let me know which mouthpiece you upgrade to.This is probably the most logical and sensible information on testing mouthpieces that I have seen.My only comment would be that the possible need to adjust reed strength as tip opening changes could be emphasized a little more.Hi I am using a Meyer 9M Alto saxophone mouthpiece. Below is my list of best alto sax mouthpieces under $150. In any case it sounds and feels very much like my Meyer.This one sells for $149 on Amazon but does not include a ligature or cap.It appears a bit easier to get your hands on this in the different tip openings, and I expect these pieces are a bit more consistent from one to the next than the Meyers are.The one I’m play testing on is built with precision.Unlike the Vandoren V16, the D’addario Jazz Select is only available in a medium chamber.With the exception of the Yamaha 5C all of these mouthpieces are perfectly at home in the saxophone cases of professional sax players everywhere. I used that as lead alto in a big band.Hey Jay… really like your videos and demos. The alto player I most want to emulate is Johnny Hodges. Thankyou.If you want to cut through more, get a mouthpiece with a smaller chamber. It’s a good horn, a bit heavy, but it has the Selmer key structure and costs less than the Mark 6. It’s one of the best mouthpieces for beginner to intermediate tenor saxophones players but a bit expensive. I currently havd a Yamaha Yas-62 with a Selmer S-80 C* and a basic Yamaha lig. Moreover, the sound produced is rich and precise. These are quality mouthpieces that can sound incredible in the hands of a good player.It’s very important to remember that the most important factor in your sound is you!Your sound is a culmination of the time you spend working on it and your personal concept of what you want to sound like.If you don’t yet know what kind of sound you want, I recommend listening to as many sax players as you can so you can find out what sort of sound you want to strive for.When listening to the clips of me playing all these mouthpieces, you may notice that I sound pretty much the same on all of them. All of the brands mentioned also make tenor mouthpieces, and they are of equal quality. I currently use a yamaha 4C, vandoren patch, ligature that came with the sax, and a Rico 2.5 reed.Good, I’m glad. Hey guys, i have been playing mainly classical for around 7 years (I'm grade 8 if you want an idea of my standard of playing) and now REALLY need a change. Standard Equipment for Rock and Roll (not to be confused with it's bastard child, Rock)Tenor Sax was the Berg Larsen 120-130 over 2 on a Mark VI with about a #3 Rico. In order to get the most suitable one, all you need is to specify your budget range and identify your needs as a player. I have a Russian made saxophone and using Rico plasticover reeds #3.
Vandoren SM721 TL3 Optimum is a sax mouthpiece great for rock and roll, jazz, classical, or any other genre your desire to play. 7M alto. V leather ligature. I want a brighter sound overall.Question: I liked the sound you got from the Vandoren 6s. Also, do you think the smaller chamber is more suitable for jazz and rock style? You may want to use softer reeds when you go to a bigger tip opening so keep that in mind. Upgrading Saxophone Mouthpieces.
I’m thinking of getting this one modified to a 6 tip opening which will hopefully make it suit my needs better.It’s easy to play and has a smooth sound but there is just the right amount of edge in it for me.This is a medium chamber mouthpiece which can be used in many playing situations. Let me know what mouthpiece and reed combinations are working for you.what about tenor mpc’s? I get a pretty clear tone at the moment, and now want the complete opposite from a mew mouthpiece, something with as raspy and rocky a sound as possible. Thoughts? This is the mouthpiece I got when I was about 12 years old and started getting more serious about playing saxophone.I took this one out and played it for the first time in years, and I was a bit surprised at how great it sounds. I am playing on a Selmer LaVoix alto. Some players stick with the same mouthpiece forever. One of the best alto sax mouthpiece for jazz music is the standard meyer mouthpiece. The Yamaha Alto Sax Mouthpiece 4C is an ideal alto saxophone mouthpiece which is perfect for beginners. Whereas Selmer mouthpieces are more famous for classical music, the meyer alto sax mouthpiece has been well-known by jazz players, especially beginners. However, it could also be used by intermediate and professional alto saxophone players as well. It is easy to obtain the desired level of pressure with this particular ligature. A very good mouthpiece in that price range is the Vandoren V16, get it in a 5 or 6 tip opening with the medium chamber.Learn to play melodies by ear and improvise solos using the 5 notes of the pentatonic scale.Develop your ability to play improvised solos using the Blues style and language. It’s a relatively new to the scene but seems to be modeled on the vintage hand made Meyer mouthpieces that sell for several hundred dollars these days. This 6 part video course gets delivered via email over a week. Thanks, JohnTo get his sound you will need to do a lot of practice, listening and emulating his playing. It is an inexpensive student mouthpiece similar to the Yamaha 4C, but not as consistent I’d say. 19 Best Saxophone Ligature Reviews and the Best Saxophone Ligature Brands. I enjoy changing my mouthpieces regularly (every 6 months to a year). Below are links to the various strengths.This is the mouthpiece I currently play on alto and I love it. V16. The work I’ve put into it and the sound concept I have in my head that I’m trying to produce.Anyone of these 3 pro pieces could easily be the last mouthpiece you ever need to buy.While you don’t need to own several mouthpieces, having a few to compare can be beneficial. Back in the late 1970s I replaced my 1968 Selmer Signet tenor saxophone’s cheap plastic Brilhart mouthpiece with a Selmer C* mouthpiece and suddenly sounded much better.. My delight at suddenly sounding like a real saxophone player after some eighteen years of playing the thing was tempered, however, by realizing that : Imagine Star Wars without the music of John Williams, but instead, Gustav Holst’s Planets Suites and you have a surprisingly amazing mash-up. However, the 6s seems to be impossible to find.