Hi there

[m4d]

Hello erverybody,

i’m from Germany and i play the tenor sax since the age of ten, which means about 17 years now. Usually i’m a very classical player , but i think its time to get to know the modern aspects of the instrument. My greatest wish is to learn the modern embouche, the growling and of course improvising. I’ve got so many ideas in my head, but due to a lack of the basics i’m not able to play them along. And my sound is far too well-behaved? . (Sorry for my english)

[john]

When I was in university I studied classical saxophone too. You are encouraged to use a different style of mouthpiece for this type of music because they are looking for a very different sound. You will make some adjustments as you learn pop, blues, rock etc.
Start with the lessons here on blues improvisation. These start with only a few notes and so it doesn’t get easier than that.

good luck and welcome!
Johnny

[m4d]

Thanks for your answer.

I’ve got a Yamaha YTS-32 in combination with a Selmer C** mouthpiece and Vandoren Classic Blue Reeds 3.

For my new tryings im playing with an Otto Link Super Tone Master 7* Mouthpiece with Rico Royal 3 Reeds. The difference is enormous and so it’s a bit hard to get used to it.

I will start with those lessons and i’m very excited about it. Perhaps i should get used to the growling first, to improvise properly?

[john]

Your choice for otto link is a good one to start. Don’t worry about growling for improvising…this is 2 different things. You don’t need to growl to be able to improvise properly at all. Growling is just an added effect we can use for expression. Most will want to do it when playing rock and blues, it’s very natural and important but it’s not necessary at first when learning the proper notes and scales.

[m4d]

Ok, then.

I’m a bit rusty but since my teacher forced me through “Iwan Roth’s Scales for Tenor Saxophone” in every imaginable way i hope i will get those scales and notes quickly. Since it was a few years ago, i will refresh this too.

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