Pedrosaxo "Classically trained" Paganini no.5

[@jakejuhl2441]

That has to be the cleanest chromatic scale I've ever heard.

[@mmfsonb3252]

Why can't saxophonist like you become more famous?

[@supersporkspank]

mmfsonb He doesn't have the right hair.

[@EstebanBecerraRodriguez]

'cause we live in a fucked up world bro u.u

[@ashleyinkorea]

He's brilliant, but his tension prevents drawing larger crowds... Check out Dmitry Pinchuk on saxophone. That's much more fluid. Anyways, that being said, Pedrosax has accomplished an incredible skill set...

[@askandwonder18]

@@ashleyinkorea I am interested in knowing more about this Tait. What do you mean by tension? Thank you!

[@ashleyinkorea]

​@@askandwonder18 Hi Pedro (I'm assuming this is Pedro Garcia)... Cool channel by the way! Pour water from a jug, and it doesn't hesitate to flow over the edge of the container. Drop a book to the floor. The book doesn't hesitate, it just moves beautifully downwards. The best musicians have a quality of flow to their playing that feels similar to this. Regardless of their physical tools, the music flows from them like water, frictionlessly. At least, that's what many of us are striving for. This performance is amazing and technically skilled. However, in my subjective opinion, there is an unappealing quality of friction. The phrases do not flow in a matter similar to water, like you can hear with other musicians. This horn play is certainly playing many notes very quickly. That would take many years to gain that technical skill. However, if he took some time to polish the way that notes tumble out of his horn, this would be that much more incredible. To an untrained ear, they would have a hard time perceiving the difference and it's certainly hard for me to explain this in a youtube post... However, there you go!

[@NunoVH]

I didn't know it was even possible to circular breathe while double tonguing... mind = blown

[@carbon6615]

NunoVH That’s triple tonguing my guy

[@ThePobb111]

I enjoy the fact that the maker of the video said it's double tonguing AND it's tonguing in groups of 4 and you still decide to disagree with a stranger over the internet.

[@lmlTomasBRK]

NunoVH Rafael Mendez - Moto Perpetuo

[@rloomis3]

I love it. This is the equivalent of hearing someone who looks at Picasso's cubist works say "I guess he can't draw," and then showing him/her the amazing representational drawings the artist did in his teens. I'm sure there are plenty of people who don't appreciate or understand how difficult and original your own compositions are, and who might think that you couldn't play "real" music. Well, this should quiet those doubters! :)

[@pedrosaxo8646]

I really appreciate your comment rloomis3. Thank you so much. :)

[@rloomis3]

You're more than welcome. Thank you for sharing your amazing and inspiring music with all of us.

[@espr7564]

Wow amazing - isn't it sad that 39 people are so envious of this guys incredible talent they have to give a thumbs down 😞

[@OSomDoEvangelho]

Oh boy !!! God bless you! Greetings from Brazil! You're such an AMAZING Saxophonist !!!

[@pedrosaxo8646]

God bless you too! Thanks Wagner!

[@gabrielbarrostavares5023]

Vai brazilian

[@NicoloP3419]

bravo

[@naskosax8330]

No puedo decir nada estoi sin palabra heres de otro planeta solo to sabes como apendiste tocar haci cuanto hora de entrenamiento perdiste para ser mejor del mundo Bravooo respect

[@aidancardona8592]

When you show your other saxophone friend and she's like 😮. Incredible by the way. And people say saxophone isn't a classical instrument.

[@ismaelcontrerasjimenez9336]

Aidan Cardona it was made as a classical instrument but kinda impressive still

[@edwingarcia-hernandez3728]

Aidan Cardona man shame on those orchestra’s who dont let us saxophonists play with them 😩

[@sam-jf6cq]

Wow, what is the mental concept you use for getting the altimisso notes? I'm curious. so very clean.

