I'm watching this, but I know I'm probably going to buy this either way because i want to feel like the cantina music dudes from star wars

@robgoodson7506

3 жыл бұрын

Me to bro.

@2hedz77

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 I want to get one for my Dad...he's a sailor and wants to bring his sax out on his next trip. I think this would be way more sea worthy! The salt air will kill the sax I think. Plus he loves Star Wars so it'll be an easy sell. Thanks for the thought.

@jessl1934

2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if that band had a name?

@gorillaump5869

2 жыл бұрын

What better reason??

@KRAZEEIZATION

Жыл бұрын

🤣😂😂😂😂😅😂😂😂

"I am going to review it and let you know if you should get one." 0:29 *Licc Intensifies*

@TUFF-Flicks

4 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend this or the Xaphoon pocket sax?

Upvoted for confident pronunciation of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene.

@randint

3 жыл бұрын

"upvote"

@andy5178

3 жыл бұрын

@@randint He clearly meant "Upvoted him", he simply omitted the pronoun because it wasn't necessary given the context.

@randint

3 жыл бұрын

@@andy5178 Sorry, I didn't make it clear. I meant that the proper term is "like", not "upvote".

I was looking at this for my daughter, who is very musically talented. After watching this, I'm thinking maybe I should get it for me, who has no musical talent but wants a starting point.

00:29 the licc

I understand why he wouldn't use it in a gig as I'm a Sax player myself. However, it would make for a good surprise during a Jazz Solo or even for just one song in a gig.

I was not expecting that sound to come out of that instrument.

“If you play a woodwind instrument” “No” “If you play a brass” “No” “If you play no instrument” “Not that either” LIICC INTENSIFIES

If you play the recorder, this can be a nice instrument to continue improving to the next level. A lot of people have not played the recorder flute professionally. I consider that all the woodwinds instruments have a purpose for different performers.

oooo I used to play the oboe when I was in middle, jr high and High school, this is intriguing. I'm now 66 years old and might need to get one of these for the fun of it.

There's a little black removable stopper in one of the Venova holes, and whether it is in place or not determines whether you should use the German or Baroque fingering. Don't use the wrong system. The extra tiny tube projecting away from the mouthpiece is the most clever feature of it. It doesn't do anything, it's not a hole to cover up, but mathematically it is equivalent to changing the profile of the instrument from a "cylindrical" profile like a recorder or flute to a "conical" profile like the structure of a saxophone, giving the soprano saxophone timbre.

I’ve had one of these in the case for a couple of years, an impulse purchase at the time. I may just drag it out and try again, thanks to your upbeat recommendation! I’ve been a stringed instrument player for about half-century (pedal steel guitar), so woodwinds are a different world for me. Your presentation made me have a “just might be able to make this work” attitude towards this curiosity. Thanks for your video, and especially for your great attitude!

Thank you for the review, Mr. Jackson! I'm going to be picking one up thanks to your video!

@DeMariusJackson

4 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Let me know how you like!!

This was a very informative review. I play the guitar but I'm very inclined to pick this instrument up now.

Great review. Great playing! Thanks for taking the time out to make this video!

@DeMariusJackson

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

Very nice video! LOved it. I have one of these and am just getting back into playing music. I used to play the Alto Sax but am just looking to casually play for fun - this is a fun instrument.

Great review, Thanks!!! (...and what a great musician does it!!!! Bravo!!!)

You're one of the top best reviewers I have ever seen. Well done!!

@DeMariusJackson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you soooo much!

Such a great video, thanks you!

Years ago, well over a decade, I used to play the alto sax, been contemplating buying a used one off ebay to get back into it, saw this goofy looking thing and thought I'd check it out, thank you for making me smile. It sounds not too bad, though I might snag one of these and a used alto for good measure.

@MrBruceDmoose

4 жыл бұрын

Same

@owenp2170

3 жыл бұрын

MrBruceDmoose same here, played alto then baritone sax back in school but they are so expensive. Going to pick up this as a small side hobby

Thanks for your post!

I love your attitude about music!

This is such a fun video to watch, great job 👏

@DeMariusJackson

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Very well explained, thank you

Thanks DeMarius . . . very educational 💯 👍🏾

Thanks! Was looking at this in a store today. I used to play sax but don't really need one as I'm now mostly keyboards. On the other hand this is attractive as an occasional different thing - your playing convinced me right away that it sounds great! Also a Sonny Rollins fan so good choice of demo tune!

that thing is so cool and funny looking at the same time! It looks like so much fun

I love mine i cannot afford anything but this but I'm able to play Coltrane with this I plated clarinet as a kid so it took a day for me to learn it.

Really enjoyed your review, D. I'm a guitarist who has been looking for a MIDI synth sax sound for guitar. But this looks like much more fun to play onstage.

