Dark to Bright Alto Sax Tone - Jody Jazz Mouthpieces

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@tonyvu60 4 жыл бұрын

This vid is probably theost helpful since I have no idea how to characterize the "dark" and "bright" timbre.

@jazzcazzbazznazz4778 2 жыл бұрын

The way I understand dark vs bright is by thinking about how I would sing a certain song. One of my favorite classical pieces is Fugue in G minor, if I were to sing this to someone I would use a “bom” to represent the soft round darker tone of classical saxophone. If I were singing what Jay was playing at the end of the video I would probably use a combination of “da” and “ba” to give the impression of the hard sharp brighter sound.

@datrizonkun 2 жыл бұрын

@hoarboyryoohba3227 4 жыл бұрын

I’m Japanese college student studying jazz. I learned a lot from this video. Thank you so much!!!

@JayV688 4 жыл бұрын

His mouthpieces cost more than my entire Amazon alto saxophone 😂

@Mantiza 4 жыл бұрын

Ouch lmao

@Edgarromero94 4 жыл бұрын

Those mouthpieces cost more than my entire homestudio and musical equipment :( haha

@itsillegaltorobketchuppack4963 4 жыл бұрын

The DV one is nearly the same price of my saxophone lol.

@ethanm3480 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@michaelsmith6938 4 жыл бұрын

@@Edgarromero94 Yes, it is overpriced, 10x more expensive compared to average price at Amazon. Only silly guy/student will buy it for practicing

@nicholassarmiento7508 4 жыл бұрын

I love the darker ones but they are all beautiful sounding. I’m an intermediate sax player and this is exactly what I need!

@gnaagren 4 жыл бұрын

Well, as he says, his Alto sound is rather bright, naturally. You might achieve a similar sound with different equipment. Make sure to take enough time to listen to yourself with each mp. Play in different rooms, and record yourself. (Ideally with a mic, but even your phone can give you a bit of an "outside perspective.")

@alejandroaguilar7475 4 жыл бұрын

I love the sound of the DV, best. It sounds like the most versatile of the five Jody Jazz mouthpieces. Thanks Jay.

@don_oscar_6436 4 жыл бұрын

The sound is amazing! It really captures how a thing as a mouthpiece can change a lot

@eliezerdossantos4260 4 жыл бұрын

I really love the sound of a DV, it sounds so clear and tuned whatever on lower or upper registers.

@drwallysax 4 жыл бұрын

This is incredibly thorough and helpful (I’ve never previously fully understood the Jody Jazz lineup). Your engineering and playing skills make this VERY illuminating. Bravo, Jay!

@mikaelzerbib 2 жыл бұрын

You are a very sensitive and emotional professional that has stayed very humble, and that is extremely rare! May GD bless you! Love your channel!

@henriquedeliberato8064 4 жыл бұрын

It's very interesting to notice the clear difference between the darkest and the brightest mouthpiece sounds. The DV stills my fav. As always, amazing sound Jay!

@alexwillats 4 жыл бұрын

These all sound incredible! 🤩 I'm tempted by the DV NY because I love a darker sound but the DV is also very appealing, as it seems really versatile and I just love how it sounded. It's also a great looking piece 🤗 Thanks for another insightful and fun video. 🎷❤🧡💛

@patemblen3644 4 жыл бұрын

Sounding damn fine there Jay.A mouthpiece would be nice, but how about you send be me a bag of your technique!

@davidskey 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been playing a DV on alto and tenor for ~2 years. Simply the best mouthpiece I’ve ever played.

@knavar6314 4 жыл бұрын

I bought the DV 5-6 years ago and it’s still my primary mouthpiece! I’ve never really noticed how versatile it is but I can get my sound to go from Sanborn to Albright to Cannonball all on the same piece

@ruthjacobs7276 4 жыл бұрын

I've been using the rico B5 for 3 years now and know I should probably upgrade but times have been tough... but I'm not only in love with the DV NYs ascetics but as soon as you started playing it reminded me of my grandpops because of the same rich deep tone he always played in. 🙌🏾🧡💥

@zeldemalevitz4996 4 жыл бұрын

Got my DV NY years ago & still love it. I’d like to try the HR*. All in 6. Thanks for your vids.

@charltoncalender9698 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jay. This video has really helped me figure out which mouthpieces to try out for my playing and budget. The winner for me was the Jet. It was brighter than i'm used to but with the dark ligature it's a great combination. Changed my whole sound and ease of getting low notes and altissimo notes! Great video and you play your tail off!!!

@grantkoeller8911 3 жыл бұрын

The HR* sounded great! It's perfect for bebop or lead alto. Absolutely has that New York Meyer vibe, such a perfect alto tone.

@josoccer5599 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Jody Jazz Jet in a size 9! And damn, that thing is LOUD! I use it for marching band and it's always so amazing to play, I would definitely recommend the jet.

