MINI LESSON! - Saxophone Tuning and Vibrato

A quick and helpful lesson on tuning and vibrato!
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[@petew260]

As I become more familiar with the saxophone the more I understand. Glad I found your channel

[@thisvinyl7151]

This was very helpful. It showed me some new techniques to use when tuning. Thanks so much!

[@musicbypedro]

+ThisVinyl no problem. Glad I could help!

[@vgarcia2155]

You should do a tenor embouchure video. It would be really helpful to get a better sound

[@wyndhleodumegwu253]

Great video - and tuning tips. Thanks, Pedro.

[@generalkenobi4784]

Thanks for the tips Pedro, I'll keep them in mind while I'm tuning. My D natural always seems to go sharp most of the time.

[@jonatron01]

You can add low b key to lower pitch

[@generalkenobi4784]

+jonatron01 thanks mate! I'll keep trying new things.

[@musicbypedro]

Using the left B key from the Bb spatula should bring the pitch down. Hope that helps.

[@generalkenobi4784]

+Music By Pedro Appreciate the support!

[@ziggysway]

you play beautifully.

[@VitoBb1978]

Hey Pedro thank you for the tuning tips, my question is can i use the same notes to tune my Sopranino ?

[@musicbypedro]

Yes. 🙂

[@ItsVisWil]

Have you tried playing bass clarinet

[@musicbypedro]

+Tumw12 I have. They're so much fun! I wish I had one :)

[@cgi855]

Nice job!!!!

[@loganseamans4915]

Hey so I was really interested in that fingering chart but the page doesn't seem to exist anymore. Do you have another way of getting a hold of it?

[@wzeno]

Hi Pedro I enjoy your videos very much, keep up the good work! I have a question for you, I'm interested in audio video recording my practice sessions. I have an ipad and iPhone and I also bought a mic to plugin. The thing is that the mic is not picking up the sound from the horn or the backing tracks. Do I need an app or another electronic device to record? I would appreciate if you can make up a list of all gadgets and apps needed for audio video recording. Thanks a lot! Just in case it matters I play sax, sop, alto, tenor and clarinet.

[@musicbypedro]

Hey buddy. Thanks for the nice words. I'm not really sure how you have your stuff wired, so I can't be of much help. I'm sure there are tons of tutorials if you look them up on KZbin. Thats awesome that you play a lot of saxes and clarinet. Keep it up! :)

[@youtubeaccount911]

Hey, ur lessons are great. I was wondering what tuner app you were using and what you would recommend to develop the ability to play intervals in tune when playing alone without anything to refer to for tuning. Thanks!

[@musicbypedro]

I was using the tuner feature from my music DAW Logic Pro X. You can't really work on intonation without the help of a tuner. Once you practice enough you'll start developing a good sense of pitch. You'll also start knowing how in tune your instrument really in so intervals won't be a thing you'll really have to work on. Best of luck! :)

[@DwightManning]

See also: 1) Woodwind Vibrato from the Eighteenth Century to the Present. Performance Practice Review, 8(1), 67-72. tinyurl.com/yapad7p7 2) El Vibrato de Viento-Madera desde el Siglo XVIII hasta Hoy. Quodlibet Revista de Especialización Musical (Madrid), 18, 37-42. tinyurl.com/y96vdmc4

[@petew260]

I have a guitar tuner and I also downloaded on my phone a tuner for saxophone "soundcorset tuner and master saxophone" But if I play a B or A or G the tuner shows another key not the note I am playing. I see by how you tuned a saxophone you just want to get it in the middle I am a just starting out to play sax almost one year and I am working on my scales now. How come also when doing the scales I go from a low b to a b flat to a c the key I press does not do anything and the note sound the same as a b flat or is it from low C to b flat but it is in the bottom first four or five notes I get up to the high C with the octave key but the first four or five notes the four to five sound the same. Why? Thanks Pete

[@Buttermilk6119]

I don't really play the saxophone but I still watch

[@musicbypedro]

Cool! Thanks!

[@warrenlincoln154]

Butter Milk people like you keep KZbin alive

[@theleftymonster]

Butter Milk, I was exactly like you while ago. Now I have one alto and two tenor saxophone and a flute while my guitar collection is collecting dust. There is something addictive and meditative about the wind instrument that I can’t find in any other instrument. Give it a try you won’t regret it. You don’t need to spent thousands of dollars. Chinese made saxophone came a long way and you can find lots of good quality Chinese saxophone on the market with a decent price.

[@r.5vl]

So when you’re tuning to a F# (concert A) on alto should I play a B on tenor or an F#?

[@derpysheep5872]

It might be best to tune to both

[@cgi855]

Keep up the videos!!!

[@musicbypedro]

Thank you!

[@cgi855]

Wheres the mario galaxy songs ? you talked to me about a couple of days ago? lol

[@musicbypedro]

+Chris_0677 check the playlist. There's a bunch on there.

[@cgi855]

+Music By Pedro I've watched and played all of them ;)

[@markyakubovsky3380]

Hi Pedro, why is it when you are playing a B the tuner is showing it as a D, and F# as an A? I am new to sax and just bought a tuner and am having this same issue.. Hopefully you can help me understand.. Thx

[@franciscogarcia4244]

mark yakubovsky It’s called concert pitch.The Alto Sax is what we call a transposing instrument,so if you play a D on alto sax,it won’t sound a D if you were to like play it on a flute.The tuner is reading the note in concert pitch,so if you have your tuner to 440 htz,and it tell you your note is in tune,then you’re in tune

[@markyakubovsky3380]

@@franciscogarcia4244 Thank you so much.. As a newby- it's scary to ask questions on an open page in fear of getting laughed outa town. Thx again .

[@GameroftheWinds]

Can you use diaphramic vibrato like on flute on the sax? Ive heard mixed things. I use jaw vibrato and diaphramic vibrato on clarinet and I find that its useful for different things. Im curious of your thoughts Pedro. Great video by the way!!

[@musicbypedro]

You know how I'm always open to try new musical things? I think it might not have the same execution as it does on flute which is why I'm not too sure. I'll try it next time.

[@jasonmartinez6419]

You cant really use that kind of vibrato. I watched a video by Harvey pittel and he gave a really good explanation

[@jlpsaxophonist6119]

What tuner would you recommend? (a physical one, preferably not apps on a smartphone)

[@musicbypedro]

The Korg little white one is pretty straightforward. Korg Ca-1.

[@johannhascoet5906]

HYE PEDRO Can you tell me what is your setup ( sax ;reeds :ligature and mouthpieces ) ? thanks regards from france

[@musicbypedro]

Sure. Check out www.kit.com/musicbypedro for all the info! :)

[@PokeMinerNate]

Is your Tenor Embouchure video up yet?

[@musicbypedro]

Its the same as the alto embouchure video. Check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmeWoXifet6Ffsk

[@im_chaotic_890]

Pedro one question awesome video btw i want to buy a yamaha yas-62 is it good and also if i were to buy it is a jody jazz jet good for that sax? Thanks :)

[@musicbypedro]

+Falopo_knight are you set on Yamaha, because they are good, but more expensive than they should be. Have you tried the P Mauriat's? I'm quite fond of them and I like the way they feel... I haven't tried a Jody Jazz Jet so I can't say anything on it. They do have a trial period so get it and if you don't like it then send it back! :)

[@im_chaotic_890]

+Music By Pedro thanks but can you tell me whats the best professional p mauriats?

[@musicbypedro]

The system 76 are what I use for alto and tenor and I absolutely love them.

[@SimonFouche]

What's the mouthpiece do you use for play jazz ?

[@musicbypedro]

I currently use a Meyer 7M but I'm gonna be upgrading to a JodyJazz HR* soon. :)

[@SimonFouche]

Music By Pedro I tried a Gottsu Hibiki for Alto, but it was to expensive for me. If you want a good mouthpiece, you can try it ;)

[@musicbypedro]

thanks! :)

[@thatkuchguy]

I know you mostly play on plastic reeds, but what are the perks of using higher strength cane reeds. I'm currently playing on threes, but I feel like my sound is getting too bright and out of control.

[@musicbypedro]

What kind of mouthpiece and ligature do you play on? That will also have an impact on the brightness of your sound.

[@thatkuchguy]

+Music By Pedro Selmer s90

[@thatkuchguy]

+Music By Pedro which makes it surprising

[@musicbypedro]

+That Kuch Guy what kind of Reed? Sounds like you might need a more stuff Reed to darken the sound a bit.

