Since hearing the All Terrain Sax played via UTube, I have spent two weeks considering whether or not I can afford to purchase one for myself. Today it occurred to me that in two months time I will have reached the age of 83. It seems just a wee bit daft to wait so I ordered a Bb and it is now on its way to The Highlands of Scotland. I might just be able to charm our local Loch Ness Monster into making an appearance in time for the tourist season. Lots of folk from America hope to catch a view of Nessie. now on its way to
nethyartist So how are you faring with charming Nessie? I’ve just turned 71, and I’m awaiting the arrival of my alto in the mountains of British Columbia. I trust you’re enjoying your horn.
If you really want to get deep, buy his book too along with your instrument. I found his book a remarkable journey of his life from a child to where he is now. Understanding how he gets to where he is today enriched me deeply, enhanced my music and fed my spirit. I have come to understand 'Its not about adding years to your life....Its about adding life to your years' thanks to this remarkable flute maker and the instruments he has made me so far. Thank you Erik the Flute Maker!
In 1975 I got my first flute from you in Sarasota, FL. You came to my Dad's church. I got another flute from you in the 80s at the Sarasota Ringling Renn Faire. I'm glad to see you still fluting around.
Wow, that is one of my early flutes! When I carried a bag of flutes with me. Been making them now for 52 years. That Ren. Fair in Sarasota was fun. God bless you! Erik
I found this on Monday, researched this and all the alternatives like crazy, found one alto bamboo sax for sale second hand in my country, bought it for a good price and just got it today. I'm beyond stoked, this is so cool! My mouth muscles need to get a bit stronger but it really is so accessible and portable. Love it.
@@ErikTheFlutemakerCom Because the included reed was old I got a few new synthetic ones and I'm getting good results with a 1 1/2 Monster reed by Thomann. I also got a Star Bari Soft but that one is a little bit harder than the Monster reed so I haven't used it much. Having fun indeed! Can't wait to use it in scenic places on my travels this summer.
Here's my tribute to Erik & his instruments which I wrote after receiving the 'G' sax I ordered - My All Terrain Sax arrived today, despatched by Erik from U.S. of A. My personal project is to learn to play, but at age 70, I’d best not delay. Luckily I made sure to fully prepare for import duty UK Customs declare: twenty percent VAT is their greedy share - surely enough to make buyers beware? My motivation isn’t sound alone, (though I dearly love the saxophone) - I need to know if my lungs will condone the control and pressure of a reed windblown. Perhaps I’ve left it far too late? Perhaps disappointment will be my fate? But Erik’s sax’s sound so great I hope they’ll help me to aspirate. The sax I’ve chosen won’t play with ease but that hasn’t leave me fearful of wheeze. I know that in life there are no guarantees, I hope to improve health with sounds that please. My aims therefore are not esoteric. I’ll search for those tones so atmospheric whilst improving my breathing, ‘cos I’m no relic. All the above because of Fluteman Erik. My All Terrain Sax is gently calling. The future, I hope, will be enthralling. Some challenges, I know, will result in stalling, but I truly believe it will be fun exploring. As for what, in time, will come to be - I hope I’ll emerge as a true devotee, and in my own small way, an inductee, into the Fluteman Admirers’ Society. So thanks to, Erik - he of sax’s and flutes, for his humorous uploads and attributes. Our beliefs may differ (for me atheism suits) but as a harbinger of joy - the Fluteman transmutes.
How is it going my friend? Have you been able to learn how to play this beautiful instrument? 💜 I purchased mine in 2014 and it still smells so lovely to this day, sometimes I just take it out to smell it's amazing aroma 😍
Hello my dear fellow, I received your Bb alto sax and it has inspired me to get back to my Jazz playing and instead of only Jazzin it up on the guitar I am now playing a reed instrument which is a first. Lovely instrument. Sounds great in my studio as well. Thank You!
Beautiful work Sir, You are such an Amazing Soul. I love you.... We all see the glory of your sound, i can only imagine the unseen hard work you have put into your art. God bless you Sir, for the inspiration.
Seeing your videos always motivates me to play more with the sax and pick up again my flutes, I always feel like im watching a proffesional Bard :) with lots of charisma, I wish all the best for you and that you enjoy many more years of life and happiness. Saludos desde Costa Rica !
Thanks Jonathan, In Costa Rica in 2004, I went out in the early hours of the night to feed street people there. And met a 13 year old bank robber. One of his guys leaned in to snatch my soprano sax and I gently put it away after sharing the secret to Jazz and used it to share the secret to a better life. Then taught flute making. An interesting visit. I love sending my flutes out around the world. Erik
empece a ver sus videos como a las 1:00 am, y son las 5:35 am y no me e dormido aun, estoy emocionado del gran trabajo que hace, no solo con la musica sino tambien con la ayuda humanitaria que hace, Dios le de muchas fuerzas mas para seguir adelante, muy pronto ordenare mi bamboo sax,
Be aware, if you live in the UK and are buying and importing one of Erik's instruments, the transport costs automatically applied are £64 and then there is an additional charge for VAT of 20% applied in this country by customs and excise - and they WILL levy that duty as a part of the process of importing with the carrier. So, in effect, allow a maximum of £100 on top of your order, depending upon which model you order. I ordered the 'G' for which the duty was 39 pounds.
