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@superawasome: Maybe the treble overpowers the bass. Seems to be the case most of the time.

@superawasome: You don't have a bass clarinet? Even my tiny group has one o.o
@radkai: I did notice that it was a little loose.

@superawasome: I actually went from alto to bari because of that reason. But I don't actually own a bari, just alto and tenor. Bari is fun to hear the big base

I switched from alto to tenor. I know EVERY POSSIBLE errors that can happen (personal experience). Your problem is air leak from the little pad on the neck. Get that fixed and your high notes will be stable. However low notes on the other hand... only your throat can determine if you get them. Even now my C#, C, B, A# (lowest 4 notes on tenor) are unstable.

7th year playing saxophone

I currently play alto, and have tried out enor nd bar. You're probably squeezing your embouchure too tight, because the tenor needs only about 50% of the pressure of the alto. Make sure the pressure stays even from all directions of the mouthpiece and reed, and lossen up a bit.

[quote=MrMojoRisin]it's probably your embouchure[/quote]
Probably this. To play a sax with a lower range, you'll need a somewhat tighter embouchure than what you are used to playing as an alto. I'm not really sure, but I had a similar problem playing a Soprano Sax unless I strain my lips a bit.

@superawasome: I am not apart. I usually play bari and alto in my school.

@superawasome: If you want to see my school's band, there are many videos. Livonia Stevenson Spartans.

@superawasome: Thanks for the help

@superawasome: Don't get me wrong. A large amount of people frown upon freshmen for no reason. And I thank you for your input.

@superawasome: I am a freshman. Please don't make ridiculous accusations. For the amount of time that I have been in the saxophone comunity, it sounds like I have been playing my ALTO or BARI for 3~4 years.
@starswift: Thank you for your tips. I read every comment and extract as much info from them as I can. Your tips and opinions are highly valued.

[quote=Mastachicken]When I did that, I got a gurgling sounding mix of notes.[/quote]

Teeth firmly on the mouthpiece, mouth as far on as you can without squeaking.

It's most likely overtones, though. If you want to learn how to control them, play low Bb, and force the note to produce overtones. If you can play The Last Post with one fingering, you should have enough control of your instrument. When you have mastered that I doubt you'll have the problem anymore.

[quote=synful313]Try loosing up your jaw? I get the same thing xD[/quote]

When I did that, I got a gurgling sounding mix of notes.

Perhaps they're overtones...

You know how you need to use overtones to play altissimo notes? It could be the same thing. Adjust your embouchure or support the note with more air.

Try checking for sticky keys as well.

If this was a clarinet issue I might've been able to shred some light but...
Anything stuck? I learned it's really helpful if you play your full chromatic scale range. Or just play every single note chromatically, not just perfect octaves.

Try loosing up your jaw? I get the same thing xD

Thanks @All: the serious responses. If any more tips, I would greatly accept them.

Check the neck of the instrument. Maybe it's bent in some obscure way so try getting someone to press down on the thing that moves when you press on the octave key.

@superawasome: Please, if you mean you're, that changes your sentence. And since i'm new to it, any tips? Because I can never fix a problem if I don't go near it.
@NoobCake: I can't play ANY saxophone upsidedown.

You're probably holding the instrument upside down.
I played the clarinet in gr10 music class so I know exactly what I'm talking about.

[quote=superawasome]You can turn down the amateur down a little. It does the same thing with clarinets with the register key. If you hold down hard enough it will go up an octave.[/quote]

Not an octave. Because When I play a G it sounds the same as a high D. F# and A also pop up.