Why is D not working on my saxophone?

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Having trouble getting middle D out on your Sax? If you're new to sax then this is a common issue, but it's easily fixed.
In this lesson I'll share some tips for getting that D out, plus advice that will help you have faster fingers!
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0:00 About this video
1:50 Common problems
5:42 Most common issue
6:19 Wrapping up
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@mathewwallis2863 6 лет назад

I was having this same problem last week so, I spent about 10 minutes just going back and forth between C and D. Then, I'd play B,C,D,E,D,C then back to B. Over and over. There's a great quote that goes, Don't practice til you get it right; practice til you can't get it wrong.

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 6 лет назад

Love that quote.

@Gnrcdss 5 лет назад

amazing quote

@odracir3300 3 года назад

Uh ha!! So the G key does cancel the main octave pad‼️‼️ ouffff i thought my sax was bent or something... G opens an alternative pad when octave key is pressed with it. Glad i helped u guys. Thx

@anthonypierre2094 4 года назад

Awesome that you addressed this. Something simple but really gave me trouble early on. I really slowed my self down and went over this several times until I got it.

@ekaufman4800 Год назад

Nigel, you always have the kindest, most helpful lessons!

@brianlotschtuzembeho6689 2 года назад

Thanks a million...that devise on the G finger and octave key 🔑 was spot on. You saved me so much effort and issues. Truly appreciate

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 2 года назад

Awesome. Glad it helped Brian.

@thirdeyegraphics2141 3 года назад

You're a legend. The hint about the G action at the end allowed me to play last night hours. Thank you!

@joerjgrnana2100 5 лет назад

Thank You so much...I played sax for years and of course stopped when I got older. I gave the instrument to my son for high school band and he was struggling with this issue. I would play with him and it would happen to me. Your tip about having the G down which should close the octive key was my issue. The cork from underneath the octive key was missing! Thanks again!

@RiccardoSantato 6 лет назад

Dear Nigel, I'm so happy and relieved I've found out your video: I've been struggling with this issue for almost a year! Nobody, even my teacher, ever thought to told me that the problem may have been the right annular finger, a little slower than the other to close up its key: as a matter of fact, I've always heard an A squeak (on an alto sax) while doing the passages from Bb and upwards to high D. You really made my day, thanks from the bottom of my heart!

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 6 лет назад

Brilliant Riccardo! I’m so glad this helped you.

@adilsonmp 4 года назад

Thank you for the tip. Just a little pressure in the mechanism and the problem was fixes.

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 4 года назад

Brill. Glad it helped you Adilson.

@apolloniusTheDragon 3 года назад

Thank you I struggled with this today and it was frustrating 😂😂😂

@jimmeusey7110 8 месяцев назад

I'm new as well. And I have, or almost had, the same problem. Still working it, It's gettin better. I use my laptop cam. That way I can play it back, listen for the squeaks and squawks and very carefully stop the video and double check my finger timing. Also, I have an old, very, very old sax. I found that the screw that holds the pivot rod that operates with the octave key was coming loose allowing the rod to move laterally as well as rotate. This changed the valve timing significantly

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 8 месяцев назад

Cool. Glad you found that loose screw - common problem on older saxes.

@baddie1750 Год назад

first tip worked!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

@McGillMusicSaxSchool Год назад

Awesome!

@HeidiDMD 8 месяцев назад

omg this was driving me crazy. i played saxophone for 4 years in high school. just got out my sax to play and the high D key kept going super airy and it was driving me crazy!!! it needed to tighten my octave mechanism bc it was too loose and not closing properly. sounds beautiful now, thank you!!

@katsukibakugou3545 4 года назад

I was having a really hard time playing the low d, I’m a clarinet player of 4 years and I decided to start playing saxophone as well. I would be able to hit the low g, and e but then the second I went for a d, it went to a high d, the whole “yawning trick” really helped

@bradyatwood 6 лет назад

Dude I’ve been struggling with this for 4 months. Not a single video on it

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 6 лет назад

Glad it helped you Brady.

@Hefferidge 2 года назад

Thanks Nigel, I thought there would be a quick hack to go from c to d without sounding clunky, like there is for the B to C with the alternate finger positions so there is no clunkyness. Yes I love Sax school, its helped me get into good practice habits.

