As a baritone sax player I feel discriminated and I believe that my voice must be heard

@HelloSaxophone

8 жыл бұрын

+Kari Kan haha :)

@buckmcshaggin3244

8 жыл бұрын

LOL its all good brotha

@destiny6027

8 жыл бұрын

don't worry, baritone sax will be heard!

@derpnz

8 жыл бұрын

They're always heard Those things are loud

@christianc1477

8 жыл бұрын

+Derpnz and big

i used to play alto sax, but then i tried the tenor, and i was met with a beautiful sound! and vibrato on it was soo much easier and sounded much better, even growling on the tenor is AMAZING!

@yes2542

6 жыл бұрын

Henry Swaggins how do you vibrato a sax. I vibrato my cello is it similar?

@braydendesevo

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice i currently play alto and im thinking of switching to tenor

@poppacapps5573

2 жыл бұрын

Zee alto is the girly man sax.

Saxophone Brass Equivalent Soprano - Trumpet 🎺 Alto - French Horn 📯 Tenor - Trombone Baritone - Tuba

@pushkarajkulkarni6014

7 жыл бұрын

Dual why?

@zuoelu

7 жыл бұрын

I want to say that baritone would be closer to euphonium because an actual BRASS baritone is a smaller version of the euphonium. I don't know what a brass baritone sounds like compared to a euphonium, but I know that they are similar.

@brentbreault7606

6 жыл бұрын

+Emilyhorselover64 Euphonium can go way lower (and higher) than baritone sax. Y'all are dumb.

@christianhenry4173

6 жыл бұрын

I think Alto is more related to Clarinet they almost sound alike.

@brentbreault7606

6 жыл бұрын

+christian henry Clarinet isn't brass

As a main instrument, I play the Tenor. I have only played the alto like 3 times and I'd say that the only that was different, was that it was easier to growl on the alto. But that was just my experience

Both the Tenor and Alto Saxophones can hit high notes, and they can both reach somewhat deep notes, but the Tenor is deeper and thicker as you described, while the alto is higher and sharper. The Tenor's notes are more like those of a higher voiced male, while the Alto's notes are more like those of a female voice. I can understand why some people prefer the Tenor, I myself sometimes have trouble in asking myself why I generally prefer the Alto, but yeah I personally prefer the Alto, although I think I prefer the deeper notes of the Alto more than the higher notes which probably explains why I sometimes ask myself why I prefer the Alto.

Hello, aspiring saxophone player here. Spike Lee's Mo' Better Blues sparked my love of jazz.....I found my way here by a random Google search but I believe I may have found my foundation of my journey to finally go after my aspirations. I think I will be leaning toward the tenor sax. I was a tenor in the choir when I was a teenager. Thank you and looking forward to learning more! First, I have to acquire my tool....

Thank you for the discourse. Not only was the information itself informative to me--an older person who’s wanting to begin with saxophone and already thinking that tenor is what I want to sound like--but your presentation of your own personality was very pleasant to witness. I admire your ease and fluidity in speaking in front of a camera. You seem to be a good-natured person. Thanks.

Tenor is better in my opinion. It feels like a thicker sound and my ears are sensitive to the high notes on the alto

This was a great video. I play soprano, alto, tenor and baritone, and I love them all!

Very nicely detailed comparison of alto vs tenor. Gave me the answers as to why I'm immediately attracted to the Tenor with "fly me to the moon" and alto sounded a bit different but couldn't describe. Thanks man. Take care!

Thanks for the channel, you might become the reason why I begin learning sax. Seven blessings mate

I play the tenor saxophone and I started on the alto. I love my tenor!

@everyonesaidmynamewasstupi3713

8 жыл бұрын

Me too

Thanks for making this vid bro. I'm looking to start on a Tenor

I totaly agree with everything you said. Thanks a lot for sharing.

@HK-sn4rx

7 жыл бұрын

no its better for representing for a girl screaming

Some good info. Thanks for posting.

