gonna start playin again after 12 years 03:11 on Thursday, November 14, 2002
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(nerd4life)
hey all,
I`ve decided to pick up my old sax and start playing again. I played all through junior high and a couple of years in high school. Went to state on alto and bari sax in high school also. I`m gonna put my sax in the shop since one of my younger siblings got hold of it at some point and trashed one of my keys. Question is, I still know how to read music but am thinking of MAYBE taking up lessons from someone. Although I`m pretty sure that it will all come back to me with practice.
I`m a bit scared that if I don`t take up lessons from someone there may be many things that I`ve forgotten through the years. But would hate to waste money on something that I don`t really need.
Re: gonna start playin again after 12 years 05:12 on Saturday, November 23, 2002
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(Prospector)
G`day Tim
Lessons might make it a bit easier and quicker, but have a go by yourself first. I taught myself forty years ago (@ 18 yrs) when I was out bush in the middle of nowhere (Oz). It will be easier for you I reckon! Get into it mate!
Re: gonna start playin again after 12 years 17:07 on Wednesday, December 04, 2002
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(blair)
i dont think u have 2 be scared cuz SO many people start the sax and their teachers r really helpful. i just started taking the alto this year (for school band - im in grade 6) and my instructor was really helpful, especially cuz i wuz the inly 1 playing the sax.
Re: gonna start playin again after 12 years 00:13 on Thursday, March 18, 2004
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(Jimmy)
HEHE, i havne`t played in 4 years buddy. 4 is much less than 12, but trust me, it`s a lil hard. I can only stay on the staff and a lil above. i`m not where near i used to be, but i`ll come back
I mean, i`m practicing cuz i want to march next year when i start college, maybe they`ll give me some money for that?
lessons, eh, i just ask my friend in band for help
Re: gonna start playin again after 12 years 12:58 on Saturday, March 20, 2004
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(stevesklar)
Tim,
I took a couple decades off myself but played occasionally. The biggest issues I had was my embouchure, reeds (start out 1 full size smaller -eg, used to play 3.5-4, but started with 2.5 & 3).
Practice your long tones w/a tuner. Also air support was an issue. Tonguing was also sluggish as were my fingers.
You just have to be aware of all these and work on each of them.
I can still play w/o thinking of the fingerings so that wasn`t a problem.
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