Hey Erik, I have bought a Mini Sax from Venice beach and i have yet to find a video that goes through techniques like this one. "peace sign finger" method and "Bending notes with half finger makes a huge difference! Thanks for the tips! Feel free to do more videos on the first instrument played:)
Four just about 4 months now, I've had one of Erik's superb Tenor ATS instruments. I'm finding it easier to play (no mean feat as I have COPD) but the one drawback that I think it has is the lack of a thumbrest. It isn't especially heavy, but neither is it lightweight and it is also quite a good size. It can become tiring after awhile - possibly I feel this more because I'm having to concentrate very much on breath control and keeping the instrument in that 'sweet spot' which suits me. I'm currently trying a few experiments to see what I can attach in the way of some sort of 'ring' around the ATS which will allow me to add a temporary thumbrest. Has anyone else had this problem?
Hey Eric! Do you still make these?? I can’t believe I’ve found this instrument! I play whistles (Irish trad) and have been wanting to learn saxaphone because jazz is awesome and WOW I found this instrument and I think it’s amazing! Do you still sell them??
Hi Sir.....All the sax sounds excellent but I liked the sax sounds better in B and G, they are deeper and stronger. And, just out of curiosity, does the length of the tube determine the note?... What is the length of the tube of B and what is the length of the tube of G?... Congratulations for your excellent work and thanks for your answer. Kind regards.
Nice sounds beautiful 👌👍 What is the all terrain Tenor sax pipe length , can i make it at home i am from India , i play Alto sax made in brass . would you please share the measurement of this tenor sax key of G major . 👍
@@ErikTheFlutemakerCom tôi sống ở Việt Nam 🇻🇳 rất muốn mua mini saxophone của ông nhưng làm sao mua , và mua bằng cách nào, nhờ ông chỉ giúp cảm ơn ông chúc sức khỏe ông
Eu gostei tanto que estou ate pretendendo a fazer um pra mim,nem sei tocar sax,mais com seus videos me inspirei,este sax preto e coberto de fibra de carbono? o que posso faser para dar esta coloraçao bonita e o brilho?
My question is, on the saxes is the mouthpiece fixed or can I change it out with my own mouthpiece? Thanks! Love your music and these instruments you've made are amazing :)
+Kaio Otter we recommend you leave it be, as it is placed on a metal fitting and not a corked piece. We don't want to hurt your expensive mouthpiece and we placed it right were it needs to be. Having said that, it can be twisted off.
Hey Professor i really like you play your sax in any ditternt terrain condition,wow amazing.how can i have one of your sax that i may use to glorify God in playing Hymn in our church.God bless you sir.i am interested to have any of those sax.wow...
Hi Armando, God bless you too! My All Terrain Saxes are found at eriktheflutemaker.com/collections/all-terrain-saxophones/products/all-terrain-saxophone-c-major. There is a menu bar for the D, Bb, G and this is the C. Hope we can help, Erik
Hello, friend. Can I get a good growling effect on your mini saxophones? The solo by Bobby Keys in "Can't you hear me knockin" by The Rolling Stones is what I'm going for
Some of my bamboo saxes are a little bit tapered. As I use a sax reed, sax mouthpiece, sax cap and ligature and sounds like a wood sax i call it a sax. A musicologist would call it a clarinet.
Hey Erik, What scale would you recommend for a beginner, and also, what is the most recommended scale for a professional sax player and what scale sax is the most played and most prefered. What i also want to know is that if someone wants to buy only one sax, what scale should it be in?
Thank you for the reply. I've made up my mind for the Bb, I suppose the C is a versatile scale for playing with other instrumentalists on easy chords but it doesn't really have the Jazz vibe to it. The Bb, much like a conventional saxohone, will have that jazzy soul in the Jazz culture scales and it gives that feel of a sad soulful jazz concert. The C just plays too much on scales with happy-ish vibe. :D
These are clarinets... Not saxophones. The distinction is that these have a cylindrical bore, whereas saxophones have conical bores. I think this is also why saxophones have an octave key and clarinets have a register key which raises the note by a 12th.
Hi Erik I just ordered an alt sax Bflat from you and I can't wait for it to arrive! I'm so eager to learn. I some question about the fingering. Is it like playing the recorder? Does it come with a fingering chart ? Thank you
+henrik drescher Definitely agree - Erik's use of reverb can be way too overpowering at times. It's great to hear these instruments 'in the raw', as it were.
these saxes sound sound good with reverb though! I use a cocobolo sax and a bamboo sax made by Erik in recordings and a little reverb always sounds good and amplifies their character. Love these saxes!