Started on girlfriends alto ....... and now looking for tenor and baritone! Love the lower growl of the Bari (Motown influence)

I started playing flute in sixth grade when I switched schools but at the end of seventh grade I decided I wanted to be in jazz band so I spent of summer learning alto. When I auditioned my teacher said I did great but there were a lot of altos already so I got moved to tenor. Now I play tenor in high school band, jazz, and pep band. I like the sound a lot better than the alto

Armando Pace I started out using a Tenor Saxophone in the 7th grade. I recommend starting with alto saxophone. And I recommend Yamaha, they are the best

@sonicbedhog

9 жыл бұрын

I started tenor in 4th grade now I'm in 8th and I wish I picked alto but I bought my saxophone so I could play 2 instruments

Great video. I'm a composer and found this video while searching for the specific differences between saxophones. I think it would be a great help if you made another video about the differences between bari/bass and soprano sax, not only for people who want to play the instruments, but also for people like me who want to write for them. Woodwinds in general are seriously misunderstood by most composers!

@HelloSaxophone"Equal Difficulty" is the English balance of the binary "Equally Hard/Easy."

Strasbourg St. Denis!! One of my favorite songs!!!

Hi, lets try something… please mention your favorite Tenors, Altos and baritone players (and sopranos if you wish) from the early days till now. If you find they're good at more than just one type of sax, just mention it. Thx. John Hodges - alto (1907 - 1970) Charlie Parker - alto - (1920 - 1955) Paul Desmond - alto - (1924 - 1977) Lee Konitz - alto - (born in 1927) Cannonball - alto (1928 - 1975) James Spaudling - alto, flute - (born 1930) Coleman Hawkins - Tenor (1904 - 1969) Lester Young - Tenor (1909-1959) John Coltrane - Tenor, Soprano (1926-1967) Stan Getz - Tenor (1927-1991) Wayne Shorter - Tenor (born in 1933) Ben Webster - Tenor (1909-1973) Frank Foster - Tenor, Soprano, Flute ( 1928 - 2011) Michael Brecker - Tenor (1949-2007) Joe Henderson - (1937-2001) Gerry Mulligan - Baritone - (1927-1996) Ronny Cuber - Baritone, Tenor, Clarinet, Flute (born in 1941) Please, feel free to add your favorite reed players :)

@martintook

3 жыл бұрын

On Alto Sax you cannot exclude David Sanborn, and You have forgotten Sonny Rollins on tenor. I also love Stanley Turrentine and Gato Barbieri on Tenor

it definitely does help, thanks so much for posting this info

I started with baritone when i was only 10 it worked well for me.

Great sax playing and informative talk. Thanks so much!

Thank u. That was very helpful. I play alto but my aunt accidentally got me a tenor according to my sister so i just wanted to know the differences.

I play Alto sax right now, but in Marching band i want to play Tenor. All in all in sixth grade when i got testing i wanted to play tenor. (LOL i literally cried when they said i got picked for alto) xP but i loooove tenor so much. So. I want it. :3

It so nice you take time explain so thorough!

omg thank you so much you are a lifesaver. I'm switching from clarinet to Alto Saxophone in 5th grade band and you helped me so much especially in the all fingerings video

@everyonesaidmynamewasstupi3713

8 жыл бұрын

Please, play tenor. It is 100x sexier and you get all the ladies (or gentlemen)

@destiny6027

8 жыл бұрын

why

@destiny6027

8 жыл бұрын

Ant1G3rm_ why I want to play alto

@destiny6027

8 жыл бұрын

Ant1G3rm_ in my 6th grade we only have alto you get tenor in high school I think

@everyonesaidmynamewasstupi3713

8 жыл бұрын

+nicole candy mmkay but switch

Coming from clarinet, I found both in older Yamaha student versions. Good reed on either tips the balance, alto easier in the neck, but tenor with a great reed is pretty sublime.

cheers for this it's really helpful as i'm currently deciding wether or not to start tenor sax

Very helpful! Thanks!

Today is the Saxophone day of the year :)

Great explanation. Thanks for that post.

helped a lot, thanks!!

