"Keith G" wrote in message
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(Key noise isn't an issue - more noticeable on one than the other simply
because two mic stands can't occupy the same space!)
It doesn't matter anyway, unless it's intrusive.
Why Ben Webster? That's for Iain's benfit - see (hear) from about 12
seconds in! :-)
Fwe Fwe Fwe - I like it
One can hear it's a classical clarinet player on
saxophone. Much better than a saxophone player
on classical clarinet:-)
As you can't do any recording now for a couple
of weeks, you could take up the alto yourself.
It's not too difficult, it was invented by a Belgian:-)
But seriously, it's a very tactile and intuitive instrument.
First of all, put your thumb in your mouth.
Notice how the lower lip covers the bottom
teeth? Well that's the saxophone embouchure.
Have a go:-)
Try a note with all fingers open, and
just the thumb of the left hand on the black
thumb pad and the right thumb under the hook.
Blow a steady note - that's written C#
Then, as they say, "All you have to do
is blow on the sharp end, and wiggle your fingers":-)
When your good lady gets back, and demands the
return of her alto, you will have a perfect excuse to
do a bit on e-Bay buy yourself a tenor saxophone:-))
Iain
No recreational sax for a fortnight!!
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