I invest the first 10 minutes of my practice time on Longtone, Overtone and Altissimo. I always start my practice session with these exercises. It has helped me to improve my tone. I'm still learning, but I'm getting better. As Jay said, they are not myths. I understood the importance through one of Jay's old videos. I have also heard some notable Saxophonists on KZitem condemn Longtones/Overtones, but I believe Jay more because I practice what he says, and it works for me. Thanks, Jay.
@DelMkVI
Жыл бұрын
I find long tones improve my breathing and endurance. Also my sound and intonation. Loud to soft and back, vibrato.
@jobinmcdastard3426
4 жыл бұрын
Bearded Jay: Jazz Saxophonist. Clean shaven Jay: school district approved private lesson teacher
@derekakien7379
4 жыл бұрын
And Designer Stubble?
@bigboy-mn9en
4 жыл бұрын
Oh no
@jobinmcdastard3426
4 жыл бұрын
Derek Akien Don Johnson Jay
@channinghall3290
3 жыл бұрын
LOL YES
@KristieGriffin-db1cx
Жыл бұрын
I am coming back to the saxophone after 30 years.......I am a little rusty, but your videos are helping......THANKS
@bobjacobson858
2 жыл бұрын
I play brass instruments, but so much of what was said here makes sense when learning any instrument. I'm going to spend more time improving my tone on each of the instruments.
@seankuo4519
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Related a lot to the myth no. 6 like you mentioned in your older videos, really helps a lot!
@kylejordan7454
4 жыл бұрын
Its definitely true that playing everyday, has a huge positive impact. Once I started playing everyday consistently (even when I just have 15m) I noticed a big benefit to my mental health and overall mood. Music is Medicine!
@slowhand5922
3 жыл бұрын
Eeeexactly!
@chrisfrias246
4 жыл бұрын
More soprano saxophones videos please , like what are the best brands.
@bettersax
4 жыл бұрын
Yanagisawa is the best soprano for me.
@Jacksirrom
Жыл бұрын
Played for years in school, haven't touched a saxophone in about a decade... Thinking about going for the best looking $500 used yamaha I can find on craigslist...
@Sheldonmiranda07
4 жыл бұрын
Gives me more knowledge and confidence. Thanks :)
@oatjohnsonmeal3292
4 жыл бұрын
Holy crap, shaven jay looks so much younger!
@alisaam1
4 жыл бұрын
Very good advices and highly motivating. Thanks Jay
@cyriusramdass4137
4 жыл бұрын
Great video Jay! Sounds like you've checked out Outliers by Malcom Gladwell, it's an awesome book.
@bettersax
4 жыл бұрын
I have read that book but wasn't necessarily thinking about it when preparing this video. I do read a lot of books in that genre though.
@tylersteinbrink271
4 жыл бұрын
Love the clean shave!
@robertzantay5923
Жыл бұрын
After fifty years in the music business I have found that most sax players fall into one of two groups, Those who play to bring joy to their audience, and those who play to impress other sax players. Other sax players aren’t going out to clubs or buying your music, they are practicing!
@Hulkamazing
4 жыл бұрын
What I like to do to try to play faster is I get a metronome and start off slow and progressivley get faster but if I mess up on one I just redo the tempo I was on. And if I mess up again I go to the little section I messed up on and I do it slowly agai and again until I feel confident enough to start over.
@negovei1
3 жыл бұрын
Great video!. How come The G on my guitar ( Low E string 3rd fret ) does not match ( in frequency ) the G on the Alto Sax? Thanks !
@mikemcconville2495
3 жыл бұрын
You know why
@Lukepuke311
3 ай бұрын
anyone who’s practiced a fast piece knows that it’s easier to start slow and then speed up
@vincentlazo4510
4 жыл бұрын
*watches this vid at 1am* “Now might be a good time to get your horn out and practice” 😬
@derekakien7379
4 жыл бұрын
Jay. You look like Bob "Cleanface" Reynolds!
