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8 Ways to Practice Saxophone QUIETLY

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@brianpite0893
@brianpite0893 Жыл бұрын
My daughter is a book narrator. She made her own booth using PVC pipe, sound proof foam and quilt blankets. She also decorated with lights ect. It works really well. It keeps the sound in and the outside sounds out. And it wasn't expensive.
@bettersax
@bettersax Жыл бұрын
Yes, this is another great option.
@heeroyuy9z
@heeroyuy9z Жыл бұрын
Would love to see a photo of that booth. 😮
@FoulOwl2112
@FoulOwl2112 Жыл бұрын
Wow l can't believe you just said "practice in your head". I thought l was the only nut job who advocated that. I honestly go through life with a constant backing track running in my head. Dreaming up imaginary improvisation lines. I have at least one toe tapping 16hrs a day. Hell, maybe 24 as far as l know! It's possible because some of the biggest leaps forward I've ever made happened in my sleep. I just wake up and realize that suddenly a lot more pieces fit in my puzzle.
@tpb_official4597
@tpb_official4597 Жыл бұрын
I been doing the same thing for years! And not only that I sometimes pretend that I have an imaginary saxophone and I do the fingerng in the air of what I'm playing in my head
@SoggyBiscu1t
@SoggyBiscu1t Жыл бұрын
I love your profile picture!
@ChloeZander
@ChloeZander 10 ай бұрын
I do that too! 😊
@FoulOwl2112
@FoulOwl2112 10 ай бұрын
@@ChloeZander Be Well my friend. L..
@FoulOwl2112
@FoulOwl2112 10 ай бұрын
I'm dying
@philliphill3390
@philliphill3390 Жыл бұрын
The method I use for an alternative to a dedicated room is stand facing into our bedroom closet full of clothes, playing into the clothes w/the bedroom door closed and a heavy blanket/quilt over the back of the bedroom door. For outside practice, weather permitting, I go to my back yard and play directly into the trunk of a large tree. This reflects my sound quality, dynamics, etc. directly back to me and is not lost out into open air. My geese wander around close by and don't mind at all and my goat actually lays at my feet while I'm playing. Thanks again for your videos, Jay.
@Jeauxnir
@Jeauxnir 4 ай бұрын
Great idea! I started singing in my closet and noticed things are softer there, I may need to do the same with the sax
@torbjrnslettajacobsen5019
@torbjrnslettajacobsen5019 Жыл бұрын
I would love to hear your thought on practicing in your head. Techniques, experiences, and so on. Thanks a lot for this channel! Its an inspiration!
@bettersax
@bettersax Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Will do.
@randallreza6572
@randallreza6572 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay - sharing with my students. I always appreciate your content. Keep it comin'! Peace be with you!
@JazzDuets
@JazzDuets Жыл бұрын
Cool Video! I used to practice in the car in South London 30 years ago. I think I might try it again today as I am picking my Sax up from the repairer and going straight to a gig!
@bettersax
@bettersax Жыл бұрын
Yeah it will bring you back to the old days.
@Harako15
@Harako15 Жыл бұрын
been wanting to hear your sound while not mic’d up and you sound just as good if not better, great content Jay🤝
@bettersax
@bettersax Жыл бұрын
haha thanks. I think the mics help quite a bit though.
@floridaguy1955
@floridaguy1955 Жыл бұрын
Before I wrote this comment, I read all the others. Tremendous amount of human ingenuity! I do a version of your fingering the sax w/out blowing. I walk 5 miles every day and often play "air sax". If I have a fingering, diminished triad pair for example, that I am trying to get down I pretend to hold my hands like I am holding my tenor and just "play". Bet the neighbors think I have a few loose screws but so what!
@Zakvasir
@Zakvasir Жыл бұрын
Thanks for addressing this pragmatic issue. I know the noise kept me from practicing as much as I should have as a kid.
@samnelson2132
@samnelson2132 Жыл бұрын
I've had a sax mute one for several years and really enjoy it. It's not as good as playing freely and isn't extremely cheap, but it's a great option if you live in an apartment. Definitely recommend if you are expecting to live in a shared wall house going forward!
