USJアルトサックスとホルンの関係性【EN subtitles/ซับไทย/中文字幕/한글 자막】

This is a discussion about instrument balance in scenes that create an epic, movie-score-like energy.
Horn and alto sax often play together in ensembles.
When they do, I feel that a stronger horn presence adds more of that Hollywood blockbuster sound.
However, if there aren’t enough horn players or if it’s difficult for them to project their sound, the focus shouldn’t be on what tone color to aim for, but rather on ensuring that important parts are actually heard. In such cases, alto sax should compensate for the volume.

If you consistently practice long tones with crescendo & diminuendo, along with other fundamental exercises, you’ll develop the ability to adjust and compensate even in an unbalanced band.
Take this opportunity to build an efficient, structured personal practice routine.

Just as a side note, alto sax generally produces more volume than horn—it’s closer to the audience, too.
If both parts lack presence, it limits what the conductor can do.
That’s why it’s important to step on the gas when needed, both musically and in terms of personal musicianship.

Piece: Jubilation! by Masanori Taruya
From a hall rehearsal with a high school wind band in Fukuoka, Japan

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