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Saxophones require swabs - I use a big one for the body, a small one for the neck, and a silk cloth for the mouthpiece. Use these to clean the water out of the instrument after it's played, every time.
You should lubricate the cork at the top of the body where the neck goes on with cork grease every now and then.
Reeds. I have a supply of several stiffnesses, and also carry a couple of plastic-coated reeds just in case. I also carry several different brands. I seem to always come back to Ricos or LaVoz reeds, though. If you are a pro, then you will probably use higher quality reeds. But if you are a pro, you already know that.
Some people like to use a reed trimmer to fine-tune the thin edge of the reed.
Light oil to lube all the various moving parts. Apply the oil with a very fine-tipped little bottle. If you cannot find them at the music store, look in a hobby store that carries model train sets.
Use a clean, soft cotton or silk cloth to thoroughly wipe down the outside of the sax every time after you play it.
I like to use tone key pad papers to clean the keypads every couple of weeks. A lot of players use a folded in half dollar bill, but the papers have a super-fine powder to help keep the pads from sticking to the tone holes.
Get a small supply of clothespins or bulldog clips to hold music sheets to your stand if you play outdoors.
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What type of saxophone used in the Billy Joel song - scenes from an Italian restaurant - is being used - an alto or tenor sax?
Tenor sax. Most rock sax is tenor.
Kirk Whalum what type of saxophone dose he play?
Kirk Whalum plays a Bb tenor saxophone. The make and model of saxophone is Keilwerth SX90R which was manufactured in Germany. The finish of his saxophone is black nickel.
What type of saxophone did Michael Antunes play?
I'm not entirely sure but I think he played a tenor.
Where can one purchase a Yamaha tenor saxophone?
A Yamaha tenor saxophone can be purchased directly from Yamaha which is well-know producer of instruments in the world of music. This type of instrument can also be purchased in stores wherever fine musical instruments are sold.
What kind of saxophone should a sixth grade band player play?
You should play the either the alto saxophone or the tenor saxophone. The alto is a good size and most 6th graders play this type. The tenor is a little bigger, but not beyond reason. It is less common but just as easy to play.
How do you play poker face on the alto sax?
you can simply type in poker face sheet music for alto saxophone or tenor saxophone.
Who played the saxophone?
It depends on the type of saxophone that you mean. However, most people in jazz either played alto, tenor, or baritone saxes.
What type of saxophone used in the Billy Joel song - scenes from an Italian restaurant - is being used - an alto or tenor sax?
Tenor sax. Most rock sax is tenor.
Kirk Whalum what type of saxophone dose he play?
Kirk Whalum plays a Bb tenor saxophone. The make and model of saxophone is Keilwerth SX90R which was manufactured in Germany. The finish of his saxophone is black nickel.
What type of saxophone did Michael Antunes play?
I'm not entirely sure but I think he played a tenor.
Where can one purchase a Yamaha tenor saxophone?
A Yamaha tenor saxophone can be purchased directly from Yamaha which is well-know producer of instruments in the world of music. This type of instrument can also be purchased in stores wherever fine musical instruments are sold.
What kind of saxophone should a sixth grade band player play?
You should play the either the alto saxophone or the tenor saxophone. The alto is a good size and most 6th graders play this type. The tenor is a little bigger, but not beyond reason. It is less common but just as easy to play.
What type of saxophone is best for children?
Alto. But if you want, after you tried Alto for a while, switch to Tenor. Then Maybe Baritone. And then after that, maybe even Contrabass
What type of saxophone is the most commonly found?
I would say the Eb Alto, with the Bb Tenor coming in a close second, and then the Soprano and Baritone about tied in third place.
What type of saxophone provides the highest pitch?
The highest pitch is on the soprillo sax. Then it would be sopranino, soprano, alto, C melody, tenor, Baritone, bass, contrabass, sub contrabass.
What type of instroment is the saxophone?
Saxophones come in different categories of instruments. Sopranino, soprano, alto are brass woodwinds. Tenor, Bari, bass, and contrabass waxes are typically considered low winds.
How long is an alto saxophone?
Not very big at all, compared to tenor and bari saxes. Its about a little under two feet long. I'm not very tall at all (5'1) and can play easily. I could also play when I was 4'11 so I hope I could help
