3 SAX TONGUE POSITIONS YOU NEED TO KNOW 

Hey Pablo! That's awesome. Yeah, those correct tongue positions can fix problems right away. What are you transcribing these days?

I recently had an unique opportunity to see Hermeto Pascoal live, so I've been trying to copy the sound of some of his early saxophone work, as he completely blew my mind.

I'll have to check him out!

Hey Warren! Thanks. Glad it helped.

That's awesome! Yeah, this is usually one of the first things that comes up in my private lessons when I hear low notes that sound like a "firp"

Thanks O'jai!

Hey! If you're just getting started, you should check out my Sax School. It will take you step by step and get you playing and sounding good much faster than searching for videos on RU-vid. www.scottpaddocksaxschool.com

Hey James! Yeah, this is one of the few things on the saxophone that will show you immediate results! Glad it's working for you.

Thank you for your reply, Scott! I'm such a big fan! 😊

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How is the mp?

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Yeah, get that tongue down low and those notes will pop right out!

Glad it was helpful! Thanks

Here's your fix. AHHHHHHHHHHHH 😁

Thank you very much Scott.

Hey Lamar! Thanks! Check out the videos I've done on Jazz Style. There is also an entire course in my Sax School dedicated to it, where I break everything down step by step with play alongs. Check it out: www.scottpaddocksaxschool.com

Thanks!

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Thanks Walter!

you're welcome

Hey David! Glad the videos are helping you. Yeah, I always recommend a teacher, especially in the beginning, because it gives you direction and solves issues very quickly.

@@ScottPaddock one of the things you have helped me understand is how to use chord progressions while playing a single note instrument. I play with a group- guitar, bass, congas and my flute and sax. The guitar player doesn't like to solo because he can't hear the chords. I'm gonna try using your suggestions of outlining chords so he can hear them and build a solo. I am amazed at your skills Scott. Not only are you a monster player but you can precisely name exactly what you're going to play and how you are gonna play it. Occasionally I have a lucky accident and blow a killer solo. I do hear the chord progression and play off of it but I need to learn how to do so intentionally.Thanks for everything brah.

Thanks!

Hey Jason! Getting your tongue in that right position will certainly help! Let me know how it works out.

Hey Scott i am finally home I am setting up now and will try it. I will let you know

Scott it worked so now all i have to do is practice slowly until it commits to muscle memory. I am trying it out first on a conn selmer student alto saxophone. generic mouthpiece with a vandoren no. 2 reed cane

Awesome!

Scott how do I get faster on the sax are there exercises i can do that will help me specifically with speed

Thanks! P Mauriat 67Rx alto, Barkley Brazil Kustom Pop 7 blue mp, Legere American Cut 2.25, and BG Silver Duo ligature

Hey - I use backing tracks I get off of RU-vid. I almost never buy sheet music for new songs. I listen to the song and figure it out. I use a SHURE clip on beta 98, and plug it into a TASCAM 2X2 interface, and record everything using REASON.

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Hey! Overtones video is coming up in the next week or two.

The reed should definitely be vibrating

@@ScottPaddock thanks. But i meant, do you feel the reed's vibration during yor playing by your lip in full range? I feel it only in low register

You can use vibrato on any of the tongue positions.

I did one, it's called How To Scoop on the Sax. Check it out!

@@ScottPaddock Ok thank you!!

Could be gear, could be a tongue or lip issue.

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Hi, I like your lessons very much. My big problem: You talk to fast. I am from Germany and my English ist not good enough to understand you in that speed. Thank you Harald

Yes!!!