simonlewin
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Hello there,
I'm a relative beginner to alto sax playing - currently renting a Yamaha YAS 62.
This came with a Yamaha 4C mouthpiece but I started playing it with a Vandoren V16 mouthpiece and V16 #2 reeds.
I played that sporadically for a while and for the last few months I've been having more frequent lessons and was moving up to using V16 #2.5 reeds.
I was sort of getting used to this when I left the mouthpiece behind at a lesson a few weeks ago.
I wasn't able to collect this, so used the Yamaha 4C instead - and found this instantly easier to play. I'm also now try Vandoren Java Red #2.5 reeds.
The sound isn't as 'dark' as I imagine I'd like my playing to sound but it certainly feels more responsive/immediate and I'm getting less squeaks/squawks.
If I'm honest, I'm not entirely sure why I'm posting this - I just wasn't sure if this suggested anything at all about my ability and whether I should really persevere with the V16 or - for now - enjoy the 4C and see how things develop.
I'd recommend any feedback!
Thanks in advance,
Simon
I'm a relative beginner to alto sax playing - currently renting a Yamaha YAS 62.
This came with a Yamaha 4C mouthpiece but I started playing it with a Vandoren V16 mouthpiece and V16 #2 reeds.
I played that sporadically for a while and for the last few months I've been having more frequent lessons and was moving up to using V16 #2.5 reeds.
I was sort of getting used to this when I left the mouthpiece behind at a lesson a few weeks ago.
I wasn't able to collect this, so used the Yamaha 4C instead - and found this instantly easier to play. I'm also now try Vandoren Java Red #2.5 reeds.
The sound isn't as 'dark' as I imagine I'd like my playing to sound but it certainly feels more responsive/immediate and I'm getting less squeaks/squawks.
If I'm honest, I'm not entirely sure why I'm posting this - I just wasn't sure if this suggested anything at all about my ability and whether I should really persevere with the V16 or - for now - enjoy the 4C and see how things develop.
I'd recommend any feedback!
Thanks in advance,
Simon