REALLY REALLY enjoyed those videos/sound samples from Edinburgh....makes me appreciate the soprillo even more!
I discovered a new toy to combine with the soprillo sax! Bought an Aulos Garklein recorder. The "lowest" C,is two octaves ABOVE middle C!! Now to try soprillo and garklein duets! Happy, Healthy Holidays to all!
8th December 2005
Evan Tate says:
A very fine website dedicated to a very fine instrument. Great job!
8th December 2005
Isaac says:
Hi! I am a high schooler in the United States, and I play the Alto Saxophone and the Soprano saxophone in my high school band. I'm slowly collecting saxes...And I was aiming for a tenor next but then I heard the soprillo. Amazing! I can honestly say it's one of the most amazing instruments I have ever heard, and you do an OUTSTANDING job of playing it. I have a few questions about the instrument. One, do you know where I can get one? As a saxophone player It's almost irrisistable to me... and Two, how long did it take you to get as good at it as you are? Thanks!
Nigel says:
Q: do you know where I can get one? A: details below on this page. Q: how long did it take you to get as good at it as you are? A: I've had the Soprillo a year now. Practise and patience (and tolerant neighbours).
2nd December 2005
bill norton says:
As the player of a clarinet, Eb clarinet, flute, and piccolo, I love soprano instruments,the more compact the better. I can only hope that one day I can be united with the one instrument that actually COMPETES with the piccolo.
30th November 2005
Dave says:
...and I thought I owned the highest-pitched sax around! Damn!
- Dave - Yankee sopranino sax player
30th November 2005
Aaron Yuhas says:
When you say "...although notes above G require different fingerings to regular saxophones..." do you mean on G with the octave key, or on both octaves?
Nigel says:
I sometimes use alternative fingerings just for the top octave (above G). I'm still experimenting and it depends on the context.
30th November 2005
Rich says:
Nigel,
Great Site!!! Love the clips!!! You make the Soprillo sing!!!!
Is there any way of purchasing the complete songs? I would especially like to hear Sa Roncadora in its entirety. I see that a CD is available from the National Saxophone Choir of Great Britain, but doesn’t include this song. I live in the USA and would pay for the songs if there is a way that they could be e-mailed (mp3)? (note: shipping would probably cost more than the CD)
I was also wondering a couple of things about the modification of the reeds. 1) What are you using for cutting the reeds? 2) Are you just cutting the back end or are you narrowing the rails?
Nigel says:
Q: What are you using for cutting the reeds? A: fine handsaw. Q: Are you just cutting the back end or are you narrowing the rails. A: just cutting the back end.
29th October 2005
Brandon Hupka says:
Wow the saprillo is one of the most beuatiful sounds I have ever heard. I would like to purchase one although I live in the United States. Nigel you lave inspired me to design saxophones! (for fun)Can I buy one in the U.S.?
Nigel says:
Brandon: Thanks for your comments. I'd recommend that you contact Benedikt Eppelsheim directly for information about prices and purchasing new instruments. See Eppelheim's website or email mail@eppelsheim.com.
15th October 2005
Steve carmichael says:
Hi Nigel! Very nice web site. After doing a couple of large ensemble gigs with Vinny Golia i had to get a Soprillo. What a fun sax!
15th October 2005
Dr. Alan Mandel says:
Trying some new novel sax section voicings with the extreme saxes. Used 2 sopraninos, 2 sopranos, and alto instead of AATTB section, everything up an octave! Wild sounds , but works well...am still working on incorporating the soprillo into a sectional voicing...if I discover a good combination, I'll post an mp3..back to work!