@chas5131
@chas5131 Жыл бұрын
Is your mute the plastic sort that you put your sax into?
@lisalowell2545
@lisalowell2545 Жыл бұрын
Always enlightened to listen on how to help us Saxy players!! I play the tenor not sure if it will fit in my car but once it gets warmer going to parks and woods. Just started in August last year.
@harveypete7588
@harveypete7588 Жыл бұрын
The problem is annoying the neighbours, I solved this by saying to my neighbours I will play only in the afternoon (because most neighbours are out then) for I hour max and stick to it, this means the neighbours know it will not go on forever and a plus is that it means I have to practice a disciplined I hour and not just play around, the discipline has led to better playing. I also told them to ring me if they want me to stop for whatever reason (somebody may be ill or have a headache). Giving the neighbours the power and choice to stop it whenever they want takes away the annoyance factor. No neighbour has ever rung me to ask me to stop.
@bettersax
@bettersax Жыл бұрын
Good tips. I had a similar arrangement with a neighbor at one point.
@archangel0137
@archangel0137 Жыл бұрын
When I was in London during my early to mid twenties, I was renting a small practice room in a music studio. I still miss it to this day. I have practiced outside before when preparing for my Grade 8 on the tenor sax, and it worked out. However, in the future, I'll soundproof a room in my house instead. Thanks the best option, really.
@alohahawaiikiki
@alohahawaiikiki Жыл бұрын
When I was a student, I arranged with a musical school in the city I lived, that I can take any available classroom for reasonable monthly payment. I used to practice for hours nearly every day.
@andrewcharley1893
@andrewcharley1893 Жыл бұрын
Harvey,you are a very considerate person with your sax.i had the opposite issue, my neighbor complained that he didn't hear enough of my practice coz I'm very conscious of the noise factor too. Anyway ,keep doing what your doing👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
@dsaxman1
@dsaxman1 Жыл бұрын
Awesome vid! I have neighbor issues and practice at a whisper level in a closet with moving blankets on the walls and floor, so I get the hands/fingers and airflow. When they're not around, I practice at volume as I need to know what's going on with my setup before a gig. I also use the car in a large parking lot at times. I have a couple saxbags I got from Russia before the war on Ukraine broke out -- they're similar to the mute case you showed but more flexible. I've been eyeing Emeo for a long time and would love to get a whisper booth.
@dsaxman1
@dsaxman1 Жыл бұрын
Is that you on the reply or a scammer?
@francistaylor5097
@francistaylor5097 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video, Jay. Thanks. I also practice in my head; find if I read a score whilst listening to a great solo I can almost feel it under my fingers. It really has helped!
@bettersax
@bettersax Жыл бұрын
thanks!
@timwallace7561
@timwallace7561 Жыл бұрын
Hi Jay, at last at the tender age of 57 I can finally start to learn the saxophone, alto. I'm currently watching all your KZbin videos, and reading lots. Unfortunately I'm unable to purchase your Better Sax Alto due to shipping issues with Sweetwater, so I'll be purchasing the Jean Paul AS-400 as soon as I'm happy that I will be able to play. I'm about to hire an Alto Yamaha to experiment with etc. Thank you for such quality tutorials - I'm a big fan.
@bettersax
@bettersax Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim!
@kennethmoody9841
@kennethmoody9841 5 күн бұрын
Thank you for some great ideas I travel for work and am trying to learn to play the soprano Sax and it really hard to figure out the practical practice
@marleenvisser117
@marleenvisser117 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay! Yes this has always been a problem. I also started off practicing in the car. Another useful way I found, is to be play into a closet full of clothes or just against a pillow, but the biggest problem still, is to practice altissimo and high notes!
@justinkirkwood9637
@justinkirkwood9637 Жыл бұрын
I would love to see a video explaining how you practice in your head. I’m always playing tunes in my head or humming them but if I could connect this to my sax that would be great. Thanks for your video Jay. I always take something from your videos.
@TheRonSyl
@TheRonSyl Жыл бұрын
YES to the practicing in your head video!
