The saxophone family is a lot larger than most people realize. The four most well known are the soprano, alto, tenor ...
Correct breathing is essential for playing the saxophone. Diaphragmatic breathing is the proper term for this ...
The Grafton Saxophone was the first plastic saxophone. It was not very durable or playable. It may be a design icon, but not much more. It was designed with an eye to capturing the market of sax players (or their parents) who couldn’t afford brass ones. It was very art deco in appearance. [...]
Added on 28 May 2009
28 May 2009
The care of your saxophone is very important. After all, some one just spent $1,000 dollars on this instrument. If you take care of your sax it will last you for many years to come. A well looked after saxophone will hold its resale value. General saxophone tips 1.If you have finished using them [...]
28 May 2009
What to look for when you are buying a saxophone? Here are six things for you to consider when you go to buy your fist saxophone. Sound You need to know what sound you prefer. A light sound in the alto range or a beefy, deep tenor. Take the time to listen to different [...]
28 May 2009
Yes, that means those boring old scales that you are so fond of. Scales have a purpose. They are there to teach you the basic notes that build a tune. If you learn a tune before you learn scales you could end up with gaps in your knowledge that will show [...]
28 May 2009
The price of a saxophone usually reflects the quality of that particular brand of sax. Here is a quick guide to help to know what to expect to pay for a new saxophone. This article is going to deal with the common alto sax and show the starting price only. Gear For Music Alto [...]
28 May 2009
The tenor sax is one of the most common sax's around. The tenor is a great place for beginners to start.
28 May 2009
Things are going well with your new sax, but you want a new mouthpiece to improve you tone a little.
