How do I choose an alto saxophone mouthpiece?

The Saxophone Mouthpiece (and Clarinet Mouthpiece) Tip Size, or Tip-Opening, is the distance between the reed and mouthpiece tip. This number is usually on the side of the mouthpiece body, or on the table. The smaller the tip size the more narrow the opening; the larger the tip size the larger the opening.

What is the difference between 4C and 5C mouthpieces?

The 4C has a moderately narrow sized tip opening for easy response and clear tone, and the 5C has a moderate sized tip opening allows for greater volume and projection and a rich tone quality.

Are alto sax mouthpieces interchangeable?

Alto sax reeds can be used on alto clarinet mouthpieces just as tenor sax reeds can be used on bass clarinet. I don’t bother buying alto or bass clarinet specific reeds as I use alto and tenor sax ones instead. There’s also more variety in sax reeds than alto and bass clarinet reeds.

What tip opening is a Selmer C *?

Mouthpiece, alto sax, s-80 Selmer Paris, C* tip opening: MED close 1.70/ Facing length: MED 22.00.

Are all saxophone mouthpieces universal?

Saxophone mouthpieces come in a variety of different sizes and are made of different materials. The size of each mouthpiece refers to the tip opening. Like reeds, different mouthpiece brands have different ways of referring to the size of the tip opening, usually either numerical or alphabetical.

What mouthpiece did Bobby Keys use?

The very first Berg Larsen Metal mouthpiece for Tenor Sax, in it’s entire originality in shape and sound, Berg Larsen “VINTAGE” from early 50’s, both in Stainless Steel and Bronze. Gato Barbieri, Pete Christlieb, Jay Corre, Bobby Keys, legendary Lenny Pickett, and Sonny Rollins.

Does mouthpiece affect saxophone?

Saxophone mouthpiece anatomy The saxophone is a wind instrument, so from an acoustic point of view, the material of the different components (including the mouthpiece) has no effect on the sound. Very small changes, especially on the mouthpiece, can radically change the tone and the feel of play.

What tip opening is a Yamaha 4C?

Standard Series

What sax mouthpiece should I get?

Classical and jazz musicians typically prefer ebonite or crystal saxophone mouthpieces, as the sound is warmer and more focused than plastic. Although not common, wood mouthpieces produce the warmest tones but can also be less stable.

How do you measure a mouthpiece opening?

The mouthpiece tip opening corresponds to the distance between the reed and the tip of the mouthpiece. A simple way to see it is to lay the mouthpiece flat on a table: then notice there are a few millimeters between the mouthpiece and the table, this is the tip-opening.

What is a good saxophone mouthpiece?

The Yamaha 4C is the best saxophone mouthpiece for those who want a beautiful tone and good control.

What are the best alto saxophone brands?

Here are the best alto saxophones 2021: Yamaha YAS-280 – Best for High School Students Mendini by Cecilio MAS-L – Best Cheap Alto Saxophone Jean Paul AS-400 – Best for the Serious Student Kaizer ASAX-1000LQ – Best for Young Students Conn-Selmer AS711 – Best Durable for Beginners Yamaha YAS-480 – Best Intermediate Alto Sax on a Budget Selmer SAS280 La Voix II – Coolest Looking Alto Sax

Which is better alto or tenor sax?

The Alto is higher pitched and plays higher notes than the Tenor Saxophone. Smaller instruments usually play higher and larger Instruments play lower sounding notes. Tenor saxophone has a mellower, richer, deeper sound. Expert saxophone players can get a vast range of sounds out of both instruments.

Does alto saxophone have the same fingerings as a recorder?

(Thomas (alto sax)) Yes, the fingerings for the naturals are the same, but since the sax has more than twice as many key holes as a recorder, you have many more fingering options. There are about 9 different possible (but not all practical) fingerings for Bb on a sax, 6 of which I have actually used while playing pieces.