I am in love No words for the above. But I have a question. What key would Jazz/Blues be best in? Ignore the question, of what key would be best in. I know which one to choose, Alto is the best for Jazz/Blues.
First of all, let me congratulate you on your awesome videos, I have an enormous respect for for your type and skill of craftsmanship in times where fewer and fewer people play an instrument let alone are able to create one and music is more and more simply consumed. Yet I could not help but notice that your saxophones still use "industrially-made" mouthpieces and I wonder why. I imagine a saxophone/clarinet style mouthpiece is a difficult thing to make due to a high level of precision it seems to require. Do you know how to make such a mouthpiece with handheld, traditional non-powered tools ?
Hi Sam If I had to make my own sax mouth piece I would only make one in a day. I have seen saxes with carved mouthpieces by hand and they lack a sax sound. Bringing the best of both worlds to my customers is wise. Quality at a great price. Erik
I've played the native American flute for many years but thinking of trying something different. Never played a reed instrument before. How difficult would that be to master ??
Hi Tony, once saw a small boy in a stroller blow one of my saxes and get sound. When I saw that, I thought anyone can do this. That said, I also sold one to a wise man who could not get sound. The reed lays upon a tight lower lip. Then you produce pressure in the bite. Correct placement, no too far in or out and a sharp huff to get the sound going. Like a Karate kick of breath. At first lots of trial and error. Less pressure to keep it going. But lots of energy and pushing to play. Hope this helps, Erik
Can u send or make a video about the letters of the of the alto sax and ares os 13 1/4 the circle on the bottom is 1 And the black thing on top is B 5 And what reed we need to us like what number
Hi Nailea: My Alto, (Because in my humble opinion sounds most like a real alto) is my Bb or B Flat instrument. So all closed, which is the root note, or Key is Bb. All fingers closed including the back hole. Then you start opening up from the bottom to the note C, next finger up is D, then Eb (E Flat) F, G, A, and when the back hole is open it is Bb again. The mouthpiece says B5 that is the kind of mouthpiece we use, after much experimentation. And we recommend a tenor 1 1/2 reed. Even though we are using an alto sax mouthpiece. For further questions please email me at info@eriktheflutemaker.com Happy New Year, Erik
i played the tenor sax in school band(i think it might have been in Bb, but not to sure), and i was thinking about getting the bamboo sax. which one do you think i should get?
Hi, I recieved an alto sax one as a gift and tossed out the reed for a 3 1/2 size reed I had for my own sax. I have to play at the very top of the mouthpiece to get a decent sound with that reed. Am I having trouble because of the reed size or do I just need to keep on practicing?
Hi Hudson The links to my saxes in the above text. there you can see more information including prices. We ship inside the USA for $10. and outside for $65. If you have someone visiting here its a great way to get the sax for less. Regards, Erik
hi ERIK, I am from India ! i love the way bamboo sound, i personally like to play bamboo flute . . . One thing i want to ask what is the major difference in tone of bamboo sax and a bamboo FLUTE ? _out #onkarx
Why the alto saxophone mouthpiece with the tenor reed? And could a thicker reed be used? I use a 3 1/2 on my tenor saxophone, so the mix kind of confuses me. Also, do the wooden need to be oiled?
Hi ERIK, I am from India ! i love the way bamboo sound, i personally like to play bamboo flute . . . One thing i want to ask . . what is the major difference in tone of bamboo sax and a bamboo FLUTE ? #peace_out #onkarx
The tone of a sax is an octave deeper than the tone or pitch of a flute. The reed of the sax gives a distinct voice over the flute which does not use a reed. We can further comunicate at info@eriktheflutemaker.com Regards, Erik
Hi James: This is a one octave instrument. It can play in major, minor and pentatonic major. one can bend notes and play sharps and flats. Not the real sax but I love them as well as many others. : ) . Erik
How does one play the higher notes loud and clear? I’ve tried playing them and I’m not getting a good response. I know it’s definitely not the flute that is the problem though.
Hi Tevin: The 4 higher notes are played with the left hand. I think your problem is an issue of balancing the sax. Holding it steady to be able to get those notes. You can use the bottom right hand pinkie to steady the sax. As well as wrapping the left hand knuckle around the sax. The mouth also help to hold the instument. As to very high notes, my saxes are only one octave instruments. hope this helps, Erik
+Erin Colocado Hi Erin, we ship all over the world and the prices are at eriktheflutemaker.com/collections/bamboo-saxophones/products/the-all-terrain-saxophone regards, Erik
Erik, I'm a bagpiper player. My pipes are in the key of b flat. What sax would I be comfortable with. I was thinking mabe the carbon fiber in key of b flat. What say you?
