I was just reading that exact page of Teal, wanted more information on the mute, came to my favorite font of knowledge, and your video was my first search result. Thanks for telling me what I wanted to know.
Very helpful video, thanks. A couple years ago I came across a copy of Larry Teal’s book. Unfortunately, it is a Spanish translation. Being a Hispanic person did not help at all: the text was mostly incomprehensible to me. Your excellent explanation of the subject of sax “mutes” has made it all clear to me, even though I might not yet be personally ready to try them on my saxes.
Binging the podcast and Im on the episode where you mention this video. Im an 25 y/o amateur so Im nothing compared to yall but definitely gonna keep this in mind! Thanks so much for all the info and tips. Gonna get one of these ASAP Yall are a Godsend for people like me
That is very kind, thanks Wids! Hit me up with questions, we should be recording the podcast again soonish, hopefully! Also, "amateurs" are why Sue and I do what we do! Nothing better than people who make music for sheer love of art. happy practicing!
I can't thank you enough! The low Bb and B on my eastman soprano are horribly sharp...I have studiously avoided them. This is the first modern soprano I have owned and I tried a dublicate horn with the same results WOW. I was shocked. But now it is entirely within reasonable inonation in the low reaches. I happened to have a neoprene o-ring of the near perfect size. It works SO well. Amazing. I am going to experiment with other o-rings of different diameters and thicknesses. Hopefully I can find one that works in silicone since it would be a little "stickier" for staying in place and less likely to react negatively with the lacquer. Thanks so much. And I have both enjoyed and benefited from your presentations.
I was just about to send you a query on this very topic of sharp bottom notes! I solved it with a cardboard tube, but these bell rings seem more respectable!
Thank you for the video. It has some great information. I have a Yamaha saxophone and frankly, I don't have any problem with the lowest notes being out of tune. Perhaps when Larry Teal wrote that book, the saxophones weren't tuned as well. Do you feel that the bell ring provides any other benefits besides helping to lower the pitch on the lower notes? I think there is a misconception out there that these rings darken the overall tone of the instrument in all registers. I don't see how this could be possible.
@@drwallysax Thank you! My doctorate is in medicine. Recently I've started exploring the world of jazz, and flute and saxophone playing. I really enjoy the balance between invaluable information and humor that you have in your videos!
@@MrGmantza A medical doctor, you're in good company (we've got a few in the academy)! My wife is actually a physician as well - hence, I can quit my academic job and start making silly videos. Her only stipulation: don't make her move across the country for a stupid college teaching job! Hit me up with questions, I'm always happy to help. (and thanks for the kind words)!
Hello. If i put someting in a bell some fabric.. I can have much more control.. subton to loud tone is verry easy this way.. i need a harder reed? or just use the sax clogged :)
Awesome review! Two questions: Have you tried a soprano ring? Do they stay in the bell of a straight soprano all right? What’s the material like? Is it flexible or rigid?
Greetings Dr. Wallace! Thank you for the video! The # problem seems like it's only an issue with Soprano, Alto, and Tenor? I'm a Bari player and if anything I find my low A and Bb (depending on the horn) are usually on the flat side if anything. Is that just me and my setup? Or do the physics of the larger horn somehow change the response? Could also be the cold weather recently. A video on the effect of temperature on intonation and how to overcome it or adjust would be awesome! Appreciate the content and don't forget to give some love to the Bari players!
Hey Chris - I haven't spent a ton of time on Bari in decades (played Bari in quartet or a few years back in 90s). Not sure on individual horn notation - let me see what the tendency is on low A horns - I just don't remember off hand. Great question!
Thanks for the great video. Which Bell Ring do you use on the EX875? Did you have to get the EX875 re-padded or overhauled when you had the lacquer stripped?
I don't remember off hand, but the 2nd one I tested in the video worked best. I'm on a 5-20 year classical break, so haven't been using a mute. As for the lacquer, Curt over at Music Medic removed it for me as part of an "Uberhaul."
@@drwallysax it’s just a neutral or good thing I suppose, he’s probably one of the most average UA-camr to get that many subscribers. Like he is informative and funny, but in a roundabout anti-humor kind of way. He barely ever does any actual editing just puts some clips together, and, unlike you, as far as I can tell, he doesn’t actually know much about the mechanics of cars he just talks about features and speed. I only said that because you too talk in a really similar tone with similar pauses.
@@drwallysax I didn’t say he wasn’t successful. Your target audience, saxophone players, doesn’t stack up number wise against the car enthusiasts audience. Alas, all but a small percentage of musicians survive without other sources of income.
I find that adding in the D palm key (in addition to the octave key) helps a bit on my sax (both with pitch and timbre), but it still takes a bit of bending. And if I forget to release the palm key when I move to another note I get some interesting altissimo effects - although some people seem to rudely refer to them as squeaks!! :)
I love your humor, you're my new favorite! :P
Saw Marcel Marceau in ‘81. Fabulous! No one can say nothing, like him.
