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Launching the Altissimo
Stage IV Jazz Improvisation Lessons
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25m
In this lesson, we'll tackle the challenges of producing the altissimo register on the tenor saxophone, although the techniques also work for alto players (no transposition required). I'll show you exercises for launching the altissimo through the use of overtones, and a technique for approaching the particularly problematic tones from above. A chart with my preferred fingerings for tenor and alto is included.