It is the sax we sell most of. We have Bb saxes in Bamboo, Cocobolo, the All Terrain with an industrial polymer and just made some carbon fiber Bb saxes. Soon to come on the market. Great sound, easy on the handspan. At eriktheflutemaker.com Regards, Erik
Oba Adailton Cost of shipping $65. Then you have some cost in customs. The above link on my You Tube All Terrain page will send you to my website. I wish you all the best. Erik
All terrain soulful sound with a alto. Retired 73 year old veteran. Just starting to learn, needing a hobby at home. Thanks, blessings
How is it going for you my friend?
Are you still playing? 🎶💜
Wait so if you put a tenor mouthpiece on it'll sound lower? Or am i misunderstanding?
Hola envío para Argentina
Since hearing the All Terrain Sax played via UTube, I have spent two weeks considering whether or not I can afford to purchase one for myself. Today it occurred to me that in two months time I will have reached the age of 83. It seems just a wee bit daft to wait so I ordered a Bb and it is now on its way to The Highlands of Scotland. I might just be able to charm our local Loch Ness Monster into making an appearance in time for the tourist season. Lots of folk from America hope to catch a view of Nessie.
now on its way to
nethyartist So how are you faring with charming Nessie?
I’ve just turned 71, and I’m awaiting the arrival of my alto in the mountains of British Columbia.
I trust you’re enjoying your horn.
Thank you Sir for your
reply. I think on it. Your Sax sounds fantastic.
God bless you young man!
;pocket sax
Oh man am I in love! My next instrument must be one of these! I hace wanted yo try sax but my lungs are not the strongest. This is a great starter.
If you really want to get deep, buy his book too along with your instrument. I found his book a remarkable journey of his life from a child to where he is now. Understanding how he gets to where he is today enriched me deeply, enhanced my music and fed my spirit. I have come to understand 'Its not about adding years to your life....Its about adding life to your years' thanks to this remarkable flute maker and the instruments he has made me so far. Thank you Erik the Flute Maker!
Thank you Steve!
Thanks for all the work that you do, Erik! You're a true inspiration to me! 🎷❤️🙏
That was magical. The playing. The instruments. The sound. Beautiful!
In 1975 I got my first flute from you in Sarasota, FL. You came to my Dad's church. I got another flute from you in the 80s at the Sarasota Ringling Renn Faire. I'm glad to see you still fluting around.
Wow, that is one of my early flutes! When I carried a bag of flutes with me. Been making them now for 52 years. That Ren. Fair in Sarasota was fun. God bless you! Erik
I found this on Monday, researched this and all the alternatives like crazy, found one alto bamboo sax for sale second hand in my country, bought it for a good price and just got it today. I'm beyond stoked, this is so cool! My mouth muscles need to get a bit stronger but it really is so accessible and portable. Love it.
I recommend using a tenor 1 1/2 reed. Have fun! Erik
@@ErikTheFlutemakerCom Because the included reed was old I got a few new synthetic ones and I'm getting good results with a 1 1/2 Monster reed by Thomann. I also got a Star Bari Soft but that one is a little bit harder than the Monster reed so I haven't used it much.
Having fun indeed! Can't wait to use it in scenic places on my travels this summer.
Teacher, actor, comedian, musician and flute maker in the meanwhile.... ^_^, you are the man, Erik, I mean it.
Here's my tribute to Erik & his instruments which I wrote after receiving the 'G' sax I ordered -
My All Terrain Sax arrived today,
despatched by Erik from U.S. of A.
My personal project is to learn to play,
but at age 70, I’d best not delay.
Luckily I made sure to fully prepare
for import duty UK Customs declare:
twenty percent VAT is their greedy share -
surely enough to make buyers beware?
My motivation isn’t sound alone,
(though I dearly love the saxophone) -
I need to know if my lungs will condone
the control and pressure of a reed windblown.
Perhaps I’ve left it far too late?
Perhaps disappointment will be my fate?
But Erik’s sax’s sound so great
I hope they’ll help me to aspirate.
The sax I’ve chosen won’t play with ease
but that hasn’t leave me fearful of wheeze.
I know that in life there are no guarantees,
I hope to improve health with sounds that please.
My aims therefore are not esoteric.
I’ll search for those tones so atmospheric
whilst improving my breathing, ‘cos I’m no relic.
All the above because of Fluteman Erik.
My All Terrain Sax is gently calling.
The future, I hope, will be enthralling.
Some challenges, I know, will result in stalling,
but I truly believe it will be fun exploring.
As for what, in time, will come to be -
I hope I’ll emerge as a true devotee,
and in my own small way, an inductee,
into the Fluteman Admirers’ Society.