[@pedrosaxo8646]

It might seem obvious Samuel, but the first thing I do when I play altissimo notes is not to think I am doing so. In order to do that, you have to spend quite a long time working on them. Practice arpeggios and articulate each note twice when you are the in the altissimo range; all of it piano.

[@hunteralexander9791]

Pedro saxo Would that method also work for bari sax? I’ve never played alto, and I marched tenor sax for one season before eventually staying on bari. For any sort of concert setting, I play bassoon when I have the chance as it’s what I started on if that helps

[@ryanholley406]

As one of the students that studied under Pedro while he taught at MTSU, I can agree to Pedro's statement here. And to venture further, yes, you can use this method to push the boundaries of Tenor, Soprano and even Bari. One of the key concepts to improving your Altissimo register is to practice Overtones and Arpeggios daily. Work to extend your range. There will be days when you can go farther than the previous, and there will be days where you will struggle and feel like you're starting over. Don't overdo yourself when practicing them. At most 1 hour a day should be spent on them. Practicing overtones, specifically, on a tired Embouchure can severely warp your playing if you're not careful. Just take your time. "Rome wasn't built in a day," neither is great technique.

[@NymanSax]

That's incredible classical playing Pedro. Phenomenal technique and physical control. Did you ever consider playing Jazz😀? I would love to catch up with you one day. Best wishes and kind regards and a great deal of respect. Alex

[@pedrosaxo8646]

Hey Alex! I would need another life to do so :). The kind of music I compose is what truly defines me as a musician. Huge respect for jazz musicians always. Thanks for your message Alex.

[@NymanSax]

I'll check out your original compositions Pedro. Where can I find these please? What horns are you playing on? Kind regards, Alex

[@NymanSax]

Sorry I just saw the end of the video....P.Mauriat...I used to endorse them too.

[@pedrosaxo8646]

Hey Alex, you can find them on my channel. The alto saxophone is a Master 97 my tenor is PMXT-66RX Influence, both from P. Mauriat.

[@roberthorn561]

Amazing playing, but I have to admit I was very put off by your description: "Quite simply, he has obliterated all previous technical and artistic boundaries, and has achieved it in ways that are fascinatingly beautiful, haunting, appealing, and awe-inspiring" That's just simply untrue.

[@johnkellner2455]

I’ve watched this video a number of times over the past year and the same thought appears in my head each time ‘This is insane!’

[@davidvargas.saxofon]

Espectacular, Pedro. Un abrazo.

[@manurosal844]

Pedro, siempre que vengo a este video no entiendo como no tiene millones de visitas macho...

[@nassera]

I love the vent in the floor. Cozy. I'll be watching you from there! Very cool dude lives above.

[@fredhandrix]

Completely outstanding, amazing, nuts, out of this world. One has to have tried the instrument in order to understand how hard and how much work it must be to obtain such a perfect and clean result. BRAVO !!!

[@marcbohets6671]

Wow, incredible, there must have been lots of practice and talent to get to this result, congratulations.

[@stonesaxatelier-windinstru6485]

Você, é um gênio ...Pedro, ....E o importante não é o som que se ouve de sua execução....Mas sim o sentimento que "ele" proporciona e mobiliza, nas pessoas que ouvem.....Grande abraço.

[@cmt0726]

This has got to be the most awe inspiring saxophone video I have ever watched, you put all others to shame my man. If I may ask how long did it take you to practice for it be so perfectly performed?

[@pedrosaxo8646]

It took me 15 years to play this piece this way. I have been playing intermittently up until I set my goal by the end of 2016. I have had tendon problems twice because of it. Perseverance, honesty and humbleness are the ingredients for success Connor!

[@pniiice]

Tendon problems. That's actually pretty hardcore. Absolutely stellar - thanks for bringing that to the world.

[@adrianguev1294]

@@pedrosaxo8646 wow tendon problems.. this is real hardwork and dedication , good work

[@doctorandywho3273]

I am a Saxophonist and I am ashamed.

