Both the Reference 54 and AWO1 sound great; the AWO1 was just a smidge brighter. The AWO1 is a really free blower, and easier to play overall. The tone is a more focused and intonation is spot-on with minimal adjustment on my end. My wife commented that I look much more comfortable playing the AWO1. Finish on the AWO1 is excellent …Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...434 posts · Joined 2003. #17 · Feb 7, 2003. I'm playing more flute now than I have in years, and as all you serious doublers know, that added versatility means; more work. Another added benefit I'm discovering is that, (as shown by the popularity of this forum), there are a LOT of talented sax players out there.Update (Jan-16-10): As a new feature there is now Sax on the Web Forum Portal. Or you can go directly to the SOTW Forum The Sax on the Web article site is still there. Hope you'll like it, Lähettänyt Harri Rautiainen klo 03:03 7 kommenttia. Tunnisteet: Sax on …3447 posts · Joined 2003. #12 · Mar 14, 2006. 1964-#31-PINK PANTHER THEME-HENRY MANCINI-PLAS JOHNSON-TENOR. Plas Johnson was born in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, about sixty miles north of New Orleans. As teens, Plas and his brother Ray formed a band, the Johnson Brothers Combo, that played in and around …This is the part of the key that is used for mounting it on the instrument. Photo 1: Hinges and screws: There are two types of hinges and (generally) two types of screws. This is where most of the confusion comes from many different terms. Some people confuse by not keeping a consistent term for the same type of part.Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...5732 posts · Joined 2004. #1 · Oct 31, 2010. When I was in middle school I heard Eddie Daniels play Giant Steps as a solo. Later in life I was able to hear Micheal Brecker play Naima solo. Just saxophone. I have always been fascinated by players who are at the level to play a tune completely alone yet bring excitement and creativity, while ...(Saxophone) Makes and Models. Other K-Z. ... The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario ...Aug 4, 2003 · Sax players will notice that they have to listen to the monitor mix at a slightly higher level than rhythm players. The reason is simple. When you play the horn it resonates in your head, therefore you'll have to turn up a bit to hear the mix above the natural resonation. These things aren't cheap. 12 posts · Joined 2023. #1 · Feb 28, 2024. My reed playing bandmates will quickly seek cover on any indication of rain, but many of the trumpets, tubas, etc. will brave it out. I have played a few times during light or moderate showers with no noticeable ill effects. Full disclosure: I am usually playing an inexpensive ebay sax outside.Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...The premier forum for all things sax at http://forum.saxontheweb.net/ Joining Sax on the Web FB group: ----- We...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo.Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...According to Sylvie at SYOS, “The finishing of a 3D printed mouthpiece is not as clean as a hard rubber or metal piece. What you noticed on the side of the beak is the printer seam, all our mouthpieces have one. It does not alter the sound. Imperfections like that are on the outside of the mouthpiece only.Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.7K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...7314 posts · Joined 2003. #3 · 1h ago. It only works if you can make the reed seal perfectly airtight against the mouthpiece, and break the seal - and do both with your tongue, flattened against the whole scrape of the reed. Insanity: doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Music: doing the same thing over and over ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!Penn State Wrestling has a rich history and a dedicated fan base that spans across the globe. For fans looking to stay up-to-date with the latest news, engage in discussions, and c...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...The Supreme comes in seven different finishes. This means that, in the hypothetical two-model system, it wouldn't be possible to buy, say, a new silver-plated Selmer horn without springing for a Supreme. For a tenor, that would mean close to $12k. I think Selmer would want to avoid such a costly constriction of choice.Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.7K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.6K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...27145 posts · Joined 2007. #2 · Sep 27, 2015. He was a Crusader! One of the first jazz albums I received as a gift was the Jazz Crusaders live at the Lighthouse. I loved his playing. RIP Wilton Felder. Sound guy theory of relativity: E=mc^2 (+or- 3dB) Sax player theory of relativity: E=mc^2 (+or- .010" at the tip)Feb 1, 2024 · 881 posts · Joined 2023. #8 · Feb 2, 2024. Having dabbled around in photography for a little bit in my life, I get the first picture. They wanted the color from the lower keys, and the hand was in the way, or they didn't notice and didn't have anyone on set that knew about what they were shooting. But, I really think whoever was in charge ... The T55 Java is more tightly wrapped sound wise with a lot of focus. Big excellent for a wide variety of playing situations, however I prefer (and am looking for) and great STM with a lot of 'zing' to the sound. I play a YTS-23 (and a 10M) and have both the T6 and T55 and prefer the T6 just slightly more.Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Sax player theory of relativity: E=mc^2 (+or- .010" at the tip) "Free jazz is the vegemite of the musical world. It's an acquired taste."-J. Jacques. Save Share. Like. Mrblackbat. ... Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.7K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. ...Saxophone.org - created by saxophone players for saxophone players. Features an active saxophone forum, buy sell trade your sax, saxophone museum, sax …Update (Jan-16-10): As a new feature there is now Sax on the Web Forum Portal. Or you can go directly to the SOTW Forum The Sax on the Web article site is still there. Hope you'll like it, Lähettänyt Harri Rautiainen klo 03:03 7 kommenttia. Tunnisteet: Sax on …Sep 14, 2023 · A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.7K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Help support the growth of Sax on the Web Forum and get some great features in return. Basic membership. Free. Sign up for free. Includes banner ads; Access to public forums; Plus membership. monthly; yearly Save 19%; $4.99 USD per month. $59.88 USD $49.99 USD per year. Sign up for Plus. Sign up for Plus ...6819 posts · Joined 2004. #3 · Mar 22, 2009. My curved soprano is 100% Conn. It is also a Beaufort American-Chicago. It's in the shop right now getting rebuilt. It's 1920s. It was given to me as a wedding gift . Yanagisawa 1980 A880 Alto Sax (A9937 neck); 2015 TSBS-680 Taishan Winds Bari; Yanagisawa 1996 T900µ Tenor Sax (T992 …Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.2K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...17 posts · Joined 2007. #4 · Aug 19, 2015. I have had one for a couple years. Good horn, but I "cheated" and had Ken Beason do his benchmark setup on the horn. I've got the 85% copper, which produces a warmer sound. You shouldn't have to pay full retail; got mine for $800 less than the 1st price quoted.Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...sax-ony. 1142 posts · Joined 2003. #3 · Feb 18, 2008. I have a Handcraft Imperial alto which I bought from Gayle Fredenburgh at Vintagesax.com. Pristine silver plate. Possibly my favourite alto - wonderful rich tone and excellent intonation - but then it has been expertly set up. I paid less than $1,300.00 for it.Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.5K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo.Sax on the Web Forum. A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Jun 13, 2021 · Helen Discussion starter. 1147 posts · Joined 2003. #1 · Jun 13, 2021. For years now I have been meaning to develop an exercise index for the Universal Saxophone Method, by Paul DeVille. Over the past month I have finally gotten around to doing so. As an instructor I often use the Universal Method with my advancing students. 1478 posts · Joined 2007. #1 · Nov 17, 2007 (Edited) Looking to get a more comprehensive list on Holton Sax playing tendencies. There is much scattered info around concerning how these horns play, both positive and negative--some first hand, other info maybe not. . . Also and unfortunately, the info seems to be much more contradictory than ...12004 posts · Joined 2003. #2 · Jan 16, 2006. It depends what you mean - "Who are the saxophonists" is a little vague. If you want to talk about famous saxophonists like Brecker, Mulligan, Kenny G and such; The place to discuss about them is in Brand Name Players. If however you want to learn who are the saxophonists of Sax On The …Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.7K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.7K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Boston Sax Shop, 10mfan and 10mfan Artist. ... Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...90 posts · Joined 2011. #6 · Apr 9, 2012. I came across a Parrot Alto way back in 1976 inTeheran .Brand new and un-playable.This is one of the early Chinese saxes from which the modern Chinese saxes evolved.The Lark which was a copy of the Mk6 was the best Chinese sax at that time.Though there are many good quality Chinese saxes now I have ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Links have fairly large chambers in comparison to the standard. The biggest chambers are going to be the Bueschers, Rashers and Caravans but they are classical mouthpieces. PB Bare Brass Vintage Tenor - Barone Hollywood 8. Buescher Aristocrat Alto - Selmer Soloist-style .83. Like.4 posts · Joined 2024. #1 · Mar 24, 2024. My boyfriend, Steve, told me that he has played some "exotic" or "unusual" styles on his tenor and alto saxophones. He was talking about styles such as Polynesian music, Chilean "cueca", Bolivian "tinku", Japanese "enka" or Middle Eastern folk music. The saxophone isn't normally used in those styles ...248 posts · Joined 2020. #1 · Apr 6, 2023 (Edited) The Supreme tenor is out. Here's the official teaser featuring many familiar faces: Changes from previous models: Manufacturing. More precise boring of the diameter of the neck entrance. Three-dimensional manufacturing check.The package I got form WWBW was the select Jazz Mouthpiece, ligature, and reeds. I thought the the Eastar sounded good until I tried my Martin. Wow this thing has a beautiful tone. Even with a complete novice like me blowing through it. I’ve been a musician all my life so I know a good tone when I hear it. I tried the Select Jazz D6M ...Sax on the Web - Saxophone Information. 2,449 likes. http://SaxOnTheWeb.net (SOTW) is Web's leading saxophone resource, featuring the world’s largest,I bought a tenor Z and was able to hear it against a Keilwerth SX 90R and 1950's vintage Mark VI- all instruments, including the Z, were played by two pro musicians. The Z in my opinion blew the SX90R and the Mark VI away. The Z is on top for resonance and projection. It actually sounds like an amplified horn.clarnut. 1751 posts · Joined 2004. #8 · Mar 31, 2020. I know that years back David White told me that his alto clarinet mouthpiece was designed to play best with alto sax reeds. I think over the years there have been many times that I interchanged alto clarinet-alto sax and bass clarinet-tenor sax. If it worked and fit the mouthpiece that is ...What surprises me the most is that of all the cuts on day 1 I prefer the V12s the most. For my setup it was the most resonant and responsive. I had always expected the V12s to be even more resistant than the blue box. The V21s were more responsive than the blue box reeds, but articulation was a little mushy. So my question to the forum is this ...The Serie III alto sax has been discontinued as of August 2021 due to the popularity of the Supreme! Many of the performance elements of the Serie III (intonation stability, immediate response) can be found in the Supreme but at a higher level of refinement. Kessler previously reported that the Ref. 54 alto had been discontinued as of …Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...The Selmer S80 C* bass mouthpiece is excellent. The OD of the Selmer bass neck that fits the Selmer Bass mouthpiece is 0.700". This is slightly larger in diameter than most of the vintage bass instruments that are more common. These instruments' necks will often accept the slightly smaller neck diameter of baritone mouthpieces.SaxyAcoustician. 1887 posts · Joined 2003. #3 · Apr 15, 2003. Metal Link 6. Made the 2-hour trip to see Eric Alexander in Harrisburg, PA last Sunday night. Definitely one of the most feared saxophone players alive. He's one of my absolute favorite jazz tenor players. Dr G is right. Influence, attitude, practice, etc, etc.774 posts · Joined 2006. #5 · Jan 29, 2009. I like the silver plated version of the Yamaha 875EX soprano, however, still found the Yani 991 soprano to have a fuller richer sound and I've been a soprano player for over 30 years. I strongly believe Yanagisawa still leads the pack when it comes to sopranos. Seriously they're both great horns.74 posts · Joined 2017. #7 · Oct 31, 2018. Actually, when I got my 1st Jean Cartier some years back I loved it. Of course it is a Dolnet signature. When. I searched on the web about Jean Cartier horns, there was Lester Young in a prewar pic in the most beautiful suit, young Lester Young pre war, and though my horn I think is a 65 or so it ...Captain Beeflat Discussion starter. 