Great to find the forum

[FrankC]

Hey, it's nice to have a spot to marinate in all things saxophone. I'm in my 60s, and semi-professional. I play mostly tenor, but I just bought an alto to scratch an itch -- and see if there's such a thing as divided loyalty. And actually, to be quite honest, what nudged me to the alto was that "My One and Only Love" in the standard key starts on an A on the tenor, which makes playing it in the lower register not quite kosher. Not that problem for the alto in that key.

 

[hedgehog]

I love that reasoning. I will put it on my list of excuses for buying something

Welcome to the Café.

 

[JayeNM]

It's undoubtedly more fun than just changing the key of the tune....

Welcome to the Forum !

 

[nigeld]

Welcome to the Café.
So now I know the real reason for buying a C-mel.

 

[Jeanette]

Welcome

Jx

 

[FrankC]

Anything that results in more equipment seems to be the preferred path for me these days.

 

[Tenor Viol]

Hi, welcome

 

[GCinCT]

Welcome to the Cafe. I'm an alto player myself, so I believe you made a wise purchase. Have fun!

 

[6441]

The alto is the Ferrari of the sax family!

 

[6441]

I'm often asked "Why did you start on the alto?" It's true, other than Bird, I have listened almost exclusively to tenor players. I like soprano, but a little goes a long way, and bari, don't shoot, I'd rather hear bass clarinet. But alto? Well, it's simple, they didn't rent tenors at the store. You see, 90% or more of rentals are kids starting out, and they (or their parents) want altos because the others are too big and/or heavy. Once I got the alto, though, I found it was a good voice for what I want to do, so although I've added a cheap curved soprano to my "collection" of two saxophones, the alto is my weapon of choice. We seniors, like the kids, prefer a lighter instrument. I see the alto as a classy sports car (as I say above).

Welcome to the Café where many retired, but spry citizens of the world hang out daily!

 

[nigeld]

and bari, don't shoot, I'd rather hear bass clarinet

How very dare you!!!!!

 

[6441]

I knew the risks...

 

[hedgehog]

The alto is the Ferrari of the sax family!

I can see that. But what about the rest of the family? To me, tenor is the Spitfire of the sax family. No, not the car! If you've ever heard one of these, you'll know why (think subtone).

 

[JayeNM]

Do you think that pilot was bummed to have "BOZO" painted on the side of his aircraft, tho...?

 

[hedgehog]

Do you think that pilot was bummed to have "BOZO" painted on the side of his aircraft, tho...?

Probably his thoughts were something like, "Oh, no, some clown* has tagged my aeroplane"

*in case Bozo isn't known globally, Bozo is/was a circus clown who appeared on television in the US.

 

[Vetinari]

All the other saxes need a bari to give them the support that they realy do need.

 

[Vetinari]

Just going to shake the neighbours walls.

 

[nigeld]

All the other saxes need a bari to give them the support that they realy do need.

So:
alto = Ferrari
tenor = Spitfire
bari = Support Ball

 

[6441]

Hey, someone has to drive the truck!

 

[Vetinari]

Hgv licence ?