'dadadada' sound when I use the octave key for d2 to g2 :S

[Chris98]

Hello,




Many thanks in anticipation,

Chris

 

[Pete Thomas]

There is some discussion on alt.music.saxophone about problems with G.

 

[darrell]

I am finding the same problem with my octave G.. all the other notes play pretty smoothly except the higher G (octave key) I have to really tighten up the embouchure to get that note to sound right.

When you find out how you fixed your issue, keep me posted.

d

 

[Pete Thomas]

It may be related to the position of the mouthpiece on the neck, ie if the saxophone is tuned either sharp or flat.

 

[Linky Lee]

I sometimes had problems with G2 'warbling' i.e. an oscillating effect.

I found that G2 needed more of whatever it is you do to achieve the higher harmonics.

For me that was a higher position of the throat and tongue. It seemed to need a faster airflow than other similarly placed notes to achieve the note with the same quality of tone.

I'm sure your teacher will be able to help you out.

 

[Chris98]

Hi Pete,




Chris

 

[Pete Thomas]

Chris98 wrote:
Hi Pete,


Thunderbird will do the trick.

 

[Chris98]

Thanks Pete,

I hadn't thought of Thunderbird, but I have just got 'Nemo' to work and have found the thread.

Thanks,

Chris

 

[Chris98]

Pete,


On alt.music.saxophone, as Pete said there was a discussion about this problem and it seems it is quite common and can often be traced back to poor embouchure and/or air column support.

I tried the troublesome G after tuning my sax and it was fine, great! After playing for a little bit I came back to the G and I felt I was on the cusp of it starting again. I realised I was probably 1/4 full on air, if that, and so taking a breath and trying again was much better.

Chris