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Why Does A Mouthpiece shut down ?

  Why does a mouthpiece shut down? The causes are known and they are fixable. An amateur player wants to know why his highly regarded alto mouthpiece just “shuts down” suddenly while he is playing. The responses, all well intentioned, … Read More

November 30, 2017 0
Saxophone Mouthpiece Problems
Check Your Own Mouthpiece !

Check your own mouthpiece for problems. If you want to really “know something” about your mouthpiece, here is a simple and safe way to find out. It will not affect your mouthpiece if you do it as I instruct in … Read More

September 14, 2017 0
Saxophone Mouthpiece Problems
Mouthpieces and Intonation: Facts, not Fiction Part 1

Learn the truth about mouthpieces and intonation. There are two types of “experts” on how to improve as a saxophonist. The first type declares that ALL problems are solved only by practicing. In other words, the problem is “always you”. … Read More

September 13, 2017 0
Saxophone Mouthpiece Problems
THE PROBLEM WITH TABLES

A lot of mouthpiece problems originate here- on the table. Sometimes it is easy to spot, as with this high-end soprano mouthpiece from one of the well-known makers. Look at the picture. What do you see? Well, you see the … Read More

February 25, 2017 0
Saxophone Mouthpiece Problems
A Well Balanced Soprano Mouthpiece : What Does That Mean?

There are a very few things that go into making a truly well balanced soprano mouthpiece, and here they are: A table that allows the reed to rest firmly in place A facing curve that allows the reed to vibrate … Read More

October 30, 2016 0
Saxophone Mouthpiece Problems
Out of Tune Mouthpiece ? Common on Soprano

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

October 24, 2016 0
Saxophone Mouthpiece Problems
The Trouble with Almost All Soprano Mouthpieces

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

October 22, 2016 0
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