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The theory is that the pad saver will absorb most the moisture left in the instrument, which will slow the deterioration of the pads caused by moisture. Some people feel that the pad saver actually traps the moisture in the instrument limiting it's affect on pads.
Personally, I believe that they best serve the purpose when used to transport the instrument from, say rehearsal to home, where they are then removed, allowing both the sax and the pad saver to finish drying.
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What is a clarinet pad saver?
A pad saver is a long, soft, brush-like "wick" or "mop" that is inserted into the clarinet. The marketing idea behind this product is that the pad saver will wick-off moisture and prevent it from accumulating on and damaging the pads. Unfortunately, this doesn't always work as well as advertised and might even cause problems -- and bad odors too. This isn't from poor design but from poor maintenance on the part of the user, that is, using the pad saver only and not bothering to remove most of the moisture with a swab first. It is usually enough to run a clean silk swab through the clarinet (and mouthpiece) right after using it. When arriving home open up the case and let the clarinet (and case) air out for a while. Of course, be careful of sudden temperature changes if it is a wood clarinet. If you decide on using pad savers be sure to use them in conjunction with a good quality (preferably silk) swab first. And be sure to wash them (and the swab too) often, begin careful to let them dry completely before putting them back in service.
What instrument did bil Clinton play?
Bill Clinton played the tenor saxophone.
How do you keep saxophone pads from sticking?
Usually a sticky pad means that the flute pad is to moist. To dry it, take some cigarette paper or other highly absorbent paper and put it between the pad and the flute and press down on it hard for a few minuites
What is the smalest saxophone?
The soprillo saxophone.
What are saxophone repertoires?
The saxophone repertoire is any music written for saxophone, or transcribed for saxophone. This makes this music specific to saxophone and therefore playable on saxophone. Popular classical saxophone repertoire includes such pieces as Concerto-Glazunov, Concertino da Camera-Ibert, Sonata-Creston, Scaramouche-Milhaud.
How do you repair a alto saxophone pad?
The pads are usually replaced when worn out, rather than replaced.
What is a clarinet pad saver?
A pad saver is a long, soft, brush-like "wick" or "mop" that is inserted into the clarinet. The marketing idea behind this product is that the pad saver will wick-off moisture and prevent it from accumulating on and damaging the pads. Unfortunately, this doesn't always work as well as advertised and might even cause problems -- and bad odors too. This isn't from poor design but from poor maintenance on the part of the user, that is, using the pad saver only and not bothering to remove most of the moisture with a swab first. It is usually enough to run a clean silk swab through the clarinet (and mouthpiece) right after using it. When arriving home open up the case and let the clarinet (and case) air out for a while. Of course, be careful of sudden temperature changes if it is a wood clarinet. If you decide on using pad savers be sure to use them in conjunction with a good quality (preferably silk) swab first. And be sure to wash them (and the swab too) often, begin careful to let them dry completely before putting them back in service.
You can't play a low f e and d on my alto saxophone what's wrong?
The same thing happened to me just check the register key pad on the neck. If the pad isn't there buy a new one. It could also be your embounture, loosen your lips and ligature.
What is the word saxophone in French?
The word "saxophone" in French is "saxophone".
What instrument did bil Clinton play?
Bill Clinton played the tenor saxophone.
What is the newest kind of saxophone?
Tubax saxophone or the Sub-Contrabass Saxophone
How do you keep saxophone pads from sticking?
Usually a sticky pad means that the flute pad is to moist. To dry it, take some cigarette paper or other highly absorbent paper and put it between the pad and the flute and press down on it hard for a few minuites
What is a plucker on a saxophone?
There is no such thing as a plucker on a saxophone because i know a saxophone inside and out.
How do you use saxophone in a sentence?
The saxophone is a single-reed wind instrument, that comes in several voices, including the alto saxophone and the tenor saxophone.
What is the smalest saxophone?
The soprillo saxophone.
What does a saxophone had inside it?
Learn English - What does a saxophone have inside it?Answer - it is hollow - there is nothing inside a saxophone
What are saxophone repertoires?
The saxophone repertoire is any music written for saxophone, or transcribed for saxophone. This makes this music specific to saxophone and therefore playable on saxophone. Popular classical saxophone repertoire includes such pieces as Concerto-Glazunov, Concertino da Camera-Ibert, Sonata-Creston, Scaramouche-Milhaud.
