David Sanborn & Warren Hill on alto sax and Kirk Whalum on tenor sax (contemporary). Charlie Parker on alto sax ("old school"). Can you tell I love the alto sax best? :).. Of course there are others, but this was 1st thought.... On... moreDavid Sanborn & Warren Hill on alto sax and Kirk Whalum on tenor sax (contemporary). Charlie Parker on alto sax ("old school"). Can you tell I love the alto sax best? :).. Of course there are others, but this was 1st thought.... On Soprano sax, Kenny G & Robert Laws have the best sound.
Antonio junior: joyce I heard their songs on their website, they are very beautiful, also saw his clips, very good, I also play soprano sax, flute éa alias my forte, I'm 3 months with the soprano sax, and saw that has a similar timbre with mine, beautiful, beautiful,,,, ... morejoyce I heard their songs on their website, they are very beautiful, also saw his clips, very good, I also play soprano sax, flute éa alias my forte, I'm 3 months with the soprano sax, and saw that has a similar timbre with mine, beautiful, beautiful,,,, what is the best exercise you recommended, to be quite beautiful sound? congratulations for your work.
Joyce Spencer
Hi JJulpe. thanks for the kind words. I improve my tone by listening to other sax players with great tone & then recording & listening to me playing & continue to make adjustments... Do you have a website where I can hear you?
Antonio juniorall my studies are getting here, I'm newbie on sax, do not know anything, just 3 months in the soprano, and learning from God, and with you here on the site with the tips, and I think I'll get better praise GOD I'm writing ... I touch I'm listening, liste... moreall my studies are getting here, I'm newbie on sax, do not know anything, just 3 months in the soprano, and learning from God, and with you here on the site with the tips, and I think I'll get better praise GOD I'm writing ... I touch I'm listening, listening, and then I'm trying to improve on vibrato, long note, sound on, etc, is that it is very annoying to be doing scales, ai am doing this way, I I think that is wrong, bad, without a teacher, is not impossible, but more difficult, a strong hug, junior ..
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Joyce SpencerThat's ok Antonio .. I didn't have any private teachers until college. But even in college I had to do a lot on my own. For a few months, you have a great start...keep it up!! I know it may be boring but I played my scales and patterns for years among o... moreThat's ok Antonio .. I didn't have any private teachers until college. But even in college I had to do a lot on my own. For a few months, you have a great start...keep it up!! I know it may be boring but I played my scales and patterns for years among other things, but you have to listen to music & play along. There is all kinds of information on line and youtube to help you. You can do it!!!
Antonio junior: joyce eu ouvi sua canções em seu site,são muito lindas,tambem vi seus clipes,muito bom,,eu tambem toco sax soprano,alias meu forte éa flauta,estou a 3 meses com o sax soprano,e vi que tem um timbre parecido com o meu,,lindo,lindo,,,,qual o melhor exercici... morejoyce eu ouvi sua canções em seu site,são muito lindas,tambem vi seus clipes,muito bom,,eu tambem toco sax soprano,alias meu forte éa flauta,estou a 3 meses com o sax soprano,e vi que tem um timbre parecido com o meu,,lindo,lindo,,,,qual o melhor exercicio voce recomenda,,para ficar bem bonito o som??parabens pelo seu trabalho.
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Antonio juniorjoyce I heard their songs on their website, they are very beautiful, also saw his clips, very good, I also play soprano sax, flute éa alias my forte, I'm 3 months with the soprano sax, and saw that has a similar timbre with mine, beautiful, beautiful,,,, ... morejoyce I heard their songs on their website, they are very beautiful, also saw his clips, very good, I also play soprano sax, flute éa alias my forte, I'm 3 months with the soprano sax, and saw that has a similar timbre with mine, beautiful, beautiful,,,, what is the best exercise you recommended, to be quite beautiful sound? congratulations for your work.
