Voicing for Altissimo for Tenor Saxophone

[@rufus-h4h]

This man is no only a master of the altissimo, he is a really good instructor. His explanations are very clear. I wish I had his abilities.

[@wyndhleodumegwu253]

Wonderful ❣️ tenor altissimoes played melodically with note-precision, clarity and fluency - at conclusion of video instruction! I adore ❤️ 😍

[@Sirvalorsax]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks

[@sethwright8870]

At the 2 min mark, when you start talking about not constricting the throat, that reassured me since I’ve noticed that my throat actually expands, especially when I’m playing altissimo C.

[@QalinaCom]

LOL I tried it and blew 2 notes simultaneously-Eb and G, thank you for an easy explanation!

[@TheFakeMikeLWatts]

Thank you for writing your books!!!

[@Sirvalorsax]

Cool! Thanks for watching

[@whatonearth681]

Thanks man! I played high G for this first time

[@hansbrackhaus8017]

Hello, you probably don't remember me, but I bought myself a yamaha tenor sax last year december, and only practiced 2 months until I royally messed up my left hand, which has since then healed. Despite having no teacher other than youtubers as yourself, and very little practice overall (when I practice, it's rarely over two hours, but then for a few weeks every day at least)... But I hit altissimo G today. My first actual altissimo note, and while I had to use some whack fingering (octave key, first key, then side bflat and that one key I can't remember its name, its that other two set of 'palm keys' for the right hand, the lower one I used) but it worked, thanks to this video. And the hilarious thing is, I have an easier time hitting altissimo G and in tune too, with that fingering than I have with high G normally, lmao. Thanks man, if my country ever stops demanding fingerprints for new IDs, I'll buy you a cake for sure. (no CC or paypal until then...) It's just one note, and the fingering is really unwieldy, but this gave me the confidence that I can make it to altissimo after all. I'll never be a pro, but I can break past the standard keys. I can if I practice enough.

[@hansbrackhaus8017]

P.S.: And...I did it on the standard yamaha 4star or whatever it is mouthpiece, and a 2.0 legere synth reed, signature cut. I have a lot of trouble hitting other notes up there still, but...a flicker of hope has been obtained...

[@Sirvalorsax]

It takes time to get to a pro level. it's never off limits to anyone

[@hansbrackhaus8017]

@@Sirvalorsax I will certainly keep on working at it! (And yesterday gave me some more energy, yet I also fear the jinx, hence my somewhat silly take on it all)

[@hansbrackhaus8017]

I kept working at it and now I can play the G with the more 'regular' fingerings, but I can't play anything above it, lol. So much for my plan on learning the 'hardest' first and then the rest will follow. I was a fool. But I will become a better one.

[@socrazyG]

man ! goood stuff !

[@anthonyando]

Bought the book and wow I can now hit into this register!! FINALLY!!! So big thanks first up!!!!!!! Next thing is how do i play these notes in tune............or is this once again a time and practice thing. I'm finding I'm 40cents out of tune on the tuner (or is that 40c short of a dollar ;-) )

[@shipsahoy1793]

On tenor, for altissimo G, I press octave key and front F with the left hand, and side Bb with the right, although I have used other fingerings, and managed to pull it off. My fingerings are different on alto, but I don’t have more than one of either sax to make fingering comparisons with the same mpc/reed setup.

[@keithcampbell6806]

Good afternoon l use the B fingering with the high F sharp key and l get altissimo G quite easily very cleanly.

[@gregpeterson1190]

Great video. Cool traffic sound effects 😜. Joking... I know your mic is picking up the loud outside traffic noise.

[@Sirvalorsax]

LOL!! I'm looking into it

[@presentconstellations]

Her Sirvalor... Can I learn altissimo on a Soloist ? I'm hearing you can play altissimo on any mouthpiece out there. Do you say that's true ? I may just be a little quieter right ? I actually kind of like the idea of being quieter.

[@benjaminmiller5649]

you can definitely learn altissimo on any mouthpiece

[@Sirvalorsax]

Yes you can but keep in mind the modern Selmer Soloist is a classical mouthpiece. They typically have a smaller chamber and a smaller tip opening which may make it difficult to learn altissimo if you are a jazz player. Vintage Soloist mouthpieces have usually been "opened" up for a more typical jazz sound. Also, the cost of the Soloist might be on the high side if this is a mouthpiece you want to learn altissimo on. I would start with one of the Yamaha "C" class mouthpieces. They are very easy to play and cost less than $50.

[@presentconstellations]

@@Sirvalorsax thanks man

[@xaviercoll]

I’ve been trying for years ... and I still can’t. It’s really frustrating, even with these explanations.

[@abdulhakeemnaallah1779]

Men this guy

[@lolwtfthisshitscrazy]

Totally men this guy

[@joseacevedo6318]

I use a berg Larson medal 120 M your finger doesn't work for me