6614 posts · Joined 2003. #1 · Feb 19, 2009. I have come across a tenor "made in Italy", with LINDELL emblazoned on the bell. It dates from the 30s (stop on side E key and the G/G# trill) with the most outrageous Art Deco "pinky" platform. Possibly a stencil from Orsi, Grassi, R&C or even Borgani except for ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.7K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Add to this the fact that we identify instruments not so much from the timbre of the steady state sound, but from the attack transient. If you take a piano recording and cut the attack transient, and do the same pitch with an oboe, it's difficult to tell the piano and oboe apart. Sound guy theory of relativity: E=mc^2 (+or- 3dB) Sax player ...A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!
Forestone has a new White Bamboo endorser, a classical saxophonist named Taewook Ahn. I listened to some of his pre-Forestone recordings, and he is very good. Forestone reports that he uses a 3.0 on alto and 3.5 on soprano, which are the same strengths that I've been testing.. Selena gomez naked pictures
842 posts · Joined 2011. #3 · Nov 2, 2018. I've never heard of them, which immediately makes me suspicious, and their photos make them look cheap. Plus, $2,200 can get you a much better sax from a more established brand. Tenor: Rampone and Cazzani R1 Jazz, Retro Revival Crescent 8, BSS 2.5. Aidan Ramsay.When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo.Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Reed strength help please - tenor. I've been playing a mix of Rico orange box, Rico/D'addario Royals, and Vandoren Java (green) for years now. I'd like to branch out a bit out of curiosity and also because lately the Javas haven't been giving me what I need. I play 2.5 strength on all the above, and I don't really feel much difference between ...Rackety Sax Discussion starter. 10164 posts · Joined 2004. #1 · Jan 23, 2007. An old adage says that "a picture is worth a thousand words." Let's write a book on the saxophone embouchure by collecting a gallery of famous or not-so-famous saxophone embouchures. Please identify the saxophonist in your image.Jul 30, 2007 · The premier forum for all things sax at http://forum.saxontheweb.net/ Joining Sax on the Web FB group: ----- We... Oct 5, 2003 · 94 posts · Joined 2003. #1 · Oct 5, 2003. I own a Century soprano sax that I got used for 700 bucks, and i'm just wonering, since i'm usually not a sop player, what should I look out for in this thing? thanks in advance, Biff. as I wander on and on. off into the rising sun. devil's caught onto my track. 2 posts · Joined 2003. #7 · Oct 16, 2003. David Spiegelthal said: Olds "Parisian Ambassador", a stencil horn most probably made by Beaugnier. They were made par Pierret until mid 1970 for F.E OLDS. When Pierret stop his activity the staff were hired by Selmer in Mantes-la-jolie (France - 30 Miles west of Paris) Like.Since I appear to be in the minority recommending a new good quality saxophone over a $450 used Yamaha 23 or Vito equivalent, (which are great student saxes by the way), my advice is based upon the following comparisons: new Chateau $965.00. new pads. tight keywork.Dr G. The smallest change in the bore/ inner diameter/ wall thickness of a bow or neck can make a HUGE difference in how a sax sounds. Play two saxophones (well set up) from the late 1930's and make some notes on what you felt behind the horn. Then rebuild both horns with fresh resonator pads, and make more notes.Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...February 21, 2021 ·. When an oboe doubler messes with his sax reeds. 1.Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...600 posts · Joined 2003. #2 · May 8, 2018. I second Erik's enthusiasm for the Berkeley sopranino. I have many sopraninos, (23) and own two Berkeleys. With another mouthpiece and real sopranino reeds, they sound even better. I use sopraninos with my saxophone orchestras and newer chamber music, and the Berkeleys are the ones I lend to my students.MarkD. 39 posts · Joined 2003. #2 · Jun 6, 2003. Middle D is a problem for a lot of saxophones. It can be very sharp (10 to 20 cents) and can be "stuffy." To flatten it out you can hold the left hand pinky B or Bb key. You may also be able to flatten it a bit by changing your embouchure for that note (and the Eb too).Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ....