Bill Singer's Saxophone Repair Made Easy

Volume 3: Explaining Combinations

Volume 3 of this series reveals the overall key alignment on a saxophone. It also provides tips on glue types, corks and where to find good felt.

Through the use of close-ups, this video will help you to visualize and identify the saxophone's fingering system as a series of mechanical combinations. Locating the points on the saxophone that cause keys to hit at the same time is critical to the instrument's response. Once these areas are identified, they can be examined and adjusted. By following the step-by-step instructions presented in Explaining Combinations, you can learn how to service your horn in order to optimize its performance.

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