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Too Much air?

4K views 9 replies 6 participants last post by  greencrow 
#1 ·
lately when i'm playin i get a sound like too much airs coming through almost sounds like stan getz on girl from ipanema if anyone knows what i'm talkin' about.
 
#8 ·
You're probably playing with a really relaxed embrouchure, which is great and probably produces a nice sound... it's just too relaxed for your liking. If that's the case, I would try to firm up your embrouchure a bit without losing the sound quality. (my 2 cents having not heard you)
 
#9 ·
Airiness should never be a part of the saxophone's sound unless deliberately added by playing with a subtone. The goal the rest of the time is to make 100% of the air cause the reed to vibrate and not have any portion of the air make a sound of its own. Practicing long tones with a good embouchure, a good mouthpiece, and a responsive reed will help to develop this skill.

John
 
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