So thanks to, Erik - he of sax’s and flutes,
for his humorous uploads and attributes.
Our beliefs may differ (for me atheism suits)
but as a harbinger of joy - the Fluteman transmutes.
+AlanSturgess what a fantastic poem BRAVO
+james moscoso
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment and compliment.
como posso adquirir um sax deste gostei muito
I am in Nigeria.
I wanna buy this sax. Please how do get it?
I could listen to you play all day... So relaxing...
Just ordered one today! I look forward to learning and hopefully playing it skillfully to the glory of God. Merry Christmas and God bless you, sir.
How is it going my friend?
Have you been able to learn how to play this beautiful instrument? 💜
I purchased mine in 2014 and it still smells so lovely to this day, sometimes I just take it out to smell it's amazing aroma 😍
Van Halen couldn’t read music but he was one of the greatest guitar players. That’s filling me with hope.
Hello my dear fellow, I received your Bb alto sax and it has inspired me to get back to my Jazz playing and instead of only Jazzin it up on the guitar I am now playing a reed instrument which is a first. Lovely instrument. Sounds great in my studio as well. Thank You!
Beautiful work Sir, You are such an Amazing Soul. I love you.... We all see the glory of your sound, i can only imagine the unseen hard work you have put into your art. God bless you Sir, for the inspiration.
Mil gracias Erik, acabo de recibir el Sax Bamboo, mi marido quedó sorprendido con su regalo, no ha parado de tocarlo, bendiciones miles.
Salud y bendiciones, Erik
Congratulations Erik, amazing work!
Seeing your videos always motivates me to play more with the sax and pick up again my flutes, I always feel like im watching a proffesional Bard :) with lots of charisma, I wish all the best for you and that you enjoy many more years of life and happiness. Saludos desde Costa Rica !
Thanks Jonathan, In Costa Rica in 2004, I went out in the early hours of the night to feed street people there. And met a 13 year old bank robber. One of his guys leaned in to snatch my soprano sax and I gently put it away after sharing the secret to Jazz and used it to share the secret to a better life. Then taught flute making. An interesting visit. I love sending my flutes out around the world. Erik
I'm a backpacker and sax player, and stumbled upon these while looking for travel instruments! I love the sound, and I'm planning to buy one soon. :)
empece a ver sus videos como a las 1:00 am, y son las 5:35 am y no me e dormido aun, estoy emocionado del gran trabajo que hace, no solo con la musica sino tambien con la ayuda humanitaria que hace, Dios le de muchas fuerzas mas para seguir adelante, muy pronto ordenare mi bamboo sax,
Gracias Geo por todo tus sentimientos y comentarios. Un abrazo. Eres un hombre especial. Erik el Flautero
Be aware, if you live in the UK and are buying and importing one of Erik's instruments, the transport costs automatically applied are £64 and then there is an additional charge for VAT of 20% applied in this country by customs and excise - and they WILL levy that duty as a part of the process of importing with the carrier. So, in effect, allow a maximum of £100 on top of your order, depending upon which model you order. I ordered the 'G' for which the duty was 39 pounds.
Awh wa, the coco bola sax sound stunning amazing workmanship
Hey Erik,
I have bought a Mini Sax from Venice beach and i have yet to find a video that goes through techniques like this one. "peace sign finger" method and "Bending notes with half finger makes a huge difference! Thanks for the tips! Feel free to do more videos on the first instrument played:)
Damn I bought one of those on Venice too. Never played it and don't know where it went.
Wow...what a beautiful sound...Fantastic...really appreciate 100%cool 😎 👌. Enjoyed Sir 👍.
Just bought the alto today!! Can't wait to get it!!
Awesome! Fantastic demo!
Muito lindo este instrumento,parabens
Four just about 4 months now, I've had one of Erik's superb Tenor ATS instruments.
I'm finding it easier to play (no mean feat as I have COPD) but the one drawback that I think it has is the lack of a thumbrest. It isn't especially heavy, but neither is it lightweight and it is also quite a good size. It can become tiring after awhile - possibly I feel this more because I'm having to concentrate very much on breath control and keeping the instrument in that 'sweet spot' which suits me. I'm currently trying a few experiments to see what I can attach in the way of some sort of 'ring' around the ATS which will allow me to add a temporary thumbrest.
Has anyone else had this problem?
I can't wait to get my Bb its in mail now
so awesome...loved the video...thank you so much
Hi, would you please make a video that shows where the little stick should go, i am so in love with your music, instruments and tutorial
+Socorro Ropiequet We cover that in some videos. And anyone can help who played a sax or clarinet. A music store can help too.
