Nobuya Sugawa | Bel Canto

Sugawa’s approach to these pieces offers three main lessons for players:

"Bel Canto" (Italian for "beautiful singing"), focusing on lyricism and melodic expression. nobuya sugawa bel canto

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 Sugawa’s approach to these pieces offers three main

Pay attention to his intonation in the palm keys (high notes), which remain sweet and never "thin." nobuya sugawa bel canto

While technical, the melodic movements align with the vocal theme.

A test of breath control and vibrato.