[@GregBrownsWorldORacing]

@@doctorandywho3273 Nothing to be ashamed of, you're here with most of us. The question is... Do you still enjoy playing sax? Are you still having fun? What's to be ashamed of? For us to grok what Pedro has done here requires a certain amount of understanding and talent.

[@arglebargle17]

My my. Very smooth. I have to ask, though, about finger position. When I was just a noob as a sax player, my teacher's primary critique of my playing was that I let my fingers fly far off the surface of the keys when I let go. I had a similar problem years before with guitar. In both cases, I learned to minimize finger motion. (Double-sided tape was involved with the sax.) This helped my playing on both instruments and, without which, the cadenza I chose on Mozart's Clarinet Concerto in A would have been impossible. Could you possibly opine about the technique you use. It seems contrary to my experience.Your competence with the sax is amazing, that's why I'm so interested in a comment.

[@Wally21Joyner]

Words can't do this justice. Absolutely Beautiful, Thank You.

[@markkim9030]

That's incredible. Didnt even know circular breathing and double tonguing could be done at the same time.

[@pearspeedruns]

It's fun watching musicians' eyebrows.

[@devoncarnaxide339]

A diverse and extremely talented saxophonist such as yourself deserves more attention. Thank you for all of your hours and for taking the time to share this with us!

[@matthewcrawford4922]

he’s just playing this to flex his Circular breathing

[@haysonfeesher]

Thanks for the recording! I’m doing this for my all state audition.

[@cmt0726]

Also how in the world did you learn to double tounge so well?? Like I know how to but not even remotely that quickly or precisely

[@pedrosaxo8646]

Hey Connor! I am sure that one day I'll do one of my ISU masterclasses on the topic. :)

[@KonstaSedneff]

Fantastic..... Not words.....🎷🎷🎷🤘🤘🤘 Thank you for your great perfomance.

[@arcobow97]

I can just picture an intensely fast jazz beat behind this. Never thought I’d say that about Paganini.

[@OlivierMOINGEON]

i'ts awesome, your technic is incredible. Bravo !

[@st3vieuk]

A M A Z I N G ... !! So impressed and I'm not even a musican!! Your breathing is out of this world... !!!

[@franciscoramoncleriguesrov7187]

Gracias y enhorabuena por compartir tu tiempo y trabajo, adoro la música, y tu creatividad y estilo es tannnnn impresionante como imprescindible. Xapooo y saludos desde vlc…

[@paulschrieber8617]

Impressive! Just a quick question, how do you bend the notes in the upper register so seamlessly? I’m trying to learn how to do this and you seem like you would know. Thanks

[@PedroGarcia-tz3lr]

Hi Paul! Thank you :). The more time you spend in the upper register, the better: scales with articulation combinations and variations of intensity.

[@timothyglesmann3907]

God has really gifted you, Brother, but I know you have worked extremely hard at this as well.

[@pedrosaxo8646]

Thanks Timothy :). I had to work really hard for this, you are right.

[@TheFunkyKingston]

All the best to you for your life and career mr PedroSaxo!! Muchas gracias senor for all your contribution!

[@pedrosaxo8646]

THANKS!!! The best for you too my friend.

[@pgroove163]

​@@pedrosaxo8646 ur playing is phenomenal...thank you sir

[@alyssonvasco8801]

Mostro umas das melhores performance que já vi parabéns

[@enricmartinez6110]

Brutal!!!!! No tengo palabras. En ese ejercicio se observan tus cualidades no sólo técnicas, sino la constancia, la tenacidad y la innovación..... Gracias por el vídeo

[@cwbattisto8059]

Absolute brilliance, your abilities are inspirational to say the least. I love it, BOOYAH BABY!!!

[@brodycates8472]

Great tone and accuracy

[@marquinhosax]

MARAVILHOSO!!!Parabéns PEDRO 💐

[@pedrosaxo8646]

¡Gracias amigo mío!

