Seems like you saw and studied the same versions I've seen! Really great tone, man. And I like how you're in the groove the whole time! I really dug it.
I play on Van Doren reeds (blue box, strength = 3) and a Van Doren medium tip mouthpiece.
With that said, however, I should also say that gear does not define a player's tone; it's about air support, embouchure, and knowing what sound you want to get from the horn. If you want to improve your sound, listen to someone you want to sound like and record yourself to hear the difference. DO NOT try to emulate my sound, as it pails in comparison to the greats..........
(cont'd)...........I'd recommend checking out Harry Carney first when it comes to bari players. I've never been crazy about Gerry Mulligan's sound, but he's another big bari name that every bari player should at least be a little familiar with. Just remember, while gear can HELP you get the sound you want, it will not be the deciding factor regarding what you sound like - you do!
Excellent, John(ny) Hodge(s) [I can't help it, what a coincidence:D] nailing the Harry Carney's baritone solo on Sophisticated lady so beautifully, including the final circular breathing show off! Wonderful:)
Seems like you saw and studied the same versions I've seen! Really great tone, man. And I like how you're in the groove the whole time! I really dug it.
jachal142 10 months ago
not bad!
musicjunkiejess 1 year ago
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KristinAmy18 1 year ago
Aww, Johnnybear, you're so good! :)
KristinAmy18 1 year ago
That's beautiful. I wish I'd gone and actually watched you guys while I had the chance.
LessThanFive 2 years ago
What type of reeds and mouthpiece do you use?
You have a killer tone,
Thanks,
-Andrew
Undeployedparachute 2 years ago
I play on Van Doren reeds (blue box, strength = 3) and a Van Doren medium tip mouthpiece.
With that said, however, I should also say that gear does not define a player's tone; it's about air support, embouchure, and knowing what sound you want to get from the horn. If you want to improve your sound, listen to someone you want to sound like and record yourself to hear the difference. DO NOT try to emulate my sound, as it pails in comparison to the greats..........
Highway2Hodge 2 years ago
(cont'd)...........I'd recommend checking out Harry Carney first when it comes to bari players. I've never been crazy about Gerry Mulligan's sound, but he's another big bari name that every bari player should at least be a little familiar with. Just remember, while gear can HELP you get the sound you want, it will not be the deciding factor regarding what you sound like - you do!
Highway2Hodge 2 years ago
Thanks!
Undeployedparachute 2 years ago
Great Harry Carney impersonation!!!!
The greatest of them all.
71franco 2 years ago
Thanks! Harry really was the greatest... Wish I'd been alive to hear him play live.
Highway2Hodge 2 years ago
Excellent, John(ny) Hodge(s) [I can't help it, what a coincidence:D] nailing the Harry Carney's baritone solo on Sophisticated lady so beautifully, including the final circular breathing show off! Wonderful:)
c4rv3r 2 years ago
Thanks!
Highway2Hodge 2 years ago
very well done!
ryanfskater 2 years ago