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Hello Florent, I want to say that I am very sad that you didn't find the playing of my new Alto Supreme good enough for you to answer any of my writings to to you. However, even though I am very disappointed about that, I strongly admire Selmer and my new Supreme.
What kind of valve springs do you think i should have in my Martin Committee from 1951? Need to replace them.
There is a video of Paul Mayes being a total monster on one of these, defo worth a watch!
What is the tip opening that you used on the alto sax?
Ya Kevin!!! ⭐️🎺🥇😎🏆🌟✨
Nice assessment and demo of each! Nice to hear a medium and small bore flugel by Yamaha played side by side. Both excellent horns, but ultimately I think the 631 is more of a 'doubler' for the big band trumpet player who happens to play flugel once in a while, whereas the Z is more cut out for the true jazz soloist who seeks to get the most out of their flugelhorn experience, and a lot of it does come down to that small, Couesnon-style bore.
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Our thoughts exactly!
The 4th Valve actually has a number 4 on it.
Cute little Trumpet
Michael, you may have found the mouthpiece that you’ve been searching for your whole life, but I think I have just found the person I want to shape my sound after and that is you! I’ve been playing sax for just shy of 3 years and I have struggled to find someone whose sound I like while, at the same time enjoying their genre. It’s obvious that ones like Dexter, Cannonball, Coltrane and other greats have influenced your playing. I’ve been looking for someone who has taken these influences and shaped them into their sound and play in a genre that I enjoy listening to and whose sound I want to shape mine after. I’ve just discovered you through random KZread recommendations and have just started exploring your music but what I’ve found so far I really like! I like genre spreads from the big-band era through early jazz, r&b, rock, funk and now even sax based electronic music (traditionally electronic music was something I hated almost as much as I hate rap 😮) and it seems like you play a wide variety of genres as well. Because I live in a rural area with no one playing sax that I know of, I’ve had to learn everything I have so far through the university of KZread. Maybe one day I can find a teacher but in the meantime I’m going to start listening to your stuff and try to shape your sound into my own sound concept and development. Thank you!
Thanks for the comment, and hopefully some other videos on our channel will help you out with your self taught sax journey. If you are ever in the Indianapolis area, come on in and try out some of these Babbitt pieces too!
No insults intended to 1st graders because that is where they’re at in their journey to maturity, but whoah! There are a lot of 1st grade comments here! I guess KZread must be for more mature audiences? Those who have an attention span that is longer than that of a goldfish? Children, time to go back to Tik Tok. You’re not quite at the level of KZread yet! I for one appreciate the demonstrations after the talk and I can’t believe Michael Stricklin’s sound! Both on the alto and tenor. For the last three years of playing sax I’ve been looking for a player whose sound I love and who I want to develop my sound concept after. While there are many great players out there with great sounds I find they stick to a narrow-banded genre swing that I often can’t get into and have a hard time listening to. What I appreciate about Michael is his ability to sound great in any genre and since I like anything from the big-band sound to early jazz, funk, r&b, rock and even sax based electronic music it’s inspiring to find someone that sounds great in any style. I’ve never heard of J.J. Babbitt mouthpieces but to have a mouthpiece that is so flexible has got my curiosity piqued. Now to any Tik Tok watcher who made it this far, congratulations! Maybe you can start exploring KZread now!
What is the difference between the Bobby Shew 6310Z and the 8310Z Fluegelhorn. Is there much of a difference? The price between the 2?
The 6310Z is an earlier iteration but still a wonderful horn. Only small tweaks were made. If you find a used one for cheap, it's well worth looking into. Both the 6310 and 8310 are big upgrades from the 631 for the serious flugelhorn player in my opinion.
I owned a 6310Z in the 1990s. It was rather trumpet-ish. Another option is the 8315G. It lands somewhere between the 8310Z and the 631G, tone-wise, and is very tight-slotting. I prefer the larger bore 631G, myself, but they are all fine horns.
The Q10RS seemed to ascend into the upper register a bit easier. It was subtle, but that's what I heard.
Fantastic demonstration of flexibility, skill, and wisdom.
