How To Play Saxophone | Wayne Galtier | Activity https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/members/wayne-galtier/activity/ Activity feed for Wayne Galtier. Mon, 25 May 2026 00:40:45 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.2.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 faec96a90b55c6fbf20e7a3972670982 Wayne Galtier replied to the topic Johnny in the forum General Questions https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/johnny-5/page/2/#post-122521 Sat, 27 Jul 2024 15:23:18 -0700 Hey Johnny! Hope all is well. You deserve a good break! I haven’t been so active myself for a few months. Fixing up some medical issues. Should be OK shortly. Post a pic of your boat when you are finished with it.

Wayne

]]> e7a8397363daad3bdce7d79882af18bb Wayne Galtier replied to the topic Using Johnny's Backing Tracks for a Trumpet Cover..... in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/using-johnnys-backing-tracks-for-a-trumpet-cover/#post-121910 Fri, 24 May 2024 14:09:39 -0700 Nice Mike!!! Good selection to include trumpet. Thanks for this video. Sounds great!

Wayne

]]> db58b172484d3bd4dac7543b52c7254e Wayne Galtier started the topic Here's to Johnny! in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/heres-to-johnny/ Sat, 13 Apr 2024 23:57:04 -0700 Johnny,

I just wanted to chime in and thank you so much for your work. In my research I have found that you are truly the professional musician that I always wished I could be. Your achievments are awesome! Your career is embellished with so many accomplishments and deservingly so!! I have played tenor sax for many years but with long breaks…[Read more]

]]> 210bf69e6bb36c6120248919e2ee3022 Wayne Galtier replied to the topic Bring it on home to me tenor cover Just playing along with Johnny's full mix! in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/bring-it-on-home-to-me-tenor-cover-just-playing-along-with-johnnys-full-mix/#post-121351 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 23:47:26 -0700 Love the Air Force hat SERGEANT SYLVESTRA!!!

Good job, the only thing it needs is an audio editing program (DAW). It would give you more control on the mix. I use the free download “Audacity”. It is available in windows or mac. I use a Apple mini mac. Awesome little computer and it has preloaded video editing software called Apple iMovie. That is…[Read more]

]]> a1dcefb5563d7834848bac4cb4be94c2 Wayne Galtier replied to the topic Tune for my wife in the forum Recording Your Saxophone https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/tune-for-my-wife/#post-121250 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 18:41:14 -0700 Very Very well done! Great job on that tune. Love the reverb level of the sax. Gives it a mellow “love Song” ambiance. It is obvious that you are an accomplished saxophonist. I will keep my eyes out for more of your recordings.What DAW are you using for your recordings. I use “AUDACITY” because it is free and I think it is a pretty good DAW. I…[Read more]

]]> 8a08ee486ea96d3228bdde2fd7f24f6f Wayne Galtier replied to the topic Mercy Mercy Mercy these guys are having a ball playing it. enjoy in the forum Share a Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/mercy-mercy-mercy-these-guys-are-having-a-ball-playing-it-enjoy/#post-121014 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 21:45:07 -0700 Hey Leo,,,,,,great find! I love the dueling saxes. I have always wanted to record something and then come back in and record harmony to myself in a video. I am thinking about it. Need to pick a song an go from there. It would be fun if you and I could collaborate and do a song together. If you were using a DAW (digital audio work station) we could…[Read more]

]]> 9ccf2f751688afa3844c6d03d4a31b44 Wayne Galtier replied to the topic My 1965 Selmer Signet (Buescher Model) Tenor Sax in the forum Show Us Your Sax https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/my-1965-selmer-signet-buescher-model-tenor-sax/page/2/#post-120999 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 20:47:13 -0700 Hey Mike! Love that fish you are holding. I love fishing.
By the way. Thanks to your post on this topic I have finally figured out what vintage Selmer BundyII I have. I went to the link you posted about your Signett. My is definitely a Morgan-Engineered Signet (Selmer BundyII). The link described exactly how you could determine if your sax is a…[Read more]

]]> 9628f2c9e31df2a877a35d5724eb2553 Wayne Galtier replied to the topic Only the Lonely Sheet Music in the forum Saxophone Lessons https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/only-the-lonely-sheet-music/#post-120989 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:05:52 -0700 Johnny has done yet another brilliant interpretation for sax of a great song! I am still in awe for his ability to interpret a vocal song in translation to an instrumental saxophone.
Leo,,,,I am pushing thru “honky tonk” and I think I will be able to start a first cut in about a week. I wish I could practice every day but “caretaker”…[Read more]

]]> 9b13a231c712788bf6b6ac06c84fceb7 Wayne Galtier replied to the topic Gerry Rafferty's Baker Street tenor sax cover Leo Salu in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/gerry-raffertys-baker-street-tenor-sax-cover-leo-salu/#post-120436 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 21:13:34 -0800 Nice going Leo. You are a production machine! I should have something recorded and out within a few weeks. It is warming up here in Baton Rouge. I have been wanting to try a fibre reed for a while now. I will pick one up when I go to the music shop to get my sax checked. Can’t wait to get back into production myself.