Just saw Paul the other day. He has a worrisome collection of bell rings now.
Paul will always be a terrible person. In tune Bb or not.
Wally I subbed straight away your personality is just the type I like.
I guess I'm one of those little sh!t$ 😂🤣
Glad to hear it!
Sincerely,
DOCTOR Wally
I was just reading that exact page of Teal, wanted more information on the mute, came to my favorite font of knowledge, and your video was my first search result. Thanks for telling me what I wanted to know.
Happy to help!
Very helpful video, thanks. A couple years ago I came across a copy of Larry Teal’s book. Unfortunately, it is a Spanish translation. Being a Hispanic person did not help at all: the text was mostly incomprehensible to me. Your excellent explanation of the subject of sax “mutes” has made it all clear to me, even though I might not yet be personally ready to try them on my saxes.
That's incredibly kind, thanks!
Binging the podcast and Im on the episode where you mention this video. Im an 25 y/o amateur so Im nothing compared to yall but definitely gonna keep this in mind!
Thanks so much for all the info and tips. Gonna get one of these ASAP Yall are a Godsend for people like me
That is very kind, thanks Wids! Hit me up with questions, we should be recording the podcast again soonish, hopefully! Also, "amateurs" are why Sue and I do what we do! Nothing better than people who make music for sheer love of art. happy practicing!
Love these videos. Great sense of humor DR. Wally.
Thank you kindly
excuse you its doctor wallace
I can't thank you enough!
The low Bb and B on my eastman soprano are horribly sharp...I have studiously avoided them. This is the first modern soprano I have owned and I tried a dublicate horn with the same results
WOW. I was shocked.
But now it is entirely within reasonable inonation in the low reaches.
I happened to have a neoprene o-ring of the near perfect size. It works SO well. Amazing.
I am going to experiment with other o-rings of different diameters and thicknesses.
Hopefully I can find one that works in silicone since it would be a little "stickier" for staying in place and less likely to react negatively with the lacquer.
Thanks so much.
And I have both enjoyed and benefited from your presentations.
Hey, happy to help! Neoprene ring is a great solution. Happy practicing my friend!
Hello dr. I’m just here binge watching all your videos 🎷🎷
Binge away, Pollo! I'm going to binge on chicken wings this weekend. Mmmmmmm....wings.
Dr Wally ... does it again !!!
Blue Goose! Can I call you "goose"? Or B-goose? What's your preferred name?
I was just about to send you a query on this very topic of sharp bottom notes! I solved it with a cardboard tube, but these bell rings seem more respectable!
If it works, it works! Happy practicing Roger!
Just ran across this great video Dr. Wally. This is great info. I definitely will try these out on my Keilwerth SX90R Tenor. Thanks
Thanks, Jacque! It will definitely bring down the sharp bell tones!
Thank you for the video. It has some great information.
I have a Yamaha saxophone and frankly, I don't have any problem with the lowest notes being out of tune. Perhaps when Larry Teal wrote that book, the saxophones weren't tuned as well.
Do you feel that the bell ring provides any other benefits besides helping to lower the pitch on the lower notes? I think there is a misconception out there that these rings darken the overall tone of the instrument in all registers. I don't see how this could be possible.
Brilliant presentation Dr! You just got another Dr. subscribed to your channel.
Welcome to the Academy, George! I'll send a uniform and correspondence stock immediately. What's your Doctorate in?!
@@drwallysax Thank you! My doctorate is in medicine. Recently I've started exploring the world of jazz, and flute and saxophone playing. I really enjoy the balance between invaluable information and humor that you have in your videos!
@@MrGmantza A medical doctor, you're in good company (we've got a few in the academy)! My wife is actually a physician as well - hence, I can quit my academic job and start making silly videos. Her only stipulation: don't make her move across the country for a stupid college teaching job! Hit me up with questions, I'm always happy to help. (and thanks for the kind words)!
@@drwallysax Great! Will be following and asking questions!
Awesome & hilarious , do "saxy stand up"
I'm trying to fail one career at a time, thank you very much.
Fantastic information
Thanks Rasesh, be sure to hit me up with questions!
0:06 gets me every time 😆
Hello. If i put someting in a bell some fabric.. I can have much more control.. subton to loud tone is verry easy this way.. i need a harder reed? or just use the sax clogged :)
Sorry Dr. Wallace, the second I saw it in the bell of my teacher's alto, curious me decided to ask about it. Good decision.
Awesome review! Two questions:
Have you tried a soprano ring? Do they stay in the bell of a straight soprano all right?
What’s the material like? Is it flexible or rigid?
