This Stops 95% of Saxophone Students Improving
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Published 2022-03-18
Jay Metcalf discusses key things that saxophone players can focus on in order to improve their playing and get better results faster.
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All Comments (21)
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I just moved into a semi-detached house and for the first time ever I can let my horn scream without the fear of bothering my neighbours. It made such a big difference.
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3:00 Best thing my sax instructor ever had me do was start practicing with either earbuds or earplugs in. Being shy/overly considerate with ones volume destroys the sound more than anything. Take it from me, a guy who when playing trumpet was easily over powered by the saxes because of how timid I was playing
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For me, the best thing to improve my rythm was to record myself playing and then listening back to it, it really makes a difference hearing yourself play without having to concentrate on actually playing.
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Great tips - VERY much agree with these. Air and Rhythm, without these nothing works (on the saxophone). I'm such a metronome-fanatic, I'm actually working with a Sydney design house to develop my dream metronome (will it tick? or tock? time will tell). Good luck with the workshop, looks like fun! Happy Friday, Jay!
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I'm a saxophone teacher. And this is so helpful to use as a resource. Keep up the great work! You're not just helping beginners with this video. You're helping teachers like me! 👍
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Wasn't expecting to see an Adam Neely clip make an appearance 🤣
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Well said jamie, i live in a small apartment in spain i hate annoying my nieghbors while practicing so i played low, but now i drive to the country side and play with full sound the difference is massive, great advise.
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It's amazing how advices that seems simple, are so important and could defined our sound. Thanks again Jay, for your help, in loving this instrument that even gets to be a great companion. Keep up the good work.
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This couldn't be more spot-on.
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Yes! Another great video! Sounding clean and in time will carry you very far.
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That's great advice, I started using a metronome after this and the sound is a huge improvement.
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THIS VIDEO WAS NEEDED!!!! Thanks for putting this on Youtube! As a college saxophone music major, I believe that every young musician should watch this video!
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So true, so true: sound & rhythm. They are my daily struggle. 🙂. Long notes, play in-tune, like what you hear, metronome (beats 2 and 4), whenever possible and when not possible, play-a-long with backing tracks or exercises (niehaus books, for example); without forgetting your tips ;-) thank you Jay
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Thanks for another great video, Jay. Incidentally, I’ve been spending some of my music listening time focussing on the drums/rhythm section and dancing to the sounds to embody them more. Time feel and sound is definitely a work in progress…
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Thank you. Excellent advice. Too often I practice while overlooking these essential elements, especially "Air."
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This has got to be the most important things i have ever heard from a saxophone educator. Even me and i have been playing for years sometimes forget. My neighbors stopped complaining years ago so I must be singing ok lol. Love your vids, Jay
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Appreciate this tip, as I have now found myself teaching my kids how to play and I need to get back to basics myself. Thanks Jay, you are the best!
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Always good to watch some Jay Metcalf Better Sax videos to remind myself of the basics.
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Absolutely agree. Thanks for your advices.
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Probably the most helpful vid ever thanks so much! 😊
