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Learn the basics of playing the alto sax with our beginner course. Covering topics from posture and breathing to playing your first songs and mastering scales. Join now!
If you've ever wanted to learn how to play the saxophone, the "Saxophone for Beginners" course is the perfect introduction. With a total duration of 1 hour and 32 minutes, this comprehensive course belongs to the Instruments and Vocal category, specifically focusing on the Saxophone and Clarinet subcategory. Led by an experienced instructor, this course carefully guides you through every essential aspect of getting started with the alto saxophone.
The course kicks off with "Alto Sax Beginner Lesson 1," where you'll learn the very basics, including how to open your saxophone case and correctly name all parts of the instrument. This fundamental knowledge sets a solid foundation for your saxophone journey.
Next, the course introduces vital techniques necessary for all wind instruments, such as proper posture, breathing, and the unique 'sizzle' technique, ensuring that you develop sound habits from the outset. You'll also be introduced to reeds, learning about their importance and how to take care of them for the best possible performance.
Assembly is a crucial step for beginners, and the instructor goes through detailed lessons on how to use cork grease and assemble the mouthpiece, reed, and neck of the alto saxophone. Subsequent lessons guide you step-by-step in putting the entire saxophone together and holding it in the correct playing position.
A common beginner's challenge is when notes don't sound right, and this course addresses those worries with a dedicated tutorial. Through clear instructions and helpful troubleshooting tips, you'll gain the confidence to produce the correct notes, even when things don’t go as planned.
The course then dives into practical tutorials for playing specific notes on the alto saxophone. You'll learn to play the notes B, A, G, C, and D, through beginner tutorials, solidifying your understanding of basic note production. You will also get to play simple beginner songs like "Hot Cross Buns" and "Major Duple," giving you a real sense of achievement early on.
From here, the course expands to more advanced content, including a basic 5-note scale tutorial and some easy two-note songs like "LET'S GO CHEER #1" and "WE WILL ROCK YOU." These engaging pieces are specifically selected to keep you motivated and practicing regularly.
You will also learn the techniques for putting on your reed properly and playing a chromatic scale, complete with fingering charts for easier understanding. Multiple scales are covered in a variety of octaves, including G Major, C Major, F Major, D Major, B-Flat Major, A Major, and E Major scales, all taught slowly to ensure you grasp each concept thoroughly.
By the end of this course, you'll have a robust foundation in alto saxophone basics, from assembling your instrument and holding it correctly to playing your first notes and songs. With no reviews yet, this course is a fresh resource waiting to inspire new saxophonists. Enroll now and embark on your musical journey with the "Saxophone for Beginners" course.
Video class: Alto Sax Beginner Lesson 1 - Opening the Case, Naming the Parts
0h03m
Video class: Beginner Lesson - Posture, Breathing, Sizzle (for all Wind Instruments)
0h03m
Video class: Introduction to Reeds
0h02m
Video class: Saxophone - How to Use Cork Grease
0h01m
Exercise: What is the primary purpose of using cork grease on a saxophone's neck cork?
Video class: Alto Sax Beginner Lesson 2 - How to Assemble Mouthpiece, Reed, and Neck
0h02m
Exercise: What is the correct way to position the reed on the saxophone mouthpiece during assembly?
Video class: Alto Sax Beginner Lesson - How to Put the Sax Together
0h03m
Exercise: What is the correct way to support and hold the body of the saxophone while preparing to assemble it?
Video class: Alto Sax Beginner Lesson - How to Hold the Saxophone (Playing Position)
0h03m
Exercise: Which of the following is not a top rule for maintaining proper saxophone playing position?
Video class: HELP! My Note Doesn't Sound Right! (Or Isn't Working): Sax Tutorial
0h02m
Exercise: What is one of the first things you should check if a note doesn't sound right on your saxophone?
Video class: How to Play B on Alto Sax - Beginner Tutorial
0h02m
Exercise: What is the correct way to play the note B on the saxophone?
Video class: How to Play A on Alto Sax - Beginner Tutorial
0h01m
Exercise: When playing the note 'A' on the saxophone, where is 'A' located on the musical staff?
Video class: How to Play G on Alto Sax - Beginner Tutorial
0h01m
Exercise: When playing the note G on the saxophone for beginners, how many home key fingers should be used on the left hand?
Video class: Alto Sax Beginner Song - Hot Cross Buns
0h06m
Exercise: What are the three notes used to play 'Hot Cross Buns' on the alto saxophone as described in the lesson?
Video class: Alto Sax Beginner Song - Major Duple
0h06m
Exercise: When learning a song by ear on the saxophone, what is the first step suggested in the lesson?
Video class: How to Play C on Alto Sax - Beginner Tutorial
0h01m
Exercise: What is the correct fingering technique to play the note C on the saxophone for beginners?
Video class: How to Play D on Alto Sax: Beginner Tutorial
0h01m
Exercise: What makes playing the note D on the saxophone a bit trickier than other notes learned so far?
Video class: Basic 5 Note Scale for Alto Sax: Beginner Tutorial
0h02m
Exercise: In the context of learning to play a five-note scale on the saxophone, what is the sequence of notes when starting on G and ascending one step at a time?
Video class: Easy 2-note song! LET'S GO CHEER #1 on Alto Sax
0h04m
Exercise: What is the correct sequence of notes for playing the 'Let's Go Cheer' song on the saxophone?
Video class: WE WILL ROCK YOU on Alto Sax | Beginner Tutorial
0h07m
Exercise: What is the main purpose of a repeat sign in sheet music?
Video class: How to Play PIERROT on Alto Sax (Au Claire De la Lune) Tutorial
0h05m
Exercise: What are the three notes needed to play the beginner saxophone song mentioned in the course?
Video class: ANOTHER Easy 2-note song! LET'S GO CHEER #2 on Alto Sax
0h04m
Exercise: What is the correct fingering for the note D on the saxophone in 'Let's Go Cheer Number Two'?
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