Can you learn the saxophone by yourself?

You CAN teach yourself saxophone, yes, but without some kind of help it will be difficult and time consuming. You can access online saxophone lessons at any time of the day or night that suits you. But, if you suddenly want to play your saxophone right now and learn something new, simply log in and pick a lesson !

What strength Reed does Kenny G use?

as jneelt mentioned, Kenny G uses Hemke reeds. I once bought a box of #2.5 and it sound much “nasal” than ZZ/Java reeds – kind of Kenny-G-oriented, I thought. 95% Tenor, 5% Soprano.

Is Kenny G one of the best saxophone player?

Kenny G – he’s the most commercially successful sax player of all time, so of course, folks are going to hate on him. Pat Metheny is going to criticize his intonation. College music students will burn his effigy.

Does Kenny G play saxophone?

Kenny G plays the Selmer Mark VI soprano, alto and tenor saxophones. He has created his own line of saxophones called “Kenny G Saxophones”.

How do I sound like Kenny G?

Practice applying vibrato while blowing loudly and while blowing softly. Apply the crescendo and decrescendo dynamics as much as possible because then you will give the note some personality. Listen to any of Kenny G’s songs and listen to how softly and rapidly he applies his vibrato.

How long does it take to learn saxophone?

Yeah, it takes around 10,000 hours to technically master something specific. That means around 10 years if you practice no less than 3 hours a day. If you average 1 a day, it goes to around 30.

Are Kenny G saxophones good?

Kenny G soprano saxophones are among the best sopranos available today. They are completely unique in design and performance. The Patent Pending held by designer Rheuben Allen shows the design combining the modern sopranos and the original Mark VI Selmer soprano like the one Kenny plays.

What mouthpiece does Kenny G use?

Kenny G actually uses different types of mouthpieces for soprano, alto, and tenor sax. On soprano, he uses a Dukoff D8, which is a metal mouthpiece designed to produce a loud and cutting sound.

What is Kenny G’s most famous song?

Nobody was more surprised than R&B/jazz saxophonist Kenny G (ne Gorelick) when “Songbird,” a soothingly airy instrumental from his current “Duotones” album, cracked Billboard’s Top 20 pop chart–and subsequently became the biggest hit of his career.

What instrument is Kenny G famous for?

soprano saxophone
Kenneth Gorelick, better known by his stage name Kenny G, is an American saxophonist whose fourth album, Duotones, brought him breakthrough success in 1986. Kenny’s main instrument is the soprano saxophone, but he also plays the alto and tenor saxophone and the flute on occasion.