@timschwob7706 3 года назад

Thanks for the very valuable tips. What I'm hearing when I go to the D from a C or C# is the high A, so I'll apply these and see if they solve the problems.

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 3 года назад

I hope it helps Tim.

@nathandelgado8522 2 года назад

Having this same problem

@sundayadewalejoseph9232 Год назад

waoh you are so amazing you repair my sax for me thank you it was mechanism

@davereynolds500 Год назад

Hi Nigel, thanks for all the info so far, I will be going for the lifetime beginners course you recommended very soon, can I ask a question in the meantime please as I feel I'm at a brick wall untill I move past this. when working on your pentatonic scale video which in on the alto sax f#minor I believe, when I get to the 5th note (e) it sounds super low and not high pitched like the video. I can't understand what's going on as the rest of my notes sound ok. Thanks in advance.

@tim789jesus 5 лет назад

I was having this problem going from C# to D - the D was sounding a high A sometimes. I changed my reed and the problem was solved.

@noelbentley5204 4 года назад

I couldn't get high D. I eventually realised that one of my low register tone holes was stuck closed. All good now. Am just a beginner but learning all the time!!

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 4 года назад

Great stuff Noel. Glad you got it sorted!

@Strongbear2013 5 лет назад

There's an alternate fingering for C to D. Maybe others know about it too? If you want to trill quickly between mid C and mid D, it's going to be more difficult doing that with the standard fingering. But if you go from mid C and then press down the palm D and Eb keys (ie what would normally be a high Eb with the palm keys and the octave key) but DON'T press the octave key, it gives you mid D. It only works in that particular range though. If you add the octave key to it, it will become Eb. And if you just press the palm key D without the octave key, it sounds more like a C# or a very flat D. But playing the D and Eb palm keys without the octave key allows you to get mid D and to do a trill between C and D which wouldn't be possible in the normal way (well, it is possible but doesn't sound good because you can't do it fast or smooth enough).

@memetopia110 5 лет назад

When I play a high g# on my alto it goes down the a low one with a horrible sound but if I bite it comes out any tips?

@JasonPangDotCom 5 месяцев назад

Didn't practice for some time. Today tried to practice and found the problem with the G key pressed and octave hole not completely covering the hole. Thanks.

@joshmc333 4 года назад

Thank you so much for this video! I've been struggling with the D (but not the low D) for days now and couldn't figure out what was wrong. It turns out it might be a mechanical issue, as when I press down the L3 (third finger on left hand, or as you call it, G) key, with the octave key at the same time, the octave mechanism opens about halfway. I'm not sure what to do at this point, but at least I'm not going crazy!

@joshmc333 4 года назад

I just sort of bent the octave mechanism down to seal the hole and fixed it! That was creating far more problems than just the C to D transition, so thank you for this video!!!

@jameskennedy7093 5 лет назад

I have had a problem with this, and it seems like I can play the notes just fine as harmonics, but the notes D-A in second register are very stuffy if I actually put down the octave key. Above that is fine and below that is fine. I think maybe that it's the mechanical issue you mentioned? Is that something I can adjust myself?

@antoinepoitras67 4 года назад

It happens to me that it’s just the sax that is broken like, the part from G to F closes 2 keys... the top one sometimes don’t close as much as I want.

@bshoulder 4 года назад

Nigel, I am currently taking part in your 14-day free trial on Sax School and I am really enjoying it, but I am having a lot of trouble with the second octave... After watching this video - I went back to my sax, and I noticed when I press the G key, the upper octave key shows no movement at all. Is that a sign that my sax has a mechanical problem and needs to be repaired? My trial is running out and I am feeling so frustrated because I could not play even your five-minute warm up exercise because of this octave key issue! Please help - much appreciated!

