Ok, this is from 2015……but how come I am seeing this for the first time now???
Category Archives: Videos
Youtube and other videos
10 Greats Perform for the President
Finally, Someone Makes The Best Tuning Video
I always try to explain this to people, but this is one of the best I’ve seen on the topic of tuning.
Dan Higgins – First Call
This guy is one of my top 10 Alto players. Maybe top 5. Maybe top top?
Why Does Music Only Use 12 Different Notes?
This is a great video about tuning and notes and….everything.
Lizzo – About Damn Time
Uh……
3 Levels Of Altissimo Practice and Playing
This is a good video on Altissimo. I like his channel.
Lucky Chops
If you haven’t checked out this band, do it. Now.
Saxophone in an Acoustic Live Band Context
Interesting take on using effects pedals. A lot of guys are using that Intramic which is a little water resistant mic that you put IN the neck of the sax, but non-destructively. A lot of horns in the 70s, they drilled out a hole in the neck and put in a pickup.
Why you’d want that? Prevents feedback, and bleed from other instruments. You learn more about it here, and check out HornFX’s YouTube channel to see him use it.
Anyhow, I’m not sure I like this pedals used in this video. Not really my cup of tea, but it’s interesting none the less.
Learning an IMPOSSIBLE Saxophone Solo on Guitar
One of the channels I follow, Music is Win, had a video a while back where he tries to learn a Dave Ellis solo. It reminds me a lot of how Michael Brecker would study guitar players (and Drums) to learn new things. It’s a fun video to watch.
Great Michael Brecker Story
Rick Beato posted this great story. Michael is still a LEGEND.
The Surprisingly Badass Life Of The Inventor Of The Saxophone
Not sure how I missed this when it came out…..
How Auto-Tune Works
Artists Who Held Boring Day Jobs
This should be watched by a lot of musicians. You really should have some sort of stable income but still follow your dream.
Self Leveling Pads
Jim Schmidt has made some very interesting items over the years. Probably his most unique thing is the linear fingering system saxophones he created. He is also well known for his excellent pads that he makes.
His latest creation are self leveling pads. Check it out.