Very informative video hope to hear more tips from u

now people will think that alto is for females 2 play and tenor is for males 2 play :D

@Agandbuildabearholly

9 жыл бұрын

My sax teacher gave me the tenor over another boy

@faith8092

8 жыл бұрын

+Holly Silvester Yeah, through middle school and now in high school, I'm the only tenor saxophone

@georgedrazenovich4767

8 жыл бұрын

+Faith Crawford Yes - gender really should not be the criteria for which horn someone should play but how they sound on the respective horns and personal preference. I know a guy who just doesn't like his tone on tenor so stays with alto. I think what James was driving at in his video was how, in general, the tone sounds. Alto higher (like female), Tenor (lower like male). But that is much different than gendering the respective saxaphones (e.g Alto sax for women, Tenor for men). He was trying to give people a flavour for how the TONE differs not which sex should play which horn.

@sdcard7129

7 жыл бұрын

Funkmentality TRIGGERED

@JazmineYang

5 жыл бұрын

Haha

well i started on a soprano then alto then tenor now a c-melody im learning on all of them now and i enjoy each one

THANKYOU. :) This video explained so much and clarified so much. haha. Cudos to you. (Y)

Don't know about the Alto vs. Tenor debate, but Dat Ackschent is really something to listen to...

This is an excellent orientation video!

very helpful. Tx

Goede uitleg maat. Thnks (Y)

I play cello and I absolutely love it. I've been playing for like 4 years. Should I play alto or tenor?

What Song you playing in the end of the video?

Alto squad where you at?

I have the Alto but I want the Tenor ...

@yes2542

6 жыл бұрын

Cash Young dito

@tevbuff

6 жыл бұрын

Me too. But Alto is a good place to start though.

@martinbeast2954

6 жыл бұрын

I start too with alto but now i would like to have tenor. What you think guys, should i train on alto and after some time a should buy a tenor, or i should take a break and start from basic in future with tenor so that my alto technique doesn't ruin tenor technique?

@tevbuff

6 жыл бұрын

@Marttin life enjoyer Its up to you tbh. Techniques are transferrable between the Tenor and Alto. Tenor requires more air but the fingering is the same. Just on the Tenor there is more space between the notes.

@o.k_2758

6 жыл бұрын

same

i cant tell if mine is an alto or tenor i bought off somone and they said it was alto but it looks diffrent then my school bands altos so is there any diffrent on how they look other then size since it winter break i cant check the sizes

@HelloSaxophone

8 жыл бұрын

+WildTeamGaming There are also other types. It could be a C-melody fore example ( a sax is tuned to C piano key). If you send a foto of it to info@hellosaxophone.com I can take a look at it for you.

Hi, i wanna ask a question. I'm going to get my first saxophone. I prefer the tenor to the alto, but I don't know if it is a good idea to begin from a tenor. I've been reading that it's recomended to begin with a alto. I want to get a tenor cause I'm in love with his tone, should I get first a alto or that's no matter if I get a tenor forstly?

@armandopace8559

9 жыл бұрын

*its tone* I made a mistake

@HelloSaxophone

9 жыл бұрын

Armando Pace You can start on tenor if you want. Most people start on Alto, but there is no problem at all with starting on tenor if you are more inspired by that :) Good luck!

@armandopace8559

9 жыл бұрын

Ok, thanks a lot. Greetings from Naples :)

@anthonybp5000

9 жыл бұрын

Ive been playing the Tenor for about 3 years starting with it, and I loved it, I regret if I started with alto. Its not too hard to play from my opinion.

@seannahale2038

5 жыл бұрын

It's a lot better to start on alto because it's smaller and in my opinion easier to play for beginners and then move to tenor if you want to (im not an expert sooo)

Thank you so much, this was extremely helpful! ^_~

So in comparison, would you have to have a more open throat when playing something like a low D on Tenor than Alto? Or does the note naturally have the same ombechure and just comes out in a different tone? Just wondering...

@eliastouil7686

8 жыл бұрын

Can anyone answer that please :) ?

