Hi Nigel, looking forward to visit you and the NSC next weekend! I won't be playing the soprillo (just a bit to small for my likings), but I guess you will hear me on the tubax. I'm quite sure Sibbele will take his turn at the soprillo :-)
31st October 2006
andy says:
hi, i play soprano and alto. i started out in the alto for four years, and resently i got a soprano that i have been playing for 1 year, i really enjoy playing in the upper register, and the soprillo seems very fun, so i have two questins for you, is the soprillo extremly hard to play, and how much did it cost, in american money? thanks so much
Nigel says:
Andy, The soprillo is challenging to play and the 'fun' element is related to what you play musically rather than the amount of practise time attempting to get it in tune. I paid for mine with British pounds. You can enquire about prices from Eppelsheim or sax.co.uk direct. (click on the banner above!)
28th October 2006
Austin McFarland says:
Where can I get a sopillo saxophone I play alto and bari and I rally want some thing else.
Nigel says:
Click on one of the colourful banner adverts at the top of this page.
28th October 2006
Rappalini Denis says:
Hello, i am playing soprano but i found out to night about soprillo wich i didn't know yet. Could i have the fingering chart to compare? And do you know if there is a way to find some second hand? (i am in France) Thank you very much
Nigel says:
Denis, The fingering are like any other saxophone. Some of the highest notes may need slightly different fingerings but this may vary depending on the player and the instrument so it would be up to the individual to figure what works best for them. As for a second-hand soprillo, I can't imagine why anyone would part with their soprillo. But if anyone does have one, they are welcome to mention it here.
20th October 2006
Paul Abbott says:
Love your website - and your playing on the soprillo. You make it seem so easy to play. Betcha it ain't...
Nigel says:
never said it was :)
6th October 2006
Heather says:
I abosolutely love the saprillo!!!!!!
25th September 2006
Reina says:
Hello Nigel, I've seen and heard you in Holland yesterday. I enjoyed your acts very much! I hope I will see you once again!
Nigel says:
Thank you Reina. It was a pleasure to visit and play in Friesland.
25th September 2006
Christopher Morales says:
Helly Nidel howya doing man. Hey i was hoping on being on an orchestra in the near future after graduating from college. I have a few question that would really help me if they were andwered. It would be greatly appreciated if ya can :)
1. about what is the Starting Salary of an orchestral player.?
2. After some years of experience what is the new salary?
3. Does it require alot of traveling?
Nigel says:
I'm not sure Christopher as I don't have an orchestral job, but do let me know if you come across any orchestral opportunities for a soprilloist ;)