Hey Eric! Do you still make these?? I can’t believe I’ve found this instrument! I play whistles (Irish trad) and have been wanting to learn saxaphone because jazz is awesome and WOW I found this instrument and I think it’s amazing! Do you still sell them??
lol @ "we'll get to the doh/dough" ;)
Excellent
Hi Sir.....All the sax sounds excellent but I liked the sax sounds better in B and G, they are deeper and stronger. And, just out of curiosity, does the length of the tube determine the note?... What is the length of the tube of B and what is the length of the tube of G?...
Congratulations for your excellent work and thanks for your answer.
Kind regards.
Eric, I love your instruments, this is an off-the-wall question: where did you get that really cool hat?
+Michael Scales Hi Michael. not sure how it came to me, but been on my head for quite a while. : ) Erik
The cost of a alto, which would also include a b flat. Your sound is unique, much better that metal to me.
So, tell me please, how much would the Seven pieces on the table cost, any specials for Easters? And again please tell me what keys are all Seven
Bom demais!!! Parabéns!!!
muchas gracias.
God bless you!
Amazing!
Great sir ....👍👍👌👌☺️☺️
I play guitar and bass. I've never played anything such as this, would it be something difficult to get into? Id really like to try this.
Hi Ricky I once saw a toddler in a stroller blow one of my saxes. If he could do it you can! Erik
Yo man I am in the same situation. U bought the sax?
вот, что такое счастье...
Hola.. Muy hermosos trabajos,,, cuanto sale uno para Chile?,, saludos cordiales
just like a tin whistle :)
e simplismente ótimo, parabéns.
I wonder if there would ever be a Bass Bamboo or All Terrain saxophone. I'm honestly pretty interested to see that happen
We sold a Bass for a while. Had way too many things we were offering and had to cut back and that was left behind. Erik
Is there any chance it would return again?
Nice sounds beautiful 👌👍
What is the all terrain Tenor sax pipe length , can i make it at home i am from India , i play Alto sax made in brass . would you please share the measurement of this tenor sax key of G major . 👍
Muito bonito. Parabéns!
Tôi 57 tuổi là người Việt Nam quá ngưỡng mộ ông bạn già chúc ông nhiều sức khỏe ,và hạnh phúc
Cảm ơn và Chúa phù hộ cho bạn, tất cả những gì tốt đẹp nhất, Erik, người làm sáo
@@ErikTheFlutemakerCom tôi sống ở Việt Nam 🇻🇳 rất muốn mua mini saxophone của ông nhưng làm sao mua , và mua bằng cách nào, nhờ ông chỉ giúp cảm ơn ông chúc sức khỏe ông
Xin chào, thật vinh dự. Tại thời điểm này chúng tôi không vận chuyển về Việt Nam. Chúa phù hộ bạn! Erik
Eu gostei tanto que estou ate pretendendo a fazer um pra mim,nem sei tocar sax,mais com seus videos me inspirei,este sax preto e coberto de fibra de carbono? o que posso faser para dar esta coloraçao bonita e o brilho?
Fantástico, este e fera de primeira.
My question is, on the saxes is the mouthpiece fixed or can I change it out with my own mouthpiece? Thanks! Love your music and these instruments you've made are amazing :)
+Kaio Otter we recommend you leave it be, as it is placed on a metal fitting and not a corked piece. We don't want to hurt your expensive mouthpiece and we placed it right were it needs to be. Having said that, it can be twisted off.
Hey Professor i really like you play your sax in any ditternt terrain condition,wow amazing.how can i have one of your sax that i may use to glorify God in playing Hymn in our church.God bless you sir.i am interested to have any of those sax.wow...
Hi Armando, God bless you too! My All Terrain Saxes are found at eriktheflutemaker.com/collections/all-terrain-saxophones/products/all-terrain-saxophone-c-major. There is a menu bar for the D, Bb, G and this is the C. Hope we can help, Erik
Hello, friend. Can I get a good growling effect on your mini saxophones? The solo by Bobby Keys in "Can't you hear me knockin" by The Rolling Stones is what I'm going for
I thought a largely conical bore was needed for saxophone acoustics. Do these instruments have an internal taper?
Some of my bamboo saxes are a little bit tapered. As I use a sax reed, sax mouthpiece, sax cap and ligature and sounds like a wood sax i call it a sax. A musicologist would call it a clarinet.
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Is it possible to play more than one octave with a sax mouthpiece, as a flute does?
Interesting instrument to start making music. Greetings
Hey Erik, What scale would you recommend for a beginner, and also, what is the most recommended scale for a professional sax player and what scale sax is the most played and most prefered.
What i also want to know is that if someone wants to buy only one sax, what scale should it be in?
If you play with others in C, D minor F or A minor get the C. Most really like the sound of the Bb. Deeper than the C and has a nice Jazzy voice.