@samuelbertrand8520
@samuelbertrand8520 Жыл бұрын
Last night a sinthsax saved m'y life! Good vidéo, I stopped playing when m'y Kids arrived, until I discovered the EWI. Game changer! I play the yamaha wx5 for years by night and m'y regular sax by Day. Nice way to keep on track and keep the regular practice. Plus its super fun to play other sound like bass or marimba! I would like a vidéo about diy studio sound improvement and insolation.
@RossLeavitt
@RossLeavitt Жыл бұрын
I would love a video about practicing in your head! This is a fascinating concept. It sounds great for not only playing better, but strengthening your mind.
@archsys307
@archsys307 Жыл бұрын
Adam neely audiation video
@saxophonick6719
@saxophonick6719 Жыл бұрын
I love hearing you riff It’s so satisfying to listen to you play!! 😊
@OceansPiece
@OceansPiece Жыл бұрын
Congrats on 300k! Been around since ~20k and always look forward to your content!
@bettersax
@bettersax Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the support!
@robstevens9590
@robstevens9590 Жыл бұрын
I have had lots of issues with neighbors. I haven't tried the "in the car" option. Occasionally I play "fingers only." I'm interested in the "in your head" method. When the weather is nice I often play in the park. I have also built my own sound booth using egg cartons to insulate. It is not sound-proof enough, so I usually also have to play with a piece of foam in the bell (but then I can't play low B or Bb, which is better than not being able to practice at all).
@williesordillo8621
@williesordillo8621 Жыл бұрын
I would definitely be interested in seeing a video which went into more detail about how to practice in one's head. Thanks!
@bettersax
@bettersax Жыл бұрын
Will do.
@valentinguillaume6403
@valentinguillaume6403 Жыл бұрын
Hi Jay, Thanks for sharing these great tips with us ! I came across another technique to practice less loud : It consist in using a waaay softer read than your usual (I go down to 1.5). With some effort invested in breath control, it allows to plays a lot quiter. Have you ever experienced it ?
@cole109
@cole109 Жыл бұрын
I need a way to help strengthen my embouchure while at work or when I’m watching baby. Do you have any tips on this?
@jeremybell8693
@jeremybell8693 Жыл бұрын
Great video, Jay. Such an important subject, especially for young players. It can be the difference between playing and not playing.
@joelkrebs3577
@joelkrebs3577 Жыл бұрын
I practice using just finger position holding my tablet with the notes on it, it works really good for practice stuff when I’m on the train or I don’t have my sax with me. And having the audio of what I’m playing helps me and reduce the time I need to learn liks songs and hard sections of the piece.
@8-bitfate651
@8-bitfate651 Жыл бұрын
Would love a video on practicing in your head
@georgeh.whiteiii2121
@georgeh.whiteiii2121 Жыл бұрын
Thank-U Jay for offering some fabulous suggestions for not causing a disturbance to others. I personally have fallen in love with the Odisei Travel Sax and would like to ask Ur opinion...peace & blessings...🙏🏾
@lyntedrockley7295
@lyntedrockley7295 Жыл бұрын
So I remember a room you used after the underground acoustic foam room and before the room you're using now. With the mouthpieces on the shelves. That was a nice space.
@rhythmharmony2923
@rhythmharmony2923 Жыл бұрын
Yes, I would highly appreciate a video decicated to mental practice methods! 👍🏼
@bettersax
@bettersax Жыл бұрын
ok thanks!
@Learning2Sax
@Learning2Sax Жыл бұрын
You Four upped me with amount of methods Jay :D Great Video. Thanks.
@bettersax
@bettersax Жыл бұрын
haha, I'm sure there are some more out there.
@melanieready6733
@melanieready6733 Жыл бұрын
My first thought when I saw this was - did my husband ask you to make this? I am lucky enough to be able to use the spare bedroom in our little bungalow but I still close as many doors as possible! Thank you for this. Interesting stuff to know if I ever need it in the future.
@Whitebuffalo963
@Whitebuffalo963 27 күн бұрын
Would love to see a video of you explaining how you practice in your head.
