A test of breath control and vibrato.
Note where he takes breaths; he often phrases based on the original lyrics of the songs. nobuya sugawa bel canto
He masters the pianissimo (very quiet) registers, especially on the soprano, which is notoriously difficult to play softly. 🛠️ Recommended Equipment A test of breath control and vibrato
To achieve a similar "Bel Canto" resonance, Sugawa famously uses: Yamaha Custom EX (YAS-875EX / YSS-875EXG) Mouthpiece: Vandoren Optimum (AL3 or SL3) Reeds: Vandoren Traditional (Blue Box) 📈 How to Study This Album especially on the soprano
If you’re working on a specific piece from the album, let me know! I can provide: for the Fuzzy Bird Sonata Comparisons between his soprano and alto techniques Sheet music sources for the transcriptions featured