@olebirgerpedersen
2 жыл бұрын
I play a Seömer 80 super Action II with a Vintage mouthpieces from 1942 ( Brillhard ) . I can get for me the most beatyful rich sound in the low registre close to the early recordings of Cannonball Adderley ( Poor Butterfly with his Quartett and Dancer in the dark ) BUT then I become difficulties in the high registre and it becomes very difficult to play the altissimo , not to speak about overtones. Perhaps you know what to do ?
@olebirgerpedersen
2 жыл бұрын
Selmer ofcause.
@00708046
3 жыл бұрын
I was hoping for some growling techniques ...more air ? Less air ?
@jeffarcher400
2 жыл бұрын
Perhaps a good topic would be How to tell if your teacher is a good one. Cover how to shop for a qualified person that fits each players learning style,what credentials are reasonable to expect and the average cost. Otherwise you get assigned to whoever teaches beginning woodwinds at the local music store. I still have memories of tyrannical teachers. Lessons...we don't need no stinking lessons!
@gregokeefe4657
4 жыл бұрын
Please help. I'm looking for a word to describe the practice of including heaps of stuff that isn't myths in a list titled "myths" ;) Seriously though, I get a lot out of your advice, especially when it's about playing and practicing rather than shopping. Thank you.
@timmao2358
4 жыл бұрын
Nice vid Jay! Your channel is the BEST music related channel on youtube. Everyone Subscribe!
@toooldtodieyoungmotorcyle
4 жыл бұрын
Oh and a good player does not necessarily mean a good teacher. Top sports people have coaches who are not as good as them but can see what they are doing wrong. I have a pupil who is miles better than me and I asked him why he came for lessons. He said oh you are not my teacher you are my coach.
@bettersax
4 жыл бұрын
interesting point that is probably overlooked in music. Coaching vs teaching... like it.
@robinbalean958
4 жыл бұрын
There's a lot of truth here and most applies to more instruments than just saxophone.
@bettersax
4 жыл бұрын
definitely
@Bigfoot0510
4 жыл бұрын
I practice long tones on the drums all day
@derekakien7379
4 жыл бұрын
@@Bigfoot0510 Lucky neighbours 🥁 LoL.
@slowhand5922
3 жыл бұрын
@@Bigfoot0510 That was a good one! Haha!
@nickzickefoose3711
2 жыл бұрын
yes yes yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@ralfbettker-cuza7432
4 жыл бұрын
Myth No. 11: you should spend more time watching youtube sax videos than actually practicing each day. 😉
@gerardoortizmedrano6373
4 жыл бұрын
Ha ha ha, now that's a good one 👍
@flossy4122
4 жыл бұрын
But he’s so cute!
@lluma8153
3 жыл бұрын
That’s not a myth
@michaelfarjellah1218
Жыл бұрын
So true
@DelMkVI
Жыл бұрын
LoL.
@2D2Productions
4 жыл бұрын
A great point! 30 minutes of practice even if to take a break from the rest of the world is very worthwhile and a good thing to do for your wellbeing.
@Vcaceres76
2 жыл бұрын
David, soooo true. It is like a meditation for me. I feel refreshed and my mind works clearer after practice. ☺️
@DynamixWarePro
4 жыл бұрын
6:56 - I was told once by a music teacher to only play as fast as you are able to play well. There is no sense playing fast if it doesn't sound good. Start slow and work up to playing faster as you improve, like you said.
@bobmarsh6378
4 жыл бұрын
Another myth I reckon is that we must all change to harder and harder reeds as we progress.
@alicebrowar9184
4 жыл бұрын
My saxophone teacher has taught me from the beginning that every time you practice, no matter how brief, you come away better than had you not practiced at all. I have found that to be true again and again.
