Saxophone Manual
The Step-by-step Guide to Set-up, Care and Maintenance
Published on 5. November 2009
Book
Hardback
164 pages
978-1-84425-638-9 (ISBN)
Description
The saxophone is arguably the most iconic of all instruments, but with its graceful form and soulful tone it's easy to forget that it's still a machine. It's a complicated machine, too, and even a slight fault in the mechanism can affect the way it feels and plays. This innovative manual explains clearly and simply how the mechanism functions and what can be done to maintain it, as well as to improve its performance with professional set-up techniques, with few or no specialist tools. This manual is essential reading for everyone who plays the saxophone.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Somerset
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Haynes Publishing Group
Illustrations
col. Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 270 mm
Width: 210 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84425-638-9 (9781844256389)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Stephen Howard has been a professional repairer for over 30 years, and a player for even longer. He has an international reputation for his down-to-earth approach that cuts through the myth and jargon and gets straight to the point in an informal and engaging style.
Content
The action described - how it works and what can go wrong. Lubrication and preventing wear. Removing and refitting the keywork. Setting up the action - improving the feel and tweaking for performance. Trouble-shooting common problems - tricks, tips and trade secrets. Major problems - when to call on a repairer.