[@aloisiodeassis4529]

Alta técnica,ai vc vê que ele está fazendo respiração permanente,além de uma execução virtuosa. É um monstro sagrado!

[@noahwhetstone4113]

Wow.. Just. Wow. Absolutely brilliant!

[@shemarcollier3457]

Who would write something like this impossible 😂

[@jansanchez879]

Shemar Collier Paganini

[@ramonfry9673]

It is rumored to have been written by the Devil and given to Niccolo Paganini in exchange for his soul. In fact, one of these songs is called "Devil's Laughter".

[@JoshuaSmith-ti6be]

This is wonderful. Great job!

[@Saxologic]

Please, tell me how do you practice fast passages? How do you get past the "wall" when trying to bump up the tempo? This is amazing.

[@pedrosaxo8646]

Hey, thank you for your message :). The answer for your question is not new (at least what I can say to you right now). Patience, perseverance and consistency are the cornerstone of everything related to art in general. We often take for granted the meaning and connotations that those term entail. 1. If you want play fast, you have to be able to play REALLY slow (which is not easy to do! 2. If you want to play at certain speed, you have to gradually work to get to that speed everyday. For example, my Paganini was played at 184/196 the quarter note. Everyday I started playing from 40 and went up gradually till the desired speed (Increasing the speed 2 steps each time: 40,42,44....) 3 THE SECRET is now revealed :). Fast and difficult passages are hard for us WITH AND WITHOUT the instrument. Is there anything we can do to solve this issue without the instrument? Yes. When you study the passage, concentrate on what your body is doing and mimic it mentally when you are not holding it. It is an ambiguous answer, I know, but I encourage you to try it. I hope that helps.

[@Saxologic]

Pedro saxo That helps a lot! I guess that leaves me with one more question: so as you're increasing the tempo, are you playing the whole song and then increasing the tempo, or are you doing sections at a time?

[@pedrosaxo8646]

I like to play the whole piece to always get the feeling of it at every single step.

[@maverickgaudet3054]

Absolutely beautiful playing!

[@originalchilehed]

Amazing technique, this video's getting many favorable comments on the saxontheweb forums. I also love your original compositions, such as the Spain Got Talent finals performance - the voicing was stunning. Bravo! Please come to Michigan!

[@pedrosaxo8646]

Thank you very much for the message and I hope I can go to Michigan soon! :)

[@zoulekSAX]

Great work, man!

[@pedrosaxo8646]

Thanks!

[@paddylandreville8501]

Sensational, bravo.

[@EstebanBecerraRodriguez]

Te pasaste carnal, FELICIDADES, pocos saxofonistas youtuberos como tu... Saludos desde México, Colega! Bravo!

[@sabrinaschantz]

i'm speechless. that was so fast...

[@barskuleli8612]

Simply amazing and breathtaking....

[@RichardHealOfficial]

Cold as hell! What an 'other worldly' talent! '

[@frankpaavo8594]

Oeps! I'm a jealous guy!! Thanks for posting this video!

[@MrDevinDove]

This guy is killing it ! Never really been exposed to Italian Classical Musical before. This is amazing. I did hear Eugene Rousseau play one time.

[@romannoodles0446]

**Self-esteem critical damage**

[@kingofsludge7262]

I would love to see this done on tenor but I will sit in amazement at this for many days to come

[@FranciscoRodriguez-we3yn]

You should play Paganini Caprice No. 24. It's easier but it would be amazing to hear it played by such a talented saxophonist as yourself.

[@lemoustachu1]

beaucoup de technique, bravo

[@kaibryngelson9101]

props for circular breathing 👌👌👌👌

[@gerrycappuccio4186]

BRAVO ! PLAYED WONDERFULLY !

[@colleensdan]

Wow you're incredible! How do you develop such a technique? I would love to have a teacher like you

[@griggo22]

Exellentissime bravo respect!!!!!

[@valentinmartinezgrau3439]

Bravissimo!! Tú si eres un saxofonista estratosférico.