@KleinkMusic
4 жыл бұрын
Therapist: "Shaved Jay doesn't exist. He can't hurt you." Shaved Jay:
@iqua6920
4 жыл бұрын
Me: *seeing myth 8 and getting excited* Also me: *My excitement is crushed as it is revealed it's not a myth*
@bettersax
4 жыл бұрын
sorry
@iqua6920
4 жыл бұрын
@@bettersax Don't worry bout it, I'd probably have to do them eventually 😂
@Sarastro010267
4 жыл бұрын
Dexter Gordon was asked: "Why you play only drunken?" Dexter answered: "Because i only PRACTICE drunken!"... A wise man...🤠👍
@gerardoortizmedrano6373
4 жыл бұрын
I heard the same story but told by Zoot Sims
@Sarastro010267
4 жыл бұрын
Now the only and most important question is: who could drink more?😄
@gerardoortizmedrano6373
4 жыл бұрын
@@Sarastro010267 Ha ha ha, it's a hard question !!
@bruno1960ful
3 жыл бұрын
@@gerardoortizmedrano6373 me too
@drwallysax
4 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this, Jay! I like the clean shaven look, I’ll send a pocket square to help complete your makeover.
@bettersax
4 жыл бұрын
haha, thanks Wally, but I don't think I'll keep up with the shaving. Once every 5 years or so is enough.
@Vcaceres76
2 жыл бұрын
I only have one thing to say about this. As always, you’re right on the money, Jay. About the hours that takes to “master” the sax, I always tell everybody that it is better to play 30 minutes every day than 3-4 hours every week. That’s very basic for me. Also, a myth that apply only to women is that you need “strength” to play the saxophone. I was approached by a girl that told me she was “shy” to learn the saxophone because she thought there weren’t any good female sax players. I told her about Candy Dulfer, Mindi Abair, Jessy J, Betty Smith, etc and she was blown away (pun not intended). It is incredible how our sexist society excludes women in so many aspects, even to the point where there’s instruments for women and for men 🙄 I hope every day more women approach to the saxophone and learn how good they can be at it. Nowadays I show videos of Grace Kelly (the sax player, not the actress 😂) playing the bari and all doubts are solved.
@ussarizona2201
Жыл бұрын
I have two friends that play saxophone that are girls.
@DelMkVI
Жыл бұрын
Plenty of 'gutsy' females out there. Surprising! Yep. Can't tell the difference.
@paulready8897
Жыл бұрын
My favorite Senior High School Band has Baritone Sax players that are young ladies. It’s amazing to see them play as the sax is almost as tall as they are.The sax looks kind of intimidating and heavy to me, but the ladies handle it with ease. What an accomplishment in a marching band. They even participated in the Rose Parade.
@paulready8897
Жыл бұрын
@vickybreeze0awesome story, I would think a tuba, sousaphone,and a french horn would need a lot of air to play. I never thought that a sax would need a lot of air, I just thought it would be hard to play. I’m in my 60’s and from watching a lot of videos I’m going to try to learn to play a sax.
@lotuses9178
8 ай бұрын
I'm a girl and I just started to learn tenor. I think it's much easier than flute for me so definitely not what people might think!
@luigibarco-caiaffa5170
4 жыл бұрын
This video inspired me to play, but I just removed my wisdom teeth :(
@theoparlin8068
4 жыл бұрын
No beard! I wasn’t ready for this.
@bordersw1239
4 жыл бұрын
Almost 30 years ago a friend of mine was dating a 17 year old sax player - she played the most simple impro solos I ever heard - I wasn’t impressed. Last time I saw her I was watching BBC Glastonbury Festival - there she was playing backing sax really well to a crowd of 150K plus a few million BBC viewers. Guess those simple lines starting developing- every note counted, no bull### !
@gm836
4 жыл бұрын
Not everthing has to be or will be impressive. We all got to start somewhere.
@bordersw1239
4 жыл бұрын
Gabriel Mohan . Yep, every note she played meant something - I was just too inexperienced to realise!
