What is a C melody saxophone, and how does it differ from other saxophones?
The C melody saxophone is a vintage horn pitched in the key of C - unlike the more common Bb tenor or Eb [...]
2 06, 2025
21 04, 2025
What’s a “dead spot” on a vintage sax?
A dead spot is a note or area on the horn that doesn’t resonate as well or is harder to play—sometimes caused by [...]
21 04, 2025
How do vintage horns perform in altissimo range?
Altissimo depends entirely on the player and rarely on the horn. Some very early saxophones without the fork "F" key can be more [...]
21 04, 2025
What does it mean when someone says a horn “blows open” or has a “tight blow”?
Blows open means it feels very free and easy to play—lots of airflow. A tight blow offers more resistance and requires more effort, [...]
