How To Play Saxophone | Ronnie Niles | Activity https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/members/katmando/activity/ Activity feed for Ronnie Niles. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:40:05 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.2.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 b8716d7ab0e0072355c1f2002eb3f709 Ronnie Niles started the topic 'Why'd you Lie' Johnny's solo on stage--live performance in the forum Share a Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/whyd-you-lie-johnnys-solo-on-stage-live-performance/ Thu, 26 Jan 2023 02:57:13 -0800 I found this video of Johnny Ferreira/solo for ‘Why’d You Lie’ with Colin James–great sound and great solo! Video doesn’t say where this concert was at.

]]> 3d4253eccf32c68c4e3123e936b2ebd3 Ronnie Niles started the topic Dean Martin-Everybody Loves Somebody in the forum Share a Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/dean-martin-everybody-loves-somebody/ Tue, 17 Jan 2023 02:10:39 -0800 Dean Martin’s Song ‘Everybody Loves Somebody’ would make a great Saxophone Cover

]]> 55844c534c6f3b47788b737c8d526edd Ronnie Niles replied to the topic Sil Austin 'Train Whistle' in the forum Share a Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/sil-austin-train-whistle/#post-113427 Wed, 19 Oct 2022 21:32:35 -0700 Wow….those 2 guys together we’re killing it on the Saxophone! Talking about Red Prysock, I really love his song ‘Charleston Twist’, put it below. Red Prysock had so many great hits! I think right away about Purple Wail and Hand Clappin’….had no idea him and Sil Austin did some Tenor Sax battles; great stuff–thanks for the heads…[Read more]

]]> 810783479e290a3c4fc76de9a9a23007 Ronnie Niles started the topic Sil Austin 'Train Whistle' in the forum Share a Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/sil-austin-train-whistle/ Sun, 16 Oct 2022 02:53:11 -0700 Love the Sil Austin Saxophone Cover that John just released–Sil Austin was an amazing player! Have a listen to his song ‘Train Whistle.’

]]> 13aa31459b5344cf80812784163d7816 Ronnie Niles replied to the topic Dukoff Mouthpiece--has anyone ever tried one? in the forum Mouthpieces https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/dukoff-mouthpiece-has-anyone-ever-tried-one/page/2/#post-112583 Sun, 21 Aug 2022 17:02:52 -0700 @Saxmonica Ha, Ha; That’s a funny joke 🙂
That model of Yamaha you’re looking at is a good Saxophone. We can, usually, never go wrong with reputable manufacturers like Yamaha, Selmer, and so on. I’ve heard stories (I don’t know how true this is-maybe someone can verify if this is true/not true) of Pro Sax Players who played Yamahas and when the…[Read more]

]]> 7a081a0f54029f67af66000f82470498 Ronnie Niles replied to the topic Dukoff Mouthpiece--has anyone ever tried one? in the forum Mouthpieces https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/dukoff-mouthpiece-has-anyone-ever-tried-one/page/2/#post-112578 Sun, 21 Aug 2022 03:21:54 -0700 @Johnny We’ll do=I’ll get on that ASAP=2.0 and 2.5 Coppers and Onyx. If the 2.5 are too thick for me, I have a friend who plays Jody Jazz Hard Rubber MP on Alto and Tenor and I can send the 2.5 to him=he’ll gladly take it from me–he has a really good sound. He uses a Yamaha YAS-23 Alto and a Vito Tenor from Japan–the Vito Tenor it’s pretty much…[Read more]

]]> 7ec732eea48bf0cec2658301d1a627a5 Ronnie Niles replied to the topic Dukoff Mouthpiece--has anyone ever tried one? in the forum Mouthpieces https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/dukoff-mouthpiece-has-anyone-ever-tried-one/page/2/#post-112558 Fri, 19 Aug 2022 18:01:43 -0700 @Johnny I saw on the ‘Reeds’ page a notice about shipping/delay with shipping-has that been worked out or should I wait? The Rico Cane Reed I play on is 2.5, so I’m thinking a size 2/Medium Soft will be the way to go–I read your post there under the reed strength about the chart was a little off for you=you played a size 3 Cane reed and went with…[Read more]

]]> 5fead982205244fa17c388e1b4f81d39 Ronnie Niles replied to the topic Dukoff Mouthpiece--has anyone ever tried one? in the forum Mouthpieces https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/dukoff-mouthpiece-has-anyone-ever-tried-one/#post-112535 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 13:57:46 -0700 @Bob Premecz Thanks for the feedback, nice to hear it’s working for you! What you’re saying about the Dukoff is the exact impression I got of it when I looked at it=I would probably have a hard time controlling it over the entire range of the Saxophone. Yes, I’m really curious about these line of reeds. In the past, I’ve stayed away from synthetic…[Read more]

