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James Hellen

  • Hi all, I’ve been playing tenor sax for 20 years and as I’m am deaf in one ear, I have always struggled with intonation especially in the higher octave.
    I practice a lot with a tuner but it is always over the place.
    I was wondering if anyone knows of a mouthpiece for tenor sax that could help with this problem.
    As most music store in Australia are…[Read more]

  • James Hellen replied to the topic Carbon Fibre reed in the forum Reeds 2 years, 7 months ago

    Wow didn’t expect all that info Saxomonica, but greatly appreciated.
    Don’t make music like that anymore.

  • James Hellen replied to the topic Carbon Fibre reed in the forum Reeds 2 years, 7 months ago

    Thanks or the info on the carbon fiber reeds Johnny, I knew they must last longer than the cane style.
    Just wondering if you can get these reeds in a box size instead of 1 at a time?
    Love your play along music it makes me sound great they do!!
    Awhile ago you suggested that you might do a cover on I just want to make love to you.
    Have you done this…[Read more]

  • James Hellen replied to the topic Carbon Fibre reed in the forum Reeds 2 years, 9 months ago

    Yes thanks Johhny it came on Monday 16th Aug. I love it great sound and great for technique.
    Will buy more, just wondering how long do they last?

  • Just got the medium fibre (2)reed and have to say the sound is so bold clear and extremely sensitive to the sound I wish to make. I will be getting more of these.
    James Hellen