Great explanation! I think that the "voicing" exercise you talk about is really important! Sometimes when I can't quite get an altissimo note, I just sing it, and then immediately put the horn to my mouth and play it, which usually works for me! I'm a little surprised you didn't mention working on the overtone series, though. My previous teachers have taught me that working on overtones is central to the development of throat muscles that help you "voice"" things a little better! Perhaps the topic of a future video, haha. Great explanation, nevertheless!
+insaneintherainmusic its amazing how easy it gets when you can voice. Sometimes I dno't event finger the note I want but because I voice it correctly, it comes out! I had so many points I wanted to cover thatI overlooked working on overtones, so I'll include that in a future video for sure. Thanks buddy! :)
+insaneintherainmusic dh totally. Alto and Tenor fingerlings are different. I think G will be fine. And for "A" on tenor doing 2,3 on the left hand, and 1,2,3 on the right hand, plus the octave key will pop that A no problem on tenor. :)
Music By Pedro Hey, how would you put subtitles in Portuguese-BR in their videos "how to"? I follow his work a long time but do not understand much, why do not speak English.
Hey Pedro, you are the only online guy who was able to help me get some of those top notes straight away! They are not the best but I'm able to get them most of the time. Thank you so much.
there is a song my friend and I want to play and it has a 2 altissimo notes in it and we asked our band director how to play it and he said don't bother we wont be able to so I'm gonna try it and prove him wrong so thanks for the video!!
Wow, amazing video. I went from sometimes getting a G above the G above the staff to play before watching to getting all the way to C above the C above the staff after watching! Thanks man!
I have tried altissimo for a while but I feel like it is something not meant to be...at least not, for a while. In the meanwhile, I have been working on overtones, but even there is a struggle. I can do fundamental (haha, of course), first overtone, and then 2nd overtone...but things get really weird between 2nd overtone and 3rd overtone. I can usually go from 1st overtone straight to 3rd overtone, or 1st overtone to 2nd overtone, but not from 2nd to 3rd. (and I haven't been able to do anything above 3rd overtone.) then again, I do have relatively soft (2.5) reeds, so I'll think about moving up to 3.
Hey Pedro, I'm in 11th grade and currently looking to switch from bass clarinet to tenor sax, I've been playing a school loaned alto to get the new fingering down (I'm pretty confident now after a couple months) and am now in the market for a tenor sax. It is VERY intimidating looking through countless brands of tenors. Any recommendation on a good student tenor sax? One that would stick up to the hell that is marching band and have decent sound, that'd be awesome. I love your videos, and you have single handily made me want to play the sax. I hope to hear more amazing covers in the future. Thanks!
+De Synthed Hi. Thanks for your message. As far as a good brand that can hold to the rigorous activity of marching band (which I was in when I was in school), I'd have to say Yamaha, Keilwerth, Cannonball, Jupiter, P. Mauriat, and Selmer (which make Jupiter among others). Thanks for the nice words, and best of luck! :)
Hi Pedro. Really appreciate your video Sir. I have a system 76 tenor dark lacquer just like you. Is it possible to give me the altissimo fingerings you use for your tenor?
Hey! Love the sound! I play the tenor sax and I am hoping to get a new mouthpiece, what kind would you recommend? Thanks anyway. Keep creating amazing content :)
Hey, teria como você colocar legendas em português-BR nos seus videos de "como fazer"? Eu acompanho seu trabalho a muito tempo mas não entendo muito, porquê não falo inglês.
Nice video sir... I love it! But do you have a website where I can get a chart in doc or PDF format so I can practice more cause I find it difficult a little to understand the video. Thanks sir
Hey, how would you put subtitles in Portuguese-BR in their videos "how to"? I follow his work a long time but do not understand much, why do not speak English.
+John Rubio If you haven't purchased any jazz mouthpiece then i'd recommend the 5m for starting. It is a different feel than the traditional stock mouthpiece. I think the Meyer 6m or 7m would be good afterwards. The bigger number indicates a larger chamber and larger tip opening. Start with the 5m and then decide after a year or so of playing it.
Remember to be realistic - you will need to put in some work whichever method you choose for learning to play saxophone I have spent months researching into how to play sax and discovered a great website at Takiras Music Method (google it if you are interested)
+Music By Pedro sorry to bother you with thus but uhm as ive told you im a sax player but ive been having problems... i need a new sax.. i have a black Glory sax i ordered off if Amazon (bad idea btw) i need advice for like brands and stuff... but im very poor... music is my passion but without a sax i cant enjoy my band class nor can i enjoy your videos as much. Of course i'd still watch I'd just wish i could play along you know? i really need help...
+Djay the horn player no need to get upset. It's not going to happen in one day. I remember it took me days of practicing before I was able to get the notes. Don't give up! :)
Thanks, yea I kind of realized it takes a while haha. It's just like I'm too impatient at first and I think if it doesn't happen now it will never happen
Great explanation! I think that the "voicing" exercise you talk about is really important! Sometimes when I can't quite get an altissimo note, I just sing it, and then immediately put the horn to my mouth and play it, which usually works for me! I'm a little surprised you didn't mention working on the overtone series, though. My previous teachers have taught me that working on overtones is central to the development of throat muscles that help you "voice"" things a little better! Perhaps the topic of a future video, haha. Great explanation, nevertheless!