@graspingfob8460 5 лет назад

My high D is just playing as low D

@catlady395 4 года назад

Same :(

@sophiaulysse6689 4 года назад

Is your pressy thingy stuck because all you have to do is try turning your mouth piece part and sorry I’ve been playing sax for only 1 yr and a half lol

@davidwyatt1446 4 года назад

GraspingFob opposite for me low d sounds like high d and I’m good at high an it’s so annoying

@holdentudix7505 4 года назад

Make sure your octave key is lifting off if it’s not check the mechanism and if that’s working there’s a good chance it’s bent and you’ll have to bend it back

@stveloop9452 3 года назад

@@davidwyatt1446 I get this too, i thought i was my mechanism as there is a secondary octave pipe that needs to open with key 3 on the left hand. It is also my emboucher as my jaw position is actually blowing the overtone instead!

@SteelCityCreative 6 лет назад

Hey Nigel, I was wondering if you had any tips for me? I play the alto sax and am auditioning for jazz band. The requirements are as follows; a jazz style solo, sight reading, and an optional improv solo over the Bb Blues Progression. I am in 8th grade and am really, really, really into jazz. Thanks. Sincerely, Luke🎷

@camjeziorowski8552 5 лет назад

Saxlife just practice a lot, for improv if you want to do it, just practice over a backing track of Bb blues and go crazy basically. (Using your Bb blues scale) do it a bunCh to get plenty of different ideas to use if you do it in audition. Even just learning a few licks sounds super cool if you play them well. Not sure how long you’ve been doing jazz music but make sure to learn/practice all your Blues scales and other scales to use in soloing. (In my opinion improv solos are always better and look more professional to have no music in front of you) with sight reading just be careful with tempo and rhythms because especially in jazz there can be some tricky ones especially if your new to it. It’s really a matter of feeling the music rather than reading exactly what’s on the page. If you need anything or have any other questions feel free to ask! I’ve been playing in jazz bands since 6th grade (I’m in 10th) and my high school has the best one in the state. I also play alto, tenor, and soprano sax so yeah. I’ve got some experience lmao.

@randymiller248 6 лет назад

One tip I've found to make the D note with octave key on sound as clear and as bright as the other notes is to bump open the D, palm key with the left hand. Works well if you have enough time to pump it open before you must move on to the next note. Give it a try!

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 6 лет назад

Hey Randy. That's a great tip. It's also a cool way to get an alternative sound on the D that works well to add color to a line when improvising. I use a palm middle D often when improvising over ballads for example.

@toomuchtoofast4533 2 года назад

Wow guys thanks! That is my biggest issue w tone on my tenor. I’m gonna try that out. When I play D w octave, it sounds almost muffled. Then I jump to E and it sounds “crisp” .. more treble - pretty sound .

@solliskuxxswag 2 года назад

when i use my octave key on/off d it both sounds the same (both low/deep) im guessing i should get my sax tuned?

@phsyl8018 5 лет назад

I switch from bari to alto for marching season so some of my high notes on alto just kinda..don't do what they're supposed to. I know it's me but I feel silly not being able to play the notes

@pas0003 3 года назад

Having trouble with this as well. It seems that in order to play middle D or E I need to move the mouthpieces out of my mouth slightly, but to play low D and C, I need to move the mouthpiece in, if I don't - low D and C come out squeaky. I can't seem to find a mouthpiece position that works for both! Very confusing... I'm on a super cheap amazon saxophone, but I do have a standard Yamaha 4C mouthpiece and 2.0 Rico reeds.

@gustavobertoni1381 5 лет назад

I'm playing the sax, and having troubles on the transition between low C and low D, i noticed that my ligature is getting loose when i play, may it be the problem?

@MAG-kn5df 4 года назад

Everytime I play g sharp it brings down the third key below E do you why this happens?

@hdiubdfiubvsfvbs9ugb 4 года назад

I literally got up to Grade 6 AMEB and only just realised what the issue is with transitions from c to d. My thumb was hitting the octave key just slightly before putting down the other six fingers, meaning the octave valve was doing a tiny jump in the transition. Now using my emboucher to get the middle d sound and pressing down the octave key late, it works like a dream

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 4 года назад

Brilliant Ella. And congrats on your grade 6! Glad this helped you.

@ErickDanniaS 5 лет назад

I have the same problem. If it is the mechanical malfunction, how can I fix it?

@HahnJames 2 года назад

I have a different "D" problem. When I go from low D on my soprano sax, to middle D with the octave key, the note often wants to slide back down to low D. Sometimes, it only does it partially, sometimes it will go completely back to low D. I think it may be something that I'm not doing properly because, I don't usually have this problem when I'm doing long tone exercises. I've only been playing soprano sax for just about 2 months. Is this something I need to focus on with my embouchure?

