Introduction Website: https://www.kenneth-tse.com/ Widely recognized as one of the leading classical saxophonists in the world, Kenneth Tse is certainly one of the instrument’s outstanding proponents on any saxophone aficionado’s short list. He burst on the scene in 1996 as the winner of the prestigious New York Artists International Award, which resulted in an acclaimed debut recital at…
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What is mouthpiece refacing? Mouthpiece refacing is the customising of a mouthpiece to improve its performance and allows a player to optimise any weak aspects in order to be free to express themselves. Mouthpiece refacing usually consists of detailed hand-finishing, flattening of the mouthpiece table, adjusting of the facing curve, matching the mouthpiece tip to…
It is NOT difficult to learn the saxophone. In fact, it might be one of the easiest instruments to start learning. Firstly, the saxophone only produces one note a time. The scale system of the saxophone is also very easy to get around, with the sound getting lower as you cover more keys. Anyone who…
There are four main varieties of saxophone – the soprano, the alto, the tenor, and the baritone. I’ve been a saxophonist for a long time, and I’ve had the pleasure of playing all four of these a fair amount. The ones that I’ve played the most (and enjoy playing the most) are the tenor and…
Taking care of your pads is one of the basics of saxophone maintenance. Pads tend to get worn out more quickly when they are dirty, so it’s important to keep them clean. To clean your pads: Place a fresh piece of cleaning paper under the pad, Press down the key above the pad, Gently pull…
As a lover of the saxophone, I would love nothing more than for the saxophone to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are a smoker, you may have understandable concerns about your ability to play an instrument that requires you to blow a lot of air. I took some time to…
It is difficult to play a woodwind instrument if your hands are not physically large enough to fit around the keys. I’m going to try to give you an idea of whether this is likely to be a problem for you on the saxophone. You do not need big hands to play the saxophone. While…
Learning a new instrument can be intimidating, especially if the instrument has a reputation for being difficult. You’re probably here looking to figure out whether this is the case for the saxophone. So, is the saxophone hard to play? It is not hard to play the saxophone compared to other wind instruments. Most beginners can…
Neck straps can accumulate sweat, especially if you frequently play outdoors. This can ultimately lead to them becoming unhygienic and in need of a wash. So, is it okay to wash a neck strap? You can wash most neck straps with warm water and a mild detergent such as dish soap. While the exact method…