Wayne “Duke of OK”

]]> 19543c022b0b6a45117a6e00f8f6caaf Wayne Galtier replied to the topic Endless Summer Theme-- tenor sax cover -- Leo Salu YTS23 Ottolink 5 hemp in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/endless-summer-theme-tenor-sax-cover-leo-salu-yts23-ottolink-5-hemp/#post-119790 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:13:39 -0800 Leo,,,,,I declare. Every time I log in to one of your post you just sound better and better. Great job on the high notes. I sense an increase in your “Feeling”for the songs you are doing. Great Job! “My” tendency on this number would be to put a “minor” growl into some parts of the song,,,particularly the high notes,,,,,to give it even more…[Read more]

]]> ca85ffde87b42319675f03f465384073 Wayne Galtier replied to the topic What's your setup in the forum Saxophone Tips https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/whats-your-setup/#post-119698 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 22:21:08 -0800 It appears that you have resolved to the best approach for your situation. Sorry I was of no help there. I maybe wrong but I sense you are a seasoned musician. I give you a “Clap” for ignoring the space situation and using creative thinking to overcome the issue. That is determination! By todays standard a home setup is super advanced as to what…[Read more]

]]> 5750dd8205e2ba67f2591033b217e8d8 Wayne Galtier replied to the topic What's your setup in the forum Saxophone Tips https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/whats-your-setup/#post-119679 Fri, 12 Jan 2024 21:30:17 -0800 Hi sxpoet,,,,I read your post and wonder,,,,You must have a computer to use logic pro,,,and therefore you must have a work desk or station for your computer and speakers. I use a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface. It has a usb connection to the computer and the size is remarkable. I have it on my small desktop hooked to my computer. The…[Read more]

]]> 0dd28c0b615e0e36c9f21bf0a3bffcef Wayne Galtier replied to the topic Embelishments in the forum Music Theory https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/embelishments/page/3/#post-119621 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 21:25:23 -0800 Mark,,,,,,,

go to google and search AUDACITY. It is a free but high quality DAW (digital audio workstation). I do all of my recordings in Audacity. The first thing I do when I download a tune from Johnny is put it in a backing track file. Then all I have to do is fire up Audacity and load my backing track. You can have it loop the whole song or…[Read more]

]]> cd68d30f08295fbae88e30a0b129aa4c Wayne Galtier replied to the topic Embelishments in the forum Music Theory https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/embelishments/page/2/#post-119588 Fri, 05 Jan 2024 22:24:28 -0800 Mark,,,,,Wayne Galtier here……
You are a fun guy to forum with. I appreciate your humor and comments also. Hell I am 77 and have been bothered with prostate issues for a long time. So far I am only on medicine to help shrink the damn thing.
Sorry about the Yamaha loss of purchase. You will run across another deal I am sure. I still have the…[Read more]

]]> 87268d107477e2e3856518eb4f4a0035 Wayne Galtier replied to the topic Embelishments in the forum Music Theory https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/embelishments/#post-119544 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 22:19:27 -0800 I have used most of these embellishments over the years and believe it or not I did not know the names of them. I grew up playing the sax and trying to emulate my favorite sax players. I guess I just fell into it trying to play like the professional players of my time. I am 77 years old and still love the sax. When I was a young player I just…[Read more]

]]> efc782c2c08a3cdca24dab2876d0eb6a Wayne Galtier replied to the topic HAPPY NEW YEAR “Auld Lang Syne”- - Leo Salu in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/happy-new-year-auld-lang-syne-leo-salu/#post-119542 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 22:05:57 -0800 LEO!!!!!you are a saxophone production machine!!! Great work Leo. You brought in the new year in the best of fashion. “With your saxophone.”

by the way I took your lead and ordered me the “protec” saxophone harness just like you have. I love it!!! Awesome neck relief. Thanks for the inspiration. I think I remember you and Mark talking about it.…[Read more]