@timtrocke 5 лет назад

So I’m a beginner and I was learning notes by playing a “D” and then releasing the keys I hold with my right hand, although the tone/pitch/note wasn’t changing as I released the keys or press the keys (right hand). Is something wrong with my instrument?

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 5 лет назад

That sounds strange to me Tim. I’d just check over your sax and make sure all your pads are closing properly. Hope you get it sorted.

@benderbendingrofriguez3300 3 года назад

when playing d,does the register open? When does the register opens?

@Antriciatto 4 года назад

Is there a way to fix the normal and low D note

@Johnsantana11 2 года назад

Thank you I had a big problem with my middle d and you just fixed it for me, thanks a lot :)

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 2 года назад

Awesome! I"m so glad it helped you John.

@tomtresco2952 4 года назад

Helped me, it was my own stupid fingers that was causing it, Thanks

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 4 года назад

Glad it helped!

@dhdhsjsjdhdjdhsjshdjsjsjsj7922 5 лет назад

My D went down so low because I was playing Star Wars a lot so I needed the low D and now I’m stuck with the low D

@atlas1936 5 лет назад

I know how to play D because I'm not a beginner but I was at my school concert and I set my sax down on my case because that's what we do before we perform I was about to play a D and it kept jumping to High G

@Fossil08 4 года назад

I'm supposed to play ode to joy and the transition from c to d at the start it often would squeak or would just stop playing so thank you

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 4 года назад

Great! Glad it helped you Robert.

@magsterstewart746 3 года назад

I have been having trouble with this for 2 years. This is hopefully what I need. Thank you. My d is always very sharp.

@rodrigomartinezmx 3 года назад

Hi, how do you fix that?, I have the same problem. All the first notes are on tune, but that D is a little sharp

@magsterstewart746 3 года назад

@@rodrigomartinezmx I found that if you tune the g a little flat and then loosen your ambatour for the d, you can get it in tune.

@vip_winber3316 4 года назад

Can you please help me im having a hard time playing C im using soprano saxophone

@terryjones9167 6 лет назад

I have a a problem with and low B flat and this low C. They both seem to meet the Reed squeak.

@Desertduleler_88 4 года назад

Relax your jaw...

@funfair-bs7wf 4 года назад

Hey McGill, thank so much for this video and all of your work ! Yet, it seems me, by playing and by reading on internet, that the middle d is a difficult note by itself, and you hear when you play it along with other notes that it's much weaker (like if there is a cloth in the sax). So of course the transition with the octave key is a issue, but middle D is an issu by itself, specialy on the tenor. I'm a begginer, and I was not struggling at all with the middle D on the alto. Realy, my middle D on a tenor is miserable. How could I (we) fix that ? Thank you very much !

@funfair-bs7wf 4 года назад

I'm not english so sorry for the mistakes :)

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 4 года назад

Thanks for your comment. Middle D isn’t normally that difficult so long as you have all your fingers down correctly. I’d suggest if you are really struggling that you get your sax checked over by a repairer. Hope you get it sorted.

@supernovatronfilms8200 3 года назад

I need help, notes that need an octave key I can ONLY play without the octave key. When I use the octave key it is too high and squeaky. I can play the correct notes without the octave key. What do I do? Is it ok to not use the octave key?

@saleen2645 3 года назад

Have you tried using a tuner?. I have a habit of biting the reed and changes my embouchure when I do overtones (which is when you play high notes without octave key) but either your overtones are out of tune or it could be your embouchure when you play with your octave key. So really just mess around your embouchure with your tuner and see which way is more in tune. Let me know if this helps!

@nicholasoppong1031 7 месяцев назад

My middle C sound the same as the C#. Please how am I going to fix it. Help me it has been a while I played the sax due to this dissonance.

@nathaniellencse6160 4 года назад

i am having problems with my d. when i put on the proper fingerings it squeaks a high pitch. but when I take off the back it sounds correct. Please help!!

