I have just uploaded a video to my YouTube Channel, explaining how to improve the sound quality of an Ireal Pro track, using GarageBand.
I hope that you find this useful, please let me know what you think.
Best wishes
Dave
Posts Tagged ‘staxofsax’
How to import an Ireal Pro Track into Garageband to improve the sound quality options.
Posted in Lessons, tagged dave plummer, Garageband, IReal Pro, isle of wight, saxophone, Saxophone teacher, saxophonist, staxofsax, Tutorial on September 3, 2020| Leave a Comment »
A Musical Treat.
Posted in Blog, tagged dave plummer, Instrument repair, isle of wight, music, Newarke, Paul Carrington, saxophone, saxophonist, staxofsax on August 24, 2020| Leave a Comment »
As you all know, we are living in different times. Historically, If my instruments needed a bit of TLC or even full blown repairs, I could ring Paul Carrington and book them in for the neccessary treatment and get the instrument to him very quickly.
However, due to travel restrictions at my end (ferry services reduced etc) I finally managed to get to Flintham, just outside Newarke, last week and drop off my Soprano, Alto and Tenor (no room in the car for the baritone with all the other luggage)
Paul has continued working during the virus and strictly follows health guidelines for everyones safety.
He did a good service on all 3 saxophones and replaced pads where needed and sorted the regulation out along with fixing the neck tenon on my alto, and for a very reasonable price too.
I have had a blow on the Alto and it is like a new horn even though she is 94 years old. I am going to try the others later today, and looking forward to that.
I would thoroughly recommend Paul to anyone needing work done on there instruments, and I am looking forward to getting the Baritone and Clarinet 
serviced next time I am that way.
StaxofSax Workshop 29/02/202 details
Posted in StaxofSax Workshops, tagged DavePlummer, IoW, isleofwight, Newport, saxophone, saxophonist, staxofsax, workshop on February 24, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Hi Folks
For those that are attending the Workshop in Newport this Saturday. Please remember to bring a packed lunch as there wont be time to go out and get something. We have too much playing to do.
We will provide Tea and Coffee though.
Doors open at 9.30am for a 10am Start. Finish at 3pm.
For those that have not yet booked there place, there are limited spaces still available and you would be very welcome. Please get in touch to reserve your space.
Looking forward to getting together. See you on Saturday
Dave.
StaxofSax Workshops Return 2020
Posted in StaxofSax Workshops, tagged dave plummer, February, isleofwight, Learning, music, Newport, saxophone, saxophonist, staxofsax, workshop on January 11, 2020| Leave a Comment »
I am very pleased to announce that the first StaxofSax workshop for 2020 is happening on Saturday February the 29th in Newport on the Isle of Wight.
Not sure if this counts as an overseas event, but it is a beautiful place and we love living here.
The workshop will cover a Q and A session about anything saxophone related, Large ensemble playing, and help and advice on taking your playing to the next level plus other items.
The details are on the flyer below, and I would really appreciate it if you could share this post with as many Saxophonists as possible please.
More details will follow, so watch this space, and hope to see some of your in February
Many thanks
Dave
Blues Scales for the Weekend.
Posted in Lessons, tagged Blues, blues scale, Dave Plummer Saxophonist, improvisation, jazz, Learning, music, saxophone, staxofsax, Ukulele, wedding on April 26, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Here’s a little something for the weekend.
Blues scales are a good way to start improvising. Based on the Major scale, the Blues Scale is made up of:
Root
Flattened 3rd
4th
Flattened 5th
5th
Flattened 7th
Octave
So following this formula, you can work out all the blues scales if you know the Major scales.
The attached sheet gives you the Blues scales up to 5 flats and 6 sharps, so there are still 3 to work out for yourselves.
Don’t try to enharmonically transpose them, because composers don’t!
At the end of each scale on the sheet is a phrase for you to learn. However, that phrase is only in 1 key. As you can see, I have numbered the first phrase so that you can easily try that phrase in different keys by using the same numbers.
Ideally, you should play the scale over the whole range if the instrument and also play the modes too. This will give you more ammunition for improvising.
Let me know how you get on.
Have a good weekend
Dave
StaxofSax Christmas workshop 2017
Posted in Blog, StaxofSax Workshops, tagged christmas, DavePlummer, eastmidlands, leicestershire, musicworkshop, saxophone, saxophoneworkshop, staxofsax on October 20, 2017| Leave a Comment »
This year workshop is taking place on December the 29th at the Salvation Army Hall in South Wigston.
It is open to anyone with 12 months or more playing experience and covers ensemble work, both large and small, plus jazz improvisation if you fancy it.
The main details are on the attached flyer, and I would be very grateful if you could share this with any sax teachers and players that you may know.
Its a great fun day after the Christmas festivities and a chance to get out of the house and blow off some steam.
I hope that some of you can join us, and if you have any questions drop me an email or ring. dave.saxteach@yahoo.co.uk or Tel: 07736 471861
Many thanks
Dave
December 2016
Posted in Blog, Uncategorized, tagged dave plummer, entertainment, hendon grange, Ramada Leicester Stage, restaurant, saxophone, saxophone workshop, saxophonist, staxofsax, wedding saxophonist on November 28, 2016| Leave a Comment »
December has me booked to played at a Christmas party at Hendon Grange in Leicester and On Boxing Day I am playing at the Ramada Leicester Stage Hotel for a 1920s Christmas dinner, so not only good food but good music too.
There is also the usual School Carol Concerts to play at. Plus my woodwind ensemble are working hard to perfect Sleigh ride by Leroy Anderson, to be played at Oakham Church.
I will also be entertaining the residents at Sibbertoft Manor Residential Home (the only residential home that has a putting green for them to use!) for a Christmas singalong.
The 29th of DEcember is also the StaxofSax Christmas Saxophone Workshop in Leicester, If any of you players fancy joining us, then please get in touch at staxofsax@gmail.co., it would be great to see you.
A fairly busy month, but still space for a wedding or party or 2, so if you think I can help then please get in touch.
Best wishes
Dave