@Carlos-ko1lu 4 жыл бұрын

All music sounds brilliant when you play.

@sethrock7070 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this video, I found it very very helpful for in trying out new mouthpiece to find my sound within jazz

@agatalerch9359 4 жыл бұрын

Yet another great giveaway. Thank you so much for your generosity, Jay. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

@Justafewgoals 4 жыл бұрын

I’m a beginner alto sax player still learning have been watching your videos for a few weeks now and they’ve helped me out a lot. I liked the one that was right in the middle...sounded the most versatile. I believe it’s the DV.

@noamalizia362 4 жыл бұрын

I think this is the best mouthpiece test video of the year... thank you🙏🏻🙏🏻

@craigfindlay1835 4 жыл бұрын

Drooling over the SuperJet and that beautiful sound and look. Or the DV NY. Another great video Jay!

@blackadam2988 4 жыл бұрын

Always love your uploaded videos, makes me wanna practice more to be as good as you one day! :D the Jody Jazz mouthpiece sounds awesome!!!

@timothywalsh866 4 жыл бұрын

Finally! a video which properly demonstrates the differences between bright and dark tones on saxophone.

@wadestewart5407 4 жыл бұрын

I tried the Jet 7* for tenor and it was amazingly loud and crisp I would be interested to hear the Jet and DV NY for alto more. Thanks for the video, Jay and Jody Jazz!

@dcp8nts 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jay! Brilliant video. The DV sings to me, but i'd be equally as thrilled with the Jet. Thanks for all of your videos and inspiration.

@nabilmashoor7048 4 жыл бұрын

Jay you've been killin it with the video editing lately , the small things make a huge difference !

@franciscovictorianodomingu4260 4 жыл бұрын

wow, man. this exciting! thank you for the content you keep putting out. i am eyeing that Jet and DV!

@Acid4blood75 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a fan of the Jet and Super Jet mouthpieces, great videos by the way Jay! Thank you!

@Babamauro 4 жыл бұрын

All your videos make me wanna pick up my sax. Been on a 16 day playing streak and your vids are part of my daily practice sessions. Would ask for some magic dust to sound as good as you but know, perhaps, with consistent practice, I'll get there one day. Thanks Jay.

@chribm 4 жыл бұрын

I bought the ruby red for soprano some 17 years ago and I am a die hard fan of Jody Jazz. I have already bought an HR* for my soprano. I would like a DV but it's a bit out of my budget for now. I have been suggesting Jody Jazz to anyone who would listen for years now. I love mine.

@elnauta9525 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jay. This video is very useful, like all your videos! My teacher recomended me to get a Jody mouthpiece, his sound is great. So far I am still playing with my old and only mouthpiece (Claude Leaky 5*3) but I will put the HR* in my "hope" list. Thanks again.

@zitong_ 4 жыл бұрын

Wow the HR* sounds amazing

@jonathanriggs6599 4 жыл бұрын

Got an HR* last year, and I absolutely love it!

@paulspence2815 4 жыл бұрын

I have been playing on the HR* for several years, but after watching this video, I would consider moving up to the DV NY. I like it's darker sound and it fits into the typical Blue Note alto sound in records from the 50's and 60's. Kudos for doing such an informative and useful video.

@anthonypierre2094 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Jay, I like the versatility in the DV the best but you sound amazing playing them all! Really Love hearing you play! Idno if I will ever be that good, maybe one day if I can stick with it under your tutelage.

@chrispalmer2136 4 жыл бұрын

Ive been learning a year and still have the standard trevor james mouth piece that came with my alto the HR* sounds worth a try

@1241fifeanddrum 4 жыл бұрын

Been playing professionally over 45 years and am a huge fan of the Super Jet Series! Play them on all my horns ...

@giuseppedigioia69 4 жыл бұрын

Dear Jay, your sound on HR* is absolutely wonderful. I already play a HR* on alto with a small tip opening. I'd like to try a 7*. I still play it on tenor as you all might se from my image 😆

@AFFLYMedic 4 жыл бұрын

I just ordered the Jet, thanks for the reviews.

@FarrinD12 4 жыл бұрын

My horn professor persuaded me to get a HR* when I was in college and I love it still! It would be great to win the DV, it sounds amazing!

@paulspence2815 4 жыл бұрын

I have been playing on the HR* for years and I would like to move up to the DV NY.

@jeffreyharrison4045 4 жыл бұрын

You’re the best! Thanks for your professional content

@mrp1217 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I also recommend the HR* to my jazz students. The reasons you state are spot-on. The price is under $200. It is very well-made, and they are consistently good. Jody Espina stands behind his products.

@johnwhelan8140 4 жыл бұрын

This was a really cool video and I liked that it wasn’t just about selling a product. Nice music!

