Dirty Sax

Definition

A gritty saxophone technique where the player hums intensely into the instrument to create a grinding, growling sound—commonly used in blues, jazz, and rock to add raw attitude and edge.

Example Usage

The saxophonist's dirty sax solo on that track gave the whole song an extra layer of soul.

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