First off, great video, definitely gonna follow for more. Secondly, I play Clarinet and Tin Whistle and this seems like a perfect in between. I purchased one for a soprano sax sound without spending too much (plus it looks hella sci fi). Thanks for a great video review!

@DeMariusJackson

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I appreciate it!

What a great video and great guy.

Great review

Just got one yesterday and it goes well with kleizemer music 🎶 jam on bro

Immediately into “the lick” love it.

You are amazing! What do you think about reeds? Any recommendations?

I was like “pleeeease play the licc” and u did WHAT A MADMAN HAHAHAHA Great video man, I enjoyed!

CC: Fingers go down, pitch goes down, fingers go up, pitch goes up, very easy. Guitar players: Well, actually...

@DeMariusJackson

2 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂

I wonder what his thoughts are on the YVS-120? There's an "Alto" version that sounds much better.

Good energy, positive review even when discussing the negatives. Sound quality is decent too. None of this is helping my g.a.s.!

Wonderful review sir.

@DeMariusJackson

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

You say "of course not" for bringing it to a gig, which makes sense after stopping to think for a moment... but you managed to make it sound so warm, it made me think-- wait, what, why not?-- at first. Some other reviewers got a little more technical and described the range limits, and compared reeds, which is the missing puzzle piece in your vid, I think. They didn't make the instrument play as well as you did, though. So ultimately I think they underrated it. Thanks.

Gret to see you post videos, by the way, do you still play the Eastman 52'nd street? And if u do, maybe do a review? :)

Nice video thanks well done

when you start it off with a lich what can go wrong, DeMarius??

Thanks for your video. Can you please let us know if we can play all 3 octaves on this? Low, C, High?

I’m gonna order this!

You know a video is good when the player starts the video with the lick

Immediately hits the lick

Any way to correct for that intonation problem?

I use to play a Trumpet, I'd like to try this. I'm also learning a Harmonica. I have been looking at those other "mini sax" out there too. Do you have a vid comparing some? Thanks for the vid.

Cool man!

Thanks buddy ✌🏿🎶🎷

Get it Bro!!! Im subscribing! Im launching mine too

It sounds ok. Surprised me.

Oh God, I just bougth one of these, but watching this guy playing I think it's better cry and cry while I keep my instrument inside its box.

@edwardmeade

4 жыл бұрын

Don't throw it in the box. Get yourself a good recorder method book e.g. Von Trappe Family and work through that. And go with the baroque fingering. German fingering is easier to start but a pain in the neck when you move onto the full chromatic scale and the upper register.

Thankz!

String instrument? Good to go? Viola/violin? How about slide whistle? I've also played tiddly winks. Will that help? Sounds like a good student instrument for grade school kids to learn on, along with plastic recorders.

It sounds more like an early baroque oboe, and not like a saxophone. Is it good or bad? I do not know. But I know one thing: you have to treat this instrument neither as an oboe, nor as a saxophone. The purpose of this new brand instrument is, on my humble opinion, to deliver a single reed instrument with easy fingerings for those whom wished to play oboe, saxophone (or even clarinet) but cannot do it (either they do not have the suficient money for it, or because they do not have the proper amount of time to spend on learning a "true" keyed single - or double - reed instrument).

not looking super close cuz I'm tired but is that fingering the same as an alto sax?

I've only ever played the didgeridoo and I was making tunes with the alto one of these in seconds right out of the box. Back pressure is a bit much for me but I'll get it. Thank you for the video.

This instrument will be different in terms of embouchure compared with a recorder or clarinet or even saxophone. The reason why Yamaha has made it so compact is because of the squiggly piping of this instrument. While thats a good thing, you need more pressure from your lungs and a tighter seal in your embouchure to make notes. If you are used to playing tenor or baritone level instruments, then you will have no problem playing this one. If you want to give your lungs exercise to play more bassier instruments, this might be the right instrument to practice on.

Does it have the same fingering as an alto sax

how proud were you to nail that compound name

0:59 it looks like it says 'VENOM' on the case 😄

I dont even need to hold down the high octave key, is that normal?

Is it like a saxophone? Cuz i know how to play the alt saxophone

one question. I live in an appartment and want to avoid trouble with my landlord. How loud is the Venova in comparison to a Sax?

How did you clean the venova? Ist didn‘t work for me

That Wikipedia article read was incredible. It'd take me hours to get the reading right.

Is it the same fingering as an alto

Can this instrument play in C minor keys ?

Is there any app to learn Venova ? I am completely new to this , but have some knowledge of playing keyboard

I am thinking of learning the Saxophone but they’re expensive and I don’t want to have spent a lot of money on a sax and then not be able to learn it, would this be a good starting “sax”? In other words, will I be able to play an actual sax if I practice on the Venova?

