Altissimo

    
Altissimo    11:42 on Friday, June 16, 2006          

Music-ace44
(48 points)
Posted by Music-ace44

I need help getting above the high F# but i don't know the "actual" altissimo fingerings. Could somebody help me out?

Thanks


Re: Altissimo    13:57 on Friday, June 16, 2006          

cjbass
(180 points)
Posted by cjbass

Altissimo is much more than just fingerings, (someone will post you a fingering chart) you must learn the art of voicing in order to play altissimo correctly. Some books that you should have in your library: "Voicing"-Donald Sinta and "Saxophone High Tones"-Eugene Rousseau. Without learning how to voice, the altissimo register comes out very flat and sharp on most notes, and you must learn to compensate for it. If you want immediate gratification, do a search on the internet and you will find them.

Good Luck
CJ


Re: Altissimo    11:15 on Friday, June 23, 2006          

serj13
(170 points)
Posted by serj13

i heard that the high f# is 1,3,4, and 6 as the fingaring im not sure though, but don't worry about the fingering if you don't have the right ambuture, your tonge needs to be lifted more and alot of the mouthpiece has to come in, tight lips folded lower lip, and lots of air


Re: Altissimo    23:56 on Friday, June 23, 2006          

cjbass
(180 points)
Posted by cjbass

huh,

serj that was very confusing


Re: Altissimo    17:03 on Saturday, June 24, 2006          

Dewey
(142 points)
Posted by Dewey

"Ambuture"??? That's just embarassing.


Re: Altissimo    22:44 on Sunday, August 20, 2006          

saxamaphone
(3 points)
Posted by saxamaphone

honestly a lot of people ask for this but they dont understand the training it takes. You can't just hit some keys and play altissimo. I have been working on altissimo for awhile and i can still only hit the high G on a jazz mouthpiece. Theres no easy way to play them.


   




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