Introduction Hi from blooming cold Cumbria.

[baldoldgit]

I was a member here a long time back, and had been playing for quite a few years. Stopped due to illness around 20 years ago as I found it impossible to hold a sax for a long time. Recently found my yanigsawa in its case and figured I would start again. Cant remember how to read music, but worse, I can hardly blow a note. Bought a beginners mouthpiece and started some long notes around the cycle but my lip gives out pretty quickly. I am glad I don't live next to me. Still, keep at it I Guess and hope it improves. Anyway, hello from cold and damp Workington, Cumbria, where we have a shop to keep us busy and not twiddling our thumbs as age creeps up further and further.

 

[Jeanette]

Welcome back to the café and back to sax.

Jx

 

[Pete Thomas]

Hi and welcome back and wishing you the best with your re-acquired saxophonising. As discussed in email I’ll PM you about linking the previous account

 

[mizmar]

Welcome

I found it impossible to hold a sax for a long time.

Depending on how you are now, do search for "Jazzlab saxholder" - seems to be the thing for many of us needing a comfortable, weight management strap.

 

[PigSquealer]

Welcome


Depending on how you are now, do search for "Jazzlab saxholder" - seems to be the thing for many of us needing a comfortable, weight management strap.

I’ve never liked any pressure or weight on the back of my neck. Including years of backpacking travel.
The “Jazzlab Saxholder” places the weight on my shoulders. It’s formable to anatomical fit needs on shoulders. Still not everyone is comfortable with the frontal chest / abdomen support.
Still other members report success with “Just Joe’s” or the “Boston Sax” shop units. Honestly I haven’t tried these options. Regardless, there’s comfort options to try.

 

[teen37]

I was a member here a long time back, and had been playing for quite a few years. Stopped due to illness around 20 years ago as I found it impossible to hold a sax for a long time. Recently found my yanigsawa in its case and figured I would start again. Cant remember how to read music, but worse, I can hardly blow a note. Bought a beginners mouthpiece and started some long notes around the cycle but my lip gives out pretty quickly. I am glad I don't live next to me. Still, keep at it I Guess and hope it improves. Anyway, hello from cold and damp Workington, Cumbria, where we have a shop to keep us busy and not twiddling our thumbs as age creeps up further and further.

Hey 👋 welcome back! I'm running along the same lines tbh. But from the Midlands 😂 my playing has been sporadic over last few years but I'm getting back into it and whilst it can be a little frustrating and disappointing I would encourage you to persevere, you will definitely improve quicker than you think. 😊😉 Great to have you here 😘

 

[teen37]

I’ve never liked any pressure or weight on the back of my neck. Including years of backpacking travel.
The “Jazzlab Saxholder” places the weight on my shoulders. It’s formable to anatomical fit needs on shoulders. Still not everyone is comfortable with the frontal chest / abdomen support.
Still other members report success with “Just Joe’s” or the “Boston Sax” shop units. Honestly I haven’t tried these options. Regardless, there’s comfort options to try.

I may look into this myself as my arbiter is quite heavy I think and it really pulls on my neck. Thanks for the info ☺️😉