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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Neal Battaglia | 2010-03-31 | Music Argentinian tenor saxophonist, Gato Barbieri, has been entertaining jazz fans for over half a century. Gato Barbieri is Spanish for "Barbieri the cat"; his real name is Leandro Barbieri. Gato's career has spanned from free jazz, to Latin jazz, to jazz pop and in 2002, Gato released his 50th studio album. He first took up music with the clarinet, at age 12, after hearing Charlie Parker's Now's the Time. read more
By: Christian Wilson | 2010-04-03 | Nutrition The legend of Acai is a story of sacrifice and love unrequited. It is a bitter sweet story that has its roots in the resplendent lush green jungles that once covered the land where the Brazilian town of Belem now lies. Belem is the capital of the state of Para in the northern part of the country. It sits as a sentinel at the mouth of the world's greatest and most mysterious river the Amazon as it empties into the Atlantic Ocean. read more
By: Sky Light | 2011-06-29 | Cars Goodwood Festival of Speed 2011, the world’s largest car culture event, pays tribute to the most significant cars in the history of international motor sport including many of the latest F1 machines and the world’s famous driving legends. Before the Googwood Festival of Speed 2011 is held, let take a look at top ten great British driving legends such as Damon Hill, Stirling Moss, Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton. read more
By: Neal Battaglia | 2010-03-30 | Music You don't need to be a fan of the saxophone to have heard King Curtis' music; you only need a pulse. King Curtis was one of the best saxophone players in the early rock and roll and soul scene and he contributed to many albums in his day. read more
By: Mak A Kelly | 2010-04-03 | Home improvement When I think of John Deere Products, it always reminds me of green tractors with yellow deer logos on the farm land, I see them here and there whenever I go for a drive on the country roads. I am a city dweller so I know nothing about farming and the equipment, however when I opened my web business about a year ago and I was so surprised to see so many of his collectibles. 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: London driving school | 2012-03-20 | Tutoring Every year the four wheelers and the youngsters anxiously wait for the races. They restlessly wait for the championships to begin, so that they can avail a big name in the car racing. 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