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Each manufacturer does it a bit differently. several factors might be indicated by the "size."
Tip opening - the space between the tip of the reed and the mouthpiece - is almost always indicated, usually with a number. The bigger the number the bigger the opening. 5, 6, and 7 are usually the mid-range with lower numbers indicating a more closed mouthpiece (including student pieces). Larger numbers are for big ol' things that play loud and take lots of air and lots of strength.
Facing length may be indicated, usually by letters
Chamber shape and size may also be indicated by letter, but often that is indicated by a model name
Baffle style may also be indicated but that's usually by the model name, too.
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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.
Is the Gigliotti Spectrum mouthpiece for alto sax good for marching band?
yes
What is the size of a tenor saxophone?
the tenor sax iz 'bout 3" long. yo how cud u not noe dat
How are the vibrations on a sax made louder?
The saxophone gets louder when the player blows more air through the mouthpiece or blows harder. You can get that raunchy growling sax sound by humming loudly into the mouthpiece instead of just blowing air.
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 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.
Is the Gigliotti Spectrum mouthpiece for alto sax good for marching band?
yes
What is the size of a tenor saxophone?
the tenor sax iz 'bout 3" long. yo how cud u not noe dat
How are the vibrations on a sax made louder?
The saxophone gets louder when the player blows more air through the mouthpiece or blows harder. You can get that raunchy growling sax sound by humming loudly into the mouthpiece instead of just blowing air.
Why is the tenor sax in the reed family?
Because you need a reed in the mouthpiece to make a sound
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.
Will you eventually be able to get the low notes on the saxophone eventually if you have a Yamaha mouthpiece?
Most any Yamaha mouthpiece will allow you to play the low notes provided that there are no leaks and the sax is in good adjustment.
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.
How are the saxophones notes produced?
The reed vibrates when the Musician blows into the mouthpiece. These vibrations resonate down the sax & come out the closest hole to the top.
What materials is the alto sax made of?
All Saxophones are made of brass. They have a plastic, hard rubber, metal or even a glass mouthpiece. The reed is bamboo
How do you clean the tenor sax?
After playing the sax, pull a swab thorough the body. This removes the moisture. If the sax is really old and nasty, take it to a music repair man for a chemical dip. THEY REMOVE ALL KEYS, and clean the body inside and out. Never play the sax unless you brush your teeth first and only drink water, no soda, coffee or alcohol. When finished playing the sax, remove the reed and dry it, pull a cotton handkerchief through the mouthpiece to dry it out and use a clarinet swab to pull through the sax neck.
What is a saxophone mouthpiece facing?
The sax mouthpiece facing is the curve on the reed side of the mouthpiece. There are usually 5 measurements used with feeler gauges and a piece of clear glass with hash marks on it. The most common measurement is the tip opening usually expressed in a 1000th of an inch. A sax mouthpiece such as the Meyer 5MM is a .071" (you would say...It's 71 "one thousandth" of an inch.).Some companys use the metric system like Vandoren, some companys use letters like Selmer. The length of the curve from the tip of the mouthpiece to where it meets the flat table is called the length of the facing. A mouthpiece can have a short facing or a long facing. It could have a french facing (classical)or a NY style facing (jazz). You can find charts on the Inter-web that list all the mouthpieces and their corresponding tip openings and also their facing lengths. Good Luck!! King Koeller
