Get Clear Sound on the Saxophone - N.1 secret no one tells you

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Get Clear Sound on the Saxophone
In this video I show you the n.1 secret no one tells you on how to get a clear sound on the saxophone.
I'm talking about the correct movement of the left thumb. Believe it or not correcting the way you press the octave key will improve your playing in no time.
Here I demonstrate the correct way and the incorrect way of moving your left thumb so you can be sure you are doing things right.
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@LondonSaxophoneSchool 4 жыл бұрын

Let me know how you guys get on with this. Comment below if you have any questions 😀

@Calypso3 3 жыл бұрын

Such a subtle adjustment but what a BIG improvement! Thanks for sharing!

@LondonSaxophoneSchool 3 жыл бұрын

It’s all about details... and nailing the difficulties. 😀

@CarlosMoraLurod 5 жыл бұрын

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@LondonSaxophoneSchool 5 жыл бұрын

Gracias Carlos! Realmente aprecio tus comentarios. Trato de hacer lo mejor que puedo. Espero que estos consejos te sirvan para mejorar como saxofonista y músico. Avisame si necesitas mas ayuda en el futuro. Abrazos, Martino Thank you so much Carlos! I really appreciate your comments. I always try to do my very best. I truly hope these tips will serve you well to improve as a saxophonist and musician. Let me know if you need any further help in the future. Best, Martino

@simoliver4470 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. It seems so basic but until one knows it's easy to be getting it wrong. I've been trying to figure out the two thumb positions to get the best comfort and control for ages. I have the hands of a metalworker/mechanic/sculptor, so they may be skilled/strong, but are not necessarily quick and nimble so it's a re training exercise. My left thumb is sometimes sore from asking it do this quick action, even with it being nicely on the button. The 'lifting off the key quickly' seems to aggravate it more than the pressing down. I notice your thumb has a lot of flex in the joint (and your fingers too). It's a case of learning how to do it gently but quickly in my case I think..

@LondonSaxophoneSchool 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Sim! Nice to see you here as well! You want to train your brain in understanding into having a smooth thumb action, not the thumb itself. For this reason, I would set aside 5 mins a day, choose a very simple tunes as happy birthday or twinkle twinkle or anything else and play it in slow motion. Pay attention to the thumb only! Ask someone to tape your finger around the rest if you need to, to add more awareness. My fingers are flexible yes, but you only need to understand how to rest without overdoing things. Work on your awareness more than anything else😀 let me know how you get on:)

@simoliver4470 3 жыл бұрын

@@LondonSaxophoneSchool Thanks Martino, I see what you're saying regarding brain/thumb. I'll try the tape thing just to see how I get on (it will possibly tell me I've been in the wrong position to begin with..). I hope you're doing ok in dealing with the pandemic. It's hit a lot of musicians/performers/artists etc really hard. I really appreciate your time in giving advice. Thank you :)

@simoliver4470 3 жыл бұрын

@@LondonSaxophoneSchool Hi Martino. I nearly went for the tape, but just opted to figure out where my thumb would have to be so it could be taped and I could still use the key. It did make me think about it a bit differently. I've realised what I'm doing is holding my thumb tip flexed back/up quite strongly at times and this is making the top tendon sore so I have to try to over ride this habit somehow.