low notes

  1. Ivan

    Tech/maintenance How Not to Cure Fluffy Low Notes

    I've found low C# to Bb unstable of late Today I actually did something about it... I placed a leak light (torch on an extendable wand), saw the G# key lifting when playing pinkie table, switched room light back on, took torch out, adjusted G# screw in 1/8 turns, three times, until low notes...
  2. E

    Tech/maintenance Tenor sax D and below not sounding right.

    Firstly, I'd just like to get it out they way, I have never had trouble with blowing low notes from when I first picked up the horn until now I have been able to play them with ease. I play a selmer USA liberty tenor and have been playing for a year and a half. I have had this selmer USA for...
  3. saxyjt

    Saxophone beginners Low Notes: Diaphragm Breathing, Open Throat.

    Diaphragm Breathing, Open Throat, Diaphragm Breathing, Open Throat, Diaphragm Breathing, Open Throat, Diaphragm Breathing, Open Throat, Diaphragm Breathing, Open Throat, Diaphragm Breathing, Open Throat, Diaphragm Breathing, Open Throat, Diaphragm Breathing, Open Throat, Diaphragm Breathing...
  4. SaxMart

    Tech/maintenance King Alto Low C downwards play semitone sharp

    Hi not played my 1950s King Zephyr Alto for a while and it appears that all notes from Low C downward play a semi tone sharp ie Low C equates to middle C# Nothing obvious I can see but any advice gratefully accepted before I rush out to the repair man Thanks Martin
  5. S

    Saxophone beginners dry reed affecting play?

    hi, i have a really good saxophone with no leaks, but im finding it hard to get the low notes out smoothly without them sounding loud and forced, sometimes dont come out first blow during a song. Is this purely because my reed is always quite dry when playing? does a WET reed help playing alot?
  6. chadders

    Tech/maintenance Low b and Bb on a Tenor

    Have been getting used to my tenor over the last couple of months and have been quite happy producing the full range of notes on it when suddenly last night when I tried to play low B or Bb the sound jumps up an octave. Its seems to be consistent on those two notes, however I previously had no...

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