+insaneintherainmusic its amazing how easy it gets when you can voice. Sometimes I dno't event finger the note I want but because I voice it correctly, it comes out! I had so many points I wanted to cover thatI overlooked working on overtones, so I'll include that in a future video for sure. Thanks buddy! :)
+Music By Pedro No problem! I think I'm gonna pull out my horn in a few and see if your fingerings work for me... altissimo is fun!
+insaneintherainmusic dh totally. Alto and Tenor fingerlings are different. I think G will be fine. And for "A" on tenor doing 2,3 on the left hand, and 1,2,3 on the right hand, plus the octave key will pop that A no problem on tenor. :)
Music By Pedro Hey, how would you put subtitles in Portuguese-BR in their videos "how to"? I follow his work a long time but do not understand much, why do not speak English.
Felipe bros I'd need someone who speaks portuguese ot write the captions out.
Hey Pedro, you are the only online guy who was able to help me get some of those top notes straight away! They are not the best but I'm able to get them most of the time. Thank you so much.
there is a song my friend and I want to play and it has a 2 altissimo notes in it and we asked our band director how to play it and he said don't bother we wont be able to so I'm gonna try it and prove him wrong so thanks for the video!!
Awesome. Don't do it just to prove him wrong. He may have said don't bother cause it will take a lot of time and effort. Hope it goes well.
Great video, I got my altissimo G5 & A6 first time this month. Thanks !
Great video Pedro - first time I've managed to hit altissimo thanks so much!
Awesome! Glad to help. :)
Very helpful. I'm learning The Upward Stream for tenor saxophone and orchestra, it's got some hairy passages. This was a huge help!
Wow, amazing video. I went from sometimes getting a G above the G above the staff to play before watching to getting all the way to C above the C above the staff after watching! Thanks man!
+CHICKINS999 glad i could help! :)
Thank you so much man, my teacher will be so impressed ahaha :)
this week on Pedro Sings! nice vid!
Haha. Thanks :)
Thanks for the lesson i have always had trouble with my high notes
+Gotham Guy awesome. This should help a lot to get you going! :)
Omg thank you Pedro for taking my request.
No problem. I do read and try my best to cover a lot of requests. Thanks for watching.
You Welcome :D
Best ALTISSIMO lesson on youtube! AWESOME!
Glad it helped! :)
Excellent I Def need to learn this, thank you
yes!!!! this is amazing, thank you so much!
+Joshua Lopez anytime. Glad you liked it! :)
I have tried altissimo for a while but I feel like it is something not meant to be...at least not, for a while.
In the meanwhile, I have been working on overtones, but even there is a struggle. I can do fundamental (haha, of course), first overtone, and then 2nd overtone...but things get really weird between 2nd overtone and 3rd overtone. I can usually go from 1st overtone straight to 3rd overtone, or 1st overtone to 2nd overtone, but not from 2nd to 3rd.
(and I haven't been able to do anything above 3rd overtone.)
then again, I do have relatively soft (2.5) reeds, so I'll think about moving up to 3.
Extremely helpful. Thanks.
+ntxmt glad to hear. Thanks!!
Hi Pedro, thanks again for the video. Do you have a copy of the fingering chart? - the download in your link doesn't seem to work anymore.
Hey Pedro, I'm in 11th grade and currently looking to switch from bass clarinet to tenor sax, I've been playing a school loaned alto to get the new fingering down (I'm pretty confident now after a couple months) and am now in the market for a tenor sax. It is VERY intimidating looking through countless brands of tenors. Any recommendation on a good student tenor sax? One that would stick up to the hell that is marching band and have decent sound, that'd be awesome. I love your videos, and you have single handily made me want to play the sax. I hope to hear more amazing covers in the future. Thanks!
+De Synthed Hi. Thanks for your message. As far as a good brand that can hold to the rigorous activity of marching band (which I was in when I was in school), I'd have to say Yamaha, Keilwerth, Cannonball, Jupiter, P. Mauriat, and Selmer (which make Jupiter among others). Thanks for the nice words, and best of luck! :)
Pedro, can you do so Christmas music covers?
I did a while back. Here - ua-cam.com/play/PLLmBYdOqGlLpFJS0Likn-Bhqwa8njMVJ1.html
The altissimo fingering chart has been relocated to:
saxtutor.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/SaxTutor/altissimo_finger_chart.jpg
Hey Pedro can you play a Front E using the Front F key and A key,G key and side B flat key.
I can also get do d4 but with diferent fingering, I play c like g and d like a
Hi Pedro. Really appreciate your video Sir. I have a system 76 tenor dark lacquer just like you. Is it possible to give me the altissimo fingerings you use for your tenor?
