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Is there a big advantage to having a professional model mouthpiece on a student model saxophone?
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Once your embouchure has developed enough to handle a professional mouthpiece, it can be a significant advantage. Until then, it's not a good idea. Professional pieces are developed for particular styles and genres, and may provide a lot of flexibility in pitch and sound quality. They often require more air, although that's not always true. The player must have the strength and technique to control that flexibility or he/she may find it tiring or difficult to play in tune.
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How much does a new student alto saxophone cost?
A good class student saxophone costs about £800 new, but they go all the time for £400-£500 on eBay.
How much is a mouthpiece for a a Selmer B in ebonite clarinet?
A good, name brand, student model mouthpiece for the Bb clarinet will cost in the neighborhood of $20 to $30. Inexpensive mouthpieces can be had for less, but it's hard to be sure how well they will play. Step-up mouthpieces for more advanced players will probably cost $50 or more, and for professional level pieces, the sky's the limit. It's not uncommon to see professional mouthpieces that cost $200 or more. Once a student has established a strong consistent embouchure, and can play the full range of the clarinet, (probably after a few years of lessons) a better mouthpiece that suites his/her embouchure will make a significant difference - often more so than a new step-up clarinet. at this level, mouthpieces should be tried with reeds of differing strengths to find what works best for an individual student. There's no best mouthpiece for all students.
How much does a alto saxophone way?
An alto sax varies in prices depending where you are. It also depends on if you want a professional alto sax or a student alto sax. A professional alto sax usually costs about 2,000 to 3,000 dollars. A student alto sax will usually cost about 250 to 1,000 dollars. So make sure you really want your own instrument because it is quite an investment.
What trombone mouthpiece is best for use with a king 360 b trombone?
Mouthpieces are better matched to the player, not the horn.For example, a beginning or young player--typically a student--would use a size 12C mouthpiece. This is the size that comes with most student horns. The mouthpiece has a shallow cup and offers a bit of resistance. This is fine for young students who have yet to develop their lungs and technique.More experienced players choose mouthpieces with deeper cups and different rims that allow more air to pass through. They have developed the control necessary to play loud or soft and the larger mouthpiece gives them that control. A typical size for a symphony trombonist is a 6½A (or 6½AL).A bass trombonist might choose a 1½G which provides a large, deep cup and a larger bore for more air to pass through.
Does a mouthpiece affect your sound on tenor saxophone?
One is made from metal, and one is made from plastic.Actually, metal mouthpieces are commonly made from alloys of Brass (copper and zinc) or stainless steel (steel and chromium). Some are then plated with silver or gold. It is absolutely crucial that a brass mouthpiece is plated. The musician will develop "brass poisoning" (it looks like cold sores) if a brass mouthpiece is not plated. 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.
How many bottons does a saxophone have?
The answer differs with different models. There are student models, intermediate models, and then there are professional models. It also differs with which saxophone you're speaking of: the metso-soprano, the soprano, the alto, the tenor, the bari, the bass, or the contra bass. The alto saxophone student model has 22 different keys you can press down, including the octave key. That's just on my instrument, as other people's alto saxophone student models may have extra or fewer keys on theirs. On a professional model for any of these saxophones, it might have one or more extra keys to make certain notes easier to hit, as they are professional players and don't want to mess up on what they're doing. Just to make it short, the answers vary a lot.
What would be the value of a uesed saxophone at a pawn shop?
This is dependent on MANY variables. This includes the model of the saxophone, the condition, the production year,ect. It cannot be determined with so few details. If you are looking for a student saxophone $200 is usually a safe price of for a working student alto saxophone.
How much does a new student alto saxophone cost?
A good class student saxophone costs about £800 new, but they go all the time for £400-£500 on eBay.
How much is a mouthpiece for a a Selmer B in ebonite clarinet?
A good, name brand, student model mouthpiece for the Bb clarinet will cost in the neighborhood of $20 to $30. Inexpensive mouthpieces can be had for less, but it's hard to be sure how well they will play. Step-up mouthpieces for more advanced players will probably cost $50 or more, and for professional level pieces, the sky's the limit. It's not uncommon to see professional mouthpieces that cost $200 or more. Once a student has established a strong consistent embouchure, and can play the full range of the clarinet, (probably after a few years of lessons) a better mouthpiece that suites his/her embouchure will make a significant difference - often more so than a new step-up clarinet. at this level, mouthpieces should be tried with reeds of differing strengths to find what works best for an individual student. There's no best mouthpiece for all students.
Did Bill Clinton have any hobbies?
Yes. He loved reading, playing the saxophone and being a student leader at school.
What might motivate a career professional to allow a student to shadow him or her on the job?
A career professional may be motivated to allow a student shadow him or her for altruistic reasons. The professional may be interested in helping the student get some experience and a feel for the industry.
What does the word advantage mean?
Advantage means to take advantage of someone or somethin like 4 ex. say a bully or a low class student gets jealous of a high class student he may come up w/an idea of beatin up this high class student that is called jealous or as u say advantage. He wants to take advantage of that kid because he's not doin so well. hope u understan because u know wikianswer is wack and they were askin me to give this answer. I am an A+++ student i am a girl and I'm a high class student. Catch u later low class student . Hahaha..............ditto.................stupid...............wack...........suck......dick..........
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How much does a good Alto Saxophone usually cost?
Student models: $1,000-2,000 Intermediate models: $3,000-5,000 Pro models: $7,000+
Is a BE student is eligible for lecturer in engineering college?
More than a professional student, graduate who have completed the course will do better for this designation.
Is a premium alto saxophone different from any other saxophone?
There are many different types of saxophones. DO NOT WASTE MONEY ON INSTRUMENTS FROM WALMART, ZELLERS OR PLACES SIMILAR. They have very low quality and music stores will not repair them. Yamaha makes nice student models and selmer is one of the premiums.
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