Inside the saxophone and the clarinet

How can such a very tiny geometrical feature have such a strong impact on the sound? And how to understand all these numbers and letters?

Second part of Syos adventures in the US, with Virtuosity saxophone shop, Mark Turner, Julliard School, saxophone in a park and Lucky Chops!

The mouthpiece is the most important component when it comes to sound creation. Do you really know what the differences are between one mouthpiece and another? This article explains the essential mouthpiece features.

Why is it difficult to play the lowest notes of the saxophone softly? Physical laws bring an acoustic answer for the saxophonists who keep wondering why!

Meet the person who studies each saxophonist special request and calculates the most appropriate chamber, baffle, tip opening... for his custom Syos mouthpiece.

From the strap to cigarette paper, discover the list of accessories that you must have in your saxophone case to be a fully-equipped musician!

Double screw systems, compression rings made of leather or plastic, and even shoelaces... Why are there so many different kinds of ligature? Does it really change the sound?

Meet the guy who draws all the lines of your custom mouthpiece 3D model, and who also engraves all sorts of designs on mouthpieces, from flamingos to mandalas!

What is the best internal diameter to find your perfect tone and ease of play? A complex question but quite easy to solve for Syos acousticians!