+dave pierre I don't have a chart made I'm afraid. Check online as I'm sure there are tons.
Ok. Could u tell me what you use for tenor - altissimo G and G Sharp then?
Hey! Love the sound! I play the tenor sax and I am hoping to get a new mouthpiece, what kind would you recommend? Thanks anyway. Keep creating amazing content :)
+SpeedStudios you play classical or jazz? For classical I'd recommend a C* or for Jazz I'd recommend the Meyer 5M.
+Music By Pedro Thank you so much :)
Hey, teria como você colocar legendas em português-BR nos seus videos de "como fazer"? Eu acompanho seu trabalho a muito tempo mas não entendo muito, porquê não falo inglês.
What kind of reed should we use to reach altissimo notes ?
Nice video sir... I love it! But do you have a website where I can get a chart in doc or PDF format so I can practice more cause I find it difficult a little to understand the video. Thanks sir
A simple google search will send you to all sorts of fingering charts. Good luck!
This makes me want to play Sax even more
Sweet. Glad you liked it.
I can only produce sound until F#. Already 5 months trying to play G altissimo but fail.. i really dont know what to do now..
Khairul Anam keep trying
Coooool!!!!!! At least I'm able to learn!!!!!
+Christian Amorin Cool!
Hey, how would you put subtitles in Portuguese-BR in their videos "how to"? I follow his work a long time but do not understand much, why do not speak English.
nice I got itthese where the first fingerings to ever work or me and Im using an extremely bad sax thanks
the link for the fingering chart doesnt work
THANK YOU LORD
Haha :)
WAT HAPEND TO CHART
Time to add the tenor to arsenal of instruments!
+Matthew Ghere yep!
Oh no, the chart is not availble anymore. :(
feel ur pain
Anonym Anonym he says "charge"
it is here now -
saxtutor.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/SaxTutor/altissimo_finger_chart.jpg
Hey Pedro please answer. Which mouthpiece would be better? 6m Meyer or 7m Meyer?
+John Rubio If you haven't purchased any jazz mouthpiece then i'd recommend the 5m for starting. It is a different feel than the traditional stock mouthpiece. I think the Meyer 6m or 7m would be good afterwards. The bigger number indicates a larger chamber and larger tip opening. Start with the 5m and then decide after a year or so of playing it.
+Music By Pedro thank you!
+John Rubio no problem.
Remember to be realistic - you will need to put in some work whichever method you choose for learning to play saxophone I have spent months researching into how to play sax and discovered a great website at Takiras Music Method (google it if you are interested)
FIRST COMMENT LOL
Anyway thanks pedro xD im gonna amaze my band with this xD
+AwesomenessGaming awesome! Keep me posted! :)
+Music By Pedro i will lol i submitted to your lessons for Skype
+AwesomenessGaming awesome. Should be getting an email Monday :)
+Music By Pedro ok thanks man
+Music By Pedro sorry to bother you with thus but uhm as ive told you im a sax player but ive been having problems... i need a new sax.. i have a black Glory sax i ordered off if Amazon (bad idea btw) i need advice for like brands and stuff... but im very poor... music is my passion but without a sax i cant enjoy my band class nor can i enjoy your videos as much. Of course i'd still watch I'd just wish i could play along you know? i really need help...
I can get the g sharp but it just drops down in pitch
Keep it up, its going to take some practice.
I can only play high F# on Bari
How awesome would it be if this guy covered Eruption
That would be amazing
+jakee DeLeeuw yes spread the word!
I'll check it out. Thanks for the suggestion.
Dude if you could do this you would literally be a god
Nice shirt
Thanks :)
SEMPRE QUE TENTO PRATICAR ALTÍSSIMAS NOTAS, OS CÃES DA VIZINHANÇA COMEÇAM A UIVAREM. CONCLUSÃO, NÃO POSSO IR ALÉM DO G ALTÍSSIMO.
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I know this comment is late but any Bari altissimo tips?
what mouthpiece and reed do you use?
+jlpsaxophonist Meyer Mouthpiece and Vandoren Reeds.
😮
Can you speak Spanish?
Got g and g flat 😄😄
Awesome. Keep it up! :)
It took me like...uh... 3 days
I can get A and B but I can't get G
If you can get an A, then try going down to the G from the A. Good luck! :)
Music By Pedro okay thank you Ima work hard.
Nothing is working and I'm getting pissed off
+Djay the horn player no need to get upset. It's not going to happen in one day. I remember it took me days of practicing before I was able to get the notes. Don't give up! :)
Thanks, yea I kind of realized it takes a while haha. It's just like I'm too impatient at first and I think if it doesn't happen now it will never happen
Thanks for the wonderful video on helping me btw!
No problem. Hang in there :)
Thanks, though it is getting a bit harder now that I switched to a synthetic reed, will it get easier
im 14 and i can play to the 4th F.
+oscar wei awesome!
You squeaked a fifth higher the your d#; I would call that learnable and usable...
dammit I can't get over f#
I kind of speak portugese
+Juan Salazar :)
Lol just bite the reed