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jazzmontreux.ch | GROUPE JAZZ | EVENT | votre orchestre mariage

BONJOUR ET BIENVENUE! Vous cherchez un orchestre de jazz à Montreux pour l'animation jazzy de votre r&eacut…

10 years ago
by marcueter (3 posts)

Recordings of Scales on a Tenor Sax

I have attempted to learn to play saxophone a number of times over the last 20 years and became frustrated that although I…

10 years ago
by markmusic

Any Recommendations of good Saxaphonists

Hello Guys. I was wondering if you guys coul reccomend me some good saxaphonists. Im into jazz and ive been listening to 1…

10 years ago
by kelsey (930 posts)

Information about Sax

I have a Yamaha Sax.  It is a yas-xt1.  I am having trouble finding out information for this instrument. I am tr…

10 years ago
by EmOw

restart practice after a long time off

 

I played tenor sax with some local bands back in the late 1960’s and early 1970&rsq…

10 years ago
by GFC (842 posts)

Mark vi or series iii

I am going to buy a soprano saxphone,and there are two options:one is  mark vi with a series number 300XXX,and the ot…

10 years ago
by GFC (842 posts)

My 12 yr old son

 

Ok I need some advice, My 12 year old son wants a sax for Christmas. However I…

10 years ago
by GFC (842 posts)

Tenor or Alto

I bought an alto a bit ago and thinking of trading it for a tenor.  The shop said they would give me full credit for…

10 years ago
by PhillipS. (9 posts)

c melody mouthpiece

I am an above average musician and plan on getting back with a small group.  I play soprano sax and recently purchase…

10 years ago
by SYNCHROJAMES (4 posts)

where to try out before I buy around southwest michigan

I'm in the market for a soprano but want to play before I pay. I seem to be in a dead zone . I'm between chicago & det…

10 years ago
by Saxquest (420 posts)

Vintage Conn Sax For Sale 1914

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261693276607?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

10 years ago
by Cgcook

Conn Rocket Elkhart??

Has anyone ever heard of the Rocket alto saxophone? Made in Elkhart. Serial number 23518. I saw it on ebay and I cannot find…

10 years ago
by Haanzig (19 posts)

Advice on buying Alto Sax for my wife

Hi,

So I'm looking to buy my wife an alto saxophone for Christmas.  I rented her one a few months back to…

10 years ago
by SutureSelf

Super Action 80 Difference between series 1 and II

Super Action 80 How can I know the Difference between series 1 and II. Mine was made in 1984.  I'm trying to determin…

10 years ago
by datsgreat

Trying to pick a saxophone

I have played an alto saxophone for the past four highschool years. I am hoping to study saxaphone in college and need rec…

10 years ago
by kelsey (930 posts)

Trying to Identify Type & Date of my Sax

Hy there,

Could anyone help me?

I'm trying to identify my saxophone a bit more, because I inherited…

10 years ago
by jon henri (19 posts)

Rudy Wiedoeft's Selmer sax Case ?

I have what I think may be the only one of it's kind in existence. I know RW played primarily c-mel saxes and Conn was his…

10 years ago
by Danlam (1 post)

Dry mouth during a gig

I usually have my own water bottle or bottled Aquafina, Ice Mountain, etc. brands on a gig. Lately it seems some create an…

10 years ago
by Rhassan (1 post)

Vibrato

I need help speeding up my vibrato.

10 years ago
by getjamming (4 posts)

import duty costs ?

im trying to import a used mkvi bari from danvill il usa to perth western autralia how much should i eect to pay in duties…

10 years ago
by saxgourmet (127 posts)

Which vandoren reeds are best for alto sax?

I'm on grade 5 alto sax and need some new reeds, but am struggling on which ones to buy. I want to get vandoren, but am re…

10 years ago
by kelsey (930 posts)

Phil Barone Alto Saxophone

Has anyone had any hands-on experience with a Phil Barone? I've been wanting to buy a new saxophone for a while and the An…

10 years ago
by dantee_official

I squeak when i play fast

Can anyone tell me why i squeak when i play fast staccatos?

10 years ago
by Saxquest (420 posts)

Evette Schaeffer Paris France Serial 5639

I recently found this Sax in my grandpas basement and was wondering if anyone knew anything about it or how much it may be…

10 years ago
by victorio (1 post)

Value of a semer La Voix alto?

What is the current value of a selmer La Voix alto?  It is in good condition 9.6/10 cosmetic 10/10 mechanical.  …

10 years ago
by garrettcx
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