]]> e7091516014832f3b4e15fdb708635ee Ronnie Niles replied to the topic Dukoff Mouthpiece--has anyone ever tried one? in the forum Mouthpieces https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/dukoff-mouthpiece-has-anyone-ever-tried-one/#post-112431 Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:03:44 -0700 @John Yes, I’ve been looking at other MP options and came across the Dukeoff, but I was concerned it was ‘too much’ for me. I was on your Mouthpiece/Reed section of your website and looking at the Guardalas-thinking about upgrading to the FiberCarbon MP, I should be okay with that one. I don’t think I’m ready for Metal at this time=another reason…[Read more]

]]> fb128ec9d21154e0740e844df6463da6 Ronnie Niles replied to the topic 'Endless Summer Night' Richard Marx in the forum Share a Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/endless-summer-night-richard-marx/#post-112405 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 13:33:12 -0700 @Saxmonica Very nice, thanks you for sharing.

]]> 0ee52dc9e3e6f24912ee55ce64558deb Ronnie Niles replied to the topic 'Endless Summer Night' Richard Marx in the forum Share a Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/endless-summer-night-richard-marx/#post-112390 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 14:07:06 -0700 @Saxmonica I can’t tell what key a song is by ear and I have a hard time with that. All the references I found said the song is in the key of Bb flat. The chorify link you shared shows Bb also.

]]> 442440528c62ad8c8497da83d15c42c8 Ronnie Niles started the topic 'Endless Summer Night' Richard Marx in the forum Share a Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/endless-summer-night-richard-marx/ Sun, 07 Aug 2022 11:24:48 -0700 I love 80s music, have always loved this song by Richard Marx–love the Saxophone lines in this song!

]]> baddd344be45bed08959291067aa35ed Ronnie Niles replied to the topic Beyonce breakmysoul in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/beyonce-breakmysoul/#post-112355 Thu, 04 Aug 2022 20:37:31 -0700 Very cool-Idig the shades your wearing too.

]]> 61701d51db070c112c2275587b0c968b Ronnie Niles replied to the topic Dukoff Mouthpiece--has anyone ever tried one? in the forum Mouthpieces https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/dukoff-mouthpiece-has-anyone-ever-tried-one/#post-112354 Thu, 04 Aug 2022 20:34:34 -0700 Thanks for sharing Johnny. I was tempted to buy the Dukeoff, but didn’t it looked like I would have a hard time controlling it. Right now, I’m on an Otto Link Tone Edge Hard Rubber, little bit bigger and more round/easier for me to control throughout the range of the Saxophone. I’ve been using Rico Cane Reeds, but I’m curious about the synthetic…[Read more]

]]> 9d44886984d1fcfe21794a6244d1319b Ronnie Niles started the topic Dukoff Mouthpiece--has anyone ever tried one? in the forum Mouthpieces https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/dukoff-mouthpiece-has-anyone-ever-tried-one/ Thu, 28 Jul 2022 22:04:25 -0700 I saw a Dukeoff D6* Metal MP today for sale that has a super-power chamber. I didn’t buy it because from looking at the way it’s constructed, I would have a hard time controlling it. I saw it at a local pawn shop, he was asking $150 for it. It has a very aggressive baffle. Has anyone here ever tried a Dukoff before?

]]> 1815161130ff095aef47b73c2d651a60 Ronnie Niles replied to the topic Help me make it thru the night in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/help-me-make-it-thru-the-night/#post-112066 Thu, 21 Jul 2022 03:24:32 -0700 Very nice Leo, that use of older vibrato sounds great. I’m working on keeping my fingers closer to the keys right now–you do a great job with that too; you’re fingers aren’t too far away from the keys. Johnny gave me a good tip that can help me out to learn to keep my fingers close to the keys. What Mouthpiece/reed do you like to use?

]]> 7f8057812daed91f9769d8c8e51915c9 Ronnie Niles replied to the topic Keep my fingers close to the keys--any tips? in the forum Saxophone Tips https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/keep-my-fingers-close-to-the-keys-any-tips/#post-112065 Thu, 21 Jul 2022 03:20:21 -0700 That tip sounds like a good one Johnny, I’m going to have my son help with out with that/keeping his hands 1 inch away from my fingers. Thanks for the heads up!

