I've recently received a series of questions about the saxophone and saxophone practice; I thought it would be useful to share the answers here for everyone in a series of blog posts.
Here's the second one...
Question: "My C# to D change over needs work on the speed - any ideas?"
My Answer: Yes, yes I do! In fact I have already created a video on this very subject and the answer is in the Scale Library.
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This is how to find the answer to this question of playing from C# to D:
>>> Log in to the site
>>> Click on "My Lessons" in the menu
>>> select the Scale Library tab
>>> Scroll down to the bottom section, called “Technical Tips”:
>>> Scroll down until you see “Get Better At Playing Over The Break”, then click on that title and you'll see this:
In the video I work through exactly how to get better at this area of difficulty. I demonstrate the method that I have used in my own practice for years; I also use this same method in my teaching practice regularly.
Working through this video is just one of many valuable learning aids in the Scale Library.