In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Mouthpieces vary in design. Make sure your saxophone is compatible with the mouthpiece, since older saxes may not work well with more modern mouthpieces. Check the baffle, the size of the chamber, and the width of the tip, all of which may effect your sound. Baffles in particular make a tremendous difference in sound, so sample various kinds to find the right one for you. Straight baffles are known for their steady sound. They are ideal for older saxophones and sopranos. Roll-over baffles, which are popular with jazz players, add a bit of a bang with growl effects and a suggestion of brightness at the beginning of a note, while still maintaining a loud, steady sound throughout. Step baffles may be the easiest barrel to work with. Their ability to project sound makes them popular with R&B and rock performers, who have to pierce through a lot of other noise in order to be heard over their bandmates. Concave baffles lack projection and are hard to hear unless you're right up close. Because of this, they're hardly ever used except to produce very specific effects. Choose a type of reed to play with: hard or soft. If you are a beginner, consider using a soft reed. Although they tend to produce flat sounds at first, you will have an easier time manipulating the sound between sharp and flat than you would with a hard reed. Whichever one you choose, stick to it, since switching from one to the other will result in drastic changes in sound. Along the same lines, if you tend to use a lot of vibrato when you play, be sure to add vibrato when you tune your sax, as well. The colder the sax, the flatter the sound. If your sax has been stored in a cold area, move it somewhere warm so it can reach room temperature before you start tuning. If you don't have time for it to warm up on its own, use your body heat and blow warm air through it. Be sure the whole sax is of an even temperature. The top of the sax may feel warm over time, thanks to the body heat from your hands and fingers, while the base remains cold. If the temperature between top and bottom is inconsistent, play long notes to circulate warm air throughout the whole instrument. If it refuses to play the correct notes no matter what adjustments you make to the mouthpiece or your embouchure, find out how old it is if you don't already know. Low-pitch saxes are considered standard these days, but before that was established, manufacturers made high-pitch saxes as well. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do to tune the latter precisely to other, more modern instruments. If you are unable to find out for yourself as to whether your older sax is high- or low-pitch, bring it into a music store. A repairman should be able to tell the difference, as well as repair the sax if it turns out to be a standard low-pitch model that simply isn't working right. Saxophones are known to be very temperamental in terms of tuning, since the slightest imperfection or deviation in design can alter its sound. Relax. Strive less for perfection and more for proficiency with each individual sax. If one or more notes sound incredibly off, take it in for repairs to make sure everything's where it should be. Otherwise, alter your technique to produce the right notes (or close enough) rather than stubbornly demand your sax to work the way you want it to. Rest assured that you're in good company even if you can't quite coax perfect notes from your sax. Several jazz legends famously had the same trouble.
Summary: Use the right mouthpiece. Be consistent. Check the temperature. Check your sax's age. Adapt to your sax.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Although there is no cure for the flu, you can get vaccinated against the virus every year. This can strengthen your immunity against the condition during cold and flu season. Speak to your doctor about whether getting the flu vaccination is a good option for you. You must get the flu vaccine every year. Your vaccine from the previous year does not carry over into the new flu season. Anyone from the ages of six months to those over 65 years of age can receive a flu vaccine. (Over 65 can take Pneumococcal vaccine (Pneumovax) as well, which will vaccinate against Pneumonia.) Be aware that some soreness is normal at the injection site. You may also be able to get the vaccine in the form of a nasal spray. Unlike the shot, this actually delivers a weakened version of the virus to your body, so you must have a strong and healthy immune system to use the nasal spray. If you are going through chemotherapy or are immunocompromised (from an organ transplant or a disease like HIV), you are ineligible for the spray. In addition, if you are regularly around someone who is immunocompromised, you should not use the spray. Report any side effects such as fever, soreness or body aches to your doctor, especially if they are persistent. Obtain a copy of the Vaccine Information Statement. Anyone who gets a flu shot must receive a copy of this statement, which explains the type of vaccine you received as well as how it keeps you safe and eliminates flu epidemics. Unlike influenza, there is no vaccine for the common cold. The best way to prevent it is by adopting good hygiene habits and taking care of your overall health. Maintain a healthy diet, exercise regularly, wash your hands and so on. Try and avoid close and/ or prolonged contact with anyone you know has a cold or who exhibits signs of a cold. This may keep any bacteria or virus from invading your system and getting you sick. Try and kindly excuse yourself from situations with sick persons. For example, if a friend or colleague is speaking with you or wants to go out, simply say something like, "I'm so sorry, I need to excuse myself because I have a prior commitment." If the sick person lives with you, try and not share the same space as long as the person is sick. Make sure to not share items with anyone who is sick. This can minimize the risk of bacteria or virus invading your system. Consider using disposable utensils such as cups and forks while someone in your home is sick. Label items to minimize the risk of contamination. Wash any utensils about which you are unsure using hot water or, preferably, a dishwasher. Some people believe in the benefits of alternative medicine to prevent and relieve colds and the flu. Although there is no definitive scientific evidence that vitamin C, Echinacea, or zinc can prevent or relieve a cold or the flu, you may find these remedies work for you. Despite popular myths to the contrary, there isn't much evidence that taking Vitamin C can prevent a cold or nip one in the bud. Taking Echinacea at the first sign of a cold may decrease the severity and duration of your symptoms. Studies on Zinc have shown that it can reduce symptoms of a cold if taken within a day of symptoms starting. Avoid intranasal zinc, which may permanently damage your sense of smell.
Summary: Get vaccinated. Recognize that there is no cold vaccine. Avoid contact with sick individuals. Use your own items. Try alternative medicines.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Clubs should be measured on a horizontal, rather than vertical, plane to get the most accurate results. The sole is the bottom of the club head. You may need to rest the sole against a plate to ensure it sits at the proper angle. Use a tape measure to find the length in inches between the end of the grip and the farthest point that the sole contacts the horizontal surface. This is the length of your golf club!
Summary:
Place the club on a flat, horizontal surface. Ensure the sole is at a 60 degree angle from the surface. Measure from the end of the grip to the end of the sole.