Great question! They are super flexible and stayed in my soprano, no problem. Squishy plastic is very soft with good grip.
Greetings Dr. Wallace! Thank you for the video! The # problem seems like it's only an issue with Soprano, Alto, and Tenor? I'm a Bari player and if anything I find my low A and Bb (depending on the horn) are usually on the flat side if anything. Is that just me and my setup? Or do the physics of the larger horn somehow change the response? Could also be the cold weather recently. A video on the effect of temperature on intonation and how to overcome it or adjust would be awesome! Appreciate the content and don't forget to give some love to the Bari players!
Hey Chris - I haven't spent a ton of time on Bari in decades (played Bari in quartet or a few years back in 90s). Not sure on individual horn notation - let me see what the tendency is on low A horns - I just don't remember off hand. Great question!
great vid!!
i was wondering do they have one for bari? it would probably help with the low notes especially bass lines and low Bb And Low A.
Not yet! But you should send Will an email and ask, couldn't hurt?
Funny guy. Oops. I mean funny “Doctor”. Lol
I didn't go to music school for ten years to be called "Mr. Funny Guy."
How can I see which size would help the most?
I'd email Wil Peak for recommendation (or maybe sample a few). He's super nice and can help you out! www.peakperformancewoodwinds.com
Thanks for the great video. Which Bell Ring do you use on the EX875? Did you have to get the EX875 re-padded or overhauled when you had the lacquer stripped?
I don't remember off hand, but the 2nd one I tested in the video worked best. I'm on a 5-20 year classical break, so haven't been using a mute. As for the lacquer, Curt over at Music Medic removed it for me as part of an "Uberhaul."
@@drwallysax Thanks.
Thanks Wally. :)
thank you for the great review. Any suggestions for a sax that is inherently flat in the low notes?
Hi Elie, afraid there isn't one. The bell will always make the notes sharp (being a huge vent)
EAT IT, PAUL
This rings can help to tune low C and C Sharp too ? These two notes are a little high pitch to me in Soprano… Yani SWO1
Have you ever worked for the FBI?
what is the name of the program on your phone for the frequency with the pretty light show?
Thank you for this video.
Hey Francois, it's the Tonal Energy Tuner app:
tonalenergy.com
@@drwallysax thank you very much!
Lol, nice intro.
I take my saxophoning VERY seriously.
Now listen to Marcel Marceau (taken from Mel Brooks' "Silent Movie"): ua-cam.com/video/IhhS13sk7eg/v-deo.html
Up-and-coming Paul now known as down-and-out Paul. Seems quite muted these days.
R.I.P Paul
What piece was playing in the beginning??
Marcello Sonata for Cello (unpublished transcription I did)
This man is the Doug Demuro of saxes.
Is that a good thing, or a bad thing? A quick search reveals Doug reviews exotic cars?
@@drwallysax it’s just a neutral or good thing I suppose, he’s probably one of the most average UA-camr to get that many subscribers. Like he is informative and funny, but in a roundabout anti-humor kind of way. He barely ever does any actual editing just puts some clips together, and, unlike you, as far as I can tell, he doesn’t actually know much about the mechanics of cars he just talks about features and speed. I only said that because you too talk in a really similar tone with similar pauses.
@@drwallysax He just called you annoying, repetitive, and boring.
@@ldever3 apparently I need to be more annoying, I want that guy's ad revenue!
@@drwallysax I didn’t say he wasn’t successful. Your target audience, saxophone players, doesn’t stack up number wise against the car enthusiasts audience. Alas, all but a small percentage of musicians survive without other sources of income.
Do these also help to lower the pitch of middle D at all?
Sadly, not noticeably. When someone solves that problem, I'll buy them a steak dinner. Happy Weekend, Mark!
I find that adding in the D palm key (in addition to the octave key) helps a bit on my sax (both with pitch and timbre), but it still takes a bit of bending. And if I forget to release the palm key when I move to another note I get some interesting altissimo effects - although some people seem to rudely refer to them as squeaks!! :)
@@mark.h Ha! Unlearned barbarians not appreciating your fourth octave!
This guy is really underrated. Could definitely pursue a second career in comedy
I can only fail at one career at a time, Leo! (but thanks, Leo)
Intro music?
I transcribed some Marcello sonatas a few years back, originally for cello. I think this is the 5th cello sonata?
what is that app？
It is called TE Tuner.
Hey Doc, is your name really Wally? You had some fun parents if that's the case.
"Wally" was my nickname in high school. Truth be told, I feel like a Wally. (my Australian friends agree)
I went to the doctor and guess what he told me, guess what he told me?
It's DOCTOR Wallace, you litte piece of...
Check for credentials, that guy sounds like a quack!
OK, very entertaining. i do +1and like. I don´t even know Paul, but i don´t like him
Thanks very much, happy practicing!