Sweet Sorrows Alto Saxophone Solo by David Jex

Performed at the University of Guam Fine Arts Auditorium May 2, 2007 for the Spring Semester Student Recital.

Alto Sax - Doug Chan
Piano Acc. - Dr. Stephen Bednarzyk

It's my first time playing a 20th century piece, so it's not perfect (especially some of the altissimo notes), but I felt like I had fun while playing it. I hope you have fun listening!


My setup is:
- Selmer Super Action 80 Series II
- Selmer S80 C* Mouthpiece
- Vandoren Gold-plated Ligature
- Vandoren ZZ 2.5 Reeds

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[nickthequick800]

My theory professor is the guy who wrote this piece.

[Coufu]

Cool. I e-mailed him a while back when I first performed it, asking him to check out this video to see if I did it right. Never got a response though.

[tooch12]

im just saying, two sax player aren't alike, one might be able to hit those altissimos on a 2.5, another might be able to hit them on a 3, everyone is not the same

[Coufu]

Thanks for the defense :) Yeah, it's all about preference. I agree though that it's easier to hit altissimo notes with harder reeds, but I prefer the sound and flexibility of a softer reed.

[mumble212]

You should try vandoren traditional reeds. I would probably sugest going up to a size 3 reed too. You have a nice initial sound, but it gets buzzy as soon as you try to push it. A harder reed will help that and should help with the altissimo notes too.

[Micira03]

@lipsman92 wtf shit in your cereal? This is a beautiful peice of music. Learn to appreciate or GTFO. Some people don't know a good player when they see one. YOU need to get a life. =)

[jessicmkey]

you're pretty awesome

[MuMuCow8]

um is this a concerto piece?

[GiantOgreNV44and45]

i have the same sax and mouthpiece. i love it

[lipsman92]

wtf? dude. get a life

[Masterchi77]

ur balls need to be punched until they come out ur throat

[paintblfrk420]

yea, it goes up to 5, 4.5's work really good too

[lipsman92]

Is there really such thing as a 4 reed?

[SarangHeoyo]

that's good......I ply it also....