How to Play Altissimo on Saxophone

Five Elements of Altissimo

| Element | Action | |---------|--------| | Tighter embouchure | Corners in, higher lip tension | | Jaw forward | Slight forward shift, more reed vibration | | Faster air | Air speed up, diaphragm stays engaged | | Tongue arch | Like saying 'ee' inside mouth | | Mouthpiece match | Large-chamber mouthpiece helps |

Starting Note: High C

Narrow before wide: master high C first, then expand.

Tuning Tips

• Pitch flat → add throat tension
• Pitch sharp → reduce throat tension

Three Rules

1. Normal range is always home base
2. Stop when lips tire
3. Ears verify (pitch, tone consistency, volume balance)