By: Raffy Chan | 2011-02-21 | Arts & Entertainment A lot of saxophone players that choose the soprano to master have issues with its intonation. This article sheds some light on the ways to approach and ultimately fix this problem. read more
By: Neal Battaglia | 2010-03-28 | Music Selmer makes many saxophones and their line once included the legendary Mark VI. Their recent models have returned to design ideas that the Mark VI had. read more
By: Brian Stevenson | 2010-12-14 | Music While many know the reputation Taiwan has in the manufacturing of high-tech electrical components, few may know of the growing saxophone business based in Houli. read more
By: Raffy Chan | 2010-11-30 | Music The saxophone is one of the most popular instruments, especially in big bands and jazz music. Unknown to many, there are numerous types of saxophones available for musicians to choose from. read more
By: Raffy Chan | 2010-11-30 | Music The saxophone is one of the most popular instruments, especially in big bands and jazz music. Unknown to many, there are numerous types of saxophones available for musicians to choose from. read more
By: Rita Yeo | 2010-11-12 | Music The saxophone is the most popular and widely heard solo instrument of the wind family. The saxophone family includes the soprano, alto, tenor and baritone. Most new saxophone learners start with the alto saxophone. So what should you take note of when selecting your saxophone? read more
By: Rita Yeo | 2010-11-13 | Music The saxophone is the most popular and widely heard solo instrument of the wind family. The saxophone family includes the soprano, alto, tenor and baritone. Most new saxophone learners start with the alto saxophone. So what should you take note of when selecting your saxophone? read more
By: Raffy Chan | 2010-11-22 | Music Part of being proficient in playing the saxophone is being able to master the techniques that enrich the sound of the instrument. This article highlights several of those said techniques in order to provide some insight for sax players and fans alike. read more
By: Simon Tattersall | 2010-03-31 | Music The saxophone is an enchanting musical instrument and many people who first hear it's mellifluous tones are captivated by the sound of a sonorous saxophone and straight away desire to play it. But the saxophone is not an easy instrument to play. So much so it is one of the hardest instruments to master and particularly so for the young, usually a lot of commitment is needed to conquer this, the king of Instruments. read more
By: Raffy Chan | 2011-02-21 | Arts & Entertainment Although the baritone saxophone is not a popular as its alto, tenor, or soprano counterparts, it has made significant impacts on a few musical genres. This article provides insight on the various artists that have made names for themselves with the baritone sax and the genres they have done this in. read more
By: Jessica Thomson | 2012-02-15 | Music Saxophone hire is something that is invested in by musicians who play music of a variety of genres. The saxophone is a versatile instrument which has crossed the boundaries of jazz and funk into mainstream music. Indeed ask any experienced music industry professional to name a saxophone-driven pop song and chances are that they can name a few. read more
By: Neal Battaglia | 2010-03-29 | Music Lenny Pickett is best known as the tenor saxophonist of the Saturday Night Live Band, he is one of the virtuosos of altissimo saxophone. The altissimo register is a technique that almost seems like a requirement for saxophonists today. It's based on harmonics and enables you to achieve notes above the normal range of the saxophone. read more
By: aoao | 2010-10-20 | Corporate Advantages A major selling point for the C melody saxophone was the fact that in contrast to other saxophones, it was not a transposing instrument. As a result read more
By: Brad Parmerter | 2011-05-25 | Music Many consider the saxophone the heart and soul instrument behind a jazz band. Although saxophones were originally used for strictly military reasons, the soulful instrument eventually became popular with musicians and revolutionized jazz music. read more
By: Dedi Walker | 2012-06-05 | Music Is it time for you to get a new saxophone mouthpiece? Alto sax mouthpieces might seem like a pretty easy thing to buy, but it is not a simple matter of just walking in and picking one up. Alto sax mouthpieces must suit you as a player, and they must allow you to create the sounds that you want, rather than imposing a sound upon your style of play. read more