1.5k - 2k... abit hard, maybe u can try jupiter, a taiwan brand.. i nvr touch any brass/woodwind instrument for few years d.. last time i play trombone. but with such a low budget, i dont think u can get a nice alto sax.

edit: maybe u can try flute or clarinet.. very fun too

This post has been edited by tutuyao: Aug 1 2011, 01:41 PM

may i know what is the different btw good and bad quality?? is the sound different as i know..and how about is the cheap brand is difficult to play and control??

usually those cheap brand, for example china brand, they're heavier, and much more difficult to play. and the keys jam always, damn alot troubles one...

if yamaha how much is it cost?? which brand should i take?

jupiter is ok and cheaper (still not as good as yamaha), i forgot the price but i dont think 2k can afford though... it's better u google it..

ok thanks

If you want I can help you get a good sax...Personally guaranteed and tested by me.

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f=237&t=1821215

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sure you can help...any suggestion?

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Added on August 2, 2011, 12:33 ami wish to learn saxaphone, im live at kl area, is there any convinence place for me to learn saxaphone???
im want to buy a alto saxaphone too, which model and brand is suitable for a beginer and is lowest cost because im low budget...
please anyone help me on this!!!

This post has been edited by tpy5400: Aug 2 2011, 12:33 AM

GO to www.mudah.my

SO many Saoxphones for sale :-)

i had visit the website...
but i couldnt find any saxaphone there!

http://www.mudah.my/li?fs=1&ca=7_s&th=1&q=saxophone&cg=0&w=3

thx alot

Hi,

Anyone here knows where can I buy the Kaori Kobayashi genuine CD?

Ok....... I jst realized the sax very loud.... Is disturbing neighbors... Lol

This post has been edited by Sphenix: Aug 14 2011, 10:07 PM

Great thread on sax.

I bought my first alto sax on 2003. It was a Yamaha student model. Sold it and bought a Yamaha tenor. Traded that one for a Selmer tenor Super Action Serie II. By then it was 2007. I now have a Super Action Serie II Alto, Selmer London alto, LA Sax soprano, and two other sopranos. My favorites are the Selmers.

Apart from Yamaha mouthpieces, i have Selmer mouthpieces for both alto and tenor, and a tenor Berg Larsen.

I am self taught and play for fun with some bands and midi backup.

Whenever i gwt the chance, i would perform at gatherings and even at hotel lounges, if they let me.

My question is: Do any of you play alone any without rhythm backup? Does it sound OK? I am told that we should NEVER play sax alone by itself.



Continue with the good forum. Cheers.

This post has been edited by drfaizal: Aug 17 2011, 12:03 AM

WHO told you that?

though i am not that please with my skills but my sop solo lullaby puts babies to sleep...regular pop and jazz songs don't wake babies up....i take that as a complement LOL

i plan to start my saxaphone class at chamber music sungai wang..
anybody know that shop??
izzit ok to learn there?? help plsss

The teacher at chambers music I think is Mr. Bohari, and he is a very experienced teacher, been teaching more than 20 years. Not sure if they have a new one though.

However, the rooms there are very small. And Bohari teaches Classical stuff only.

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Added on August 22, 2011, 9:31 amCould invest in a sax mute...but personally I have no experience with those. :-)

The thing about playing solo without backing, is that you have to be supremely confident about your tone. In the end it's all about that beautiful saxophone tone. Only if your tone is perfect can your solo performance sound hauntingly captivating. :-)

To get better tone, you'll have to spend a lot of quality time with your sax, playing only long notes and scales....until you and the saxophone understand each other.

How to know whether you've got it? It's when it feels effortless to get the right tone. :-)


This post has been edited by brien1193: Aug 22 2011, 09:31 AM

finally i can back online for so many month....hahaha
seem like alot being ask the same question...

where to get cheap sax?
1) Mudah.com
2) CHina made brand.

where to learn?
1) ask brien here...hahaha
2) still got alot place to be ask....no harm walk in to big yamaha shop or or other music store they can arrange one for you.

how to produce good sound(tone)?
1) this question always ask by beginner....stick to your effort in playing long tone and scale...why becoz IT WORKS!! i hav been playing since 12yo untill now 30yo....i`m still doing this nonstop...but now added with circulation breathing.
2) no matter how good the sax is even from kennyg brand...if you did not practice in long tone and scale...the tone still same like normal cheapo sax.

Solo with your sax....
1) practice make perfect....
2) is a loud instrument but once you master it.... even you blow so loud your neighbours will love it...( happen to me...)..hahah