[@benderbendingrofriguez3300]

what type of saxophone is the one on the back? It kind of look likes a Grafton saxophone.

[@musicbypedro]

They're all P. Mauriat Saxophones! :)

[@benderbendingrofriguez3300]

ok, back how about the one that kind of looks like...plastic.

[@ADONIJ4H]

Hey what microphone do you use? It sounds great

[@musicbypedro]

This is just my every day mic. It's an MXL 130 I believe. It's not in front of me as I type this :)

[@sabinthapasaxophonistandfl701]

Hi pedro I am learner of saxophone I just want to tune my sax on android when I play g the tuner shows A# I tried to adjust the mouthpiece little falter or pulled upwards but didn't get correct what the matter

[@ryanmarkwart7119]

So the Alto Sax is a "transposing instrument," which means the 'written pitch' vs the 'sounding pitch' isn't the same. The Alto Sax is in E-flat. The piano is in C. An F on piano is a D on alto. Piano C = Alto A. Piano G-flat = Alto E-flat. ETC... When transposing, I like to this of the Alto Sax as a "minor piano" (3 semi-tones lower). It may be confusing but that's life for the Alto. In conclusion, YES you're supposed to see A# on the tuner when playing a G.

[@DM_260]

@@ryanmarkwart7119 I thought its supposed to be b flat? I'm dumb

[@abeahmed2581]

Could you try doing brass videos too at some point?

[@musicbypedro]

I would but I don't think I play enough to make any instructional videos. Unless you'd be ok with me having a guest on the channel :)

[@justin88j49]

Please how do I tone my curve soprano??

[@musicbypedro]

+Justin88 J thanks for watching. You'd tune it the same way.

[@NeBuRZit0]

what mouthpiece and Reed do you use, my friend?

[@musicbypedro]

+Rubem Espinoza JodyJazz Jet and Legere Signature #2.75

[@NeBuRZit0]

Music By Pedro thank you

[@cotgame21]

is there any good tuning application for android that you know ?..

[@musicbypedro]

+Don Benjamin I don't at the moment but they are all the same concept and should still follow the same rules.

[@kyliemendiola7675]

Don Benjamin Pano tuner

[@treviniaturner3881]

do you put something on your bottom teeth when you play?

[@musicbypedro]

+trevinia turner I used to years ago but I don't anymore. :)

[@sopainmytaco5028]

A snark is really helpful trust me

[@zahat8582]

Hi

[@rebelo2025]

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[@JoeBoney]

OOOHOHOHOHOHOHOOOO

[@katowatsen1778]

Video a bit long, but great content, keep it up!

[@musicbypedro]

Thanks! :)

[@Aetohatir]

Which Sax is that it looks pretty sexy.

[@musicbypedro]

+Aetohatir P Mauriat System 76 2nd Edition Alto Sax - Dark Vintage Lacquer

[@Aetohatir]

That sure is a sexy lacquer. I play all kinds of instruments, and recently picked up my Alto sax again. I'm considering getting a Tenor now as well. But 3k is a bit steep for me. Any other not so ordinary Tenors you can recommend? My alto for example is silver plated. I really don't like the standard gold.

[@musicbypedro]

Well, if you're looking to stay under 3K and get a tenor, then I'm gonna say a student model horn would be more towards that price range. From there you can pick the colors or finish you'd like.

[@ChaChaWillis]

I'm pretty good at vibrato

[@musicbypedro]

Awesome! :)

[@kevinkeck640]

are you going to show us how to play an f#?? lol

[@adomaskuzinas2137]

This dude seriously recommending to do a vibrato with lip movement? "releasing the pressure from your lower lip" WRONG! dont ruin beginners embochures dude. Teach the air stream vibrato first, which is done with diaphragm pressure, and then the proper vibrato, which is done with subtle mouth cavity and tongue movement, like in overtone exercises. Kids, never ever use your lips for vibrato!

[@musicbypedro]

Hi. Thanks for watching the video. While you might think I'm wrong, there are actually two school of vibrato when it comes to saxophone. The Jawvibrato is one and the diaphragm is a second option. Diaphragm vibrato is most commonly used on flute, but lots of trained teachers assure that the best and easiest to control vibrato is with the jaw. Thanks! :)