@Sheepish16
Жыл бұрын
not a myth, but a fact: if you're not enjoying playing the instrument you pick up, it's not worth playing it. I personally started and learned everything on clarinet since 2015, and just about 2 months ago, I picked up an alto sax. I enjoy playing the sax much, much more than playing the clarinet. the sax has more personality and opened up a lot more opportunities for me in school ensembles. I believe I'd even plan to continue playing saxophone throughout my college years and even just play it for fun after I graduate from college. so, the final point is, if you don't enjoy playing an instrument, it probably isn't worth continuing. try renting instruments to see if you'll like them instead of buying them outright.
@arturogaram
Жыл бұрын
Last myth apply for all things you want to learn in life. Thank you. Greetings from México!
@arthurmusic4137
4 жыл бұрын
Myth 6: if you can play it slowly you can play it QUiCkLy Twoset triggered*
@cjsamtab7
2 жыл бұрын
Practicing any number of hours or years without paying attention to your FEEL, will yield little to no good results.
@francistaylor5097
4 жыл бұрын
Great vid again, Jay. Thanks. Had my best practice session for ages earlier on my new tenor. I honestly think it's put me in a better mood this evening!
@bettersax
4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@francistaylor5097
4 жыл бұрын
@@bettersax It's a Holton 241. Clunky old thing but bloody loud.
@superorionpetcarroll8052
Жыл бұрын
Myth: you need to know how to play clarinet before you learn saxaphone.
@1kitts
4 жыл бұрын
Listening... Applying... Growing.
@HahnJames
2 жыл бұрын
On January 3rd of this year, I started to learn how to play soprano sax at age 61. I heard all these stories about how difficult it was going to be. It's been challenging for sure but, it's also been a blast. I'm really having fun with it. Thinking back, I think that learning to do Judo was more difficult. I'm now a 3rd degree black belt and I'm still learning. Regarding playing fast, I have had many Judo students want to attempt a new technique fast. They usually mess it up. I tell them to focus on learning the technique not the speed. As their body adapts to the technique and they develop muscle memory, their body will kind of speed it up on its own. In most cases, they will perform the technique fast, with skill, and almost not be aware of how quickly they've done it or how easy it was. I think this same principle can apply to learning to play the saxophone.
@cjsamtab7
2 жыл бұрын
Music, is like photography; it has NO END.
@lesliec5789
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Jay, nope doesn't matter what age you start this wonderful instrument, I've been playing for the past 2 years and Im 64 and I just do it for me because I love it
@thomraller5323
4 жыл бұрын
Yep, I started two years ago when I turned 70. I love it!
@chynadoll77cyn59
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏🏾 you guys give me hope , I guess I’ll get me one I’ve always love the saxophone 🎷but I thought I’m a Lil to old 43 to play .
@NyanPoptartCat
4 жыл бұрын
Keep practicing!! You're NEVER too old. Music is for everyone from -1 to 100+. :D
@colinmackay7998
Жыл бұрын
Me too I am 65 and have finally started playing. Just for me
@nickingrao5869
4 жыл бұрын
Learning to play melodies by ear in your Pentatonic Foundations and Blues Foundations courses I saw Myth number 8 really come true for me. I found working on each of those tunes a little bit, then move on to something else for a week or two, then coming back to them I was able to get them under my fingers very quickly (coming back the second time).
@bettersax
4 жыл бұрын
Great!
@paulscott337
4 жыл бұрын
Inspirational video.....but lose the razor, dude
@tctc2470
4 жыл бұрын
I sincerely don’t think there is anyone out there who explains learning the saxophone better than you Jay.
@jpendleton4331
2 жыл бұрын
That's why his channels name is Greater Saxophone
@chrollium6111
4 жыл бұрын
These comments have me ROLLING
@charlesstephens9572
3 жыл бұрын
I am 80 years old. Is that an impractical age to start learning to play the alto sax. I enjoy listening to the instrument being played. So with encouragement from my wife I bought an inexpensive sax on line but I’m unsure if it was a wise thing to do at my age.