What if I played the oboe would this be easy to play?

I heard the venova 100 in a youtube vid by the all plastic orchestra (bolero) and it was playing what I thought was an oboe part and that's what it sounds like to me. What key is this, C? And how do you like the alto sax (vsh 120) by comparison?

I'm a simple man. I hear the lick, I like subscribe and comment.

Great attitude

You left out the F and B in the C scale. Any reason why???

All I want this/ a sax for is to play the sax solo in pink Floyd's money. I can play guitar, bass, drums, some piano, and sing.. Which course of action should I take between buying a venova, a sax, or trying to hire a sax player? Also I do have geoshred with all the instrument patches including sax.

Qual é a hora que você toca?

Would you say this instrument could be used as a cheap practice segway for a bassist/guitarist who doesn't have sax money right now but would like to experiment and practice with the concept?

@DeMariusJackson

4 жыл бұрын

Sure! A recorder would probably work as well...however, since the Venova uses a soprano sax mouthpiece it would probably be more beneficial!

I play an Ocarina. So i may have to try this.

I play violin and I want to learn a woodwind. I can't decide between alto sax or clarinet, but maybe I should get one of these...?

What about sharps and flats though

Can you tune this instrument?

I play the harmonica and Native American flute. Thinking about this lol

Is jsax 2.0 better or worse then this

Does it have a reed? Need to convince my bd to switch me form trumpet to sax and maybe this is it..

@DeMariusJackson

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it does use a reed :)

even though i`ve play alto sax for years & the mouthpeace i already change to 6C but the sounds still squeaky sometimes, is it because of my ambuchoure?

@DeMariusJackson

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe...I would make sure you’re covering the holes completely as well.

@adlan_kacak

4 жыл бұрын

@@DeMariusJackson Thanks mate!

this may be good to help keep embouchure while traveling without my horn

Would you consider it a good instrument to just play around with when bored? The saxophone is heavy so having a Venova on my backpack would be convenient to practice when bored between clases (University student)

@jessl1934

2 жыл бұрын

No

You sound great on this cheap plastic pipe! I’d like the red model!

Do you use a differnet Yamaha head and reed to the one that comes with the instrument, because no matter how hard I try, mine sounds like a strangled duck ? :)

@DeMariusJackson

4 жыл бұрын

Ha...me too! Actually for the playing portion of the video I used a Selmer C* soprano sax mouthpiece with a non-synthetic reed. Maybe try using a cane reed instead of the plastic one that came with it...before investing in another mouthpiece :)

@MrGREYMATTERS

4 жыл бұрын

@@DeMariusJackson I spent the first four months solely on the resin reed to see how much I could get out of it, and I like it. However, a cane reed (I use a 2 1/2) gives the VENOVA a darker, and in some ways richer tone. As with all wind instruments, the embouchure is key. Most of what one hears is shaped by that.

Hi! Are you playing with the mouthpiece that came with the instrument?

@DeMariusJackson

4 жыл бұрын

I think i was playing on a selmer c* for this video

Thanks for this. I reckon the instrument would look less toyish if the plastic part was coloured ivory or wood look, but it sounded nice to me

Have you tried the Nuvo jSax? I’m wondering which one is better.

@DeMariusJackson

4 жыл бұрын

I haven’t yet...i might try to get my hands on one though!

Was this with the stock plastic reed or a wooden one? Im definitely getting a soft wood reed to start with, just ordered one and theyre only $50 on Amazon right now for the alto

@DeMariusJackson

4 жыл бұрын

This was with a wooden reed. I did notice that the prices went down!!

@rajgill7576

4 жыл бұрын

@@DeMariusJackson any reeds you recommend? I have never played a reed instrument before haha... softer tends to be easier to learn, right? Or is it a harder reed I want?

Does it come with the mouthpiece or is it sold separately? Thx for the review.

@DeMariusJackson

4 жыл бұрын

It comes with a Yamaha brand mouthpiece

@3345646

4 жыл бұрын

Is it a yahmha C4? Mouth piece

Hey DeMarius, there's an F between E and G. How could 99% of music and musicians get by without a 5 note scale? I imagine that you're quite upset with my attitude, and won't respond, but here is a sincere (not sarcastic) question: why use a pentatonic scale to illustrate a novel instrument to seasoned wind players or budding new musicians? Also, here is a convenient second opinion to make a point. When I just entered the word, "pentatonic" in this comment, the embedded dictionary spell checker did not even recognize it as a word! Quite a widely unknown and obscure part of music lore. On the plus side of your review, I enjoyed and learned from it!

I read a review on reddit that said the intervals between the notes in the upper register were wrong... is that true?

@DeMariusJackson

4 жыл бұрын

There aren't wrong...more so heavily out of tune :/