All the TikTok people complaining because a video is longer than 1-2 minutes…. 😂
A LOT of talking and not saying very much. Your playing reflects that.
Quel que doit le bec où l'instrument seul compte le musicien et son état d'esprit. Bravo monsieur Patrick
So so awesome. Wow. Love it Sir
cat is cool... whoever doesn't have time to listen should self reflect...
All trumpets have incredible valve speed.This is sales talk 101.
Yea, as a Trombone player I thought it was pretty sus when he said that, but whatcha gonna do 🤷♂
I totally disagree with @Horrorlink! Michael gave such a thorough explanation of these mouthpieces both verbally and in performance. His demonstration really helped me hear and understand what these mouthpieces are capable of in all genres - something you normally don't get in mouthpiece reviews. I don't want to have to change out my mouthpiece every time I play a different genre. This review was very convincing. I'll be saving my money for both of these mouthpieces! Bravissimo! Thank you, Michael from a Indiana University Bloomington and University of North Texas grad!
Anyone would think Horrorlink was strapped in with eyes pegged open like A Clockwork Orange. KZread videos can be terminated instantly. I'm like you though, I also love hearing people's anecdotes and reminiscences.
“Don’t get too creative.” Is not advice a teacher of creativity (the arts) should ever say to students. Better would be something like “whatever you choose to do on beats 2,3 and 4, please remember to play the roots on beat one. Balancing freedom and responsibility is a fun challenge in Jazz music.”
Thanks for the info.
Great communicator!
Very interesting looking alto sax. Especially the neck. What brands are they?
The question I have is that if you play Clarinet, wouldn't you want a Sax mouthpiece that is close to the same width as the Clarinet? If you could find such a mouthpiece, wouldn't it be one less variable to contend with when switching? Isn't that he Meyer wider? Just a thought. Jack
Hey Jack, I actually haven't really thought too much about the Width of any of my mouthpieces. The tip opening is the area that I have put most of attention. I think that when you play a mouthpiece on clarinet or any of the saxes, the initial response and feel in all the registers as well as ease of pitch is what I have concentrated on. Playing different sizes of instruments from piccolo to bari sax will require you to deal with some different widths. I don't know if this helps, but I think the we are all different and what feels good for you is the correct answer. Keep having fun with music! Cheers
Thank you. I don't play Bari. Just Tenor, Clarinet and Flute. I use a Drake Tenor (Kristleib) mouthpiece. Just about the same as the Clarinet. It probably would be easier to play a wider Tenor mouthpiece as if you can control the Clarinet sound with a narrower spread, the larger opening might give you a better closure. The Drake is very close to the Berg Larsen. The Drake chamber is smooth. Berg, is etched out. Thanks again.
I've just inherited my dad's Martin committee trumpet and was doing some research on it so I can tell him all about it while he's still here. Found your channel and has learned a lot since about cleaning and taking care of I trumpet. I play the clarinet so that we can play music. He was in a band called Randy and the rockets in the 50s in Louisiana and for their reunions to have that many members on stage in his mouth bleeding from playing the which one of the most memorable moments in my life. Thank you very much for your input on everything I love your channel keep up the good work
All the relevant information here could have been condensed into 1-2 minutes, thanks for the time waste. Next time get someone that has his speech prepared and doesn't kill time by doodlin around and telling anecdotal stories.
If this sets you off, wait till I release the full edit 🤯
@paigesmusic6174 you sound wonderful! 😊
@@paigesmusic6174 I doubt @Horrorlink will be back. Me neither. Yep, clearly a great saxophonist but too much playing and not enough solid advice.
we'll miss you both@@unclemick-synths
Stick with Tic Toc until you mature a bit. I won’t bet the house on it.
What a Wonderful Arrangement Scott..... Beautiful Solos by all..... Listening again, and again...
Beautiful Playing by Masters........ Thank You!
Thanks so much for this rendition of a timeless ballad. Beautiful - gonna listen again right now!