Well I don't have one. I know that's weird, but none took me seriously lol, but I am not sad about it at all. The former dean of muisc (Dr. Bulber) owned a music store down the streat & he always had music for saxophone. I would sit on the flo... moreWell I don't have one. I know that's weird, but none took me seriously lol, but I am not sad about it at all. The former dean of muisc (Dr. Bulber) owned a music store down the streat & he always had music for saxophone. I would sit on the floor & go through it all. I remember selecting the Glazunov Concerto for Alto Sax for my senior recital (actually most if not the entire recital) & just gave it to my sax instructor. I marveled at the complexity & the challenge of this composition. Now my flute instructer (Mrs. Bulber) was very hands on with me. I learned jazz from the drum/percussion instructor who taught jazz classes (Dr. Mahady). Then I just kept buying more jazz literature, etc. to teach myself. So my favorite professors were not sax players at all. Melvin, this is actually the 1st time I realized that!! You made me think :). less
Oh wow I have so many, but it would probably be someone like Earth Wind & Fire, Billy Cobham, Sonny Rollins, Stanley Clarke, George Duke, Victor Wooden, Jonathan Butler, etc
Hmmm let's see. Make the altissimo register consistent on every saxophone. Not only is it different (although subtle) from alto to tenor, but sometimes from tenor to tenor and alto to alto...even switching mouthpieces. But, really it's not all... moreHmmm let's see. Make the altissimo register consistent on every saxophone. Not only is it different (although subtle) from alto to tenor, but sometimes from tenor to tenor and alto to alto...even switching mouthpieces. But, really it's not all that bad IMHO. So really I don't have to recommend lol. Yes, the $$ could be lower!
Ziv Leyes said:
@Joyce Spencer, The plastic trombone you're talking about is a different story, the "P-Bone", that's how it's called, sounds good, but it has to do something with the fact a trombone is a different instrument, is not a woodwind, and the tone production is different, perhaps the quality is less affected by the material in this case. The trombone is basically a single tube that goes longer or shorter to change the pitch, no valves or keys, no holes, etc.Also, the production of the P-Bone is much "easier" and cheaper, so you can get a P-Bone for quite a cheap price nowadays.
Totally agree Ziv!!... moreZiv Leyes said:
@Joyce Spencer, The plastic trombone you're talking about is a different story, the "P-Bone", that's how it's called, sounds good, but it has to do something with the fact a trombone is a different instrument, is not a woodwind, and the tone production is different, perhaps the quality is less affected by the material in this case. The trombone is basically a single tube that goes longer or shorter to change the pitch, no valves or keys, no holes, etc.Also, the production of the P-Bone is much "easier" and cheaper, so you can get a P-Bone for quite a cheap price nowadays.
Totally agree Ziv!!
I talked to the trombone player about what you said on break & agreed that it would be very hard or next to impossible to do the same with the sax, but then again, I always leave a small door open just in case, as women & men are doing some amazig things.
I studied most instrumets in college (instrumetal music ed) & I'm still amazed that the "plastic" trombone works, even on a brass... less
Probably not :). I mean I would play 1 or 2 sogs for "show". I'm sure it would make a great "conversation piece". I would be willing to try it though, but I doubt I would buy it. It's hard to imagine it measurig up....but I h... moreProbably not :). I mean I would play 1 or 2 sogs for "show". I'm sure it would make a great "conversation piece". I would be willing to try it though, but I doubt I would buy it. It's hard to imagine it measurig up....but I heard a local trombone player play a purple horn that looked like plastic. He was amazing. So who knows!! I think it would make great marching band horns, as I think they are moisture or rain resistant. I could have use this in my rainy, cold marchig band days. less
Hello mysaxtalk!I know that many of you play multiple instruments. I created this forum called "Doubling". Please feel free to share any information or ask questions. I would like for all of you to share which other instruments other than saxophone y... moreHello mysaxtalk!I know that many of you play multiple instruments. I created this forum called "Doubling". Please feel free to share any information or ask questions. I would like for all of you to share which other instruments other than saxophone you play??My Main instrument is alto sax, but i also play tenor and soprano. I studied flute in college but have not practiced it in a while. I also play some keyboards and do pretty well with MIDI programming. So your turn now! What other instruments do you play? less
I currently play soprano sax, alto sax, tenor sax, flute and sing. My first instrument was the clarinet. And, I play "moderate" piano, which means I'm not that great lol. The only time I play piano is in church for my praise team, or onc... moreI currently play soprano sax, alto sax, tenor sax, flute and sing. My first instrument was the clarinet. And, I play "moderate" piano, which means I'm not that great lol. The only time I play piano is in church for my praise team, or once with a band where I was just playig the strings.