@SAXMARKed 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for the idea.... very helpful and so amazing 😍😍😍

@bobfreddy4473 4 жыл бұрын

I like how you labeled the different sections of the video!

@erikschreiter3755 4 жыл бұрын

The DV NY totally got me. What a great sound!

@xsmi 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve always wanted to try a DV. Jody told me once that it should pair well with my Reference Alto.

@jameekaholland4165 4 жыл бұрын

Man, i'm feeling the DV! It speaks my language in my tone...

@ricardoali100 4 жыл бұрын

First of all, Happy Birthday for you, great master. I personally prefer the DV sound. Thanks for sugestions and for the pleasure of to listen you playing.

@bill9786 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jay, great information and of course playing.

@donnicholson3200 4 жыл бұрын

I've got the HR* alto piece and would love a DV to go with it, 7 tip opening. Drool.

@tomssiregar7893 4 жыл бұрын

this is what I've been waiting for from yesterday and I can't wait to get it

@izhakalanlermacedillo6058 4 жыл бұрын

OMG the kind of video i need, i am looking for a new mouthpiece and jay just release this, nice video.

@nelsonval9398 4 жыл бұрын

Love your playing. I’m really interested in the DV NY mouthpiece.

@obisch3176 4 жыл бұрын

I 'd LOVE the HR* !! .... I reckon this will sound great on my Truetone Alto :)

@jordandiaz4991 4 жыл бұрын

The HR* and DV sound amazing. Well, all of them do! I would love to experiment with those in my alto

@razzooz 4 жыл бұрын

Love the channel Jay. Been self-taught for a month now, and its all thanks to you. Got my Jean Paul AS-400 a few weeks back thanks to your recommendation, and its been a blast. I actually love riding my electric skateboard at the park while practicing my saxophone. Going to be looking to upgrade my mouthpiece soon, keep these mouthpiece videos coming, I'm still not sure of what I should get.

@thomas_lappin 4 жыл бұрын

@@michaelmouawad3575 you leg end 😂🥴

@razzooz 4 жыл бұрын

@@michaelmouawad3575 It is absolutely risky. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z7uqd5yisdCyipc.html

@majotroobs719 4 жыл бұрын

@@michaelmouawad3575 "foot"? or "hip"

@AaA_2772 4 жыл бұрын

I loved all of the mouthpieces' sounds but I loved the HR* and DV mouthpiece the most. I like being able to play a greater scale of notes and sounds. :D

@jazzyfoxx104 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! I Like that DV. I believe it suits my embouchure. 💞💞

@brianmatthews232 3 жыл бұрын

immaculate playing, super sound !

@michaelmoon622 4 жыл бұрын

Oh man that HR* is so smooth

@nhr27 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! HR* is my personal favorite MP. I also have the Jet for fun and love it. I’ve had my eye on the DV :-) On a side note, Jody personally responded to my email when I first ordered my MP and answered my questions. Great customer service!

@johnmarkconnolly6414 4 жыл бұрын

I recently - several months ago now I guess since it was BC19 - got serious about jazz and upgraded to a JJ HR* 6M. I played a Meyer 5M in high school and some in college - but was mostly legit in college. As you said, it took a little bit of time to find the right combination of reed and strength. But having done that, I love the way it sounds. I was looking for a more traditional bebop/lead alto sound, and this mpc got me really close to what I’m looking for. I’ll reiterate that it’s very easy to play, intonation is good and it’s extremely flexible - still finding colors in my sound with it. Highly recommend.

@rickycornwall6221 4 жыл бұрын

I love jody jazz for all the different tones build quality. Been playing for a couple of yrs now time for me to try a different mouthpiece. My kids bought me a jody jazz power ring for fathers day. Which would fit and my favourite super jet if I win or have to buy one . Keep the great work up love better sax .

@arioscos 4 жыл бұрын

I have Jody Jazz for both my Tenor and Alto sax. Ive tried all of them so far. I personally love the DV 7 for Tenor and Super Jet for Alto. The Jet mouthpiece was the only mouthpiece that I gave away. I think it had a defect.

@LotusTheGamer 3 жыл бұрын

i love this channel played nearly all my school years on sax mostly bari saxiphone and allows me some nostalga as it hard to find a bari sax thats affordable in my area

@bosslee2330 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos!! These are very informational!

@rexrozario5003 4 жыл бұрын

The first one was superb Thanks Jeff

@tomkiser4572 4 жыл бұрын

Love the sound of th DV.

@mikehampton4353 4 жыл бұрын

The Jody jet is the one for me, great sound and great tone. And I want one.

@ivanosheamusic 4 жыл бұрын

I really love the Super Jet mouthpiece.

@stevenelson211 4 жыл бұрын

I’d be happy with any one of them. I tend to sound darker whatever I play, so I’d probably go for the DV or Super Jet, but the others sound great also.

