A melody from John Coltrane that I like quite a bit. Named after his daughter when she was 10.
The first note is repeated three times at the top of the melody. After that the notes are from the G (concert) major scale. So that makes the A major scale for tenor/soprano sax and the E major scale for alto/bari sax.
The first note for alto/bari is a G# but the other notes in this section are actually natural.
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Neal tried it and I need some more practice. Its not bad I also need more on the scales, what is the best reed to use? 2, 2 1/2 or 3?
Rich
Hey Rich,
Within the first year, probably the size 2 is about right. You could move to a 2.5 if that feels more comfortable. Probably wouldn’t use a 3 within the first year.
Depends a bit on the mouthpiece you’re using and what you feel comfortable with. Part of it is preference.