Hi, I'm fairly new to the forum, and was just wondering if I could ask a few questions and seek solutions to some of the problems I may be having with my tenor playing. This thread could probably fit into a few sections, so I apologies if I have caused any problems.
I seem to be having problems jumping from notes above a high (octave) G to a high G. Whenever I do this, I often have a high pitched squeak that sounds terrible. I've been told by my teacher that the squeak I'm making is a G overtone, but I cannot seem to fix it. This problem occurs very frequently on jumps of C down to G and B down to G. The problem seems to improve and worsen depending on what reeds/mouthpieces I use, but it is always present. I have also recently had the saxophone im using serviced a Yamaha YTS -62, and am sure there are no problems with the instrument. Anything I should try to solve this?
I've also been wondering about a change of reeds and mouthpiece. I've been playing for around 3 - 4 years, and am currently using a Rico Graftanite B5 mouthpiece, in combination with size 2 and 3/4 Legere reed (signature series). I've been trying standard Vandoren 2.5's and 3's, but have been squeaking more in playing. I've been considering getting a Vandoren Optimum TL4, as I am more of a balad player and think this would suit well, however I am no expert in gear like this. Are there any other mouthpieces I should go for, or reeds I should try in combination?
Thanks very much for your help, all suggestions are appreciated. 🙂
I seem to be having problems jumping from notes above a high (octave) G to a high G. Whenever I do this, I often have a high pitched squeak that sounds terrible. I've been told by my teacher that the squeak I'm making is a G overtone, but I cannot seem to fix it. This problem occurs very frequently on jumps of C down to G and B down to G. The problem seems to improve and worsen depending on what reeds/mouthpieces I use, but it is always present. I have also recently had the saxophone im using serviced a Yamaha YTS -62, and am sure there are no problems with the instrument. Anything I should try to solve this?
I've also been wondering about a change of reeds and mouthpiece. I've been playing for around 3 - 4 years, and am currently using a Rico Graftanite B5 mouthpiece, in combination with size 2 and 3/4 Legere reed (signature series). I've been trying standard Vandoren 2.5's and 3's, but have been squeaking more in playing. I've been considering getting a Vandoren Optimum TL4, as I am more of a balad player and think this would suit well, however I am no expert in gear like this. Are there any other mouthpieces I should go for, or reeds I should try in combination?
Thanks very much for your help, all suggestions are appreciated. 🙂