Playing the saxophone Clarinet v sax

[LarryS]

I do have a small EWI that has 2 sax sounds. I should dig it out, see how bad a sax impersonation it makes 😉

 

[JayeNM]

EWIs are not saxes.

If you are curious, buy a sax...you cannot really claim a 'sax experience' with one of those....

 

[LarryS]

EWIs are not saxes.

If you are curious, buy a sax...you cannot really claim a 'sax experience' with one of those....

I'm aware of this. It was originally bought to allow me to practise recorder silently. It just happens to have sax sounds built in. Its called Fun

 

[Colin the Bear]

They are not saxophone sounds. It may say they are, but they aren't. Both sound like a melodica.

 

[LarryS]

They are not saxophone sounds. It may say they are, but they aren't. Both sound like a melodic.

I know, its a synth, I get it!

 

[Grumps]

Considering that many of us have been playing saxophone for more than half a century, we can get testy in this regard. And also considering that many chose the instrument to get girls... well... I was about to tell you to get an alto. But if you want to catch up on the women, maybe just jump right up to tenor.

 

[LarryS]

Considering that many of us have been playing saxophone for more than half a century, we can get testy in this regard. And also considering that many chose the instrument to get girls... well... I was about to tell you to get an alto. But if you want to catch up on the women, maybe just jump right up to tenor.

I won't be getting a sax. I'm trying to get rid of my clarinet, and I was suggested I try here because one of the admins is from my town.

 

[Pete Effamy]

Considering that many of us have been playing saxophone for more than half a century, we can get testy in this regard. And also considering that many chose the instrument to get girls... well... I was about to tell you to get an alto. But if you want to catch up on the women, maybe just jump right up to tenor.

Most of us just watched on as the lead singer or guitarist got all the attention. But I do have a story. Friend told me about a sax player mate who was playing at a party and a world famous British super model was there. She gave him her number after they chatted a bit.
... He. Lost. Her. Number...

 

[SuperAction80]

Frankly, if you understand clarinet, you'll understand saxophone very well. Pick up either a Bb or Eb horn. Thanks to the register key, you'll understand the relationship pretty quickly.

 

[Grumps]

But I do have a story. Friend told me about a sax player mate who was playing at a party and a world famous British super model was there. She gave him her number after they chatted a bit.
... He. Lost. Her. Number...

Sounds like a sax player to me.

 

[PiccoloPirate]

That's proof, of why sight reading and memorizing skills, are important. 😍
Last time that happened to me, I just walked off the stage, and immediately left, with those three Victoria's Secret models.
Several days later, I returned,
and my Saxophone was crushed flat,
and the wife, was gone. 🎶🏴‍☠️🎶

 

[JayeNM]

I'm aware of this. It was originally bought to allow me to practise recorder silently. It just happens to have sax sounds built in. Its called Fun

Sure but I guess you expressed interest in exploring the sax, is all. All that thing does is make vaguely saxy sounds without the stuff like feel, blowing response, etc.

So, it isn't gonna give you much of a sax experience is all.

As opposed to, say, a Chinese made $200 plastic trombone...which actually does give a player 'the trombone experience'.

If you currently are messing with Clarinet...and wanna dip toes in sax, and you have already learned to read music...Soprano or Tenor is your best bet, as they are also Bb transposing horns.

People say Soprano embouchure leans towards Clarinet embouchure, so this may be a more natural switch ? I dunno...just what I have read now and again...

Cheapie sopranos can be had for like 300quid, they might serve ok for a year before breaking down. Tenors a bit different, at least 500-600 quid for a reliable used one, base model, playable shape.

 

[LarryS]

Sure but I guess you expressed interest in exploring the sax, is all. All that thing does is make vaguely saxy sounds without the stuff like feel, blowing response, etc.

So, it isn't gonna give you much of a sax experience is all.

As opposed to, say, a Chinese made $200 plastic trombone...which actually does give a player 'the trombone experience'.

If you currently are messing with Clarinet...and wanna dip toes in sax, and you have already learned to read music...Soprano or Tenor is your best bet, as they are also Bb transposing horns.

People say Soprano embouchure leans towards Clarinet embouchure, so this may be a more natural switch ? I dunno...just what I have read now and again...

Cheapie sopranos can be had for like 300quid, they might serve ok for a year before breaking down. Tenors a bit different, at least 500-600 quid for a reliable used one, base model, playable shape.

No i cant play clarinet any more because of my condition. I was just wondering if sax is freer blowing

 

[Pete Thomas]

I try here because one of the admins is from my town.

Which admin and which town???

 

[nvilletele]

I just don’t care to play clarinet.
But bass clarinet is different. 🤷‍♂️
I just don’t have one.

 

[Pete Thomas]

People say Soprano embouchure leans towards Clarinet embouchure, so this may be a more natural switch ? I dunno...just what I have read now and again...

I disagree. People can sometimes be wrong 😑

 

[LarryS]

Which admin and which town???

A Pete Thomas, from Darlington. Quote:
"Since you are in Darlington UK, there is a saxist forum run by a Brit professional saxist, Pete Thomas."

 

[Pete Thomas]

A Pete Thomas, from Darlington. Quote:
"Since you are in Darlington UK, there is a saxist forum run by a Brit professional saxist, Pete Thomas."

I do run this forum but I'm not from Darlington. I don't think I've ever been there even.

 

[LarryS]

I do run this forum but I'm not from Darlington. I don't think I've ever been there even.

Weird!

 

[lydian]

A Pete Thomas, from Darlington. Quote:
"Since you are in Darlington UK, there is a saxist forum run by a Brit professional saxist, Pete Thomas."

Need to ask @ghostler where he got that idea.