How do I fix this, or tell me what's goin' on please. Thanks so much.
2006-10-29 04:47:18 · 9 answers · asked by shabooby12 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
Hey Shabooby (love the name),
Not sure about your middle octave D - could be a valve problem? Check the seatings.
Don't know how long you've been playing or what instrument you have, but I've had two problems in the past (now overcome thankfully).
First one was I didn't have my embouchure correct and this took a lot of practice to get right as I could never get the sides of my lips to seal round the mouthpiece properly.
Second one was making sure the reed was properly damp - I ended up dipping it in warm water before I played, although I don't do that anymore.
............or it could be that you need a new reed !
You might find the attached link to a saxophone forum of interest
2006-10-29 05:13:01 · answer #1 · answered by the_lipsiot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your octave key is leaking. When you play middle D you press the octave key down. Unlike other notes however the key mechanism that causes the pad on top of the neck is not engaged, it stays shut. If this pad is leaking at all it will cause you to have an airy sound and squeak. There are two solutions.
1. Loosen your neck screw and turn the neck left and right while watching the octave key. Notice how it goes up and down. If you don't have this lined up correctly while playing it leaks. All you may need to do is turn the neck a little.
If that doesn't do it:
2. With the help of another person make sure that this is the key that is leaking. Play your D and have someone gently push down on the key and see if your sound improves. If it does and #1 didn't help out then you need to take it to a repairman. The curved arm connecting it to the octave key is bent and needs adjustments. Easy to fix but don't try it yourself and they tend to break if pushed to hard to fast. If the repairman breaks it he'll replace it, if you break it you'll have to pay even more.
2006-10-30 02:31:36 · answer #2 · answered by Rick D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check to make sure none of your pads have become stuck down due to condensation. That's a common problem I have. (in regard to your middle D) There may also my a spring that popped out. The airy sound I doubt is due to a reed problem. It's most likely your embouchre. Try to form a rounder shape around your mouthpiece, and pake sure the corners are sealed. Good luck!
2006-10-29 05:52:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn Playing The Saxophone Now!
2016-08-01 10:22:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well either A) you need a new OR a harder reed {sry i play the oboe do saxaphones have different levels of reeds like soft, extra soft, hard, etc?} B) you need to put a little key oil in or C) something is loose or broken..if neither A or B work send it in to the local music shop they'll fix it.
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2016-09-01 04:20:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is the reed. Most likely it is time to replace it.
2006-10-29 04:54:44 · answer #7 · answered by Ragged Rabbit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I notice lots of folks telling you to replace your reed . . . you may need a higher numbered reed, not just a new one.
2006-10-29 14:50:49 · answer #8 · answered by trb1967 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Time to replace your reed, I think...
2006-10-29 04:51:14 · answer #9 · answered by Jim P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