@jimdugan3850
@jimdugan3850 26 күн бұрын
Even though I have auditory aphantasia, I'm still interested in learning how Jay uses it for creation and practice.
@tedroberts1952
@tedroberts1952 Жыл бұрын
Would love to hear more about practicing in your head. Love your channel. Ted Roberts
@joeldowell5059
@joeldowell5059 Жыл бұрын
This is the perfect video for me! I'm unable to practice where I live right now, but I'm going to try these out so I can get back into it!
@archangel0137
@archangel0137 Жыл бұрын
Trying practising outside if you can. Alternatively, rent a small room in a music studio to practise in.
@Kirktracy
@Kirktracy Жыл бұрын
Great video, Jay. I’d be interested in a video demonstrating how to practice in your head.
@bettersax
@bettersax Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kirk, looks like enough people want that video, so I'll start working on it.
@billstotts2346
@billstotts2346 2 ай бұрын
I busk in so many dinner hours, bookstores, art shows, shops, outdoor market areas that knowing how to play quietly is mandatory. Quiet sax sounds better to me.
@johnasti7429
@johnasti7429 Жыл бұрын
Hey Jay, you missed one. My teacher Lawrence Feldman told me, when I went out on the road with well known big band to practice in the hotel room in order to not bother other rooms,, take a hand towel and stuff it in the bell. Not all the way, but enough where it sits on its own Yes, you will loose the low Bb and B but it still mutes the sound. I went to a masterclass at Rutgers University way back in the day with Johnny Griffin and he used the towel not only to mute the sound in the hotel rooms, but as resistance exercise. The towel created a lot of resistance and when you take it out your sound seems to increase. And anyone who heard Johnny Griffin will a test he had a huge sound!!!! This is also the cheapest method of muting...Have a good one!!!!
@ΔημήτρηςΤσεργάς-π7ι
@ΔημήτρηςΤσεργάς-π7ι Жыл бұрын
A video about practising in our heads would be nice indeed!
@ewetoobblowzdogg8410
@ewetoobblowzdogg8410 Жыл бұрын
Our son is a player that's been on an H. Couf Superba 1 alto with the rolled tone holes and uses a Meyer New York 7 on it. We'd love to hear your opinion of this instrument, but also of the tenor we're planning on adding to his collection. We've narrowed it down to 3 really nice players. The last one is a late 50's model but is absolutely immaculate, like new, never refurbished. We're just having a hard time making up our minds and could use some trusted insight. Hope you get this message. Much love and thanx from NOLA! Yamaha 82Zll custom bronze P. Mauriat Black Pearl King Super 20 full pearl
@michaelrowe1907
@michaelrowe1907 Жыл бұрын
I play Alto mostly. I have two ways of playing the saxophone quieter. The first one a music teacher gave 1. Playing with the bell up against clothes in a wardrobe. The draw back restriction. NEXT l use. 2. Placing with a tea towel in the bell . Draw back not being able to play lower C, B, Bb. I have used both in apartments with neighbours not hearing. Love to get your feedback.
@bettersax
@bettersax Жыл бұрын
Both are helpful solutions with restrictions. Better than not practicing though.
@Arasax132
@Arasax132 Жыл бұрын
This really helped!
@Mr.Blu3.
@Mr.Blu3. Жыл бұрын
Hi Jay! Have a nice day!
@SacBillM3
@SacBillM3 Жыл бұрын
Jay - I would love to see a video about practicing in your head. My challenge (one of them,anyway, 😊) is mastering the visualization. Love your video tips!
@jimdugan3850
@jimdugan3850 26 күн бұрын
#3 Sax player here with auditory aphantasia so this is a no go for me. I'd still be interested is learning how this works for you and how much you rely on it for creation.
@chas5131
@chas5131 Жыл бұрын
What ia a punto practice room ? The captioning shows "punto practice room".
@BeesWaxMinder
@BeesWaxMinder 11 ай бұрын
Is there a link for how you "play sax in your head"? Thanks!
