Have you read Dr Mark Watkins book “From the inside out” where he documents his decades of research using modern medical technology to actually video what is going on in the vocal tract and embouchure of saxophone players? He also measures the pressure and airflow in the vocal tract during the note production. This is not a five minute read, but imo it is essential reading for any keen saxophone player and particularly anyone who provides advice or coaching to other players. You may be surprised at how many common saxophone sayings and teaching points are actually myths!
A very similar way of controlling the tongue is whistling. I like to think like a whistler when playing overtones and even when using voicing to create the proper pitch and sound of tones in the 2nd octave or beyond.
Love seeing saxophonist being active on UA-cam. The more wisdom the better
I really appreciate all of your advice in helping us struggling sax players get better on this instrument.
ive been pinching for years, this was superful considering i never had a formal teacher tell me this. thank you!
Most welcome! It's a very common thing that I used to do as well!
This'll work! I usually start with what you said Nick; Bb, B, C, Db etc. Using the scale approach, I'm definitely going to try that. Thx! 😎💪🏿🎷
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Have you read Dr Mark Watkins book “From the inside out” where he documents his decades of research using modern medical technology to actually video what is going on in the vocal tract and embouchure of saxophone players? He also measures the pressure and airflow in the vocal tract during the note production. This is not a five minute read, but imo it is essential reading for any keen saxophone player and particularly anyone who provides advice or coaching to other players. You may be surprised at how many common saxophone sayings and teaching points are actually myths!
I have checked it out briefly but don't own it yet. The YT videos of the Xrays are so cool and informative!!
A very similar way of controlling the tongue is whistling. I like to think like a whistler when playing overtones and even when using voicing to create the proper pitch and sound of tones in the 2nd octave or beyond.
Yes! Whistling is an awesome parallel to voicing! 🙌