what neck strap are you using

Nailed it!

Thanks, very helpful, and I have never heard this tip before in terms of changing tone. I will try it. I normally play slightly down from tip end, and harder the reed, more I do this

So is it harder with perfect pitch? I have it, so I’m always focused on the notes instead of the sound. Would this work for me or would I need to modify something?

What about 4 reeds is that just like you shouldn't ever, really use it because it's just too stiff?

You've the sound of great David, Rip 😢

That is incredible! Mind that keeping your hard rubber mouthpieces in the dark will prolong the life and prevent decolorization. Congratulations on your collection.

Hey Kevin you should review the new Dickerson Resonator Ligature-it's a resonator & lig combined-very unique- it's hot

try a small crochet hook to handle the springs. If you can find a plastic one that's great, but in general they are aluminum and softer than the springs.

Amazing sound brother 🥰

I use the Meyer 6, its great for me. $125 on Facebook marketplace. You kick ass btw.

Looking forward to those licks

can you please tell why on a berg larsen 110 metal mouth piece is so hard to get sound . and would a 80/0 metal mouth piece be better ? thanks

WOW. THAT SOUNDS AWSOME WHAT BRAND MOUTHPIECE WHAT SIZE😊👍

i dig it

Berg Larsen wins 🔥

insane

excellent video!!! ...finally someone who thinks the same as me!! ...although in my country (Argentina) there are not so many opportunities to try such a variety of mouthpieces, I think it is important to choose based on the dynamic range that is obtained from them..... advice: try those mouthpieces with a Selmer Mark 7 (I have one and the dynamic range is amazing!)

A++++

Wow...I tried this one years ago and never got it like that. I'm inspired to try again now.

Awesome, thank you so much. Lately someone said I was playing a bit flat, that was like slapping me in the face😮 I need to get this in order...

You highly are skilled man god bless would like to here you play some blues❤

By the way, Brenda Lee was THIRTEEN YEARS OLD when she recorded this! And guess who's on piano? Floyd Cramer!

Unfortunately, I hear THAT much of a difference between a professional and a beginner horn. Notes are somehow all around in beginner sax, while the intonation control is easier on a pro sax. I always believe that quality of an instrument definitely matters.

Cant get past the stupid captcha on your access site

I'm stuffed then first saxophone 902 bronze tenor Yanigisawa

thanks kevin i want to learn how to play that song on alto saxophone i really appreciate it you taking the time to show how to play that hit on alto sax i picked up the saxophone in late march i want to play in a band someday thats my dream i go to practice on thursday nights in middletown delaware with mr collins my teacher i usually practice like 3 times a week each time for like 15 to 20 minutes each time and merry christmas 2023!

nice video, very informative, where were you when I needed you? 🤣

Thank you so much! This is a fantastic video, teaching all of the saxophone effects, in Rockin around the Christmas tree. I really appreciate this, and I’m sure many other people do too! This song is massive, it’s one of my favourite Christmas songs, I too remember this growing up, at Christmas time hearing this on the radio, or on my Dads record player, it was one of my favourite songs. Little Miss Dynamite and the Awesome Boots Randolph 🎷 I loved Rock n Roll and this is Rock n Roll saxophone on a nutshell. This was the start of my love for saxophone. I have watched both parts of your video, and let me tell say, you are a great teacher, you have the same enthusiasm and excitement I have every time I pick up my saxophone! It puts a smile on my face! I’m learning song this right now for our Band! One again Thank you, once again, your a star ⭐️🎷

What do you think of the M1 neck?

Wow

You can't avoid your reeds coming in contact with saliva anyway, so it's really silly to worry about the 2 minutes contact with saliva before you play and the play for an hour or so where they'll be in constant contact with your saliva. On the other hand probably the water doesn't do much harm either if you play after watering.

Hey Kevin, just rediscovered your channel. This is Nat, I dunno if you remember me from back in the school band days. I purchased an alto few weeks back after not having played for 15+ years... this tip helped me hit low Bb and without muscling it out. You're killing it with these videos man, much needed. Hope to see more from you and hope the gigs are going well.

Is it possible that you can leave the music that you played in the beginning, in the description please

Great! Thanks

How do u get that tone ?? What type of mouthpiece ? What model sax ? Help me out 😂

My metal Berg Larson says 9 C so what opening is this ?

The Berg is the best ! I don’t play a berg but it still the best of all😊

Thanks Kevin. I just got this strap but I find the cord digs into my collar bone. Where does your strap end relative to your collarbone and do you find the cord sits on it? Cheers

great help, thanks a lot

Hey im confused about the chin thing , are you making a kissy face with your lips or what?

Good morning, master. Could you share the sheet music from Marcel Mule's 53 etudes, Vol. 1, 2 and 3 please. A cordial greeting from Mexico.

100/1❤

Very nice (alto) transcription of this classic! Impressive fluency in the altissimo range. Most of the audio track doesn't jive with the video, cool none-the-less.

I have a Yamaha 62iii silver model. I'm thinking of getting an unlacquered V1 neck to add overtones, and knock brightness back a little. Do you agree with the reasoning?

Am I having a stroke? I'm trying to learn this on guitar for a gig and I'm tuned to standard E-A-D-G-b-E. The first notes are listed as G both visually and on the staff which could be played on the 12th fret of the G string, but to match the pitch of this video and actual recording, I have to play the 15th fret of the G string which is B flat? Is this some idiosyncrasy of the saxophone or is this Kevin Bene making me learn it by ear?

Well done! Awesome take on the famous solo!

Sir Kevin, You sound great on the 120/1,how does this mouthpiece compare to the small chamber Meyer mouthpiece You more recently tried? Thanks

Sir thanks for the demo I’m liking the sound of the Meyer small chamber mouthpiece but it appears that something is wrong with your audio or mike cause Everything sounds a little muddy don’t know quite what that is but thank you nonetheless

Absolutely Brilliant. I got so much out of this vid. Thanks Kevin.