]]> 3ddff6c727c237aab3cc884a1d98876c Wayne Galtier changed their profile picture https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/activity/p/22598/ Fri, 29 Dec 2023 19:59:11 -0800 0 9f7303f645fd812fcedc663733ebc529 Wayne Galtier replied to the topic Its the most wonderful time of the year Merry Christmas everyone in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/its-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-merry-christmas-everyone/#post-119491 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 16:36:32 -0800 I’ve just caught the biggest SMILE. Hope it doesn’t go away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks and Merry Christmas

Wayne

]]> ae9ee64ec9a959cb589951f7b0c2c2c9 Wayne Galtier replied to the topic The Animals "House of the Rising Sun" a tenor sax cover by Leo Salu in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/the-animals-house-of-the-rising-sun-a-tenor-sax-cover-by-leo-salu/page/2/#post-119228 Sun, 10 Dec 2023 00:19:01 -0800 Good job Leo!!!!!!

]]> 6a6e496cf54810f9d61e8f3bb7711c78 Wayne Galtier replied to the topic Brenda Lee Jingle Bell Rock by Wayne Galtier in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/brenda-lee-jingle-bell-rock-by-wayne-galtier/#post-119227 Sun, 10 Dec 2023 00:08:11 -0800 leo,

here is my latest!

House of the Rising Sun is great! Keep up the work. I have posted 2 more on youtube. Jingle Bell Rock and Silent Night

]]> fd4f67bfd7fa4cd5b4ff9ac5c731544d Wayne Galtier started the topic Brenda Lee Jingle Bell Rock by Wayne Galtier in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/brenda-lee-jingle-bell-rock-by-wayne-galtier/ Sat, 09 Dec 2023 20:47:14 -0800

]]> 80e3ab14a4b1f037643b9ff574513a55 Wayne Galtier replied to the topic low D on my selmar Buddy II in the forum Problems With Your Sax? https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/low-d-on-my-selmar-buddy-ii/#post-118963 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:10:07 -0800 Leo,

Since you own a Bundy II can you tell me if your bell aims outward somewhat away from your leg, for example if you were standing and the sax was on your side as in a marching band. My bell is not concentric with the tube but everything I see indicates that it did not bend that way. The low pads on the bell are perfectly aligned with the…[Read more]

]]> 8a2bb14e2262b34a818cb565fe1e98b7 Wayne Galtier replied to the topic low D on my selmar Buddy II in the forum Problems With Your Sax? https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/low-d-on-my-selmar-buddy-ii/#post-118949 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:14:47 -0800 Thanks Leo!!
I will check out the pads. I need to rig up a light for the job. I don’t have a sax test lamp. What pad exactly did you find leaking?
I will regret for the remainder of my time left on earth for getting rid of my Selmar Super Action 80 That I used to have. I sold it long ago when I thought I was finished with music. Ended up buying…[Read more]

]]> 81d4439d4eb93a4ed07ea69c4d9f5760 Wayne Galtier replied to the topic low D on my selmar Buddy II in the forum Problems With Your Sax? https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/low-d-on-my-selmar-buddy-ii/#post-118901 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 22:05:41 -0800 Sorry folks!! misspelled. It is my Selmar Bundy II not buddy II
and also I have tried different reeds, fresh reeds.

Wayne

]]> 137f947bbfeef51b4a27d440c68f366c Wayne Galtier started the topic low D on my selmar Buddy II in the forum Problems With Your Sax? https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/low-d-on-my-selmar-buddy-ii/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 22:01:17 -0800 Johnny,

I can’t figure this one out. The horn is in good regulation as far as I know. The problem is I can hit low C, B flat, C#,, basically all of the low notes after middle G. The D does not come out on demand. I have to drop my jaw a little to ease it out. I cannot softly hit the low D. I can on the other notes below low D. I am super…[Read more]

]]> b81d839c3cc179568f71f383cd96cfaa Wayne Galtier replied to the topic Sir Valor Sax / Virtuoso of the altissimo range! in the forum Music Theory https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/sir-valor-sax-virtuoso-of-the-altissimo-range/#post-118588 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 20:28:35 -0700 OH MAN !!!!!!!! Sure wish I could do that. I haven’t yet tried to conquer altissimo. It’s pretty amazing watching you on that video.

