitimate technique in jazz, used by the greats from Ben Webster through to David Sanborn.
Before I go on the describe it, here are some audio examples:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGrg57RbqBE
Although we think of the saxophone growl as an effect, it can be applied with different intensities. You can use it here or there on one or two notes or add it quite extensively. It's up to your taste and judgment how you use it. It can be anything from a slight edge to brighten the tone to a full on snarling roaring tiger growl.
It is a sort of equivalent to a guitarist...
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