Forum of the Saxes

alto-girl · Joined: 25 Jul 2005 Posts: 62 Location: Australia

Hi,

I just want to say hello...

I play alto saxophone, I've been playing for 2-3 years. I also play the flute, this is my sixth year. I'm doing Grade 6 AMEB for both instruments.

One more thing...I'm trying to learn to play the clarinet...

I suppose that's all...I don't know what to say but I just wanted to introduce myself!

alto-girl

CMelodyMan · Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2005 12:07 pm Post subject:

Welcome to the forum! Cheers

JPSaxMan · Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2005 1:54 pm Post subject:

Hi there!

I have been doin clarinet for a year so if you need any tips or tricks just holler...I'm no expert but hey, I was once a beginner and I had to go through a learning process and I could probably just give ya a few tips and tricks....great to have ya and ttyl! Mr. Green

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JP
Student of Saxophone
Music Education (BME) Major-2011
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

alto-girl · Joined: 25 Jul 2005 Posts: 62 Location: Australia

I find it really hard switching from below the break to above...

And I squeak a lot.

Also, how come the forum changed colour when I logged in just then? Everything is different?

JPSaxMan · Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 6:52 am Post subject:

I prefer the other skin, CMel, but anywho,

LOL, I hade the same problems, the break just takes work and one thing to remember...try to keep your fingers as close to the main keys as possible then when you put down your other fingers just put down your pinky for B. The squeaking will go away with time as it is most often caused by not putting your fingers on the keys all the way. You'll get there...I guarantee it Mr. Green

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JP
Student of Saxophone
Music Education (BME) Major-2011
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania