Great instruction on how to develop saxophone vibrato, Dr. Allen. I've played saxophone mostly as an amateur all my life. Although I've developed what I think is a good vibrato, I did so by trial and error ... not by following a step by step plan as you presented. I'm going to use your plan in my practice sessions going forward. Never too old to seek improvement! Thanks!
You can use diaphragm/pulse vibrato on saxophone. Your sample clip is what it sounds like when you're starting. With practice, it won't be jagged. I think it's good to learn both because sometimes one is better suited than the other for certain passages or styles.
I also liked your teaching on importance of getting your embouchure right before seriously working on your vibrato. I've always had a problem with my embouchure that seems to be getting worse as I get older. Air often escapes from the right side of my embouchure. Any suggestions as to how I can correct this would be appreciated !
Hi Terry! We have a few resources for you to check out which are both by Dr. Allen. The first is a video tutorial to a beautiful saxophone sound: www.dansr.com/vandoren/resources/video-lesson-improving-saxophone-tone The next one is written. You may find the "Form an Embouchure" and "Mouthpiece Exercise" sections to be especially helpful: www.dansr.com/vandoren/resources/simple-steps-to-a-beautiful-saxophone-sound
Thank you for this very structured instruction video. I have been doing the jaw vibrato but found it impossible to continue using this method as I get into the Alt A, Alt B and above. As you are well aware that Altissimo requires more air pressure as well as firmer jaw pressure. The jaw vibrato will disrupt the jaw pressure on the reed, rendering a quick death to the altissimo note I was playing. So I ended up cheating by using diaphragm vibrato which is not ideal. Could you please comment on that?
Thanks for a great comment!!! While I perform with a relatively narrow vibrato in the altissimo, I still (personally) use jaw vibrato. I (again, personally) wouldn’t use diaphragmatic vibrato in the altissimo, as it’ll usually be quite jagged at that tessitura and will cause instability in the airstream. Keep experimenting with the jaw vibrato in altissimo. Look into the concept of voicing if you’re finding that you have to use so much pressure that you can’t move your jaw without the note breaking.
I dont know if it is possible, but could I possible email you a recording... I could use help on my vibrato. I am just 13 and really want to improve, Thankyou for all your help!
![Introduction to Vibrato on Saxophone [SaxTipssimo]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/KETj-V5lZSw/mqdefault.jpg)
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Great instruction on how to develop saxophone vibrato, Dr. Allen. I've played saxophone mostly as an amateur all my life. Although I've developed what I think is a good vibrato, I did so by trial and error ... not by following a step by step plan as you presented. I'm going to use your plan in my practice sessions going forward. Never too old to seek improvement! Thanks!
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You can use diaphragm/pulse vibrato on saxophone. Your sample clip is what it sounds like when you're starting. With practice, it won't be jagged. I think it's good to learn both because sometimes one is better suited than the other for certain passages or styles.
Excellent comment, thank you!
does Yoy Yoy Yoy the same with Va Va Va?
I also liked your teaching on importance of getting your embouchure right before seriously working on your vibrato. I've always had a problem with my embouchure that seems to be getting worse as I get older. Air often escapes from the right side of my embouchure. Any suggestions as to how I can correct this would be appreciated !
Hi Terry! We have a few resources for you to check out which are both by Dr. Allen. The first is a video tutorial to a beautiful saxophone sound: www.dansr.com/vandoren/resources/video-lesson-improving-saxophone-tone
The next one is written. You may find the "Form an Embouchure" and "Mouthpiece Exercise" sections to be especially helpful: www.dansr.com/vandoren/resources/simple-steps-to-a-beautiful-saxophone-sound
What kind of saxophone is that?
Thank you for this very structured instruction video. I have been doing the jaw vibrato but found it impossible to continue using this method as I get into the Alt A, Alt B and above. As you are well aware that Altissimo requires more air pressure as well as firmer jaw pressure. The jaw vibrato will disrupt the jaw pressure on the reed, rendering a quick death to the altissimo note I was playing. So I ended up cheating by using diaphragm vibrato which is not ideal. Could you please comment on that?
Thanks for a great comment!!! While I perform with a relatively narrow vibrato in the altissimo, I still (personally) use jaw vibrato. I (again, personally) wouldn’t use diaphragmatic vibrato in the altissimo, as it’ll usually be quite jagged at that tessitura and will cause instability in the airstream. Keep experimenting with the jaw vibrato in altissimo. Look into the concept of voicing if you’re finding that you have to use so much pressure that you can’t move your jaw without the note breaking.
@@saxophonerific Thank you kindly for the additional advice. Kind regards
I dont know if it is possible, but could I possible email you a recording... I could use help on my vibrato. I am just 13 and really want to improve, Thankyou for all your help!
Hello Simeon! Please send us a recording to this email: dansrmarketing@gmail.com. Can't wait to hear you!
@@vandorenusa Yes will do!