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C Melody Saxophone Forum / Neck Straight versus Curved / C Melody Saxophones

Herbie Johnson User ID: 1118614	Nov 28th 7:09 PM Where can I find more up to date information on c Melody Saxophones?
Wade Walker User ID: 7350653	Nov 29th 12:51 PM What are you looking for? C-Melody saxophones basically have not been produced in mass since the 1930's, with some hold-outs to the 1960's. Let us know what you are specifically looking for, and we may be able to direct you to the specific information.
Tony Carr User ID: 0067194	Jun 23rd 12:11 PM I'm looking for a finger chart and some beginner music for a Conn C Melody. If you know where I can get them please email me at: chicagos@excite.com
Wade Walker User ID: 0651814	Jun 25th 11:52 AM One of the great things about the C-Melody saxophones is that they play in the key of C. So, any flute, oboe, piano, vocal, or even violin music can be used. For exercises, I use the Rubanks books as they apply to all saxophones. For fingering charts, the C-Saxophones use the same fingering as a Tenor or Alto (or any saxophone). However, you may not have all the keys. For example, my C-Soprano only plays to Eb3 whereas most modern saxophones are keyed to at least F3 with many going to F#3 and some professional models going to G3. Altissimo fingerings are another story...
dennis h User ID: 7538493	Sep 15th 9:13 PM Wade Walker, or anybody that might know? I have a conn C melody, and want to learn how to play. Can you be specific, and tell me exactly what to buy for a book? thanks email me at dhusman@sio.midco.net
WW2 User ID: 7441073	Sep 16th 5:12 PM Any saxophone book can be used with the C-Melody. However, any play along or group music must be transposed. I personally like the Rubanks books for their drills and challenge. They come in elementary, intermediate and Advanced. Each exercise works specific aspects of the saxophone and are great tools regardless of your learning experience and level. These are also great when used with an instructor. As for play along CD-ROMs and the like, pick any that are for "C" instruments (Flute, violin, or even voice). I usually just use the flute play-alongs or play the voice line for choral music. WW2 (aka Wade Walker). If you have any specific questions, email me at wwalker@gte.net