Saxophonist Greg Fishman shares his system for the bis key

Rico reed artist Greg Fishman shares his system for using the bis key on the saxophone. Traditionally, the side key has been taught as the preferred method of playing Bb. The bis key was accepted for use, but with the rule that the player could roll UP from the Bb bis key fingering to a B natural, but not DOWN to the Bb bis key fingering form a B natural. Also, the bis key was used more for chord arpeggios, while the side Bb was used more for scales. Through years of practice and study, I have foun
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