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Another mouthpiece material is "hard rubber" and are commonly mistaken as "Plastic", since they are black and not made of "metal". Plastic mouthpieces are much lower in price, and break easily if accidentally dropped. Hard Rubber mouthpieces are more expensive and don't break as easily as plastic. Even though plastic mouthpieces are inexpensive some great players have used them such as Charlie Parker, who played on a white Runyon model 22, and also a white plastic Brilhart Tonalin.
The advantage of the metal mouthpiece is that it doesn't easily break, and the "face" of the mouthpiece (where the reed lays) isn't easily warped - something that can happen if you clean a Hard Rubber mouthpiece with hot water (only use luke warm water). Plastic mouthpieces will change their molecular make up if they are cleaned with acetone and sometimes are even sensitive to alcohol and consequently break easily.
Some people believe that "If the chamber's of any type material mouthpiece were the same, the listener would not be able to tell the difference between the 3 materials". This assumption has been proven wrong. There are some who can not only hear the difference but have won radio contests by being able to decipher the difference. This ability is not common, but has been proven to exist. Metal, Hard Rubber and Plastic mouthpieces have slight sound differences, but the biggest difference is felt by the player - who would feel the different vibrational characteristics. "
There are a lot of opinions on "makes" like "Selmer" or "Keilworth"and how they play with different mouthpieces. The recognizable sound of a saxophonist comes from their vocal chords. No matter how many different mouthpieces you use - the player is still identifiable, by their "sound". There was once a radio contest where the caller in was able to identify Zoot Simms impersonating Stan Getz. Zoot did a great job sounding like Stan, but the listener that new his "voice" was still able to tell over a radio speaker that it wasn't him (all the other calls guessed "Stan Getz"). Again, this ability is rare and for most people the difference is mostly felt by the player, so the real test is to record yourself and then listen to the differences. Some "makes" simply sound too "bright" with a metal mouthpiece, because the player's vocal chords already lean toward that type of sound. It's common for the band teacher to recommend for a student to get a new mouthpiece, when the problem is that the Saxophone needs repair. Most players make the mistake of not finding a good repair tech, and then try to "fix" their sound by replacing the mouthpiece. Always make sure your instrument is in good playing condition before testing and or purchasing mouthpieces.
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∙ 14y agoIf better means louder then the metal mouthpiece is better hands down. Plastics are low quality. If you were to upgrade to a better mouthpiece, you should choose either a rubber mouthpiece or a metal one but are both much more expensive.
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∙ 13y agoYes, the mouthpiece has a huge effect on a saxophone sound. Getting a higher-quality mouthpiece is probably the single most cost-efficient equipment upgrade a player can make to improve his or her sound.
Absolutely agree, but it's not just quality, there are different mouthpiece designs for different sounds - brighter/darker, sweeter/brasher, louder/softer, etc. Once you have a good, solid, consistent sound, get help from a knowledgeable teacher, and decide what type of sound you are after. Try several different models and sizes of mouthpieces with different strengths of reeds. Not everyone is successful with the same piece.
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∙ 15y agosound quality.try a c-star selmer for best results. It makes better notes other than squeaking.
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∙ 14y agoNo, it would be too big.
I play Alto Sax. I tried it.
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What does an alto sax sound like if you use a tenor sax mouthpiece with it?
It sounds the same, you just need to push in the mouthpiece into the neck. Just like saying, what would happen if you played a tenor saxophone with an alto saxophone mouthpiece. I have played a tenor before with my alto sax mouthpiece. What I meant to say was to push the mouthpiece in more than you would on the alto saxophone neck. The first time I answered I didn't sign in.
What's a good metal mouthpiece for tenor?
The JodyJazz ESP is a 24kt Gold-Plated metal tenor saxophone mouthpiece for Tenor Sax will appeal to the Straight Ahead player looking for the best.
What is the size of a tenor saxophone?
the tenor sax iz 'bout 3" long. yo how cud u not noe dat
Which oleg olegature will fit a Morgan excaliber 6E tenor saxophone mouthpiece?
I use one that I originally purchased for alto. Fits nicely.
What are facts about about the saxophone?
The saxophone is made of a cheaper metal, (often brass) and then lacquered in gold to give it its appealing look. The saxophone uses a reed, which vibrates against the mouthpiece to produce vibrations which result in sound. When you depress the keys on a saxophone, it lengthens or shortens the 'pipe' in the saxophone which will determine the pitch of the saxophone. the saxophone has pads which press against the key holes to make airtight seals, and the fingerkeys are often made of Mother-of-Pearl. The reed is attached to the mouthpiece with something called a ligature, which securely holds the reed in place. There are 4 common sizes of saxophone, and in order from smallest to largest they are, Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone. Saxophones often have 3 parts; the body, the neck and the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece is attached to the neck and then the neck is attached to the body. These are just some of the millions of facts about the saxophone.
What does an alto sax sound like if you use a tenor sax mouthpiece with it?
It sounds the same, you just need to push in the mouthpiece into the neck. Just like saying, what would happen if you played a tenor saxophone with an alto saxophone mouthpiece. I have played a tenor before with my alto sax mouthpiece. What I meant to say was to push the mouthpiece in more than you would on the alto saxophone neck. The first time I answered I didn't sign in.
Can a alto saxophone mouth pieceChang with a tenor?
No. It may be possible to force an alto mouthpiece on a tenor neck or to seal a tenor mouthpiece on an alto neck, but the sax won't play properly in tune with the wrong size mouthpiece.
What's a good metal mouthpiece for tenor?
The JodyJazz ESP is a 24kt Gold-Plated metal tenor saxophone mouthpiece for Tenor Sax will appeal to the Straight Ahead player looking for the best.
What is the size of a tenor saxophone?
the tenor sax iz 'bout 3" long. yo how cud u not noe dat
Why is the tenor sax in the reed family?
Because you need a reed in the mouthpiece to make a sound
Which oleg olegature will fit a Morgan excaliber 6E tenor saxophone mouthpiece?
I use one that I originally purchased for alto. Fits nicely.
What are facts about about the saxophone?
The saxophone is made of a cheaper metal, (often brass) and then lacquered in gold to give it its appealing look. The saxophone uses a reed, which vibrates against the mouthpiece to produce vibrations which result in sound. When you depress the keys on a saxophone, it lengthens or shortens the 'pipe' in the saxophone which will determine the pitch of the saxophone. the saxophone has pads which press against the key holes to make airtight seals, and the fingerkeys are often made of Mother-of-Pearl. The reed is attached to the mouthpiece with something called a ligature, which securely holds the reed in place. There are 4 common sizes of saxophone, and in order from smallest to largest they are, Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone. Saxophones often have 3 parts; the body, the neck and the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece is attached to the neck and then the neck is attached to the body. These are just some of the millions of facts about the saxophone.
What kind of instrument is a tenor saxophone?
the tenor saxophone is woodwind insterment
Is the saxophone lower pitched than the french horn?
It kind of depends on the saxophone. Maybe an alto or baritone saxophone would be about the same pitch or lower. A tenor saxophone definitely would sound lower.
What does tenor saxophone sound like?
It sounds very loud and jazzy. I play it myself. It's awesome
What instrument does Lisa Simpson play?
The Tenor Saxophone, like me =D
What is a slang nickname for the Tenor saxophone?
Umm Tenor Sax?