]]> b533ada0fb50506a14ab48b05c1ba0c9 Ronnie Niles started the topic Keep my fingers close to the keys--any tips? in the forum Saxophone Tips https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/keep-my-fingers-close-to-the-keys-any-tips/ Tue, 19 Jul 2022 14:39:10 -0700 I’m working on keeping my fingers closer to the keys, does anyone have any tips/exercises to share that can help with this? Right now, I’m going through scales and chords, slowly and without blowing, and watching my hands in a mirror. Any tips you have to share would help me out, thanks. Look at this player in the video playing this Saxophone solo…[Read more]

]]> b7ce6e87f99a8b9d04e32efde73aa974 Ronnie Niles replied to the topic Little Richard's Saxophone Player? in the forum General Questions https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/little-richards-saxophone-player/#post-112039 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 14:32:40 -0700 Johnny is correct! Oh wow–good catch. We’ll I gues that’s what years of playing the Saxophone gets you–experience to be able to spot stuff like that.

]]> 4026c612fd7b975f3e6910d5bd4f9306 Ronnie Niles started the topic Little Richard's Saxophone Player? in the forum General Questions https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/little-richards-saxophone-player/ Sun, 17 Jul 2022 17:27:20 -0700 I was wondering who Little Richard’s Saxophone player was/what was his name–does anyone know? I love this Saxophone solo!

]]> 5c8f88b307884cf52966faaf67742d8e Ronnie Niles replied to the topic Junior Walker 'Tune Up, Northern Soul' in the forum Share a Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/junior-walker-tune-up-northern-soul/#post-111700 Mon, 27 Jun 2022 18:35:05 -0700 Thanks for sharing that info Saxomonica, cool Stuff. I love King Curtis too! King Curtis and Junior Walker are legends on the Sax. When I was growing up, my Mom used to listen to their music almost every day=great memories. So great to see Johnny Ferreira made some of their Saxophone covers here on his website–hope to see more of it. Here’s…[Read more]

]]> 1dca75cf2c2ec42cf7b1fb2eb4dcd818 Ronnie Niles started the topic Junior Walker 'Tune Up, Northern Soul' in the forum Share a Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/junior-walker-tune-up-northern-soul/ Sun, 26 Jun 2022 22:31:49 -0700 I love Junior Walker’s Music, love the Sax covers Johnny Ferreira has done on Junior Walker’s songs 🙂 I Really love this one from Junior Walker, great rhythm–sounds like he’s keeping his playing very simple. Doesn’t sound like he’s using a lot of notes either?

]]> fb499ad91b6d3bb777a647d8951aa3b5 Ronnie Niles started the topic 'Maneater' Saxophone Solo-The Effects? in the forum Share a Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/maneater-saxophone-solo-the-effects/ Fri, 03 Jun 2022 01:46:31 -0700 Does anyone know what effects are being used on the Maneater Saxophone solo to get that echo/reverb effect? I set the timer on the video on the Solo. I think this song would make a great Saxophone Cover too.

]]> 274ef06d60002b51f6c11837d98ebbac Ronnie Niles started the topic Sax Academy invite link says "404 Page Not Found" in the forum Registration or Download Issues https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/sax-academy-invite-link-says-404-page-not-found/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 18:45:54 -0800 Hi Johnny,
I’m working on your lesson I got in my email on ‘Dominant 7, Lesson 2’ in your Beginning Improvisation course and there’s an invite at the bottom of your lesson to join your Sax Academy (I’m really interested in your Sax Academy/joining-enjoying these last couple of Lessons on Improvising with Tequila). I clicked on the link to the…[Read more]

]]> 0c739ce95f70feb59c38b812cc449e81 Ronnie Niles changed their profile picture https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/activity/p/18270/ Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:52:57 -0800 0 b8107b045bd1b95ef078f6e46553c8ea Ronnie Niles changed their profile picture https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/activity/p/18269/ Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:52:15 -0800 0 a4acc0b0a9fbd315c1bb585c76133dc9 Ronnie Niles started the topic Hi all; just registered. in the forum Introduce Yourself https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/hi-all-just-registered/ Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:45:12 -0800 Hi all,

I’m new here, good stuff on this webdsite! I got sent some link when I registered for about learning Saxophone, will check them out ASAP. I’m about an Intermediate player and getting a taste from Blues/Rock. I saw the recent Lee Allen cover on youtube, great stuff! I found some other Lee Allen stuff here too: Hot Rod Special. Lee Allen is…[Read more]

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