john
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john replied to the topic dúvida sobre os super agudos in the forum Premium Access Membership 3 years, 1 month ago
“super agudo”?
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john replied to the topic Joe Houston in the forum Share a Video 3 years, 1 month ago
ya good one….I used to open my set with “all Night Long” for many years
also saw Joe Houston at a local bar here in Vancouver once. asked him about that style of laying he did in tjhe 50’s and he wasn’t too keen on talking about it as it was a long tine ago and has moved on to other things. -
john replied to the topic Question about the Forums in the forum General Questions 3 years, 1 month ago
Bryce, not sure what you’re referring to but I’d say ya you can cancel anything that pertains to my site.
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john replied to the topic After nearly a year of searching, I found a winner. in the forum Reeds 3 years, 1 month ago
Legere was my first try at synthetics and I didnt like it ( made a video on it which still might be in the blog section)
Fibracells were better, by that I mean felt closer to a cane reed but it wasn’t until I tried the Fiberreeds that were good enough to leave the cane behind. -
john replied to the topic Carbon Onyx buzzing in the forum Reeds 3 years, 1 month ago
built up saliva on the reed is a very common issue and when it builds up it can get pretty noisey! not sure if that’s what you are calling a “buzzing” sound.
also, a ligature can “choke” a reed by being too tight or simply not fitting right as some cheap ones do. -
john replied to the topic Access to Premium Membership in the forum Premium Access Membership 3 years, 1 month ago
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john replied to the topic Access to Premium Membership in the forum Premium Access Membership 3 years, 1 month ago
@Steve, sorry Steve but I had to add you onto another list before you are able to download….have done it now so you’re good to go.
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john replied to the topic Same Stupid Mistake in the forum Registration or Download Issues 3 years, 1 month ago
thanks Pete, ya I put one out 4 days ago….and already working on the next 2.
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john replied to the topic Carbon Onyx buzzing in the forum Reeds 3 years, 1 month ago
well, I tried several synthetic reeds at first and didn’t like them and so kept using cane. then I found some that worked really well for me and I haven’t played a cane in several years.
the onyx happens to be one of my fave go-to reeds along with the copper. they both work well for me but I don’t get any buzzing issues with either of them..…[Read more]
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john replied to the topic Access to Premium Membership in the forum Premium Access Membership 3 years, 1 month ago
probably doesn’t recognize you so make sure you’re signed in.
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john replied to the topic Same Stupid Mistake in the forum Registration or Download Issues 3 years, 1 month ago
Hey Steven probably not possible but if you don’t keep a list just look at the “Checkout” link on top menu then under there you’ll see “Purchase history” which has all your past song download links. but if and when you screw up just shoot me an email and I’ll change it for you.
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john replied to the topic Me and Mrs Jones in the forum Recording Your Saxophone 3 years, 1 month ago
Hey Bill, nicely done. Lots of good stuff there…way to get those low notes which can be tough.
try playing those grace notes at the start of the chorus waaaayyy shorter. -
john replied to the topic House of the rising sun in the forum Repertoire 3 years, 2 months ago
ya I thought of that; to convert from 4/4 tp 6/8 within the software but it can’t be done….at least with what I am using and what I can see.
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john replied to the topic House of the rising sun in the forum Repertoire 3 years, 2 months ago
I prefer common time (4/4) over compound time (6/8, 12/8). whenever I arrange a tune that has that compound time feel I look at it very closely to see if it makes sense in 4/4 because it’s easier to read for me and most others.
Sometimes it doesn’t make sense cause there will be nothing but triplets but other times it works well in 4/4. -
john replied to the topic Question about the Forums in the forum General Questions 3 years, 2 months ago
yes I hear that and makes some sense but as you said, there’s just not that many different ones coming in and I’d have to spend money to make that happen. Which I would if I thought it was really needed.
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john replied to the topic Miss You in the forum Share a Video 3 years, 2 months ago
yes I started to put it togehter and then got sidetracked.
Miss you may get done in the near future as well.
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john replied to the topic The Milky Way in the forum Your Video 3 years, 2 months ago
Hey Jeff, your reading/playing very well. Timing is good most of the “time”
If you listen closely you’ll hear some inconsistency in the tone. It’s not solid and wavers slightly at times.
What can you do to improve this? Good question!
It must go back to the basic long tones. You need to strenghen your tone and so playing long notes with full air…[Read more] -
john replied to the topic testing a stellar x2 vintage mic in the forum Recording Your Saxophone 3 years, 2 months ago
good idea. well of course the mic quality won’t help with timing but you can use some kind of metronome/click track.
duets are fun and great for improving all sorts of things like timing and tuning….will be very benificial for you if you spend some good time on it! -
john replied to the topic testing a stellar x2 vintage mic in the forum Recording Your Saxophone 3 years, 2 months ago
yup it’s all there….nice and direct.
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john replied to the topic I just paid $27 and it says I didn't!, please help! in the forum Registration or Download Issues 3 years, 2 months ago
no worries Ted I’ll take care of it.
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