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Title: new to the saprano sax need help...
Post by: spoon_21 on March 04, 2006, 11:13:04 AM
trying to teach my self.  I got a tape that taught me the different notes need help with isreal & new breed you are good
Title: Re: new to the saprano sax need help...
Post by: Saxman on March 08, 2006, 09:56:02 AM
Have you played sax before?
Title: Re: new to the saprano sax need help...
Post by: csedwards2 on March 09, 2006, 02:25:36 PM
good question Saxman
Title: Re: new to the saprano sax need help...
Post by: spoon_21 on March 14, 2006, 01:00:47 PM
no, first time
Title: Re: new to the saprano sax need help...
Post by: theunit on March 18, 2006, 01:05:07 PM
I would suggest getting hold of some basic beginners book....and start slow...take your time..but have a time line
Title: Re: new to the saprano sax need help...
Post by: Ladymusic88 on March 21, 2006, 04:56:01 AM
Would it be better to start playing alto or tenor sax first?  The soprano mouthpiece is so small.  One would really have to develop their chops first, wouldn't they?  It was an easier transition for me to learn clarinet, then alto sax, and then soprano.  But don't let that ever stop you from learning the soprano.   ;)  What do you guys think?

Peace and Love,
Ladymusic88
Title: Re: new to the saprano sax need help...
Post by: csedwards2 on April 15, 2006, 01:52:42 AM
yes, alto is the foundational sax. if you have to learn on anything, it sould be alto, if not it should atleast be tenor. Tenor requires more air. But soprano requires more everything. Stronger embouchure, aire, tone control, INTONATION (strong embouchure again), dexterity and more accuracy on keys that are like half the size of regular ones.

Im not saying its impossible to learn on soprano, just not reccommended

CSE2