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john replied to the topic Dukoff Mouthpiece–has anyone ever tried one? in the forum Mouthpieces 2 years, 1 month ago
@Ronnie, yes it’s ok to order, the distributer is back, I just forgot to take that notice down.
I think you’re on the right track as far as reed strength for you…when I switched I went from a Vandoren cane #3 to an Onyx Medium. so 2.5 should be good for you. If it’s a bit hard you can shave it a bit….or also try the 2. It’s almost impossible…[Read more] -
john replied to the topic Dukoff Mouthpiece–has anyone ever tried one? in the forum Mouthpieces 2 years, 1 month ago
yes exactly….the first synthetic I tried was a Legere and I didn’t like it at all so I kept away from synthetics. Years later I tried the Fiberreeds and they were WAY different and I switched right away.
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john replied to the topic Carbon Fibre reed in the forum Reeds 2 years, 1 month ago
Carbon or Onyx?
I tracked the life-span a few years ago and did do a video on it….for me, they last between 6-10 months depending on my playing habits and schedule. Still, a LOT longer than cane. -
john replied to the topic Urgent in the forum Repertoire 2 years, 1 month ago
Once we’re that high exact fingerings aren’t needed because we can hit them with overtones… so you might be able to get it with the same fingering as the lower F#, just change your embouchure
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john replied to the topic Urgent in the forum Repertoire 2 years, 1 month ago
ok that’s just going from G# to A. So to play the A you are holding down your 1st and 2nd fingers…to play G# you add the 3rd finger on the G and the 4th finger on the side G# key. it’s just one movement to go from the G# to A. Lift the 3rd and 4th fingers off with one move and you’re left playing the A. Just practice that move over and…[Read more]
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john replied to the topic Sax Stands in the forum Saxophone Tips 2 years, 1 month ago
right…I only use the tall ones…have 2 and haven’t had the short ones for decades!
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john replied to the topic Carbon Fibre reed in the forum Reeds 2 years, 1 month ago
James did you get the Carbon or the Onyx?
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john replied to the topic Dukoff Mouthpiece–has anyone ever tried one? in the forum Mouthpieces 2 years, 1 month ago
the only jody jazz I recall trying is the “Jet” which was very nice.
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john replied to the topic Mercy Mercy Mercy in the forum Repertoire 2 years, 1 month ago
yup, it’s a great tune. Gonna re-cut it with the boys in the studio soon to get it on an upcoming album that will go to the streaming stores soon.
I think I did it in the same key as Cannonball which is Zawinal’s key. -
john replied to the topic At Last Adaptations in the forum Your Video 2 years, 1 month ago
Hey way to go Robert…
If you need the concert version just let me know and I’ll do it for you. I don’t normally include it cause it’s very rare someone asks for it. -
john replied to the topic Urgent in the forum Repertoire 2 years, 1 month ago
Hey Bill, if you could let me know where in the video it is exactly I might be able to see what I did.
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john replied to the topic Dukoff Mouthpiece–has anyone ever tried one? in the forum Mouthpieces 2 years, 1 month ago
I have a link tone edge, they are easy to play but you’ll be limited a bit on your sound so eventually you’ll want to move to another mp if you’re going for an edgier blues/rock sound.
I switched to Fiberreed several years ago and only use them now, mostly the Onyx and the Copper. Nothing like a perfect cane reed but their short life, drying out,…[Read more] -
john replied to the topic MP3 Musical key vs key in pdf lead sheet ? in the forum Saxophone Lessons 2 years, 1 month ago
Jan, they match. you don’t need to transpose.
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john replied to the topic Dukoff Mouthpiece–has anyone ever tried one? in the forum Mouthpieces 2 years, 1 month ago
oh ya….I played one during my first few early years way before I discovered Guardala. I believe mine was an 8 or 9*
That along with a Berg were my entry to the metal mp’s.
It’s been too many years since I played it so I couldn’t really tell you how it felt except that Dave Guardala made better ones since I still use his and dropped those other…[Read more] -
john replied to the topic Beginners guide to Saxophone video lesson in the forum Saxophone Lessons 2 years, 1 month ago
right on Tom…glad to hear it worked well for you
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john replied to the topic Beyonce breakmysoul in the forum Your Video 2 years, 1 month ago
well done JC!
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john replied to the topic Keep my fingers close to the keys–any tips? in the forum Saxophone Tips 2 years, 2 months ago
my teacher used to hold his hand about an inch away from my fingers and the exercise was that I would play but try not to let my fingers touch his hand. maybe you have a family member around that could do that?
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john started the topic Spam posting in the forum General Questions 2 years, 2 months ago
Hey sx these are just spammers which I delete right away so don’t even bother to let out your frustrations at em….they’re also probably just bots doing the posting. I have the tech adding a Capcha to the registration page so that will reduce the whole spamming thing.
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john replied to the topic Little Richard's Saxophone Player? in the forum General Questions 2 years, 2 months ago
Lee Allen did do this solo….the band is just lip-syncing to the actual track so those sax players (and rest of band) are only pretending to play….look and listen again and you’ll notice there aren’t any sax parts in this entire tune, only the solo but the sax section is pretending to play throughout the entire song!
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john replied to the topic Need a better backing track, come on John how about doing this one? in the forum Recording Your Saxophone 2 years, 2 months ago
not familiar with that one
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