Learn: The SopranoPlanet Blog

Playing on a good mouthpiece makes a big difference for sax players, regardless of whether it’s on alto, tenor, baritone or anything else. But on the small horns, it is even more critical to success, and here is why I … Read More

Working long distance takes a little commitment from both of us, and I need to know as much as I can about you and your music.   Here are the questions that will help me to give you what you … Read More

Here’s what I’ve come to understand about “tip opening sizes” and soprano mouthpieces: they are more trouble than they’re worth in terms of getting a soprano mouthpiece that plays the way you want it to play. Now, that’s a big … Read More

Forget the myth that the soprano sax is ‘ a beast”. Nonsense. But…. there is a lot to know and to learn. But the fact is, the soprano is no more difficult to play than the alto or tenor or … Read More

Unless you’re new to playing saxophone, you already know that finding the right brand and strength of reed can be a tough and frustrating job. For soprano saxophone, I think it’s one of the most important things a player has … Read More

This is an important page for any soprano player who “thinks” that they may want to play a true large-chamber mouthpiece. While each piece is certainly different one from the next, there are certain things to know and certain issues … Read More

What do you get when you play a larger tip opening on soprano? What qualities does it add or subtract, if any? These are legitimate questions and, unfortunately, there are way too many myths and old wives’ tales that abound … Read More

Out of tune mouthpiece. Can there be such a thing?   Well, yes. I know because I have actually “tuned” mouthpieces for players. And if you asked me 4 years ago, I wouldn’t have automatically answered yes, but I have … Read More

French saxophonist Jean Yves Auchere plays his large tipped Missing Link on his Rampone & Cazzani saxello with a deep, rich, dark sound full of texture and warmth. Each Missing Link I make is made specifically for the individual player, … Read More

Steve Lacy’s Otto Link Tone Edge # 12 soprano mouthpiece This is arguably the most famous soprano mouthpiece ever made. It is an Otto Link Tone Edge #12, specially made for the great jazz soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy. Steve played … Read More

There is a world of fabulous and interesting soprano saxophonists, and it is always a good idea to “open your ears” to as many as you can. It’s not about “liking” or “not liking” the music; it is about considering … Read More

There’s a good reason that most players experience lots of problems on soprano: the mouthpiece they play is awful. It’s not the design that is awful. It is the simple fact that commercial mouthpiece makers don’t take the time to … Read More