If the economic conditions are good, buying high-grade musical instruments is of great benefit to learning. Because the timbre, intonation and feel of high-end musical instruments are better. Larry Thiel, an American saxophonist, has become a person: the price paid for a good musical instrument from the beginning of learning is far lower than the frustration endured by using inferior musical instruments in learning and listening. In addition, the repair rate of inferior musical instruments is generally higher and their service life is shorter. No matter from the point of view of time, energy and economy, it is not cost-effective for users to have a cheap picture temporarily. If a beginner can enlighten him with a good musical instrument, the troubles he encounters in his study will naturally be reduced.
There are the following points to pay attention to when purchasing saxophone:
First, whether the thickness and strength of the metal are enough to ensure that the musical instrument is not easy to bend, whether the mechanical properties are good, and the keys should not bend under normal pressure.
Second, whether the cushion is installed properly and whether the marks around the cushion can be accurately covered and affixed to the center of the sound hole.
Third, whether the tension of each key is the same, if the spring is too soft, the keys will rise and fall slowly, if it is too hard, the fingers will exert too much force and become stiff, which will affect the playing effect. The distance between the key and the sound hole should be the same, too low or too high, which has a direct impact on pronunciation.
Four, there can be no gap between the key column and the connecting rod, because any gap will prevent the padding from covering the hole evenly and evenly.
5. With the help of professionals, check whether the relationship between musical instrument pronunciation and pitch and interval pronunciation is correct.
Do I need to ask a teacher for help to buy a musical instrument?
If conditions permit, you'd better ask a professional teacher or an experienced performer to help you choose. Because teachers are generally familiar with the musical instruments produced by world-famous brands or some domestic brands with relatively stable product quality, they can recommend some musical instruments according to the needs of students. Avoid blind shopping. When choosing an instrument, the teacher can not only test the appearance and feel of the instrument, but also check the intonation, sound quality and timbre of the instrument and whether the breath is smooth when playing. Make a more correct judgment.
Flute head material?
Saxophone flutes are generally made of hard rubber (bakelite), glass, metal and plastic. Among them, hard rubber has been loved by people for many years, and the flute head made of it will not break under normal circumstances, and it is also convenient to rest and process. Metal flute heads have bright timbre and are very popular now.
The choice of flute head?
Nowadays, players have higher and higher requirements for flute heads, because a good flute head plays a decisive role in producing good timbre, so how to choose a flute head that suits them? First of all, we should consider our own economic situation, because the price of imported flute heads now ranges from 800 to 3000 yuan. Commonly used flute heads are mainly divided into bakelite and metal, and the tuning of each brand flute head is different. You can choose one according to your actual situation. It is best to refer to the opinions of teachers or experienced players when purchasing.
Protection of flute head?
Avoid the damage of the flute head by hard objects and keep it clean. Rinse the flute head with water after each performance, and then dry the flute head inside and outside with a soft cloth. Be careful not to rinse with hot water. Some players will use some force when their teeth contact the flute head because of the different mouth shapes, which will cause certain damage to the flute head. At this time, you can buy a tooth pad and stick it on the surface of the flute head, which can reduce the trouble caused by vibration waves passing through the teeth during playing and reduce the damage to the flute head.
What are the materials and choices of sentry?
Whistle is one of the necessary conditions for sound generation. Generally, whistles are made of reeds. People have also tried to use other materials, such as plastic and metal, as raw materials, but the effect can't be compared with the timbre achieved by reed. The quality of whistle directly affects the sound quality, timbre and playing state, so it is very important to choose a good whistle. Beginners generally choose a medium-thin whistle, No.2 or No.2 and a half. It is best to choose professional manufacturers or imported ones.