Holding the upper layer (side 2) of the obi in your left hand and the lower layer (side 1) in your right hand, cross left over right, so that the two sides of the belt form an “x” shape on your stomach. Cross the belt as close to the center of your belly as possible. If the cross is to one side of your body or the other, the knot in your obi won’t be centered. The mid-point of the belt should still be centered above your navel. Take the upper side (2) of the belt (which has been in your left hand) and tuck this under up the belt’s mid-point, so it passes next to your body. Pull the side of the obi tight, so that no excess belt is hanging down below the beginning of the knot. As you tie the knot, be sure to keep the belt flat. Never crunch, bend, or fold the flat obi when tying it. Take side (2) of the obi and gently bend it down so that it crosses back over the knot that you’ve started to tie. Cross side (2) over side (1) in front of you. The two sides of the belt should overlap a few inches in front of your body, leaving an open gap between the partially tied knot and the crossed sides of the belt.

Summary: Cross the top side over the bottom. Tuck the left side of the obi under both layers of the belt around your body. Bend the tucked side of the obi so that it crosses the other side in front of you.


If you think you have a problem with alcohol and want to quit, the first thing to do is go and talk to your doctor. You can enroll in a detox program and begin on the road to sobriety. A doctor will help manage your withdrawal symptoms as your body goes through detoxification.  It generally takes two to seven days from the time of your last drink. Withdrawal will likely be at its worst about two days into the process. If necessary, the doctor can give you a sedative to help you through it. Drink plenty of water and eat regular meals to keep your strength up. If you decide to detox at home, see a doctor for regular monitoring. . Depending on your condition and circumstances, a doctor may decide to prescribe certain medication to help you fight your alcohol addiction. A doctor can prescribe the following medications for you:  Acamprosate (Campral) can help you stay sober by reducing the craving. Disulfiram (Antabuse) can help prevent relapse by making you feel sick if you drink. Drinking alcohol on this medication causes nausea, chest pain, throwing up, and dizziness. Naltrexone (Revia) prevents the positive effects of alcohol, making it less enjoyable to drink. It doesn’t make you sick. This medication is also available in an injectable form which can be taken once per month. Battling an alcohol addiction is a serious undertaking, and you will most likely benefit from a strong social support network. There are many different options so you can find what works for you. Some people like to talk to friends and family, others find it more helpful to speak to those going through a similar experience. Some steps to consider include:   Joining Alcoholics Anonymous. Attending a support group. Getting counselling or going to group therapy. Going to family counselling to get help repairing damaged relationships. Making new friends who don’t drink. Alcohol abuse and dependency is often linked with other problems, such as depression and anxiety. To really try to get over your alcohol problems it will help you to try and deal with any other issues too. This may include medications, counselling, or both.  Speak to your doctor and ask for advice on what to do. Consider cognitive behavioral therapy to help you identify and deal with situations or feelings that trigger your drinking. Some situations, activities, and emotions can make you feel like drinking. These internal and external motivations to drink are called triggers. It is important to familiarize yourself with those situations and find ways to cope with them or to avoid them entirely. This may make it easier to prevent a relapse.   If being around certain people makes you want to drink, then you may need to limit your time with these people or try to avoid them for a while. For example, if you have a friend who drinks heavily and encourages you to do the same, then you might want to cut down on the time you spend with this friend. If you find it hard to go to a bar and not have a drink, then you may want to avoid bars for a while. Try asking your friends and family to meet you for dinner somewhere that does not serve alcohol, or arrange to meet them for coffee or breakfast for a while. If you find that your desire to drink is stronger when you are feeling stressed, then you may benefit from learning some relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, meditation, or progressive muscle relaxation.

Summary: Enroll in a detox program. Take medications to fight the addiction Find sources of social support. Get treatment for other problems that might hinder your recovery. Avoid your triggers.


Being able to play scales with ease is a requirement for developing your jazz saxophone skills. The G-major scale is an especially important one to master. Play it daily as part of your jazz saxophone practice routine. Listen to jazz saxophone players who incorporate different chord tones and sequences into their playing. After you listen, try to replicate some of the sounds. For example,  listen to Jerry Bergonzi's solo in the song “Edith Head” and then try to replicate it. Knowing how to use cadences can help you to play jazz saxophone. Try to incorporate some different cadences into your playing to get a jazz sound. For example, you could try using a Two-Note Motif, Triad Arpeggio, Pentatonic Pattern, or a Lester Lick.

Summary: Practice playing the G major scale. Learn how to use chord tones/sequences. Incorporate cadences into your playing.


Store the bottles for at least a week preferably two at about room temperature, then refrigerate.
Summary: Age the brew—briefly! Enjoy!