Frequently Asked Questions

Originally Written by Mike Wells.

Maintained by Bob R. Kenyon.

(Last modified Friday, December 31, 2021 )

This page has been hit at least times since 20 April 1998.

Mike's original comments:

Material from the newsgroup is used in the spirit of a usenet archive. Also, as I am English I have used British spelling. Rule Britannia. ;)
Also, please note that comments submitted by readers of the group, and which are quoted in their entirety, or nearly so, are set aside in block quotes to separate them from the background commentary.

In addition, if you have any suggestions or additional material to add, please contact me.

Thanks,
Bob R. Kenyon

Index

0.0 rec.music.makers.saxophone/alt.music.saxophone Administrative FAQ ( 12/31/21 )
1.1 Introduction to the FAQ ( 12/31/21 )
1.2 The newsgroup, alt.music.saxophone ( 12/31/21 )
1.3 Adding to this document ( 12/31/21 )
1.4 Getting different versions of this document ( 12/31/21 )
2.1 Baritone, Tenor, Alto, Soprano ( 12/31/21 )
2.2 Buying a saxophone - the Saxophone Buyers' Guide ( 12/31/21 )
2.3 Accessories - stands, maintenance, swabs etc. ( 12/31/21 )
2.4 Reeds - strengths and preferences ( 12/31/21 )
2.5 Altissimo notes - fingerings ( 12/31/21 )
2.6 The Mouthpiece Exercise ( 12/31/21 )
2.7 Special effects - growling, vibrato, slurs ( 12/31/21 )
2.8 Mouthpieces and tip openings ( 12/31/21 )
2.9 Listening to music (also, `Kenny G') ( 12/31/21 )
2.10 Selmer saxophones - Mark VIs ( 12/31/21 )
2.11 Improvisation ( 12/31/21 )
2.12 Circular breathing ( 12/31/21 )
2.13 Books and publications Now in association with ( 12/31/21 )
2.14 The Ten Steps Guide ( 12/31/21 )
2.15 Sight Reading ( 12/31/21 )
2.16 Transcribing Solos ( 12/31/21 )
2.17 Embouchure Control ( 12/31/21 )
2.18 Famous Sax Players' Setups ( 12/31/21 )
2.19 Improving your speed ( 12/31/21 )
2.20 Jazz Standards: What to play? ( 12/31/21 )
3.1 World Wide Web Sites and resources ( 12/31/21 )
3.2 Acknowledgments ( 12/31/21 )

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