Le Api, Performed by Daniel Loudenback on Soprano Saxophone

Performance by Dr. Daniel Loudenback at the 2009 West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) Band Camp.

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Music

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• Dr. Daniel Loudenback
• Soprano Saxophone
• WTAMU
• Band Camp 2009
• Circular Breathing
• Saxophone
• Le Api
• Band Camp
• WT Band Camp
• WTAMU Band Camp

[Davgioia]

Hey I'm trying to learn this piece at the moment on soprano saxophone and it can be pretty rough on your fingers/arms to practise, what was your technique for practising this without killing yourself?

[dannyback42]

@Davgioia, First, it’s worth mentioning that I injured my right hand about 3 years prior to this performance. Because of that, I had the tension of the springs on both of my saxophones lightened as much as possible and still be able to function. Second, as with anything technical, almost every day I worked on it, I started slow and built up the tempo gradually. This also helps with endurance. Also, while working slowly, make sure your fingers stay as close to the pearls as possible. Good luck.

[joethemusician]

Did you transpose the oboe part up? I'm working on this (on oboe) and the circular breathing is killing me... I might just have to switch this over to saxophone ;) well done

[dannyback42]

@joethemusician Thanks. I didn't transpose it. Kenneth Tse did. I believe he left it in the original key. Good luck. This is rough on any instrument.

[adorablepup1]

This dude used to be my teacher.

[tweestable]

haha im so not used to calling you "Dr." id so take lessons from you again anyday. this is Sam L. from coppell btw

[MrDomezy]

Dr. Daniel Loudenback, did you have to replace your fingers after that performance? That was just mindblowingly fantasticaly brilliant.

[lmc1632]

This is incredible! Where did you find the sheet music for it?

[Kashelle357]

Dr. L, you really are fantastic! I'm so mad that I didn't attend that 2009 Band/Orch camp at Tx Tech, but what can one do? (So glad you're my orchestra director, though)

Look, there's a kitty!!! :)

[poste95]

Is the soprano black?

[beastsaxplayer17]

That was so awesome! Sorry it took me so long to comment since you kinda did it last year I believe. I remember sitting at assembly watching you thinking dang what a beast! It was great having you as a sectional teacher with the honor band saxes this year! Hope to have you again next year!

[joethemusician]

@dannyback42 you did such a great job! i've been able to circular breathe on saxophone since my undergrad (UIUC) but even after getting my masters in oboe (UNCG) i'm still unable to really circular breathe well on the instrument... bummer! I decided to make summer my "lets finish it" project. Maybe i'll play as well as you? i hope! :) again, very well done!!!!