Jazz vs Classical Saxophone | Tone, Embouchure, Mouthpieces & More! | SaxTuition

[@EvanLucken]

I've been trying to find a way to understand this concept, and your explanation of blending and the amount of the mouthpiece in mouth was great and seriously helpful

[@lingweenie]

i started alto sax a year ago, and i always wanted the raspy, bright, loud jazzy sound. I always got frustrated trying to figure out how to get that noise. you saved my life !!

[@PhinAI]

Just starting out, but I've played around on several of the popular mid-cost mouthpieces. At this point, the large- chamber Martin "no-name" and Caravan mouthpieces have been the easiest to play, and I like the nice warm heart-melting tone.

[@SaxTuition]

I love the Martin too! Great tip, thanks for the comment.

[@ninjaaron]

It seems like every soprano player I love uses a Selmer Concept! My listening is mostly to classical playing, but I also want to be able to get a brighter sound because I want to play with a rock ensemble at times as well. I was glad to see you can get a jazzier sound as well, though I guess I really should get a second mouthpiece for a rock setting. Thanks for the great videos!

[@ziavanniekerk6330]

I’ve been playing classical saxophone for the past 9 years and recently completed my trinity atcl performance diploma. Now I’m going to university and am done with lessons but I don’t want to have come all this way and just stop playing! So I want to look into jazz and see what I can do with that and what groups I can maybe join but first need to actually learn how to play jazz because it’s so different…

[@dcp8nts]

Your videos are great. You seem so friendly and enthusiastic-- makes for great teachings. Coming from playing flute, forever, i bought and alto sax 2 months ago. I'm in love with my YAS 23. I have been playing with D'Addario #2 M and H Jazz Select reeds, and i'm wondering if there would be an advantage to trying a 2.5. I have a 4C mouthpiece, and i'm considering upgrading soon. Thank you!

[@SaxTuition]

Thanks a lot DC - nice choice with the YAS-23 👍 yeah definitely try the 2.5 reeds, they could add a bit more body to your sound. For reference, I play size 2.5 reeds on alto and size 3 on tenor. Thanks for the support!

[@danielpirollo4533]

Amazing like always, thank you so much!

[@craigiefconcert6493]

Just found your channel and enjoyed the video! I’ve been wondering this exact question. I noticed from Saxologic channel that when he plays a classical embouchure it looks like he’s playing near the tip bit it also looks like some other things are going on: maybe more of a tilt like a clarinet and puckered lips. I started playing this year on alto with a generic plastic mouthpiece that seems to have a bit of an open chamber. It takes a lot of air and an open throat. Then a lady gave me an alto that has a plastic encore mouthpiece which says C*. I like it a lot. To me it sounds and plays “classical”. I can get a bright cutting sound though if I take in a lot of mouthpiece. I love Paul Desmond but also other alto players with a more traditional jazz sound who are brighter. I like that you have backing tracks because I already understand music theory from other instruments and an past the fingering chart stage and decided to learn by ear. I will check it out!

[@luissanchez3214]

Why do they sell it in B flat and also in C for tenor saxophone? What is the significance of that if any? (Both sold by Amazon) Thank you for your videos.

[@isowannabeleftalone1023]

Really helpful, thank you

[@millennial8441]

Very useful content. Thanks a lot. I do not know anything about saxophones, but the classical approach on soprano saxophone caught me at all. I listened to Ravel's Pièce en forme de Habanera last week played on a straight soprano saxophone. The sound was a blending of an oboe- and clarinet-like, but was not any of them. The tone quality was warm, controled, fat (but not sharp), and blended well to piano part. I would like to try soprano saxophone for playing classical music. What kind of mouthpieces do you recommend, in addition to Selmer one?

[@masonthomassax]

Awesome video. You sound great!

[@robluciani2374]

So well done! Excellent job.

[@Hellosange]

super clear and complete, thanks a lot !

[@SaxTuition]

Glad you liked it!

[@ImYourBias]

Before I read your Quick Note I was thinking Mozart sounded a tad jazzy lmao. Definitely a great sound.

