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Tenor sax players of NS

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cwphoto
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sup ns. probably a little late for this but whatever. so im in marching band this year, and i play tenor. my mouthpiece is really old and poopy so im looking for a nicer one. nothing too expensive. also, more oriented towards marching style music, i will probably get another for concert. the jazz band thread was pretty successful so im hoping to get some good answers. thanks!
Aug 25 2012 1:07AM
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Flacko
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i hate playing instruments
Aug 25 2012 1:08AM
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.AR6rider.
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Translation: I have zero talent at playing instruments, so I tell people I don't like to play them.
Aug 25 2012 1:10AM
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Italian.Stallion
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I play this:

http://www.amazon.com/Vandoren-Jumbo-Tenor-Saxophone-Mouthpiece/dp/B000WIPNHU

It's super loud and good for marching band in my opinion. It is a little expensive though!
Aug 25 2012 1:15AM
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DayMan
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I played oboe in 5th grade band. But then I quit because I sucked and the oboe was gay. /coolstory
Aug 25 2012 1:15AM
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Flacko
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ya pretty much, when i was in 6th grade everyone had to play an instrument and towards the end of the year a substitute teacher asked me to play the c scale and i just went down the buttons in order.
Aug 25 2012 1:43AM
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cwphoto
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bump. thanks feelin lucky for an answer
Aug 25 2012 10:12AM
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Kreech
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I play tenor in the Garfield band, and I'm on a hard rubber Otto link straight sig with a 7* opening and it works great.
Aug 25 2012 2:01PM
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TheSteezyKoala
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Bari 4 lyfe. But yeah either selmer or vandoren
Aug 25 2012 2:02PM
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Dragonite.
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I used to be pretty good at alto but I didn't enjoy playing it and the maintenance was a bitch so I stopped.
Aug 25 2012 2:06PM
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Kreech
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Just to clear this up, I play in the jazz band and this is a great jazz mouthpiece, although its pretty mellow and you might want something hotter/edgier for marching. I'm not an expert on mouthpieces, but the metal links are supposed to have a bit more edge than the rubbers.
Aug 25 2012 2:08PM
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HumanGenius
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premier by hite and don't do marching band it sucks
Aug 25 2012 3:40PM
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t.dough
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Whenever I buy new mouthpieces I just walk into a music shop and ask for someone who plays sax, then have them recommend one. I seriously doubt you'll get a solid answer off of a skiing website, ask a professional.
Aug 25 2012 3:44PM
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SassySloth
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Only thing anyone ever needs to know how to play on a sax !


Aug 25 2012 3:54PM
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FuckAllOfYou
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tuba bitchezzz
Aug 25 2012 4:23PM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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i keep on reading the title as senior tax payers of NS
Aug 25 2012 4:29PM
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esotericjive
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fuckin' sousaphone, man. Played from 5th to 8th grade. It was a horrible period in my life.



I play alto and bari, and my mouthpiece of choice is a Meyer 6. Try a bunch of the same mouthpiece before you buy one, two of the same mouthpiece can sound totally different.
Aug 25 2012 4:54PM
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PeteSpin
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It depends what kind of horn you have, what reeds you intend to use and your playing style. It's basically like asking someone what boots they should buy in relation to skiing. That being said, contact WWBW about their mouthpiece trial program and you should find something that you like.
Aug 25 2012 6:59PM
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thewhiteprophet
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Aug 25 2012 7:03PM
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Spinoza
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i read the thread title as: "Senior Tax Payers" haha i need to get some sleep
Aug 25 2012 7:11PM
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K-Dot.
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i honestly read it that way too
Aug 25 2012 7:16PM
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cwphoto
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Thanks for the info guys! I have a pretty nice music store somewhat near me so i think im going to just take a trip there for their opinion.

Cool thing: i get to march in the macys day parade this year
Aug 25 2012 10:19PM
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cwphoto
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*macys thanksgiving day parade*
Aug 25 2012 10:22PM
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FuckAllOfYou
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I too hate the fucking sousaphone. carrying that shit around is horrible. I played sax until 9th grade
Aug 25 2012 10:42PM
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