Vibrato with the saxophone
Vibrato is a refinement of the tone and makes long tones shine through its slight wave-like change in tone frequency.
This frequency change is created by gently changing the approach. The lower lip in its W position changes the pressure on the sheet evenly. The W position opens and closes slightly in response to the vibrato. “This creates a light, even”Wow Wow Wow Wow".
Across the different styles of jazz, there are also different types and sound ideals of vibrato that suit you more or less.
A very common and tasty type of vibrato is this:
The note is played, held straight and the vibrato is only gently applied in the last third of the note. The sound just fades out towards the end. It is important to start and end the tone with the lower lip in the closed W position, as when the W position is open the tone drops slightly and as a result the intonation of the tone and subsequently the entire piece is lost.
The stronger and more expansive the WowWow movement, the greater the resulting change in frequency, up to and including a shuddering and whining sound – wonderful as a short effect, but as a vibrato it is often too penetrating and no longer nice.
In this case, consciously take control of the strength of the vibrato and simply reduce the movement again.
The rhythmic oscillation of the vibrato in 3 or 4 oscillations results from the context of the song.
Vibrato is a refinement of the tone and makes long tones shine through its slight wave-like change in tone frequency.
This frequency change is created by gently changing the approach. The lower lip in its W position changes the pressure on the sheet evenly. The W position opens and closes slightly in response to the vibrato. This creates a light, even finish “Wow wow wow wow”.
Across the different styles of jazz, there are also different types and sound ideals of vibrato that suit you more or less.
A very common and tasteful type of vibrato is this:
The note is played, held straight and the vibrato is only gently applied in the last third of the note. The sound just fades out towards the end. It is important to start and end the tone with the lower lip in the closed W position, as when the W position is open the tone sinks slightly and as a result the intonation of the tone and subsequently the entire piece is lost.
The stronger and more expansive the WauWau movement, the greater the resulting change in frequency, up to and including a shuddering and whining sound - wonderful as a short effect, but as a vibrato it is often too penetrating and no longer nice.
In this case, consciously take control of the strength of the vibrato and simply reduce the movement again.
The rhythmic oscillation of the vibrato in 3 or 4 oscillations results from the context of the song.
