How long do pads last on a saxophone?

Pads are expensive, so it is important to know how to take care of them and only replace them when necessary. Saxophone pads need to be replaced when they become so worn that they leak. With proper saxophone care, this can be less than once every ten years.

Are saxophones fragile?

Always pick up your saxophone by the bell. It’s the least delicate part of the instrument and, therefore, the least likely to be damaged from being mishandled. Remember to clean out your mouthpiece regularly. Bacteria builds up easily and quickly inside the mouthpiece and can cause you to become sick.

How do I know if my saxophone pads are bad?

you’ve got the basics — severe discoloration, hardness, rips, sticking, tears, mold…. But the real key is that they don’t seal — or retain an adjustment — anymore. A pad can be quite hard and moldy and still be working just fine, assuming no leaks.

How many pads are on a sax?

Almost all modern saxophones have between 23 and 25 pads pads.

Is clarinet or alto sax easier?

Saxophone is simply an easier instrument than clarinet overall, and is more commonly used in rock music. It’s the natural choice. That being said, oboists often find clarinet easier because the embouchure is a bit firmer, which they’re used to.

How many pads are on a saxophone?

A. Almost all modern saxophones have between 23 and 25 pads pads.

How do you inspect saxophone pads?

To test each pad, you’ll need to close each key and form a tight seal with the pad. Your leak light should be directly behind the pad that you’re testing. Once you’ve pressed down on the key, look around it to see if you observe any light shining through. Light indicates a leak.

How difficult is the saxophone?

How Easy Is It To Start Learning Saxophone? In terms of learning the saxophone, it’s one of the easiest instruments. The scales run up and down the keys, making it perfect for beginners or people who are switching from the piano or other woodwind instruments with similar technique.

Why does the alto saxophone sound higher than the piano?

The answer is quite simple… Remember we said that the alto sax sounds a major 6 th higher than the piano, and the piano, in this case, is in the key of G major (G A B C D E F ♯ G), the key that has one sharp, E is the 6 th note of the G major scale.

Why choose saxquest for your instrument repair?

Saxophone Repair Saxquest specializes in mechanical overhauls, and total instrument restorations as well as personalized setups and custom key work. Our focus has always been on YOU as a player. Our shop philosophy is to approach each repair as a partnership with you.

What note is C on the alto saxophone?

Our C on the alto saxophone is, in fact, the 6th note in an E♭ major scale on a concert pitch instrument. C is the 6th note in an E♭ major scale. And that’s the secret to getting transposition correct from concert pitch from piano music or flute music to the alto sax.

Which is harder to play alto or tenor?

Both are equally “hard” to play, whereas the sheet music for Tenors are usually easier to play (especially in wind orchestras). When you are young kid the Alto is better, as it is smaller and not so heavy and you need less air to produce a tone.