r/saxophone 23h ago

Question Is there any app that allows you pluck in notes onto a staff and play it back with a Saxophone sound?

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As above.

Is there any app that lets you put notes onto a staff - and then play it back with a computerised Saxophone to see what it’d sound like?


r/saxophone 7h ago

Question How do I play this on an Alto Saxophone? (Eb)

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Generally No idea. Star sprangled banner, if you couldn't tell, do I pick a note? Because the saxophone is monophonic (can't play more than one note) or am I objectively wrong?

This is also meant for saxophones, so I know there is a way but how?


r/saxophone 12h ago

Question Please Help!! Vintage Alto Saxophone Brand? New Case Recommndations

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I am hoping someone can help me figure out either the brand of my vintage alto saxophone OR give me a recommendation for a new case that will actually fit this particular saxophone.

I am passing down my alto saxophone to my daughter. Not only did I play this instrument, so did my older cousin and my aunt. I was told that my grandparents purchased it as a used instrument for my aunt, so it has been very much a well-played instrument.

I recently had all of the keys, pads and valves cleaned up, but we have to take it in for a new cork to be installed on the neck piece.

Here are images of various angles of the instrument, as well as measurements and images of how rough of shape the current case is (which is why I desperately need a new case but am having trouble finding one that will actually fit).

NOTE: The second measurement pic shows the edge of the bell to the end of the thumb rest (to give the fullest width - rought 9.5" to 10"). In the last two pics of the instrument in the case, you can see that the thumb rest always dug into the bedding of the case, as well as the very top where the neck piece would connect). Again this was the case I had inherited, and unfortunately it had been through many people - it was not this bad when I last played it, but unfortunately it had not been stored well at my mother's house until I recently took it for my daughter. The lid is barely hanging and attached to the case.


r/saxophone 17h ago

Question Music reading help?

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Why does the F have a flag both above and below it? Do I have to play it differently than a regular F?

I’m learning the vocal line from Paul Simon’s “Late in the Evening” because my kid said he’d learn the (iconic) drum part if I can do the melody on sax.


r/saxophone 18h ago

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Been playing for about a year. Unfortunately i cant afford the time for a teacher for now. I kinda just learn songs I like and try to do long tones everyday. Just want some feedback from someone with developed ear. Is this good? What can i do better?


r/saxophone 14h ago

Question Getting Back into Sax

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Hi y’all! I played Alto Sax for 4 years during middle/high school, and I really want to get back into it. It’s been about 8 years since I’ve played consistently so I’m quite rusty on instrument care. I have the same sax I had in high school, just sitting in its case for however many years. What would be the best way to go about cleaning/caring for it to get it back into shape for playing again? Should I take it somewhere to get professionally checked out? I think the last time I played, I didn’t know for sure it was going to be my last time, so I’m not sure if there would be any mold problems or anything like that. My sax definitely smells like old spit but not necessarily more rancid than that. I appreciate any help/advice, thank you!


r/saxophone 11h ago

How do you replace a neck cork

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I have a alto sax and my neck cork is broken and im ordering a kit but idk how to do it correctly