@alfonsohernandezmolina9195

8 жыл бұрын

You actually have to blow deeper on a tenor than an alto sax, the same way that you have to tight softer the reed when playing the same notes on an alto (at least thats what i've experienced)

@eliastouil7686

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you !!

@katieobrien921

8 жыл бұрын

I just started playing tenor today, transitioning from alto BTW, and you need to supply way more air to a tenor rather than the alto, or you won't get the sound you want. After further adjustments you make to how much air you supply and experimenting with different more comfortable ambertures (sorry for my spelling), you can practice with dynamics, piano, metso forte, forte, etc. I hope I helped in some way with this ❤

@eliastouil7686

8 жыл бұрын

thanks :) !

Hi I'm a DJ and i'm planning on playing the sax at the same time. My question Is to you Is, What would you recommend to use over Modern day Dance/Electronic Music A Alto or a Tenor ?

@HelloSaxophone

8 жыл бұрын

+Chris Spiteri Better an Alto. The higher notes tend to cut through the loud sounds at parties better. Also use a metal mouthpiece for gigs like that (I do this sometimes myself) :)

THE ALTOS HAVE BEEN TRIGGERED REEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

@arley8997

4 жыл бұрын

Hans I was an alto but recently upgraded in my opinion alto is kinda bad:

@postylol2368

4 жыл бұрын

I just got upgraded to a tenor but I still play alto don’t worry

The question is not what instrument you like, but what sound you want to achieve. That should answer it. People often pick one over the other because of looks, style, what other people think about it, what other artists play, etc... when you should just answer the question what music you want to make. I love the sound of both. And both have their place. But I choose the alto (for now), because I wanted to play (mostly) the higher register kind of music. What doesn't mean you can't play low notes or subtones on an alto to change it up a little. Don't worry too much, you'll buy both eventually anyway :D

Personal experience play tenor early so you are the only one and get all the solos for it. Haha! However on a more serious note tenor has a more jazzier sound in my opinion I played alto for roughly 3 years than switched to tenor for 2 years now but yeah it's totally up to you

I was hoping to hear a sample of each played... do you have a video where you play both to show the difference in the sound?

Depends on context...Fusion bands like Spyro Gyra, David Sanborn and older Kenny Gorlick tend to play more alto. Blues and standard jazz are more appropriate on Tenor. I use alto for fusion and Tenor for everything else. Some key signitures are easier on Tenor. That being said I could not imagine David Sanborn without his alto or Coltrane or Wayne Shorter without their Tenors/Sopranos.

I like playing tenor I know how to play a lot but this is a great video

thanks man

I play tenor. I'm a pretty good player, but I want more Jazz experience. I'm actually fortunate enough to have my own tenor and it's a nice horn, too.

@HelloSaxophone

10 жыл бұрын

YOu might like to try my Full song workshop program. that would give you a lot of insights into playing jazz :)

@Boobooviews

9 жыл бұрын

***** all instruments are horns.. even a flute is a horn

@gwenythvuke515

9 жыл бұрын

***** Technically even your voice is a horn if you count it as an instrument :)

I play the alto sax and I want to know if it would be okay if someone who plays the tenor would be able to tutor me or if the instruments are too different.

I'm being a little picky, but I think it would have been helpful to see not just the tenor sax, but the alto sax also. A side-by-side visual comparison would have been a nice addition to this video. Good video nonetheless. Thank you. : )

I see now, forgetting which brand it is, that some companys are making a larger bell for the alto which gives it a less brighter or more darker tone.

Im i have playing trombone for about 2 years, playing trumpet for a year now looking at a sax. Would have loved an alto, but since you mentioned tenor is bflat that sounds more in line with my other instruments. Hope i can afford it let me go see the price.

As a 11 year old, in band currently playing clarinet, I honestly don't know what to choose. I like the sound of tenor more, but the size of the alto appeals me as I am 4"6". I Don't know what to choose!

Hello Saxophone! I play alto a couple of years,but i love the discography for the tenor ? When is the proper time to "experiment" a bit on the tenor.I don't want to damage my embouchure or my fingerings...thanks!