@barbaravela3664 3 года назад

My low d is playing as octave d and so is my low e and f#

@luisangel740 3 года назад

You just gotta practice going down the scale

@kayleemiller3996 3 года назад

i’m a beginner on sax but an advanced clarinet player and i struggle with getting low notes on sax out?? i can do a g in the staff pretty well but once i get to the f in the staff down to a d it sounds an octave higher than it’s supposed to be. is it my embouchure?? is it my sax?

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 3 года назад

Hi Kaylee, since you are an advanced clarinet player it’s most likely an issue with the sax itself. This is really common and generally easily fixed - often it’s just some adjustment needed to sort a leaky pad. I would get it checked by a repairer if possible to make sure.

@kayleemiller3996 3 года назад

McGill Music Sax School thank you so much!

@HuggyBearsballs 5 лет назад

I am struggling with D to B back to D (with octave key). I will try using a mirror.

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 5 лет назад

Cool. I hope that helps you.

@haolekegs696 6 лет назад

I have the octave key problem where it is open when i play notes below G. How can i fix this?

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 6 лет назад

This might help you: Saxophone high notes not working - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-snfW_kBqoU0.html

@Jarrettfan 4 года назад

My yamaha yas23 used to play d and c both octaves just fine but now it just keeps sqeaking and if i manage to sound d or c, it's muffled. What could be causing this? Im using Bari synthetic 2.5

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 4 года назад

That's no good Jarlo. I'd suggest checking out the octave mechanism.

@DD-it1th 2 года назад

I’m still having that problem. I’ve been playing for around 6 weeks, practicing a couple of hours every day. I have a YTS480 with a 5C mouthpiece and a 1.75 Légère American Cut Reed. The sax was new when I purchased it. I’ve been into the supplier and had my tutor play it as well. My tutor said it was ok. So why, when playing Cold Duck Time am I still getting that squeal going from D to C to D. At times I can even replicate it at will and I feel as if my embouchure hasn’t changed. I look in the mirror when I do and have videoed myself to see if I can notice anything. I’m pretty sure it’s tuned correctly. I keep an eye on the octave key to make sure there’s no movement during the change up. I also tongue the notes slowly and press the keys on time. All of this is hit and miss. My question here is will this cause my embouchure to develop slower because I’m concentrating too much on one note. Should I just play through it until I get it right. I still do my basic scales F and D majors and there is no problems there at all. I’m up to 250 bpm on the D Major and 144 on the F major. No squeaks! What could it be about that particular piece of music that makes me want to kick the music stand over 😳🥴???

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 2 года назад

Great question DD. I’ll bet that is super frustrating. My guess is it’s something with your mouth position that is causing the squeak. I’d try using a little less mouthpiece and also make sure your bottom teeth aren’t connecting with the Reed at any stage.

@someoneyoudontknow3257 2 года назад

You'd be amazed how much a saxophone sound is in an your head. Did you get a break through on this?

@lawsonjoseph3314 4 года назад

Hi, my B and C seem unturned... Each of them sound half tone lower... Am a beginner, need help please

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 4 года назад

I’ll bet that’s frustrating. Start by making sure your mouth is in the right position when you’re playing and your fingers are correct, if you can’t play any notes higher than the C, then it could be a mechanical issue. I would suggest working through my free ToolKit QuickStart Lesson first here: www.mcgillmusic.com/courses. Then reach out for more help via email if that doesn’t help. Good luck.

@Jay-rk2cc 6 месяцев назад

Whenever I try to play a high D my reed stops vibrating our I just go back down to low D. Is there something I’m doing wrong?

@JonesNate 5 лет назад

I have a nearly opposite problem. The D has the loudest tone, and it's also the most "open/loud." I've been playing around with recording on Audacity, and D is the loudest note it records. Any idea why that might be?

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 5 лет назад

Hey Nate. That’s interesting. I’d suggest working on some long tones over that area on your sax to smooth things out. The best way to do this is playing really quiet long tones. Check it with your tuner too. This will help you build your embouchure strength and that should even things out for you.

@l.nguyen860 2 года назад

Thanks for this video. I am having the same problem. However, it occurs only when I go up from mid C to mid D then to mid E. The sound then drops down to normal when I reach mid F. Then mid E and mid D will sound normal as I go down the scale. With no change in embouchure, everything sound good when I start at high C and go down to mid C. This rules out the defective instrument. Do you have any idea what could have cause that ? Thanks.

