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How can I get that really jazzy sound on my alto?

How can I get that sweet jazz sound on my alto?

  • I know for that, you need some embouchure work, but what are some tips that I can use for my alto? Sadly, I'm playing a Yamaha mouthpiece on my Selmer USA Signet. I know ...show more

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    Yeah,you should listen; people like Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley, Johnny Hodges w/ Duke Ellington, Marshall Royal w/ Count Basie,Lanny Morgan,Eric Dolphy, Oliver Nelson, Sonny Stitt. Get these books; Twenty Seven Viruoso Studies by Geraldo Iasilli, Rythyms by Bugs Bower-pub by Chas. Colin,Chords and Progressions by Bugs Bower- pub by Chas. Colin, Berklee Saxophone Studies Vol. I, II by Joe Viola-pub by Berklee Press, Patterns by Oliver Nelson. Try Meyer mouthpieces ,say a 6M hard rubber.I have more info re: embouchure studies.....remember to keep your throat open as you go up the horn. Best of Luck

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