@saveriocampione9457
@saveriocampione9457 Жыл бұрын
Hi Jay, thanks for this list of ways to practice quietly. I actually went ahead and purchased the EMEO off the back of your recommendation and their marketing videos, about a month ago. As I travel a lot for my profession I thought it would be the perfect way to get to practice in the hotel rooms downroute during my tours of duty. I thought that you and my fellow bettersax subscribers might like to get some further feedback on it. I will be frank and say that I have so far been left rather frustrated with the EMEO. I practiced with it sitting down and since the neck strap doesn’t allow for the instrument to hang properly in order to reach my mouth, I ended up resting it on my thigh to play as the instrument is heavy just like a real one! Well guess where the air vent is… right on the point I rest the instrument butt while playing, which blocks my airflow and therefore affects the sound and forces me to blow harder or shift the instrument to an uncomfortable position. The second thing i have found rather confounding is the lag between the note playing and the sound emitted. I’ve yet to find a way to practice fast sections without setting the instrument to produce sound from key pressing only (without blowing through the mouthpiece). I suspect that I am going to have to play via the connection cable rather than the Bluetooth suggestion. Having been in contact with them, they initially weren’t very receptive nor helpful in any way, which required me to follow up with them once more. For the air vent point issue, they are in the midst of designing a leg stand for people with disabilities, which I will need to purchase (of course). They think their instrument is perfect, and I have yet to be convinced…
@andrewcapper5219
@andrewcapper5219 Жыл бұрын
Great video Jay! I’ve started a list of all the things I can be working on without the Sax in my hands so would love to hear more about how you practice in your head!
@itsL.J
@itsL.J Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on 300k!!
@bettersax
@bettersax Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@tomasomuller1995
@tomasomuller1995 7 ай бұрын
What do you think about the YDS or the EMEO?
@DavidMDonovan-n9f
@DavidMDonovan-n9f Жыл бұрын
Please make a video on practicing in your head! I would love to know more!
@SteveWiddicombe-bv1up
@SteveWiddicombe-bv1up Ай бұрын
I could fine any easily disseminated link for one of those “Get smart cone of silence on ya lap for saxophone and loud knitters” where is it please ?
@joshuaterkelsen6249
@joshuaterkelsen6249 Жыл бұрын
Jay - congrats on 300K!
@thesaxman
@thesaxman Жыл бұрын
Yes please... Mental improv practice definitely.... I find busking is an outside practice room., which also allows for simulated performance in front of others and a way of trying out improv ideas. Occasionally may bring in some DOSH and good for meeting people.
@bettersax
@bettersax Жыл бұрын
Busking is a great practice activity.
@kevintaylor-cox2880
@kevintaylor-cox2880 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the much appreciated insights, and a thumbs up please for mental practice in the head, I've used it for guitar and keyboards and a bit for sax and it worked great though I did find it harder for the sax
@jellyjojo8971
@jellyjojo8971 Жыл бұрын
I play bari and tenor (my tenor is a cheap sax so I don't use it often.) So my question is should I save up for a alto? Something small so I can take with me and practice in my car or when I'm out and about?
@sheriffadetomiwa3615
@sheriffadetomiwa3615 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video. It was really helpful just like your other videos🙏💯
@Toresis15
@Toresis15 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, I really didn´t thought about practicing in a car in some desolate place. Will work for me just fine
@explosivegaming5221
@explosivegaming5221 Жыл бұрын
Would love to see a video about how to effectively practice in your head !
@VictorHugo-yi5rg
@VictorHugo-yi5rg Жыл бұрын
Hey Jay, I brought my soprano sax to an Irish music jam with guitars, ukes, fiddles, etc. and got feedback from a member that I was too loud. I was already holding back on my sound with good air support. Is there a mute that you'd recommend to place in the bell, or do I just need to give it up and play the flute at the jam?
@Shitsurei-ib2no
@Shitsurei-ib2no Жыл бұрын
The 9th way: play towards a wardrobe full of clothes and put a thick blanket on each door when opened. You can treat a bit the upper part of the wardrobe with acoustic pads.
@KinaIchi
@KinaIchi Жыл бұрын
Could you please do the “in your head” technic
@justarandomperson2786
@justarandomperson2786 Ай бұрын
3:34 what was that visual jump !?
@gangofgreenhorns2672
@gangofgreenhorns2672 Жыл бұрын
Garzone has that great long tone exercise that is incredibly quiet. I do that a lot. Also my main floor is treated, but not sound-proofed; still helps a little. Basement doesn't work as well as I would have thought, bc of all the ducting. Have to go into a side-room for any benefit in it.
@stevebarrand2147
@stevebarrand2147 Жыл бұрын
My only practice time is when others are sleeping. This is a very helpful video. Thank you
@Kevin_Youssef-Sax
@Kevin_Youssef-Sax Жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you, thank you, I just want to say as a tenor saxophone player, we have to keep our saxophones to the right of us which will not help in the car and many other places you said, so can we please get a tenor practice video?
@jasmineadams8385
@jasmineadams8385 Жыл бұрын
I would love a video about how you practice saxophone in your head!
@directcurrent5751
@directcurrent5751 11 ай бұрын
Jay's tone is so on, even the giant bubble doesn't ruin it.
@kelvineasileysr7412
@kelvineasileysr7412 Жыл бұрын
can you recommend where I can buy a gooxs sound booth
@Savagesquad-s3w
@Savagesquad-s3w Ай бұрын
Love it
@artoan
@artoan Жыл бұрын
Yes please, make the vid about mental practice, please! 👍🏻😊
@bettersax
@bettersax Жыл бұрын
Will do.
@saffronbolu
@saffronbolu 9 ай бұрын
Practicing in your head is not as daft as it sounds and otherwise known as visualisation. Sometimes I will do that when I'm in bed trying to go to sleep. A lot of athletes use the technique when they are injured. It's a great way of silently practicing scales.
@ruby_gleyzes
@ruby_gleyzes Жыл бұрын
Great video, as usual! Concerning playing outside: I think it's unavoidable to attract weirdos like a magnet. My tip is: be kind but not too much. Try to engage as little as possible into conversations... Or else, you might end up lending money you'll never get back 🤦‍♂️🥴
@andrewcharley1893
@andrewcharley1893 Жыл бұрын
Thankyou so much,I actually practice every day one hour before I go to work in the car. I thought it was only me😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. Thankyou so much for all you give .👍🏾❤️👍🏾
@cmacdhon
@cmacdhon Жыл бұрын
I would love a video about how you do just about everything related to the sax!
@bettersax
@bettersax Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@NTgamezZ
@NTgamezZ Жыл бұрын
I ask kindly that you do please make a video on how you practice the saxophone in your head
@monboulou1
@monboulou1 Жыл бұрын
car solution is definitely the go to solution for me. i do it at least once a week when i drop my kids to their sport courses while i am practicing in the car ^^
@mrcooledward
@mrcooledward Жыл бұрын
PRACTICE Inside the car is really a good idea and will not affect people. I'm from Hong Kong, unluckily practice in the park is illegal and get charged by police here.
@dewindoethdwl2798
@dewindoethdwl2798 11 ай бұрын
A girlfriend who played sax used to practice under a couple of full size bed duvets draped over her sitting on the sofa. To be honest, it was fairly effective, though a bit warm - we were students in Newcastle, UK so getting cold was easy😂
@colewestphal977
@colewestphal977 Жыл бұрын
Hi! Jay, I love your videos, especially your latest about saxophone sound. Jazz sound is one of this things that I have finally pinned down but my problem is finding good methods to "jazz up" a piece, any tips?
@bettersax
@bettersax Жыл бұрын
Lots of videos here on KZbin as well as the courses on bettersax.com to help you.
@DJsilversax
@DJsilversax Жыл бұрын
it would be great to see the video of how you practicing in your head. :)
@petroanhel125
@petroanhel125 19 күн бұрын
Probably the best way practice its the busy street in some nice neigherhood when you put a little can for appreciation tips and while practicing sax can make couple $$$ and in such way you can actually see how your practice going because if your tip can its empty you probably must practice more till people appreciated you hard work 😉🤗
@brianmatthews232
@brianmatthews232 Жыл бұрын
great video, sound booth reviews would be interesting :-)
@bettersax
@bettersax Жыл бұрын
Yes, I have one on the way as we speak.
@marioherrerajr5293
@marioherrerajr5293 Жыл бұрын
As someone who used to play instruments i remember playing the notes in my head meanwhile practicing with my hands and knowing the song by the following day!!!
@reincarnate3440
@reincarnate3440 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm new to saxophone and I'm considering to buy a digital saxophone. Any thoughts?
@fernandocosta2996
@fernandocosta2996 Жыл бұрын
How is your mute sax model?
@JeffreySaxophoneTallNewton
@JeffreySaxophoneTallNewton Жыл бұрын
My Emeo arrived a couple of hours ago! You mentioned user making "neck extensions..." (in your dedicated Emeo video). At 6'6", I could benefit from one. Do you have any information on these? Thank you. I practice in my conversion van, which is a great solution, but it's 3000 miles away!
@theMerzavets
@theMerzavets Жыл бұрын
I have several questions about EMEO. The first and the main one is: is it simulating all (or most of all) types of embouchure? Does it help to train mouth or just for fingering? Does EMEO supports banding, wrong notes etc.? Thank you and wish a good practice with this instrument.
@JeffreySaxophoneTallNewton
@JeffreySaxophoneTallNewton Жыл бұрын
@@theMerzavets In answer to your question, NO, it does not deal with mouthpiece embouchure work. You CAN plop your own mpc w/reed (or the included one) on it, but that's not going to do the trick ... but that's not what this thing is for. The fingering aspect is spot on; it feels just like a nice saxophone. I had fun playing it, but I have to figure out the latency issue. Respiroro (sp?) has a setting (great, I used 64 not the default 256) but the other app that I have for this (Swam) does not seem to. No bending, but you can certainly play all the wrong notes you want! It DOES respond to breath, which means diaphragm vibrato works. Maybe even with reed (I've not plopped the sax mpc on yet). It comes with a cool mpc "substitute" that I like and I've been using it so far.
@bettersax
@bettersax Жыл бұрын
Some people have told me they just attached some tubing from the hardware store to extend the mouthpiece. I haven't tried it yet but that seems like a great solution.
@JeffreySaxophoneTallNewton
@JeffreySaxophoneTallNewton Жыл бұрын
@@bettersax PVC pipe? That might work... Thanks!
@dylanmenzies3973
@dylanmenzies3973 Жыл бұрын
Coolest episode ever!
@dcp8nts
@dcp8nts Жыл бұрын
I practice in my head every morning, when i'm out for a jog. That mute made me laugh. Don't show it to my husband. He may want to buy it for me. lol Thanks Jay, for another great video!
@jamesheather4568
@jamesheather4568 Жыл бұрын
I would definitely be interested in a video about how you practice in your head.
@raseshgandhi6702
@raseshgandhi6702 Жыл бұрын
Great information sir
@michaelnoriega1564
@michaelnoriega1564 9 ай бұрын
Do you make it look very easy
@johndeer4250
@johndeer4250 Жыл бұрын
building parking lots especially the top floor are my favorites after hr to practice I do live in the woods but at night is better to hit the city parking lots since the clubs are going on my noise won’t bather no body
@heitorcornelius
@heitorcornelius Жыл бұрын
tip: acoustic treatment reduces the echo AND the volume too... since the echo is not feeding the volume up, it preety muchs reduces the volume.
@jacopotassinari
@jacopotassinari Жыл бұрын
Sounds great ideas, I'm going to try out some ... BTW, cannot image to play my bari in a car 😅🤣🤣🤣🤣
@rollandmakinano1744
@rollandmakinano1744 Жыл бұрын
I live in a townhome, we share a common wall with my neighbor. So in my half bath I sometimes practice in there. I stop playing around 7-8 pm as to not disturb my neighbor.
@lauraconti1378
@lauraconti1378 Жыл бұрын
i would love to see a video about practicing in your head
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