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MrBump

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NSD!
« on: September 12, 2013, 05:53:37 PM »
Yes, new saxophone day!

Edward Bump (not real name) has signed up for sax lessons at school, and we now have this beast at home.

It's surprisingly easy to get a sound out of - the fingering is a biatch though!  I've checked out some YooToob stuff, and it's bloody complicated!

He's really psyched though, so I'll pile on the encouragement. Would be awesome to have a proper sax player in the family.
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Re: NSD!
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2013, 11:37:37 PM »
I have to be honest, I absolutely hate saxophones in pop/rock music (with one or two exceptions)!  Sorry!

Still, my opinion doesn't matter, I hope young Edward enjoys himself and keeps it up!  :D
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« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2013, 11:45:20 PM »
I have to be honest, I absolutely hate saxophones in pop/rock music (with one or two exceptions)!  Sorry!

Still, my opinion doesn't matter, I hope young Edward enjoys himself and keeps it up!  :D

Thats a shame

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3w-3iRoy58

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« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2013, 01:34:53 AM »
Actually I do quite like that.  :lol:

Bloody long time since I've heard it.  In fact I'd forgotten all about that band.
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« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2013, 01:38:44 AM »
haha

Apparently they played in kingston last night.

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Re: NSD!
« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2013, 06:33:28 AM »
Hah! I don't like that!!!

I'm a fan of the saxophone.  Someone like Michael Brecker - just awesome.
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Re: NSD!
« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2013, 10:34:27 AM »
That's awesome!
The Saxophone is my favourite instrument other than guitar by a country mile, and I've heard it's not all that difficult to learn.
In fact, someone I know wanted to get into music as a "serious hobby" (along w/ flying planes, helicopters, bungee jumping and skydiving)  8) and he was specifically recommended the saxophone because of it's relative simplicity. He now plays in a orchestra.

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Re: NSD!
« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2013, 11:45:47 AM »
I'm pro sax. We have a hornsection in the band and when it roars it really gives the band a boost.
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« Reply #8 on: September 14, 2013, 12:16:37 PM »
In fact, someone I know wanted to get into music as a "serious hobby" (along w/ flying planes, helicopters, bungee jumping and skydiving)  8) and he was specifically recommended the saxophone because of it's relative simplicity. He now plays in a orchestra.

Any other instruments that are meant to be easy?  I'm shite at this guitar lark.  :|

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Re: NSD!
« Reply #9 on: September 14, 2013, 01:39:04 PM »
Congrats on your son getting interested in music. My oldest son has no real interest in it at all, though we do share a love of tabletop gaming in common.

As for horns in rock music, it can be GREAT when done right!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBaXN12X7fI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sUwvQO15gw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqwxn8DzER8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD5HCgDCPZU
« Last Edit: September 14, 2013, 05:23:05 PM by Plenum n Heather »

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Re: NSD!
« Reply #10 on: September 15, 2013, 06:25:59 AM »
Lets all just be real for a second

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