Joseph Lowndes said:
Joyce Spencer said:
It's sound/tone, intonation, ease of subtones/low notes, growls & then altissimo. I look for all these qualities since I play so many genres of music. I tend to like a more robust sound, as you can always red... moreJoseph Lowndes said:
Joyce Spencer said:
It's sound/tone, intonation, ease of subtones/low notes, growls & then altissimo. I look for all these qualities since I play so many genres of music. I tend to like a more robust sound, as you can always reduce the sound down. When I'm playing praise & worship, there's nothing better than a nice beautiful tone/intonation. Now I look for a lot of the same in a mouthpice. Just purchased a tenor E. Rousseau for my tenor, which had a better sound that the Jody Jazz for less than 1/2 the price, but my J. Jazz DV on alto is the best!
Cool Joyse just recieved my MEYER6m for my alto I use La Vox Medium Reed I too play in church and I am looking for a warm deep sound my switch to a 2.5 Vandoiren Java or may try a V16 reed. Let me know your thoughts. Joseph Lowndes
Hi Joseph... less
When I first returned to music full time, I would do this. as I was just "getting my name out there", & there's nothing wrong with that as long as it's not a 'hustle" & you can very well pay. The maintenance of four intruments, learning music, payin... moreWhen I first returned to music full time, I would do this. as I was just "getting my name out there", & there's nothing wrong with that as long as it's not a 'hustle" & you can very well pay. The maintenance of four intruments, learning music, paying for me monthly fees for website, email service, gas, rehersals, etc. became a real expense for me. Recently someone asked me to take care of the music for a huge event. I was honored, but when I asked how much? He didn't answer. When I asked one of the coordinators at a women's conference (where I played) how much they paid speakers. They paid each speaker 2K to 3K, but I was told there was no $$ for me to minister on my sax, but could sell CD's. I explained with all due respect that just about anyone at this table can write a book, as we all have a story, but not everyone can play (sing) instruments. It's disrespectful to tell the musician there is no $$ then give a speaker 2K-3K. Now that's when I have a concern & that ind... less
Do your friends or family ever ask you to bring your saxophone to their party or event? - Do you often do this?- What is your response? - If you play for living, how do you think it affects your business as a musician?
Biography
Joyce grew up in a small town with limited resources to study music; however, it did not discourage her passion. She started playing clarinet in middle school, but grew very fond of the tenor saxophone in the 12th grade. Later, she added the alto sax and flute in college where she majored in instrumental music education. After an approximate 20-year hiatus, Joyce returned to her love and passion for music and released her first CD, “Sweet Dreams”, in 2010.
The CD is a collection of instrumental (alto/soprano sax and flute) and vocal music created to calm, soothe, and bring healing to your soul. Her music has been labeled Inspirational Jazz, Smooth Jazz, and Smooth/Contemporary Gospel, but she plays all styles. She was nominated Best Female Artist by the South Florida Gospel Music Awards in 2010, and received The Heart and Soul Inspiration Award from Coffee Talk Jazz in 2011. Joyce was also awarded by the ASCAPLUS Awards panel for original work on the CD and other compositions, including an original musical score entitled, “Glory to God” for two consecutive years.
Joyce has been featured in several radio and television shows such as Joshua’s House for Christian Artists, Jazzy100.com streaming music and commentary around the world, GHP Radio Network, Bethlehem Baptist Church Television Program, The Ester Davis Talk Show, The Dallas Spot Light – “The Grind” Talk Show, Dallas Late Night Gospel Show, LA Jazz, Wendy Williams’ WNUR 89.3 FM Inspirational Jazz hour, Smooth Jazz Radio Channel internet radio, Tehillah Praise TPBN Radio, Coffee Talk Jazz Radio, Jazzin' 'Em Up with Cres O'Neal, KJAZZ radio, etc. Joyce was recently honored for her accomplishments in a published article by “ All About Jazz “, a leading jazz music website for industry professionals and enthusiasts,” entitled “Take Five with Joyce Spencer”. She was also honored to make the front cover the Spirit Alive Magazine's October 2011 issue, and the front cover of her hometown newspaper, "Basile Weekly".
Joyce is a solo artist and she plays in several venues with her band, Expressions, which includes H. Tyrone Walls (keys/band leader), Tony Key (drums/vocals), Jeffrey "Grits" Lewis (bass), and Harry Jackson (lead guitar). She is also a member of Tony Key and The Faith Band.
Joyce Spencer Trio with Tony Key and H. Tyrone Walls. Friday, November 16, 2012, 9pm to 12am.
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