[@turbopape]

Hey; I am a complete beginner on sax - got the soprano and went with the selmer concept - living on the edge :) Can I stay with the concept mouthpiece or should I store it and get a 4C before - giving I already chose too many difficult options? thx (by the way I bought your course, wanted to thank you :) )

[@Cantbuyathrill]

This guy wins you over!

[@bill3837]

ive been playin a ria 8 metal for 30 years on alto

[@lolenieloyola8829]

Sax tuition how could i buy that book thanks

[@SaxTuition]

Hey Lolenie! The book comes as part of the entire Beginner Series course which also includes lesson videos and demo tracks. It’s available here: www.SaxTuition.com/products/beginnerseries-eb Thanks for your interest 😊

[@kenmare16]

Very useful but how much of good sound is attributableto the player using almost any mouthpiece 95%? How common is it for saxophone to be used in an orchestra? Never noticed any.

[@rwandanstarbux1494]

Depends on the saxophone, as well as the piece and player. Often you will not see one, as they were disliked and neglected for a long period of time because of it being new and odd. Alexander Glazunov made a few pieces utilizing the Alto Saxophone and proved it’s worth, Eugene Rousseau, a professional saxophonist who specializes in classical playing is actually seen in this video playing to show how well a sax can blend. I recommend listening to Alexander Glazunov’s “Concert in E flat op.109”. It sounds absolutely amazing. Personally I have not played in an orchestra, but instead a Concert band as a first chair Alto Saxophonist. If you would like a consistent classical sound for more or less 130-140$ I recommend an E. Rousseau mouthpiece, now sold by JodyJazz, so you know it will be high quality.

[@lealtosaxist1117]

I just bought a yamaha 4c mouthpiece considering im a beginner and its a good universal mouthpiece. Good for all types of music. Would you say the yamaha 4c is a good first mouthpiece upgrade? My original mouthpiece was the crappy one that came with my sax

[@SaxTuition]

Absolutely, the Yamaha 4C is a great mouthpiece, you can actually get a pretty wide range of tones on it too. If you end up playing with a band you might want something that 'cuts' a little more, at which point you might like to look into either the Meyer or the Claude Lakey. Otherwise, stick with the 4C!

[@doormatcat]

How long are you playing?

[@carloisidoresalcedo6325]

very very helpful !!!

[@SaxTuition]

Glad it was helpful Carlo!

[@Out1sSaidAsOat]

Hi there! Where can I buy these mouthpieces easily in Australia? It doesn’t seem like there’s a market for saxophone stuff here in Sydney

[@SaxTuition]

Hi Jakey! There’s a place called Ozwinds in Melbourne which is the only dedicated woodwind / brass store in Oz (that I know of), but unfortunately nothing in Sydney. It is really hard to try these mouthpieces before you play, so the only thing you can really do is take a chance on one and see how you go.. it’s a pain I know only too well! Hope that helps - Jeremy

[@Out1sSaidAsOat]

SaxTuition thank you so much!! Also, great videos!

[@divinefeng2730]

? What?? Try saxophone and woodwind

[@aparajit2350]

Hi Jeremy is these mouthpieces available in Kolkata ,India?

[@SaxTuition]

Hi Aparajit, I’m not sure unfortunately! Most are available on Amazon or elsewhere online 😊

[@natevailikit1536]

Devout classical sax player here: Classical players are actually trained NOT to use little mouthpiece (and if you were, maybe your private teacher really didn't appreciate your sound), although it creates a better sound initially it also limits the amount of power and volume in your sound. A dark and round sound is the goal of most classical players (examples: Otis Murphy, Tim McAllister on soprano), the amount of mouthpiece you put in your mouth doesn't really control your tone much, and most of it comes from the throat/embouchure/air control. Simply decreasing the amount of mouthpiece you put in your mouth doesn't really create the ideal "classical sound", it comes with lots of practice and exercises. I would actually argue that putting less mouthpiece in your mouth decreases your tone control rather than increasing it.

[@doormatcat]

I wish I grew up playing with a jazz mouthpiece and playstyle but nah I'm the classical dude

[@igsekhar2160]

Sir jazz embouchure and classical