@dedede5586

5 жыл бұрын

TheFunkyKingston fingerings are exactly the same as alto. think the embochure is slightly looser on the tenor

I just started with an alto. I like the soprano. Is it easy to transition from the alto to the soprano?

Nice video, thanks for sharing that :) Also, i'm looking for a good hearing comparison, do you know any nice vdeo that might be good for it?

In the classical reportoire, the alto has way more pieces

What saxophone do you recommend for a clarinet player? I have a very tight embouchure btw. I like classic rock and I'm in high school jazz band on clarinet. I'd like to be able to make a gorgeous sound on saxophone like in pink floyd's shine on you crazy diamond, and play fun jazz solos like the solo in The wander by Dion

@savagemilkman8383

7 жыл бұрын

Alto will be the best as the bigger the sax the less tight the embouchure. People may argue that B flat is the same key on tenor...but the fact is that when you read music a C is always a C. And on any Saxophone a C is always fingered the same whether Alto or Tenor. You just learn to adjust your half steps up or down from the designated "concert" note

For playing duets, for example whit a piano, wich one of them is "better"?

You play the didgeridoo as well?

I was wondering if you had any video's that labeled all the keys of the alto saxophone? I'm trying my best to learn them well. Thanks!

@sea619er

9 жыл бұрын

Yo. You can look up a fingering chart online. Tip: the keys are the same on both the tenor and alto, ie; a G is played/fingered the same on both (as are all notes) and that's also true for the flute, clarinet, and oboe. So once you learn how to finger the notes on one of them, you can play them all the same way the difference is the omnature (how you shape your mouth/lips on the mouthpiece. Hope this gave you some insight.

@williamhbynumiii5269

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That does help. I'm about to get a tenor. Mainly because I have huge hands that are cramped on my alto.

@HelloSaxophone

9 жыл бұрын

+William Bynum In mu guide I have a complete worked out chart with all the fingerings and a video showing in detail how to move your fingers from note to note :) good luck! :)

@williamhbynumiii5269

9 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@hiddenmonkeyofdoom

5 жыл бұрын

@@sea619er technically not, the flute, oboe, clarinet all have different fingerings from saxophone, I've performed on them all. They do share similarities, but they're still different enough that a beginner can't just play every instrument with ease.

when your in a band which sax is much more better?

I'm currently switching to Tenor after 5 years of Alto in my junior year of high school. Do you have some easy tips to make the transition quicker or how I should change my embrasure?

@mariahporritt7415

9 жыл бұрын

*embouchure

Shout out to all my tenor sax players!!!

thank you this helped alot. I am in 6th grade and play the alto sax but i feel like i want to change to a tener sax when i get to 7th grade

I play regular alto sax for band, and tenor sax for jazz band!!! :)

Tenor and Bari squad where you at?

+HelloSaxophone Do you have any suggestions on how to switch over from alto to tenor. I just did and I have before but my notes that are above a C# on the tenor (especially mid-range D) sound muffled up to a high A which sounds airy. I want to start playing tenor but I don't want to give up because I don't like my sound (Part of the reason why I stopped playing tenor the last time I picked it up). Hope you can get back to me. Thanks.

@HelloSaxophone

8 жыл бұрын

+Luis Ruelas Just give its some time. Tenor needs a much loser embouchure compared to alto. So you need to learn to relax more to play the high notes on the tenor better ;)

@ornettebreaker

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Was the music from Cowboy Bebop done on a Alto or a Tenor sax?

I'm totally new to sax. Would like to know: Did Boots Randolph play tenor or alto? Thanks.

@kennethbrown4674

5 жыл бұрын

DougsGuitarStuff, Boots Randolph played tenor sax. He used a Selmer Series II sax and a Dukoff mouthpiece (D chamber and a 9 tip opening (.120)

I love jazz

Hi although I like blues ill be getting my sax for more funky music. Like mixing with deep house music,what should I get i haven't a clue

@HelloSaxophone

9 жыл бұрын

25eddiegatz Its really an individual choice as I say in the video. Just listen to great artists you like and compare the saxes you have an option on. Chose the one that sounds the most like the sound you aiming for, same with mouthpieces.

