[musictlk] question about saxophone

[Bill Kociaba]

Hi Chris,
There are a variety of lig's available and at the beginning stage keep it 
simple the standard two screw metal variety will do you just fine.  As 
someone else said try finding longer screws or perhaps a larger lig that 
fits your mouthpiece better.   I have heard people talk about rotating their 
reeds but never saw a real need for it.  First of all it takes a good hour 
of playing to get a reed broken in.  Has your teacher told you to soak your 
reed before playing? As far as keeping track of reeds if not on your 
mouthpiece keep em in their plastic or cardboard sleeves.  A lot of people 
like the fibercel reeds as they do last a very long time. They do have a 
slightly different feel and sound. What kind of reed and for that matter 
what kind of mouthpiece are you using?  Are you playing Tenor or Alto?
I have been playing on and off for almost 15 years and have probably done 
everything wrong at one time or another that I could so if I can be of any 
help I would be glad to.
Bill

Bill Kociaba
CRUISEONE
Bill at Ycruise.com
954 227 7772 or Toll Free 877 227 7775
7600 Wiles Rd, Coral Springs, FL 33067
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Westbrook" <westbchris at gmail.com>
To: <musictlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2011 8:43 AM
Subject: [musictlk] question about saxophone


>I have a few questions about the saxophone.  I just recently started 
>playing.  First of all, do you guys have any good recommendations on 
>ligatures?  I have one that has two screws that you tighten or loosen, but 
>it seems to be pretty tight and I'm tired of chasing little screws all 
>around the apartment.  Also, what's the best way you guys have of keeping 
>track of reeds?  My teacher said he alternates reeds, and my case doesn't 
>have little compartments to keep individual reeds in.  Do you guys 
>recommend alternating reeds or do you just use one until it goes bad? 
>Thanks for any help.
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