How to GROWL on the saxophone

Make your sax sound like gravel, give it a filthy, dirty sound with this ultra clear tutorial on how to growl. We will discuss how not to do it, why we do it how we do it and when. It's not difficult it's just a knack and in this video I do my very best to explain it for you.
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[@lesleyhughes4904]

Thanks

[@lyndenblades]

Wow thank you so much Lesley, that’s so kind of you 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@JesusIsKing96]

@@lyndenblades I tried the growl and did manage to get a few good sounds, especially on the lower notes. Not great in the high ones, but practice makes perfect. Thanks

[@lyndenblades]

You’re welcome 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@ujarpembaca]

Hi Lynden! I picked up sax recently and I have been learning myself for a few months now. Today, thanks to this video of yours, I growl for the first time ever! Thank you so much! You are a good teacher :)

[@lyndenblades]

Wow, thank you so much, you can’t imagine how happy I am to hear this 🤝🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@lesleyhughes4904]

Just love your tutorials Lynden. What always comes across loud and clear is your passion and enthusiasm. You have a fantastic sound. Can’t wait to try out the growl. Will let you know how I got on. Cheers!

[@lyndenblades]

Lesley thank you so much for your lovely feedback and for your support, I really appreciate it very much 🎷🎷😎😎🤝🤝

[@mikesaxclar]

This is exactly right and very straightforward!

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you Mike 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@BrianBurgess-jg6bs]

Good stuff Lynden~will definitely be trying this out whilst trying not to annoy the neighbours- great content cheers

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you Brian. Please let me know if it helps 😎😎

[@Sergio_Yasax]

I have never done it, because I did not need it; but I will try. Thanks for the great video!

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you Sergio and please let me know if it works for you 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@Gibsax3562]

I have never do such before I really like your lesson thanks

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much and please let me know if it helps you to be able to do it 🎷🎷🤝🤝😎😎

[@BassNSax628]

Another brilliant video Lynden. I’m planning on doing Tequila at an open mic next week. I really want to add some growl. But I can’t do it yet.

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you 🤩 and please let me know if this video get you to be able to do it. Keep trying and you’ll definitely get there.

[@BassNSax628]

Not a chance. I can’t blow and engage the vocal cords at the same time. I’m on tenor so I want to growl on a high Bb with the tenor. Its impossible . ☹@@lyndenblades

[@lyndenblades]

@@BassNSax628 Hi! It might seem like it now but it definitely can be done if you keep trying. Practice on a middle G with no octave key, it takes time, determination and patience but you’ll definitely get it if you keep going. Watch the tutorial again, practice blowing without the sax and slightly engaging the vocal chords. You can do it my friend, I believe in you, I know you can do it, you just haven’t done it yet. Keep trying 🤝🤝🎷🎷 and let me know what happens 🎷🎷

[@BassNSax628]

Lynden, I think the problem is my embouchure. At the moment I’m pushing down too much on the top of the mp. I think I have to change my embouchure to more like a goldfish pout. This won’t be easy to change a 20 year habit. I’ve noticed when I use the new embouchure, I can play the Bb harmonic overtones which I can’t do with the old embouchure. This could change everything. It will take me a while to practice this. Longtone and Overtone exercises but I’m hoping it will allow me to growl , play the harmonics and eventually altissimo. @@lyndenblades

[@lyndenblades]

@@BassNSax628 please let me know how you get on with it 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@rickycornwall6221]

Defo try it, thanks . Also, can I ask your opinion on vintage or new ? I'm going to get my first tenor soon. A decent budget from a reputable dealer . What's your thoughts? Thank you. .

[@lyndenblades]

Hi Ricky and thanks for your message. Vintage or new. I should make a video about it! Vintage can be a great investment, a treat to own and sound amazing but could need work doing when you buy second hand. New is safer, but there’s immediate depreciation. It’s a tough call. For me personally it’s vintage every time, a Selmer of some sort preferably, like a Mark 6 or 7. There’s a good dealer called Pete Marriot at UK horns. He’s a good guy to ask. Mention my name if you call him. Does this help?

[@rickycornwall6221]

@lyndenblades Thanks Lynden this has helped me make my decision. I just hope I can get the horn before someone else. 🙏 cheers 🍻

[@lyndenblades]

Ricky I made this video based on our conversation so thank you for the inspiration kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYmxeaB5e8SsiNEfeature=shared

[@rickycornwall6221]

@lyndenblades Just watched the video great insight and, as always, very informative . Hope it's helpful to others . Keep the great workup, I'll grab ya coffee tomorrow. Cheers 🍻

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much Ricky

[@johnnysanchez2848]

😅 thank you this info is great.

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much Johnny, I’m really pleased that it’s useful for you 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@zabellesax]

I do love a growl, it gives it that certain edge, especially for my One Step Beyond.

[@lyndenblades]

Ah yes One step beyond has growling all over it. I love playing that song 😻🎷🎷😎😎👍👍

[@zabellesax]

Me too, its my go to song if I feel down or just need cheering up, get my sax out and blast it out with some growls. @@lyndenblades

[@lyndenblades]

Perfect. I love playing this number at a wedding, the room lights up!!

[@zabellesax]

I bet, its a great song, one I've memorised and play at open mics 🎤

[@lyndenblades]

@@zabellesax awesome 🤩

[@dennistimmons1132]

brilliant

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much Dennis, I will message you later 🤝🤝

[@peterankin985]

How do i buy you a coffee lynden?

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you Pete. Follow this link www.buymeacoffee.com/lyndenblades Or if it’s easier this paypal.me/saxlessonsonline?country.x=GB&locale.x=en_GB

[@kooky74]

Hello. Grrrr Vrrr Brrr Blllll don't care the personal technic. You are true. But I didn't realize others than my "Grrr" exists. I will try tomorrow thanks 😅.

[@lyndenblades]

😂😂 thanks Kooky 😂😂

[@unclemick-synths]

I have no choice in the matter - I've been trying (and failing) to roll my Rs for decades!

[@lyndenblades]

🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