@helgevig

9 жыл бұрын

HelloSaxophone Sooo, the mouthpiece also has an effect on the sound of the sax? How much and in what way (if you can explain in a simple manner)? :/

is the fingering chart on an alto sax the same on a tenor sax?

@HelloSaxophone

8 жыл бұрын

+Nicholas 19D Yes, its the same fingering for both instruments

I play alto for everything, but wanted a change for concert band, and want to play tenor.. anything I should be aware of in regards to actually producing sound, like my lips? thanks!

I really liked the outro music/performance. Where can I listen to more?

@crafalgar9719

5 жыл бұрын

He's soloing over the changes to Strasbourg Saint-Denis by Roy Hargrove

Do tenor and alto have the same notes on fingering

@HelloSaxophone

10 жыл бұрын

yes

I play both

Btw every sax in my band is male and also in the 7th and 8th grade. However there is one girl who plays the baritone sax

I play tenor for jazz and alto for church, gospel and smooth jazz🎷🎷🎷

thanks man, now I'm sure I'm gonna buy a tenor sax, I just like it the best :)... but I have a question, as the tenor sax is bigger than the alto sax, is it more expensive? does it require a better maintenance?

@HelloSaxophone

10 жыл бұрын

Tenors are slightly more expensive most of the time yes, maintenance is the same though.

I want to learn the saxophone which do u recommend it start off with alto or tenor?

Love the Baritone Saxophone more =D

@christopherperson3911

8 жыл бұрын

+xkevxify the baritone isnt sexy like the alto

@HK-sn4rx

7 жыл бұрын

but tenor is saxier

@zeekielgaming5278

6 жыл бұрын

xkevxify Contrabass... Is THE BEST.

Im in orchestra should I join band too if I really really want to play tenor? -Hannah

Any female tenor sax players out there besides me?

@rinkoshirokane8263

4 жыл бұрын

Rose Cadenza YESSSSS

@maesteenhausen8103

4 жыл бұрын

I wanna play the tenor but I can't decide between the alto- I played the flute before- what is easier tenor or alto

great info i have an alto and i just got a tenor the alto i have i do not like its a piece of junk i brought at the time as a suggestion because i wanted to play the saxophone but i have always love the sound of the tenor i will buy a better alto saxophone to see if i like it but the one i have sits in the corner

Id say tenor is a little harder

@gaitosu

8 жыл бұрын

True, but it also depends on your playing style and preference

@everyonesaidmynamewasstupi3713

8 жыл бұрын

+Ethan Jordan yup. But your embouchure needs to be more precise and stuff

@adolfovillegas6249

5 жыл бұрын

Everyone said my name was stupid so I changed it. Yes especially with the low notes

@vladimirlopez7840

4 жыл бұрын

I find the tenor to be easier to blow and get a sound I’m a beginner and bought a tenor and alto. I think either is fine to start out with honestly but I do think the alto is a bit more finicky. I do have a background in music so I’m not a beginner to music.

@vladimirlopez7840

4 жыл бұрын

I have both and actually find the alto more finicky.

Sorry if this has already been asked, and you already covered it a little, but if I play a tenor sax, and I want to learn a song by ear that uses an alto sax, would I be able to play the song in the same way with the same notes?

@HelloSaxophone

10 жыл бұрын

No, The notes on the tenor will be different. You could play it using the same fingerings as on the alto of course, but then you will be playing it in a different key, as the Tenor is tuned differently then the alto. So the best way is to just use your ears to figure it out on the Tenor. That way you can't go wrong :)

@Toastynater

10 жыл бұрын

HelloSaxophone Cool, thanks.

I start too with alto but now i would like to have tenor. What you think guys, should i train on alto and after some time a should buy a tenor, or i should take a break and start from basic in future with tenor so that my alto technique doesn't ruin tenor technique?

@saxophonerman1239

5 жыл бұрын

Your alto technique willnever ruin your tenors because they are practically the same.