@nathanbensur1621 4 жыл бұрын

I just went through a trial of my own a few months ago with the Jody Jazz DV, HR* and Jet mouthpieces when I decided to get a more open version of the HR* I already owned. When I called for the mouthpiece trial, I was surprised to have Jody pick up the phone and talk with me about his mouthpieces. I wasn't going to try the DV because of the high price, but he convinced me that I had nothing to lose in giving it a try. I'm really glad I did, because that mouthpiece is fantastic and the one I decided to keep, easy blowing and seems to work with just about every reed I throw onto it. Stimulus money and birthday gift to myself. All the Jody Jazz mouthpieces were great, consistent like Jay says, just need to pick the one that suits your needs..

@jodyjazzofficial 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing your story - I’m really glad you are happy. I always say if you can afford a DV, there’s nothing to lose in giving it a try and if you can’t afford it we have great options for under $200

@jonathangon1098 4 жыл бұрын

I like the DV because it has a unique sound and it stands out from the rest

@chrislaw6109 4 жыл бұрын

Bright tone sounds so nice.

@Franck77487 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jay- l am enjoying your PSBE series. 🙏🏿

@markdgoldman1813 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I have the DV which is extremely versatile. If I were to get another, it would be the super jet for its power and penetrating sound.

@sergej100qca4 4 жыл бұрын

Another giveaway! Thank you so much for these opportunities!

@JohanKhiski 4 жыл бұрын

I love all your vlogs ! very productive !

@josefmoveyourself7234 4 жыл бұрын

Nice playing Jay. I really like the Super Jet🔥

@davvads9932 4 жыл бұрын

I really loved the sound of the HR * and it's sleek design! I hope I win that one! :)

@martinkechner1680 4 жыл бұрын

I reall love the sound of Super Jet mouthpiece ,but all of them are very great.

@alexandranunez699 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Amazing playtesting! :) Made my day! I really liked every jody jazz mouthpiece, however the jody jazz DV (tip opening 7) really catched me! Awesome sound! In addition, the brand is really new to me. Thanks for the introduction! Would be great to get one of these really sophisticated mouthpieces...:)

@Majrahani 4 жыл бұрын

I love the Dark sound of Jody Jazz DV NY!

@PDG4 4 жыл бұрын

The HR* was definitely my favorite

@lynneellis1540 4 жыл бұрын

I have the HR* and love it's verstility. The one that would suit me best is the DV. They all sound great.

@mikesaxclar 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the tone of the Jet. Really shocked by that as I've been selling Jody Jazz mouthpieces for the last five years and generally feel like the jet is a bit too bright for most players. You're tone on it was incredible!

@jason-st9ck 4 жыл бұрын

I love all of the sounds. Personally I think DV stands out. Would love one of those

@PonchMuniz 4 жыл бұрын

HR* & DV sounded really nice!

@jdncpr1 4 жыл бұрын

Jet 7 was my fav. Great sound but as you said before, player plays a big part on this. Really good mouthpieces 👍🏻

@excelexe9421 4 жыл бұрын

I loved the tone and sound of the Jet mouthpiece

@enduser63 4 жыл бұрын

Have you heard anything about baffles,ie I used to have a water proof putty similar to blutac,place different shapes below the reed, press, in place, experiment freely

@ErwalDeeas 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, the intro alone was awesome!!!! Thank you!

@ronalda5239 4 жыл бұрын

I play in a latin music, “merengue” band and while I agree with your assessment of the Superjet having the qualities to cut through that type of music, I would personally prefer a Jet because of my gear (Overhauled Buescher TruTone which I am looking to upgrade soon) or a DV NY. Thank you for the reviews and play testing. I have been following your videos for several weeks now and I am highly impressed by your quality content.

@markdrezdzon7542 4 жыл бұрын

Four years ago I started playing tenor again (after many years not playing since high school) and, about 6 months into it, was looking for some mouthpieces. I purchased the Selmer Soloist C* which I play in HS for band concerts, but had to "guess" at what to get for a jazz mouthpiece. I ended up purchasing the Jody Jazz HR* 5 (I play Java Green 2.5 reeds on it) and the Jet 6 (I play Vandoren Jazz 2.5 on it) based on Jody Jazz's recommendations. I love them -- and I guess I got lucky! And they perform pretty much like you advertise!

@filipegoncalves8495 4 жыл бұрын

I know the video is about the mouthpieces, which are amazing by the way. but man, you're a hell of a sax player. bet you hear that a lot but congratulations for all the work and study put in, it paid out!! huge fan

@charltoncalender9698 3 жыл бұрын

I concur. You play your butt off!!!

@richardcomard4223 4 жыл бұрын

My phone's a piece of crap(like my Alto mouthpiece) and it won't accept PDFs for some reason. I'm upgrading soon. I can't wait. Yourself and Chad and Pollock. Im so glad I found all of you. Thanks.