@bettersax
3 жыл бұрын
Watch my video on KZitem called Too Old to Play Saxophone?
@AnthonyM-wishes-he-was-cool
4 жыл бұрын
Clean shaven Jay makes me uncomfortable lol
@KleinkMusic
4 жыл бұрын
@Mr. NPC oh god i'm sorry i didn't know someone already did the joke
@snadwich9352
4 жыл бұрын
I think I like it, but it's so different
@AnthonyM-wishes-he-was-cool
4 жыл бұрын
I'm sure I'll get used to it, but Jay is mustache goals for sure
@derekakien7379
4 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyM-wishes-he-was-cool Fu Manchu. Back to the 60s!
@AnthonyM-wishes-he-was-cool
4 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@q12aw50
Жыл бұрын
I’m gonna have to agree with #8. I’m still playing the most basic mouthpiece you can buy, and I can hit altissimo with ease.
@classified9668
2 жыл бұрын
Jay has taken like 5 years away from his look
@BeesWaxMinder
4 жыл бұрын
How Many adverts🤣?!
@ranirupeiris
Жыл бұрын
Hay jay , where i can find a online saxophone class
@bettersax
Жыл бұрын
BetterSax.com
@TatoG
4 жыл бұрын
I was buy a Sax (Alto) in amazon after see your video, all this information in your chanel is like a pure gold for me, greetings from México City
@derekakien7379
4 жыл бұрын
Pure Gold.
@bettersax
4 жыл бұрын
thanks!
@sandrarogers4899
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jay! Great information. I just love how you explain things.
@georgiannakrieger5606
4 жыл бұрын
I’m so happy to hear you echoing my own thoughts on teaching the saxophone. I tell my students many of the same things!
@sam7181
4 жыл бұрын
White Gloves are the key to correct education. Without them there is no meaning 🤣🤣
@patriciaoudart1508
2 жыл бұрын
Technical way vs creative way....😳... Art is not how many time how many hours, how k/mm, how many K$ money 🤗 it's creativity.👌😎
@sergej100qca4
4 жыл бұрын
I am definitely guilty of the myth 9. What helped me is to have a journal and do something new every day. Then go back through the journal and see what you can improve.
@oobie3049
9 ай бұрын
I recently picked up the alto sax (a YAS-280) and I was already improvising before I learned where each note was. Indeed, one note is enough for it. I quickly learned a blues scale and just had fun with it. I should still go back to the basics though and get a good embouchure and blowing technique before going for other things!
@abimael925
3 жыл бұрын
SPEAK SO MUCH, HABLA MUCHO, DEMAS, ONLY SPEAK....BYE.....NEVER AGAIN , I DO NOT UNDERSTAND INGLES.....
@SaxlRose
4 жыл бұрын
You are the fuckin man. Love all of your videos 🤘🏽🤘🏽
@chimneydriptray2439
3 ай бұрын
I’m looking to have a go at learning the sax I’ve just retired. Do you have any good second hand Saxophones for sale at the right price just encase it does not work out…….?
@tateriehm3831
4 жыл бұрын
Baby face
@Danox94
4 жыл бұрын
Hey there, Baby Jay here from bettersax
@KadrianThomas
4 жыл бұрын
I loved the video Jay, I also like the new look without the 🧔. Myth #2 clearly a myth. I didn’t know what a saxophone was until I was 22 years old, as I grew up humbly. Myth # 6. The marshal arts gurus have a saying about technique when they are teaching it. It goes, “slow=smooth, smooth=Fast.” Great video teach.
@thedopestwhale9970
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mr. BetterSax, my name is Alex and I’ve been an athlete my whole life. I’ve never played a lick of an instrument, but I want to start playing the saxophone. It seems like a simple, yet complex instrument with many different ways to play it. I am 23 and have enough money to buy a nice sax, but I don’t know which one to start with. I don’t wanna buy a cheap one and feel the need to upgrade in half a year or so. What would you suggest be do? Which sax would you suggest as the best beginner/intermediate with the best sound and also good looks. THANK YOU!!!
