Bill Hammond
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Bill Hammond replied to the topic problem with Altissimo course purchase in the forum Registration or Download Issues 2 weeks, 1 day ago
yes, i did email, thanks, very unusual. i’ll try again
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Bill Hammond replied to the topic problem with Altissimo course purchase in the forum Registration or Download Issues 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Just to follow up, I’m not sure my message went through or has been seen, I have not heard from Johnny and I also sent him a message, very unusual as John responds quickly, I am wondering if my message went through. If anyone can contact John for me that would be great,
Thanks,
Bill
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Bill Hammond started the topic problem with Altissimo course purchase in the forum Registration or Download Issues 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Hello John,
I purchase the altissimo course and probably due to operator error I purchased 2 orders. would you please credit my cc for one of them. In addition I am unable to download, I get a “site not found”. Also as of late I am unable to use PayPal. Thanks for the assistance!Cheers
Bill Hammond
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Bill Hammond replied to the topic Urgent in the forum Repertoire 2 years, 6 months ago
thanks Rick and John. I’ll go to work on it, much appreciated!
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Bill Hammond replied to the topic Urgent in the forum Repertoire 2 years, 6 months ago
thanks John, Thats how I was originally playing the trill. Since I started this on Urgent, I am now thinking I am going to try the additional octave on the F# at start of solo, I went back to your altissimo course to see how to play it up there however it did not go that high, thats pretty much no mans land up there. I tried lipping it…[Read more]
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Bill Hammond replied to the topic Urgent in the forum Repertoire 2 years, 6 months ago
John, Thanks for the quick reply. https://youtu.be/9daJrqjyFBU at 2+5. Johnny, BTW the videos of you playing on your tracks is invaluable on some of them, the music alone doesn’t give the color or articulation. I hope I can get this one down to add to my gig repertoire thank again
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Bill Hammond replied to the topic Urgent in the forum Repertoire 2 years, 6 months ago
to all, I kinda answered my own question. Over the weekend I played the riff repeatedly and now getting the fingers to work much better, much improvement however still not there as of yet.
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Bill Hammond started the topic Urgent in the forum Repertoire 2 years, 6 months ago
John,
I’ve been working your backing tracks quite a bit and I finally got out and did a live solo show. I’ve got another solo show coming up in a few weeks and working on a few new tunes to add, presently working on the tune Urgent and had a question for you or anyone else that may have a suggestion
the G#/A riff that is played twice was not…[Read more]
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Bill Hammond replied to the topic Me and Mrs Jones in the forum Recording Your Saxophone 3 years, 7 months ago
John , thanks for listening and great point on the pickup notes. I will definitely make the adjustment. I love the cover by Bob James, Al Jareau and David Sanborn.
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Bill Hammond replied to the topic Me and Mrs Jones in the forum Recording Your Saxophone 3 years, 7 months ago
My apologies, the link was incorrect. try this one
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Bill Hammond started the topic Me and Mrs Jones in the forum Recording Your Saxophone 3 years, 7 months ago
I just recorded this great tune. Excellent Backing track that I recently purchased from John. Any comments appreciated
https://soundcloud.com/user-190745950/untitledThi
I just love this tune!
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Bill Hammond replied to the topic Sharp high notes in the forum Problems With Your Sax? 4 years, 4 months ago
John,
I should have been here 20 years ago! I will get on this right away. I for the most part am self taught, so it appears I have some work to do.
I think I will start with the neck all the way in, then with James Brown advice tune the mouthpiece to middle C. All embouchure adjustment from there.
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Bill Hammond replied to the topic Sharp high notes in the forum Problems With Your Sax? 4 years, 4 months ago
Reading John’s comment, what could cause a sax to be out of tune? My horn is new and I actually took it to the shop to have it checked as I was having difficulty playing in tune. I always have my mouthpiece out quite away and depending on the day, I have to pull the neck out a bit. Is that normal? I use a guitar tuner that i clip on the s…[Read more]
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Bill Hammond started the topic Using a vocal processor for effects in the forum General Questions 4 years, 4 months ago
I thought I would start a topic on the use of Voice Processors while playing live venues. I am playing in 2 groups and on select songs I just play
a horn section part. An example would be the tune Vehicle. Harmonizing a 3rd 5th and a higher or lower note to get a horn section effect.
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Bill Hammond replied to the topic Bring it On Home to Me -Sam Cooke cover in the forum Recording Your Saxophone 4 years, 4 months ago
To all, Thanks all the accolades on my recording. John, thanks for the comment on the mix, I will do a little editing and bring the sax up a bit.
I am thinking of recording Mr Magic next, on of my favorites
Cheers,
Bill
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Bill Hammond replied to the topic Hey William, your email is not working in the forum General Questions 4 years, 4 months ago
Hello johnny,
I just saw this email so I am not sure if the email problem is resolved. Will I receive a notice when I can download another backing track? ThanksThank you
Bill
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Bill Hammond replied to the topic USE ME in the forum Recording Your Saxophone 4 years, 4 months ago
Excellent job, the mix was nice and nice effects. One of my favorite tune. Gotta love the lyrics as well.
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Bill Hammond started the topic Reeds/mouthpieces most effective in altissimo range in the forum Altissimo Course 4 years, 4 months ago
I thought I would start a thread to discuss types reeds and mouthpieces that are most effective while playing in the altissimo range. I use a Ralph Morgan rubber, Otto Link metal mouthpieces and Vandoren ZZ #3. I am still having trouble consistently hitting notes above Bb. I have experimenting with 3 1/2 reeds, however its difficult in the low…[Read more]
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Bill Hammond replied to the topic Lovely Day – Bill Withers Tune in the forum Recording Your Saxophone 4 years, 4 months ago
I am always struggling to get the right amount of effects, both while making a recording as well as live performance. I really don’t know much about it, however while recording, I add and adjust the effects after recording with built in effects. I just started using garage band and it seems to be effective. While playing live I am at the mercy…[Read more]
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