I love my Meyer NY Connoisseur it was one that was beat up and battered when I got it as test piece for a music shop and I took the time to flatten the table thin the rails and now it’s a great piece that while not pretty plays amazing. It’s the most versatile I’ve ever owned for alto.
Maybe YOU have found the mouthpiece you are looking for, it's a matter of taste, I don't think it sounds that good at all 🤷🤷🤷
Nice constructive comment---NOT
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What are you talking about? He sounds great and very even.
I’ve been playing for decades and I’ll tell you a secret. He knows what he’s talking about. You can have an opinion based on your experience. But, perceptions can change and grow most unexpectedly. Especially, if you keep an open mind and keep listening to jazz masters.
Martin Committees were kind of a failed experiment. Ever hear the saying, "too many cooks spoil the soup?" That's what happened with the Committee. They're notorious for having intonation issues. I guess it's close enough for jazz, though. Jazz players play fuzzy and out-of-tune no matter what horn they play, so it doesn't really matter.
I mean, pretty much every brass instrument from the 1970s on back had intonation issues. A lot of modern ones do, too. The designing and building of these instruments is both an art and a science that evolves every day.
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every style of music has it's own unique thing. Some people work hard to achieve a fuzzy tone, when they previously had a clean tone. Look at Wynton for instance. Respect all types of playing styles, please.
@@Trollet532 Most people with fuzzy tones can't play with a clear, beautiful tone if their lives depended on it. I respect players who have beautiful, clear, resonant sound, great articulation, great flexibility, great range, all the attributes necessary to play all styles of music, not just jazz. You can't make a living playing just jazz. Very few people will come to see it and the pay is terrible. Respect the people who can do it all, please - not just the one-trick ponies.
@@artvandelay8090 i can respect all types of players. Albeit u can get away with alot more playing errors in the jazz style. People who can do both, kudos to them!
Why is the silver Z being shown? Bobby Shew didn’t care for the silver.
Easy Answer: The Silver Z is being shown because that's what he had in stock! While he may not have cared for the silver plating, at the end of the day it all boils down to player preference. I'd recommend checking out our video with Wayne Tanabe if you haven't already, who heads the Yamaha New York custom shop. He mentions that working on these Custom instruments isn't necessarily about making just one person happy, but their peers and potential buyers as well.
Bobby told me that he just didn't like the brighter sound that could be attributed to a silver-plated trumpet. He said that he might use one if he was in a Latin band.
I love the silver...I'm a bright sparkly guy with a warm loving heart lol😂
Where do I find a list of the bores sizes for the Shires trumpets, Cornets and Flugelhorns? Thank You for your reply in advance. Regards John.
Hi John, All of that information is available on the S.E. Shires website! It's an awesome resource and that's where we get all of our spec info as well.
What mouthpiece do you use?
I like your suggestion to polish rather than buff the raw brass. What polish do you use? Do you have to do a prep buff on some horns. Thanks
How much?
Hi there! When things come in through the repair shop, we give an estimate as to how much the work will be. If you're in the in the Indianapolis area, bring your horn in and we can get you an estimate!
kzread.info/dash/bejne/l3hsttaQh7atpco.html Paul de Stexhe, Flugelhorn ...
It amazes me the price on a Yamaha 3 to 4k, when someone like " Paul de Stexhe" plays a Flugelhorn : Thomann FH900J at about 350.00... this guy is amazing Paul de Stexhe, lots of youtube videos...
The construction of the Yamaha is light years better than the Chinese Thomann import.
Nice - “The Westerlies” backing this announcement!
Some of their music is free to use in the KZread audio library, so how can you not use it!
Wouldn't shake, rattle and tip over that basket filled with delicate slides and valves though.
Super clean playing!
Wayne and crew at The Brass Bow worked on my trumpets many times in the 80's and 90's. Was very lucky to grow up near a business so packed with talent. Much love.
It was definitely a treat to get to chat with him!
Thanks so much for showing this neat cleaning process of the piccolo trumpet! I appreciate watching the process! God bless you all!
Gostaria de comprar um trompete desse..O meu foi destruído no incêndio que sofri em minha residência .
Excellent demo of their characteristics, John. Very fine playing!