Thank you for the reply. I've made up my mind for the Bb, I suppose the C is a versatile scale for playing with other instrumentalists on easy chords but it doesn't really have the Jazz vibe to it. The Bb, much like a conventional saxohone, will have that jazzy soul in the Jazz culture scales and it gives that feel of a sad soulful jazz concert. The C just plays too much on scales with happy-ish vibe. :D
Which bamboo sax would you recommend? And are some better than others for certain styles like jazz?
willc243 The alto is a great place to start. Very hand span friendly and nice voice.
These are clarinets... Not saxophones.
The distinction is that these have a cylindrical bore, whereas saxophones have conical bores. I think this is also why saxophones have an octave key and clarinets have a register key which raises the note by a 12th.
Hi Erik I just ordered an alt sax Bflat from you and I can't wait for it to arrive! I'm so eager to learn. I some question about the fingering. Is it like playing the recorder? Does it come with a fingering chart ? Thank you
+MARTJE2222 Comes with an easy way to play some songs.
素晴らしい。
Can you lip up or half-hole the thumb to get a second octave or is it more like an ocarina (1 octave+)?
Aaron Minnick Hi Arron
I am experimenting with that. But all in all, i sell this sax as a one octave sax. Anything above an octave is free!
thanks for not echoing ....
+henrik drescher Definitely agree - Erik's use of reverb can be way too overpowering at times. It's great to hear these instruments 'in the raw', as it were.
these saxes sound sound good with reverb though! I use a cocobolo sax and a bamboo sax made by Erik in recordings and a little reverb always sounds good and amplifies their character. Love these saxes!
I am in love
No words for the above.
But I have a question.
What key would Jazz/Blues be best in?
Ignore the question,
of what key would be best in.
I know which one to choose,
Alto is the best for Jazz/Blues.
Any key you want to play in. My Bb sax will play in a pentatonic major scale in Eb doing the Jazz secret- Peace Sign-fingers trick. Regards, Erik
Bb to play tenor soprano and trumpet parts
First of all, let me congratulate you on your awesome videos, I have an enormous respect for for your type and skill of craftsmanship in times where fewer and fewer people play an instrument let alone are able to create one and music is more and more simply consumed.
Yet I could not help but notice that your saxophones still use "industrially-made" mouthpieces and I wonder why.
I imagine a saxophone/clarinet style mouthpiece is a difficult thing to make due to a high level of precision it seems to require.
Do you know how to make such a mouthpiece with handheld, traditional non-powered tools ?
Hi Sam
If I had to make my own sax mouth piece I would only make one in a day. I have seen saxes with carved mouthpieces by hand and they lack a sax sound. Bringing the best of both worlds to my customers is wise. Quality at a great price. Erik
great! beautiful sound ... a question, you can add holes to have all the notes of the chromatic scale?
By simply covering half a hole you get a half note. Not good to have too many holes on your instruments. Erik
I've played the native American flute for many years but thinking of trying something different. Never played a reed instrument before. How difficult would that be to master ??
Hi Tony, once saw a small boy in a stroller blow one of my saxes and get sound. When I saw that, I thought anyone can do this. That said, I also sold one to a wise man who could not get sound. The reed lays upon a tight lower lip. Then you produce pressure in the bite. Correct placement, no too far in or out and a sharp huff to get the sound going. Like a Karate kick of breath. At first lots of trial and error. Less pressure to keep it going. But lots of energy and pushing to play. Hope this helps, Erik
Hey Erik, great job on these!
Do you ship to germany?
Yes Tim! Cost $65 to ship and you have customs fees too. Erik
Can u send or make a video about the letters of the of the alto sax and ares os 13 1/4 the circle on the bottom is 1 And the black thing on top is B 5 And what reed we need to us like what number
Hi Nailea: My Alto, (Because in my humble opinion sounds most like a real alto) is my Bb or B Flat instrument. So all closed, which is the root note, or Key is Bb. All fingers closed including the back hole. Then you start opening up from the bottom to the note C, next finger up is D, then Eb (E Flat) F, G, A, and when the back hole is open it is Bb again. The mouthpiece says B5 that is the kind of mouthpiece we use, after much experimentation. And we recommend a tenor 1 1/2 reed. Even though we are using an alto sax mouthpiece. For further questions please email me at info@eriktheflutemaker.com Happy New Year, Erik
hay Eric I want a bamboo sax I'm for real
+ray harris Hi Ray you can buy one at www.eriktheflutemaker.com
Regards, Erik
Estoy tan maravillado con tù trabajo Erik, ¿Còmo puedo ordenar dos saxos, uno alto y otro soprano?....soy de Mèxico Distrito Federal.
Hola Hugo, un gusto saludarle. Los saxos se venden en www.eriktheflutemaker.com
i played the tenor sax in school band(i think it might have been in Bb, but not to sure), and i was thinking about getting the bamboo sax. which one do you think i should get?
Hi, I recieved an alto sax one as a gift and tossed out the reed for a 3 1/2 size reed I had for my own sax. I have to play at the very top of the mouthpiece to get a decent sound with that reed. Am I having trouble because of the reed size or do I just need to keep on practicing?
