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Next, increase your air until your reed begins to vibrate at the same time. Form your embouchure as normal but start by singing through your sax.Īgain, it doesn’t need to be in tune or pretty, just an “Aaaahhh” sound will do. To do this, put your sax in your mouth as if you are going to play a note. If you are struggling with this, try doing it in reverse (I find this more difficult!) If you get it right, your sax tone will become very rough and “growly” – that’s what we are going for. Once you are playing the note, try engaging your vocal chords to get an “Aaahhhh” sound. The best way to start is to begin by playing an easy note on your sax – an octave G is a good starting point. This sounds complicated and can feel uncomfortable at first. The most common way to growl on alto or tenor saxophone is to “sing” through your saxophone when you play. Let me explain: Technique 1: Growling on sax with your voice Each has its own sound so I use them differently depending on the style of music I am playing. In the lesson above I show two different techniques that I use regularly.

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Get FREE saxophone lessons – inside Locker What is the best way to growl on my sax? You can also use this skill on soprano or baritone sax too – it works everywhere! These are the best way to get an authentic growl sound on alto or tenor sax. In this video you’ll learn my two favourite growl techniques. I’m asked this question constantly from Sax School students! Growling or a growl sound is a brilliant effect when playing Blues, Jazz or Pop / Smooth Jazz saxophone but it can be tricky to get right.