Throughout the history of the saxophone we have heard unsupported tones from amateur and even professional saxophone players, but the best players, even the ones with a much more inflected approach like Sonny Rollins or Grant Stewart for example, play with fully supported tones.
Adjusting your neck strap won't fix all your problems, but it will make a notable difference.
Sound Clips: (Sorry for the soft talking!)
Adjusting your neck strap won't fix all your problems, but it will make a notable difference.
Sound Clips: (Sorry for the soft talking!)
Neck Strap Down (head tilting down slightly)
Call me crazy, but I like the sound of the 'tilting down slightly' version better...
ReplyDeleteThe level/up version is louder, though, and a little edgier.
I was always told to sit comfortably, then bring the sax up to my mouth - adjusting the strap so you don't have to move your head to take the mouthpiece.
I think I'll play with this a little more, now.
Thanks for the tip!
You're crazy! Saxophone sound is totally subjective. I definitely prefer the neck strap up version myself.
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