Thanks,

Wayne

]]> 949616aa1d1d054312b27382bafda28b Wayne Galtier replied to the topic Sam Cooke " Twistin' the Night Away" a Leo Salu tenor sax cover in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/sam-cooke-twistin-the-night-away-a-leo-salu-tenor-sax-cover/#post-118587 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 20:24:49 -0700 Leo,

Great! Keep hammering them out. Always look forward to your new releases.

Wayne

]]> 93d97bfd14878006f68b572f14a7dd1a Wayne Galtier replied to the topic Fly Me To The Moon sax cover by Wayne Galtier in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/fly-me-to-the-moon-sax-cover-by-wayne-galtier/#post-118334 Sun, 01 Oct 2023 15:17:26 -0700 Thanks my friends for viewing and review. I tried so hard as I was working this tune to use the octave option at the last section so I could play the high F#. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to repeatedly hit that high F# in altissimo. I know it is me and not the sax. Even though my sax is a Selmer Bundy II which is a student model it plays really…[Read more]

]]> 00890e7d5170627737887ba83fb4d15b Wayne Galtier replied to the topic Leo Salu's tenor sax cover of "You don't know me" in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/leo-salus-tenor-sax-cover-of-you-dont-know-me/#post-118242 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 21:07:21 -0700 Very Good Leo!!!!
what brand sax are you playing?

Wayne

]]> 4b8d70262b75a7c4855eca0518c36a19 Wayne Galtier replied to the topic Heartbreak Hotel Tenor sax cover by Leo Salu in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/heartbreak-hotel-tenor-sax-cover-by-leo-salu/page/2/#post-118241 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:53:23 -0700 Hello Leo

Just posted another video. Fly Me To The Moon.

Wayne

]]> 30024be2d46599f38bff72e2af6a2175 Wayne Galtier started the topic Fly Me To The Moon sax cover by Wayne Galtier in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/fly-me-to-the-moon-sax-cover-by-wayne-galtier/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 19:02:14 -0700

]]> 67f6a0c2fbb8eaa7f59c6b1643b7d3b3 Wayne Galtier replied to the topic Patsy Cline Cover by Wayne Galtier in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/patsy-cline-cover-by-wayne-galtier/#post-118026 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 23:27:37 -0700 Thanks Mel,,,,appreciate your support

Wayne

]]> f72efca360d5033adca19807ecc312df Wayne Galtier replied to the topic Patsy Cline Cover in the forum Recording Your Saxophone https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/patsy-cline-cover/#post-117767 Sat, 19 Aug 2023 14:27:13 -0700 Thanks Leo !!!!! I got it now.

Wayne

]]> 66424d250c767a40e77b2090e15ecb1a Wayne Galtier started the topic Patsy Cline Cover by Wayne Galtier in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/patsy-cline-cover-by-wayne-galtier/ Sat, 19 Aug 2023 14:21:31 -0700

]]> d89fa8555b92358f1b8c1d25cf50335e Wayne Galtier started the topic Patsy Cline Cover in the forum Recording Your Saxophone https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/patsy-cline-cover/ Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:36:46 -0700 Here is my first cover made a few months ago. I have just recently un-retired my sax. I am 76 years old and discovered I can still pretty much play. I am just getting active again in a small way with my hobby studio.

Johnny,
when we get the sign in problem fixed I can update my profile. Currently I cannot see the howdy menu. I know your tech is…[Read more]

]]> 6aeae682de2d77444cf28c006cfb6668 Wayne Galtier replied to the topic Howdy menu for log in or out not displaying on my mac mini in the forum Registration or Download Issues https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/howdy-menu-for-log-in-or-out-not-displaying-on-my-mac-mini/#post-117472 Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:39:24 -0700 Johnny

I sent a screen shot via email but I was not logged in. I logged in using the sign in menu and it is still the same with the exception that only Premium Dashboard and SaxAcademy are not displayed on your screen. I have noticed that when I am logged in your screen scrolls up behind the main black menu bar for your home screen. When logged…[Read more]

]]> df7c216207ab46209d78bc2d9d68eeb3 Wayne Galtier started the topic Howdy menu for log in or out not displaying on my mac mini in the forum Registration or Download Issues https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/howdy-menu-for-log-in-or-out-not-displaying-on-my-mac-mini/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:22:21 -0700 Johnny,

I was able to sign in for the first time after you set me up. But the “Howdy X” menu button is not displaying on my mac mini 2014, Monterey 12.6.7 and safari 16.5.2
I am unable to access my profile to set it up. I cannot log out either but when I close your site and come back to it a while later I have to sign in, so it must log me out…[Read more]

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