I'm a trumpet player and I think the only reason why you would wanna buy an intermediate horn is probably because it's not going to be your main instrument. So the best way I can describe it is a trumpet player getting a C, Eb, or piccolo trumpet. They don't wanna blow the bank with buying another $3,000 instrument but they still want something that isn't completely bad.

Yeah,,, truth.

Great! Love the t shirt! 😂

Thanks for the help! Needed help for my honor band audition!

Thanx for keepin it real

Dude you are on the internet.

Bah. A. You are bias. B. Your price comparison was out the window (ebay??) C. Your not buying a sax model for its resale, your buying for the experience and feel.

Great video. I think the Bettersax brand may be an exception to the rule but can understand people want decades to look back on. I’m now using the Bettersax Tradition which is their intermediate/pro level horn and it’s phenomenal. Tried vs the YAS 62 and preferring the Bettersax and it’s cheaper. Higher quality parts on the Bettersax vs the 62. Similar to what another commenter said. I believe as for now the Bettersax is right up there with the top brands but need more time to quantify charging the same but I know it’s coming. The reason I felt ok going with the Bettersax vs Yamaha is because they’ve done such a great job setting the instrument line up for future success. The reputation is growing by leaps and bounds and looks to be good for holding its value, maybe even appreciating as they bring out newer models at higher price points. I have 3 altos, a Vito, King Cleveland and now the Bettersax Tradition. I’d have to go high end Yamaha to beat the Bettersax. Higher than the 62. By the way the intermediate Bettersax will cost me as much as the Yamahas and Selmers in the high intermediate/entry level pro range. They do have the entry level Bettersax EAS112 which is only $900 but often on sale. That $900 horn has features found on most pro horns.

Shut the hell up already just play the damn thing so we can hear it

I like the tone you got with the tenor.

Maybe because I'm a guitarist & pianist, but that 1st scale you did, which you said was an "A" pentatonic sure sounds like it starts in "G". Edit:. Ah, I've now learned about "transposing instruments", and must wonder why such a thing would exist. To me, a "G" is a "G" is a "G" -- it ain't an "A". That's going to make this really strange to follow.

My son is in the market for a pro horn although he isn’t that great of a player yet. Most important it needs to be something he likes to play on. Now just have to figure out which sax that is. When buying on eBay how to figure out if it’s not a fake or how much service it needs, plus no change to play test it. Yanagisawa btw doesn’t make any student or intermediate horns.

My 4th grader starting school band was handed a student model Jupiter JAS710GNA alto priced at $2945 or $50/month rental. How the heck is a student model priced this high? This isn't much less than a Yamaha YAS 62 pro alto. I am seeing pro models of some brands priced similar or less than a student Jupiter JAS710GNA. For example, a Jean Paul AS-860 pro alto is around $1499. I know they're made in China but still have some pretty good reviews and an American company. I'm just trying to understand what the justification is for a "student" model Jupiter JAS710GNA ($2945) being priced about 4X more than other beginner horns like the Better Sax alto (currently $699 on SW) and 5X more than something like the Jean Paul AS-400 student alto? Is the Jupiter really 4-5X better than these others or are we being fleeced by Jupiter and music stores that have a hold on schools? $3k for a student model/beginner saxophone seems insane. But if the Jupter really is worth it, we'll buy it.

This information should be considered BEFORE you even take saxophone in hand!

Respectfully disagree; see Chick Corea on this issue. You have to develop an internal sense of time, and it's not static (metronomic) at all. It flows, ebbs and weaves, like the moon.

What you think about the jean pual 860?

I'm a beginner. What alto brand you suggest?

Mine came with an actual c melody saxophone mouthpiece. The reed that works best is a harder tenor reed, 4 or a 5

Thank you so much for making this!!! After practicing these just once there is already a noticeable improvement!

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Thank you

Cool! Very nice laid back feel🎉

Very Understandable Sir. Thanks

Thanks , very helpful !!

Wanted to download the pdf but the website is not working. Excellent exercise. Thanks.

Great training aloha coach Mundo

You are the best tutor i have found on Utube so far. I have been playing Alto sax for just two months and have been making slow progress. My greatest obstacle has been in maintaining my Ombuteur. I am 85 yrs old and also play rhythm guitar in our church band, harmonica and a little keyboard. Thank you for these instruction, they are a great help.

GREAT LESSON! CONGRATULATIONS!

Thank you

Got a yani tw01 7 years no problems. Goes to tech every 6 month for check over. Got a TJ Sr. 3 years old goes to tech much more iften as its nothing but problems.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! The way you explain stuff is like no other. I'm so glad I stumbled onto your lessons. The way you break things down anyone can understand. I really like your laid back style of teaching. Thanks again.

so wonderful.

Just answer me this question please 🙏… If student and professional saxophones sound the same, why we don’t see any musician playing on student saxophones ? I have never seen any professional player using a student saxophone in their concerts or shows.

Apply this to motor cars. My driving skills and motoring needs are the same with my 20 year old Seat or a new £30,000 saloon.

clicks on "I'm a fool to want you"... ..laughs when he hears the soprano sax! (I expected a tenor - nice playing all round, Cameron)

Good info.

😂🎉well said it here 👏🏾

thanks so much for your down to earth tips, so much lacking on other sites. out of curiosity , what is the saxophone you play?

Hi, first of all I wanted to congratulate you on the very interesting videos!! question I'm trying to play only the mouthpiece but I always get the same note and I don't know how to change it even by changing the throat setting, can you help me? Thank you

The first part of your solo reminds me of the intro from California Girls by the Beach Boys. Very nice and melodic!

Great stuff I been contemplating all this for my son. He can make do with his YAS-280

Interesting! I liked the 5 the most, 80% of the time, but the 4.5 was more consistent while still being closer to the sound. 4 even more so. I'm a clarinetist though so my sound ideas are probably different lol

Hi there, awesome video! I am missing your Videos with great advice. It would be great to see you back online!!

Yup. I've played metals from Guy Hawkins, Bergs, Link STM, Beechler Bellite, SR TECH, Runyon, Wolfe Wayne, Meyer, Lakey, Rousseau, on and on for 35 years. And each time I listened to a recording of myself, I got so mad, because my sound was still the same. I finally just settled on a Runyon Quantum and Beechler Bellite 10. Because they were loud, easy to blow, and never tried me out. Blew at least a thousand dollars in all those years. I bought the "deals" mostly from eBay. Never spent more than $129 on a mouthpiece. I should've listened to Don Menza.

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Maestro buen dia, soy de peru para descargar no entra en link de descarga, no se si podra ayudar me.

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Love this exercise as a bari sax player, specifically to have a framework for playing w friends when theyre improvizing. Thanks!

These are amazing exercises, I think ile try the easier one first, Thanks 😊