Many professional sax players came back to my recommendation of the tenor 1 1/2 reed on alll may saxes. Regards, Erik
Beautiful Where can I buy one to learn how to play ?
Would like to know the market value of this instrument. and how long would it take get it in Brazil where buy.
Hi Hudson The links to my saxes in the above text. there you can see more information including prices. We ship inside the USA for $10. and outside for $65. If you have someone visiting here its a great way to get the sax for less. Regards, Erik
hi ERIK, I am from India ! i love the way bamboo sound, i personally like to play bamboo flute . . .
One thing i want to ask what is the major difference in tone of bamboo sax and a bamboo FLUTE ?
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#onkarx
So Cool >
Gorgeous Wish wish!!!
What is the price and which one is suitable for all indian song.
Why the alto saxophone mouthpiece with the tenor reed? And could a thicker reed be used? I use a 3 1/2 on my tenor saxophone, so the mix kind of confuses me. Also, do the wooden need to be oiled?
Hi! The tenor 1 1/2 reed make it easy to play. We oil the sax before it leaves the shop. Erik
Hi ERIK, I am from India ! i love the way bamboo sound, i personally like to play bamboo flute . . .
One thing i want to ask . . what is the major difference in tone of bamboo sax and a bamboo FLUTE ?
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#onkarx
The tone of a sax is an octave deeper than the tone or pitch of a flute. The reed of the sax gives a distinct voice over the flute which does not use a reed. We can further comunicate at info@eriktheflutemaker.com Regards, Erik
ohh great :) thanks fot the information :)
How to purchase bambolo sax..love it
i'm a noob to wind instruments. whats the range of one of these?
Hi James: This is a one octave instrument. It can play in major, minor and pentatonic major. one can bend notes and play sharps and flats. Not the real sax but I love them as well as many others. : ) . Erik
James Poh
Once, I thought that a sax was a wood instrument.
Beautiful instrument! What is the scale of the Bamboo Sax in C?
C all closed D E F G A B and back hole high C
Marvelous! Dear friend, where I can buy this musical instrument? In the internet? Which website? Thanks.
www.eriktheflutemaker.com
Erik The Flutemaker
Very powerful and inspiring. How do I get one to buy am in Ghana
Hi Stephen, my current saxes are at eriktheflutemaker.com
How does one play the higher notes loud and clear? I’ve tried playing them and I’m not getting a good response. I know it’s definitely not the flute that is the problem though.
Hi Tevin: The 4 higher notes are played with the left hand. I think your problem is an issue of balancing the sax. Holding it steady to be able to get those notes. You can use the bottom right hand pinkie to steady the sax. As well as wrapping the left hand knuckle around the sax. The mouth also help to hold the instument. As to very high notes, my saxes are only one octave instruments. hope this helps, Erik
do you have any instruction videos using tabs to show what hole to play, thanks
Hi Jim, we send literature with the sax with some simple songs by number. Erik
Hello my friend, where can I buy one of this increadible sax? I live in Brazil. Thank you very much!
Clovis Martins we are at www.eriktehflutemaker.com
i have seen it
Just wondering, why is the alto sax called the alto when normal alto saxes are in the tune of Eb not Bb?
Great question.
Because it sounds more like an Alto sax. regards, Erik
+Erik, how much are you selling the all terrain sax (alto) for? Do you ship international? I'm from the Philippines.
+Erin Colocado Hi Erin, we ship all over the world and the prices are at eriktheflutemaker.com/collections/bamboo-saxophones/products/the-all-terrain-saxophone
regards, Erik
I don't have a credit card nor paypal. Are there other payment methods?
+Erin Colocado Write me at info@eriktheflutemaker.com we can also take Western Union. More details via email Erik
+Erin Colocado All our international shipping cost $65 overseas. Then there is a surprise of a customs fee.
Hola buenos dias, donde puedo comprar estos productos??
Erik, I'm a bagpiper player. My pipes are in the key of b flat. What sax would I be comfortable with. I was thinking mabe the carbon fiber in key of b flat. What say you?
It is the sax we sell most of. We have Bb saxes in Bamboo, Cocobolo, the All Terrain with an industrial polymer and just made some carbon fiber Bb saxes. Soon to come on the market. Great sound, easy on the handspan. At eriktheflutemaker.com
Regards, Erik
Please I want to buy this instruments.
I am in Nigeria how do I get it?
Erik boa noite, quanto custa um sax tenor enviando para o Brasil ?
Erik good night how much a tenor sax sending to Brazil?
Oba Adailton Cost of shipping $65. Then you have some cost in customs. The above link on my You Tube All Terrain page will send you to my website. I wish you all the best. Erik
Please, i want to buy one!! Where will i get it, please help me!!