@rhythmharmony2923
4 жыл бұрын
If you can play it slowly, you can play it quickly.
@bettersax
4 жыл бұрын
If you can't play it slowly, you can't play it quickly.
@rhythmharmony2923
4 жыл бұрын
Better Sax Oh, right! 😅 Spelling mistake!
@joseceraia
10 ай бұрын
When yiu practice you win.When you do not practice you lose.There is nothing in between. The point is: I played 65 years on profesional basis, and I do not remember if I ever practiced.Believe it or not.
@dougsmith7616
4 жыл бұрын
Playing sax is the easy part. Making music is difficult......no matter who you are, or think you are.
@RandyResnick
2 жыл бұрын
One of your best videos, Jay, because I agree, so I know you're right! 🤣 I stared at 70, avoided too many scales and patterns and didn't do a lot of long tones. The only advice I'd give to anyone on any instrument is, LISTEN TO THE GREATS! Practice being yourself. Less is more in any music, it's a matter of feeling and sound, not velocity and density.
@StoneysWorkshop
4 жыл бұрын
On Myth 5: I generally try to hold back playing too fast and too many notes because I know that listening to that sort of thing exhausts me and I can only listen to someone like Chab LB for twenty minutes then I have to take a break.
@BillColeExperience
3 жыл бұрын
Different teachers explaining a concept can do wonders. After years of not understanding something, I heard a native Spanish speaker trying to explain something in English and BAMN - epiphany! The same words told me over and over was not getting through. Then someone with poorer English explains it in different words and voila.
@jazzygiraffe8589
4 жыл бұрын
Regarding myth Nr2 Charlie Parker startet at ~15 What most people lack is not the efforts to get good but the right environment to grow in. Nowadays jazz is way less popular and there are less oppotunities to play with other people and get helpful feedback.
@stveloop9452
4 жыл бұрын
Finally got myself a tenor and about to start the beginner course!
@stealthmonkeydc2869
4 жыл бұрын
Just got my own and his beginners courses have been really helpful.
@richardvillone50
2 жыл бұрын
Jay,love your instruction vidios,happy with progress in spite of an amputated,finger (left ring finger G), arthritis emphazema & a few ailments not mentioned,Proud to be under your instruction.would love to exibit my progress & share with doubts of there abilities.Thanks For all .... STUB.
@rafaeltapia8275
2 жыл бұрын
I have one. MYTH: horns with NO high F# are better than those with. Can you explain the difference or lack there off between the two options?
@gm836
4 жыл бұрын
Even though I’m only 19 (basically 20), the second myth scares me so much.
@DeogratiusJrMichael
4 жыл бұрын
Am 25....😒😒 I've playing for month
@gm836
4 жыл бұрын
choose kindness we got this. Technically we are still young so...
@DeogratiusJrMichael
4 жыл бұрын
@@gm836 thanks my friend... your text really made my day..😇😇😇😇 I thought I was kinda old
@gm836
4 жыл бұрын
choose kindness no worries man. A lot of people don’t start really young and they still become great players. It. An be down with perseverance and discipline.
@DeogratiusJrMichael
4 жыл бұрын
@@gm836 that's true my friend.... All the best of luck in your saxophone journey... See you on top one day..❤❤❤❤🎶🎧
@RafikCezanneTV
4 жыл бұрын
An informative video. I enjoy all of them! I've been following your advice and getting results! Taking baby steps on difficult pieces and slowly building up my speed has worked. My routine is sight reading something challenging, then scales, and patterns, then work on standards. If I have little time, I'll get in about 15 - 30 minutes of arpeggios to keep the chops active. Since on lockdown, and I have time, I enjoy practicing for a couple of hours a day on each horn (tenor, alto, and flute). The process is the reward and my musical journey continues. Thank you.
@uuummmhi1409
Жыл бұрын
Hey i want to get into saxophone but I don't want to spend 1,000$ just for me just not to like it so what cheap beginners saxophone do you recomend?
