I am forever trying new mouthpieces, reeds, saxophone necks, sax harnesses, etc. Am I really in need of these items? Not really. For the most part, I am satisfied with 99% of the equipment I have for my tenor sax. It boils down to this; I like trying out new stuff! So, here I am … Continue reading A Mouthpiece Comparison
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My Drake Mouthpiece
https://videopress.com/v/o0ZPWm2s?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true I have had the Drake NY Jazz mouthpiece for nearly two years. It has only been a few times I've been able to produce a good sound. Lately, maybe because a stronger embouchure, I have been getting better results. Other factors include reed choice. Usually, I play on Vandoren Javas 2-1/2, red box. With … Continue reading My Drake Mouthpiece
Camille Thurman & The Charleston Jazz Orchestra
So, this past December, I decided I wanted to see a jazz concert. I searched Google for Jazz concerts in the Charleston, SC area, and Camille Thurman with the Charleston Jazz Orchestra came up for a Saturday evening concert on February 26, 2022. I had never heard of her, and now, I will never forget … Continue reading Camille Thurman & The Charleston Jazz Orchestra
The Pure Sound of Guardala mouthpeices
https://youtu.be/3xpI_EPEEcA Lately, I have been kind of consistent with my practice. So much so, my embouchure pretty damned stable. Now I need to work on consistency in my playing, so I don't make so many mistakes. Last night pulled out my favorite tenor sax mouthpiece (at least the one that will produce the tenor sound … Continue reading The Pure Sound of Guardala mouthpeices
Another Look a Vandoren Ebonite
https://youtu.be/3VaYjvg9ZbY I have posted about this mouthpiece before. However, as the years have passed, this mouthpiece has immerged as my favorite. This mouthpiece allows me ease of playing and a quick route to the tenor sax sound I prefer. I am playing the Vandoren V16 Ebonite (hard rubber) mouthpiece. It is the first mouthpiece I … Continue reading Another Look a Vandoren Ebonite
A Fine Romance
https://youtu.be/OwvEjyi0tJY So, I have been feeling better lately. I got a chance to play the horn this week, and I wasn't in as bad a shape as I thought. My embouchure feels pretty good, and my technique is not horrible. I look forward to trying to improve. I no longer have any hope of playing … Continue reading A Fine Romance
Holiday Practice Schedule
Leading up to the holidays, I have been making some slow progress in the practice room. For the next couple of days, I will have to put in some quality practice time. I will probably work on some scales and technique-building stuff. My embouchure has been feeling pretty good. I can practice for at least … Continue reading Holiday Practice Schedule
Sometimes Frustrated
Some days when I practice, I can't seem to hear any improvement. Some days are worse than others. I'm often frustrated beyond belief, and anger follows. Well, mostly self-deprecation and pity. When I record myself, I can hear all of the flaws in my technique, timing, and tone. It is so freaking frustrating. It feels … Continue reading Sometimes Frustrated
Musical Progress
So, it has not been every day, but I have been playing my sax at least three times a week. It has been nearly a month. It doesn't take long for the facial muscles to come back to strengthen the embouchure. I can last for two hours of practice now. Another thing I have noticed, … Continue reading Musical Progress
My Weakness Is Overwhelming
So it has been a while since I've practiced the saxophone with any consistency, or at all. My embouchure is so weak it makes me feel like my sax is leaking. I'm sure that if I took it to a repair shop, they would find nothing wrong with it. I want to resume practicing regularly. … Continue reading My Weakness Is Overwhelming
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