Growling is a tone effect used whereby the saxophonist sings, hums, or growls, using the back of the throat while playing. This causes a modulation of the sound, and results in a gruffness or coarseness of the sound. It is rarely found in classical or band music, but is often utilized in jazz, blues, rock 'n' roll, and other popular genres. Some notable musicians who utilized this technique are Earl Bostic, Boots Randolph, Gato Barbieri, Ben Webster, Illinois Jacquet, Clarence Clemons and King Curtis. Play a note, then hum a different note in the back of your throat. Alter the pitch of this hummed note until the interference with the saxophone note creates a good growl. For example, finger a C note and hum a G or E note. Go slowly up and down the chromatic scale doing the same on each note. You will gradually get a feel for which note to sing or hum, and after a while you should be able to do this without thinking about it. |
Play soprano saxophone by growling Vintage Sixties Live Club Night July 2007 - Tequila Preludio Saxophone Quartet playing 'Purple Haze' by Jimi Hendrix |
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