@viviennesoan1 2 года назад

did you get an answer to this question as I have the same problem?

@l.nguyen860 2 года назад

@@viviennesoan1 No. I did not. Let me know when you figure what could have cause it.

@l.nguyen860 2 года назад

@@viviennesoan1 It was my embouchure, bire pressure. I relaxed my bite and tighten my lips a bit and it went away. It took hours of trial and error. Good luck.

@viviennesoan1 2 года назад

@@l.nguyen860 Thank you for letting me know, that difference between mid C to mid D is always something to work on if you have left the Saxophone and not played for a while ...it's like a kind of test!!

@l.nguyen860 2 года назад

@@viviennesoan1 It's muscle memory. I try to practice at least an hour a day. Or else, like you said, my lips forget where it was on the mouth piece.

@Antriciatto 4 года назад

Next I'll make my left pinky grow a little to reach that pad on the edge to play low c#😅

@midgtkarell 5 лет назад

I’m in a advance band, my sax dropped off a chair,and flipped over Now my middle D and low D is not in tune and unplayable. PLUS I have a concert today and tomorrow, plus a little hook up the next day after that

@glen.s9860 3 года назад

Hi, N, I had that same problem, and this is what I did to fix it. You always saying slow it down to play fast. So I play the C and move to the D slow with fingers close to the keys, but make sure I get a full tone on the D only with scales Quick fix

@jeremyericksen8433 5 лет назад

See, my problem is hitting the low E on tenor. I seem to always make it sound like a high E. This only happens when I'm tonguing, but not when I'm slurring..and that my high D sounds muffled... oh and my high g squeaks weirdly Sometimes.

@charleskayode1846 2 года назад

I've tried my best to get my delayed lower C# key back to its position, please I need directories.

@jeromejagroop5516 4 года назад

I’ve been playing soprano for years and recently got a tenor. I have no problem with the soprano but this D on the tenor is really giving me some problems.

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 4 года назад

That's strange Jerome. Have you had the sax checked by a repairer? Also, just make sure your embouchure is right. Too much mouthpiece could cause this too.

@charlotteboelen8342 4 года назад

My D sounds off, everything else is fine but my low D is hard to hit. I haven't played in a while but I've been playing for years.

@1stTimeVenture 6 лет назад

im not having issues going from top middle key to all 6 and the F# to make D...its its sound..the D sounds flat...not like when i played trumpet..where it was just as crisp as the C but a pitch higher...on my tenor..it goes up in pitch, but sound muted..or flat sound..almost like its lower than the C, but in a D pitch..

@1stTimeVenture 6 лет назад

i started 2 days ago on tenor sax.

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 6 лет назад

You should find that gets better as your embouchure gets stronger. I would practice some long tones going between the C and the D - try to get your sound consistent between the two, and most importantly, keep your throat open for both notes too. Good luck with it.

@1stTimeVenture 6 лет назад

I figured it out By the way. I have to use palm D to sharpen it up. while holding D+F#

@kieranmehlig 5 лет назад

Sometimes when i play a 'D' on my alto it comes out as a 'B.' For some reason its always a 'B.' It doesnt always happen but it tends to happen more in transitions between notes. Anything more specific to help with this?

@riptide534 4 года назад

Kieran Mehlig it is because the alto is a instrument a E flat I think it just means that a piano (or trombone)G for example is actually a B flat in sax but it is disguised as a g for easier understanding of notes cuz if everything was flat beginners would be all confused ,trumpets are in Bb like tenors and clarinets and flutes are in c so on and so on sorry for the long read have a nice day :)

@whyamor7232 4 года назад

That happened to me last year my D sounded like a B flat and i think it was because one of my springs were out of place so maybe check for that

@peachypinefruit 3 года назад

I was squeaking from c to d consistently until i changed reeds (went up half a grade). I guess it has to do something with the vibrating with the reed. Or just a shitty reed!

@pho0shi 5 лет назад

My Octive key on my neck doesn’t sit flat, what do I do?

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 5 лет назад

Hi Sarah. Sounds like you will need to adjust the octave key. Check out these tips: Saxophone high notes not working - how to fix them quickly ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-snfW_kBqoU0.html

@tommyt7566 4 года назад

My middle D plays 20 cents Sharp after warming up, neighboring notes all fine, been doing embrochure work to no avail... Help!

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 4 года назад

Hey Tommy. That doesn’t sound good. Might be a good idea to get it checked over by a repairer.

@scarlettemoore1665 3 года назад

My octave key doesn’t go up after b and c

@blizzard1329 6 лет назад

My high D does not close all the way and I got it fixed too.

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 6 лет назад

Cool, glad you got it sorted out.

@ralphwendt 4 года назад

My problem is that there is a massive delay between the C and D notes even though I press the right keys properly and on time.

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 4 года назад

Perhaps you need more air Ralph. Spending time on long tones down around this area really helps (I still do this daily!)

@whizzerow 4 года назад

My tenor saxophone can play everything but when I go to normal c to d, the d shoots up. Even when I press all of them down and play it by itself, it still does it. My octave key stays down and I’ve checked for repairs. It’s so stressful.... I can’t play the normal D. The other ones are fine.

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 4 года назад

Sorry to hear that. Might be time to visit your local repairer.

@therealkaz5824 6 лет назад

I was having this problem too (it is like a 5% chance). You deserve much more sub, don’t you think?

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 6 лет назад

Cheers! Thanks for watching.

@eugeniorodriguez474 2 года назад

What happen that my saxopfon do not play the G#.

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 2 года назад

Check that your G# key isn’t stuck down Eugenio. That is a common issue.

@hmfernandes1 2 года назад

Was I the only one to yawn when McGill yawned? 🥱

@jaylagotwhizz7602 4 года назад

The last button dont go down all the way

@jimmyb1133 6 лет назад

There is a way to solve that problem. It's called: Practice, baby! Practice ......

@fernandocruzsanchez8034 4 года назад

@caitlintan2376 4 года назад

does sax school cost money?

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 4 года назад

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@adrianarias9427 4 года назад

Is Every alto saxs e flat?

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 4 года назад

Hi Adrian. Yes, all Alto saxes are in Eb. Tenor saxes are in Bb.

@adrianarias9427 4 года назад

Ok so I have one question my note d come out high even though I don’t push the thumb down for it to come out high

@adrianarias9427 4 года назад

I was wondering maybe it was different from my school one but it is alto and I thought they where the same which they are it just idk it might be my reed or the saxophone but it probably the reed cause it is chipped enough to miss it up

@adrianarias9427 4 года назад

I will get a new reed soon and see if that fixes the problem just idk if my school will let me use my saxophone it A Selmer AS500 and we use Yamaha,Cannonball,Jupiter that what they recommend I hope they let me use it for school

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 4 года назад

Good question Adrian. It could be the reed, but sometimes you can get this problem if your octave mechanism isn’t working properly. Check out my videos on this for more help: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-snfW_kBqoU0.html

@stormanroman 2 года назад

I was wondering why my D note just wouldn’t play right, then after an hour I found a sock in it.🤦‍♂️

@brookealyse9456 4 года назад

My D seems a bit muffled. So when I transition it doesn’t sound as smooth

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 4 года назад

I hope this video helps you Brooke.

@MinecraftWWE100 5 лет назад

Christiano, ask out Kass

@meltdowntf2865 3 года назад

My high d is just playing high a

@THE_BOGET 5 лет назад

I don’t believe this answered his question... my D always comes out quiet, or as a high B. Even my tutor irl doesn’t know what’s wrong... I have a feeling it might just come with practice

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 5 лет назад

Hi Michael. That sounds strange to me and pretty unusual. The most likely cause is a leaky pad. I'd suggest getting your repairer to check it over.

@mjimmy313 4 года назад

I just have long D problems

@geralddombrowski6911 Год назад

nigel , are all the keys on the sax suppose to be in the centered with the pads, especially my octive key mechanism, it isn't in the center of the pad , is it suppose to be that way ? i really don't know if that's why my " d" comes out flat, can you help me with this .thank you

@McGillMusicSaxSchool Год назад

Hi Gerald. Do you mean the pearls aren’t in the centre of the pad? That’s normal.