[@MrArnett8]

Just flat out outstanding!

[@GregBrownsWorldORacing]

Jesu Chisto, he takes this awfully fast ... but I never heard any hesitation in his tempo or execution even when going for the altissimo notes. He crucified it!

[@kingofsludge7262]

Absolutely exquisite

[@verybadnickname]

Fantastic!

[@davideperiotto4178]

You are amazing, my compliments from italy!

[@dumitrualbot9982]

Fantastico super 👍

[@heavenlyguitar5913]

This is really, really good!

[@adeyemisamuel3303]

Sir, can you sen me the breakdown video of this warm-up ... i want to play like this...... i will be grateful regards Sam

[@omarduran2658]

Podrias hacer un tutorial de como combinas ambas tecnicas ,gracias!l

[@pedrosaxo8646]

Un día lo haré Omar!

[@scarhole]

Wholly crap, that's amazing!

[@davidlea430]

HE SACRIFICED HIS HAIR FOR POWER!!

[@beekerbod4072]

Wow, just wow!

[@haozheshi4601]

That's amazing

[@larryjackson2721]

I would've never thought about a Paganini transcription for alto sax! Only been learning them on piano. (I can't play a violin!)

[@dari_dee_maestro]

This is amazing!

[@viktorhzgz]

Que grande que eres Pedro. Ya tienes un suscriptor mas,

[@pedrosaxo8646]

Gracias Victor :). Un abrazo amigo.

[@NatesCoolDSReviews]

Hey PedroSaxo, serious question. Is it okay to feel tension in my arms when I try to build up my speed? I feel that maybe I am lacking the strength to push against my own body’s resistance, so I will get sore in the process as it builds. However most teachers believe that is a bad thing, because that isn’t how they play. But they are much more experienced than I; they already have acquired the strength that I don’t have yet.. what do you think? Is playing till your forearms -are sore normal and healthy for building up speed, or is it a sign of bad playing technique?

[@pedrosaxo8646]

That is exactly the same dilemma I went through while practicing The Paganini. I cannot tell for certain because I need to see it. (You can send a video of you playing to me on Facebook: pedrosaxo-official.) Being empathetic with your own body and set real objectives are crucial for this matter. If you feel soreness, that means that you are building up resistance, just know when to stop. Also, set real objectives as to where you want to get in terms of speed and why.

[@miropopradi]

Ha ha ha ! From which planet came this man here :) Fantastico !!! Bravo !!! Bravo !!! :)

[@DeletedUser73926]

Playing is 👌🏻 Question tho What’s the purpose for the harness? Maybe on a bass but for alto wouldn’t the harness almost weigh more than the horn? lol Idk just seems super light to warrant that

[@romielacefield732]

Bravo!!!!!!!

[@PabloAgustinPesenti]

Talento puro!

[@pedrosaxo8646]

Gracias Pablo!

[@espr7564]

Amazing respect 👍👍👍👍

[@featherinthewind333]

superb

[@FrancescoForte]

Bravissimo

[@paultega2101]

If only you would agree to teach! Lovely techniques.

[@cameronmontgomery8751]

I have no words...

[@cameronmontgomery8751]

I would like to spend (probably more than) 15 years on this piece to sound close.

[@sovietunionenjoyer9963]

So that's how that's supposed to sound... Idk what I've been doing lol

[@brianclinton3919]

This video makes me feal like I nead to go practice

[@hungrytomato9068]

Impressive

[@trueogre11]

this is pure classic sax swag :)

[@darlingmj]

magnifico!

[@tetevaz7046]

Magnífico

[@blurooster5220]

How does it sound like a clarinet?

[@jonviol]

Far out man -Groovy in the Mists !

[@nickleon58]

My alto just shat itself

[@randyfocht737]

Wow!

[@brodycates8472]

88 people disliked but atleast he’s not playing flight of he bumblebee, lol. Great performance!