@charliefink1381
4 жыл бұрын
2:27 lights out, literally
@kevindeibert3369
2 жыл бұрын
Last time I shaved my beard off, my wife wouldn’t even look at me ! I grew it back - mine grows fast fortunately
@music_man_145
9 ай бұрын
Everyone talks about long tones but I don't understand how it works if it even does. My teachers don't know about it one plays the piano and the other is a percussionist so they can't help. How do you play them because it seems like you just play a note for a long time. I tried to do that and my parents got mad because it was anoing and stuff.
@Samuel-ge7im
4 жыл бұрын
Nice video Jay. A lot of truth was spoken in this video.
@timdoreen3933
4 жыл бұрын
I never played in my life and picked up the saxophone an alto Jupiter and started playing it’s about mouth control and lungs
@SH1974
4 жыл бұрын
One more wise Video, thanks for that! Once again it gives me interresting stuff to think about... Myth 2: I'm 46 and started about 2 months ago. My first Instrument... But I feel young, really!! ;) Serious: If You think You're too old, You certainly ARE too old. If You don't try something new, You'll never learn something new - that's a fact, no matter how old You are. Maybe my chance to ever become a good musican has passed a few decades ago. But that doesn't stop me from having fun practicing my Instrument! I'm not a musican now (not even a bad one) that's my first step to take - and then see how far my journey goes. I don't aim being another Charlie, John or Stan. I will do my jounrey as a Silvio, because that's who I am. ;) "Mind is like a parachute: it doesn't work if it's not open" -- Frank Zappa. Myth 7: especially beginners should not overuse the (not developed) Emboucher - muscles! Teacher says: Better practice shorter time but every day than getting totally exhausted once or twice a week. I usually practice about an hour each day, always start with long tone exercises. If I begin to bite before the hour is passed, I stop. If I still play after 75 minutes, I put a stronger reed in (usually play with 1,5 - then I change to 2 or even 2.5) and end my session with long tones again.
@derekakien7379
4 жыл бұрын
Music keeps you young. Good stress reliever too.
@shrutiramani689
4 жыл бұрын
What a lovely video! Time to go practise. Thanks you for this video. 🙏🏽💓
@jackdolphy8965
4 жыл бұрын
Myth #2 you don’t Have to start young to reach a good height. Maybe not but to be sure, don’t check out Justin-Lee Schultz else you might sell whatever axe you play lol lol lol
@jeffreyrainey1015
4 жыл бұрын
I completely agree with myth number 6 being false, and also agree that it is better to learn something solidly and slowly in order to build up accuracy and precision. When you hear something being performed at rapid speed, understand that every one of those players has mastered everything at a much slower tempo in order to get it right. You can also tell when someone is uncomfortable with playing something at fast speeds, as they will either miss some parts and/or trip over themselves, which can throw off their timing. I'm guilty of doing this on many occasions, because it is so tempting to want to impress your audience. If you ever need vindication, look at bluegrass musicians! Each one of them will tell you that precision is more important than speed, and bluegrass is a lot like jazz, in its range of technicality - outside of its comical imagery.
@MeehanSax
2 жыл бұрын
#1 I was already typing up this comment in the 3 seconds it took to say you where kidding lol
@rkomada88
4 жыл бұрын
Nice sound, what mouthpiece are you using here?
@bettersax
4 жыл бұрын
Peter Jessen custom
@rkomada88
4 жыл бұрын
Better Sax...... wow, very cool. Never heard of that one. Where do you get one??
@bradfordpalmer2298
Жыл бұрын
Btw, these tips are spot on for many things I life....especially #9. Way to go Jay! I keep coming back to your Videos, u remind me of my middle school Band teacher, he was a cool dude!
@aumhren3480
4 жыл бұрын
if you ever want to get rid of cheapest amazon alto sax, i volunteer for receiver. lol, thx for sharing, s love nia
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