How to play overtones and altissimo on saxophone 【 4 Tips 】
Mechanics of playing overtones 1:28
*The high air pressure causes the reed to vibrate slower due to decreased air speed. It dampens the fundamental of sound and emphasizes higher partials.
Tip #1: Hissing Sound 4:25
Tip #2: Lower Adam's Apple 5:33
Tip #3: Practice Pitch Bending 7:43
Tip #4: Use "Ah" or "Oh" for extreme high overtones (and altissimo) 8:43
Saxophone Overtones by Sax Comprehensive
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Saxophone Altissimo by Saxophone Academy
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