Help on alto saxophone? I cant get the middle octave B natural?!
Question:
Help on alto saxophone? I cant get the middle octave B natural?
I just got an alto saxaphone today and started playing with the standard of excelence book. I have had a little expierience with tenor sax and could play most of the notes fine (size 2 1/2 reed). the alto i got is a rental but is in great condition and im using a size 2 reed. i have had lots of musical expirience, i play the flute and piccolo, but i dont know why i cant play the middle b natural note. maybe im putting in too much air? every time i try it goes up an octave. any help is greatly apriciated! thanks! and nothing is wrong with the instrument, the music store fixed it up and checked it earlier this week.
Answers:
Well, it may be the reed, you shoudl try something less hard.
I play the alto, and still you should check the instrument. The holes may not be closing properly, or there might be a screw loose. Check if there is air coming out the sides. Also, don't blow too much air, and your mouth isn't too tight on the reed. If your natural b is your only problem, then try one of those options.
hope it help :)