Alexandra Ilieva Thomann: Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World Saxophone Cover

Watch Alexandra share the creative challenges and behind-the-scenes moments from the filming of this cover:

Alexandra uses a high-end professional setup to achieve her signature warm and clear tone: Selmer Super Action 80 Series II Alto Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Mouthpiece: Selmer Concept Alto Go to product viewer dialog for this item. , known for its controlled, classical-leaning response. Ligature: François Louis Ultimate Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Reeds: She typically uses Vandoren Traditional Go to product viewer dialog for this item. D'Addario Select Jazz Go to product viewer dialog for this item. (strength 3 or 3.5). Playing Style & Technique Ligature: François Louis Ultimate Go to product viewer

The song is a slow, reflective ballad. Focus on long, connected (legato) lines and a soft "t" or "d" tongue attack to keep the melody smooth. (strength 3 or 3

Her method involves learning by ear, first identifying the key to narrow down note choices. While the original song is often in F Major, adjust for your saxophone's transposition (D Major for Alto). Her method involves learning by ear

To capture the vibe of her arrangement, keep these musical elements in mind: