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Category: Videos
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.
Art of the saxophone section
NYU SteinHART – Conversations with don Menza
Don Menza hands down was one of the most interesting saxophone players I have ever heard talk. Seeing his infamous “make any mouthpiece sound like whatever” clinic was mind blowing. He took a $400 mouthpiece, $100, and a cheap like $10 one, and made them all basically sound the same.
Anyhow, this video is a great listen as well.
VINVL VS. DIGITAL
World’s Largest Horn Shatters Glass
There is some interesting stuff here if you want to know how your horn makes sound.
Jazz Band + Ghost Peppers
Jazz Deconstructed: John Coltrane’s “Giant Steps”
Pretty good thing on Giant Steps by Vox
How To Tongue Correctly On Saxophone
Preach it brother!