Can a saxophone get out of tune?

Re: My sax is out of tune the whole time if its really flat there may be a leak or somthin.. if its really sharp u just gotta develop your tone more and ull be able to hear it better.

Why does my saxophone sound bad?

Shift the mouthpiece forward slightly so that it’s not covering too much of the reed. If your saxophone is making quiet, muffled sounds, place the mouthpiece further into your mouth. If it sounds like you’re not getting enough air into your saxophone, you probably aren’t; covering more of the reed will help.

Can you play saxophone in cold weather?

The saxophone is a crepuscular instrument …it’s case should be fitted with a lock which only opens in a warm atmosphere with dim lighting.

Is Conn a good saxophone brand?

With a few exceptions, old vintage “pro-model” Conn saxophones made in Elkhart, Indiana are considered good instruments. Common Conn pro-model numbers you can usually count on include the 10M tenor, 6M alto and 12M bari.

Can an alto sax be tuned?

Tenor saxophones are tuned to B♭, and alto saxophones are tuned to E♭, but when playing the same note on a score, the fingerings are the same.

Why are saxophones tuned differently?

The reason for this is due to concert pitched instruments like piano or guitar. If you were to play a middle C on a piano and then play a C on your sax you’ll get two different pitches. Thus when transposed you’ll get a concert B flat from a sop or tenor, and a concert E flat from an alto or baritone.

Why does my saxophone sound Spitty?

In the most cases, this “spitty” sound is caused by a buildup of excess moisture produced by blowing hot air into your instrument. A classic way to eliminate built-up condensation from your saxophone is simply to create a tight seal around the mouthpiece and to suck all moisture out.

Why is my sax Airy?

An airy sound is usually caused by a reed which is either too hard or unbalanced. Less often, an improper placement of the reed or ligature on the mouthpiece, a poor embouchure, a low-quality mouthpiece, or a broken octave mechanism may cause airiness.

Is it bad to leave an instrument in the cold?

Never leave your instrument in below freezing temperatures for long periods of time, even in the case. Rapid temperature changes can damage any instrument. Allow it to slowly rise to room temperature, inside its case. Lastly, do not blow warm air through a cold instrument, or try to warm it over a heat source.

Is it bad for instruments to be in the cold?

Cold Weather Low humidity, rain, and snow can cause problems for many types of instruments if you’re playing outdoors or storing your instrument improperly. Cold weather can cause damage to the instrument itself and cause your instrument to go out of tune more quickly.

Are cheap saxophones any good?

Most cheap saxophones play surprisingly well — almost shockingly well (even with their mouthpieces). For what they cost, they don’t sound half bad over the whole range, and they play in tune. However, I think the sound difference between a cheap saxophone and a professional saxophone is pretty clear.

Who is the best sax player?

The following saxophone players are most frequently listed as being among the best:

• Charlie Parker is often cited as the greatest saxophone player in history.
• John Coltrane established himself as his generation’s greatest virtuoso of the tenor sax through his work with Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk.

Why are saxophones So Sharp in the second register?

It is the shape of the saxophone body alone that forces many saxophones to play sharp in the second octave and some to play flat. Or worse, some instruments play sharp in one part of the second register and flat in other parts. If the problem is octaves that don’t play octaves, the cause is likely the shape of the bore.

Why does my saxophone sound out of tune?

Consider that, if it were the case that the first octave played very well in tune, this would tell you that the mouthpiece was in the right location and the tone holes are as well. The Problem: Wide or narrow octaves. Saxophones have a common intonation problem, octaves tend to be too spread or too short.

What are the common intonation problems for saxophones?

The Problem: Wide or narrow octaves. Saxophones have a common intonation problem, octaves tend to be too spread or too short. Most often some of the second octave notes are sharp because the octaves are too wide.

How to find the tuning region of a note on saxophone?

To find the tuning region of a note on a saxophone, you need to know where the instrument ends and the first open tone hole. Let me explain. When a saxophone is played the first open tone hole dictates the basic length of the instrument.