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I don't really know how to describe this (see the recent discussion on adjectives used to describe sax sound), but here goes anyway.
One of my better soprano mouthpieces is a Selmer metal. But although I like its basic sound, I don't play it because it quickly sounds 'spitty', presumably as moisture condenses inside the chamber and throat. I don't know why the moisture doesn't run away, but it really affects the sound, which goes from sweet to 'bubbly' or 'spitty' and unpleasant.
By contrast, I have been playing a high baffle metal piece on my tenor (BW M2S). It has a 'crackling' edge to the sound that is really appealing. I can't think of any pro players with that type of sound, but I'm sure that there are some. Maybe it is because the sound of this horn is quite 'warm' and 'rich' that a bit of a rough edge helps to liven it up.
Now I don't think that this 'crackling' is down to moisture as it is present all the time and the mouthpiece isn't particularly wet.
Do any of you know what I mean by this 'crackling' sound ? If you do, what causes it and do you like it ?
Rhys
One of my better soprano mouthpieces is a Selmer metal. But although I like its basic sound, I don't play it because it quickly sounds 'spitty', presumably as moisture condenses inside the chamber and throat. I don't know why the moisture doesn't run away, but it really affects the sound, which goes from sweet to 'bubbly' or 'spitty' and unpleasant.
By contrast, I have been playing a high baffle metal piece on my tenor (BW M2S). It has a 'crackling' edge to the sound that is really appealing. I can't think of any pro players with that type of sound, but I'm sure that there are some. Maybe it is because the sound of this horn is quite 'warm' and 'rich' that a bit of a rough edge helps to liven it up.
Now I don't think that this 'crackling' is down to moisture as it is present all the time and the mouthpiece isn't particularly wet.
Do any of you know what I mean by this 'crackling' sound ? If you do, what causes it and do you like it ?
Rhys