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Free online courseSaxophone to beginners - stage 2 -

Duration of the online course: 1 hours and 14 minutes

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Build real sax skills fast with this free course: stronger rhythm, cleaner scales, ear training, and songs you can play with confidence—certificate-ready learning.

In this free course, learn about

  • Build saxophone patterns; improve speed & fluency in C major
  • Understand arpeggios and how to use them for technique and chords
  • Core rhythm concepts: common time, beat, tempo/speed, and rhythm feel
  • Practice simple-rhythm challenges to strengthen timing and counting
  • Use the octave key to access upper register notes (up to high C)
  • Learn to play “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” and know its associated artist/composer
  • Play G major scale; add F# compared with C major
  • Play D major scale; add C# and know D major chord tones (D–F#–A)
  • Ear-train in G major: find notes and play by ear within the key
  • Ear-train in D major: internalize key sound and play melodies by ear
  • Learn 3 easy crowd-pleaser songs; identify note sequence for “Set Fire to the Rain”
  • Master four B♭ fingerings; know the most common B♭ and how to finger it

Course Description

Move from simply making notes to sounding like a musician. This free online saxophone course is designed for beginners who already know the basics and now want smoother technique, better timing, and more confident playing across the instrument. You will develop the habits that make practice pay off: listening with intention, locking into a steady beat, and building finger control that stays reliable as you speed up.

Instead of guessing your way through tunes, you will learn how patterns and arpeggios help your hands and ears understand what you are playing. You will also strengthen your sense of rhythm by working with common time, beat awareness, tempo control, and simple rhythm challenges that train precision without feeling overwhelming. As your timing improves, your tone and phrasing naturally start to sound more musical.

Technique expands too, especially as you explore the octave key and begin reaching into the upper register with control. You will gradually add new notes and keys, moving beyond C major into G major and D major, so scales start to feel connected rather than like isolated exercises. Along the way, you will gain practical guidance on common fingering choices such as B-flat, helping you play more fluently and avoid the hesitations that interrupt a melody.

To keep motivation high, the course includes approachable songs and recognizable riffs that help you apply new skills immediately. Just as important, ear training lessons help you stop relying only on written notes and start trusting what you hear, making it easier to learn music faster and play with other people. By the end, you will feel more in control of your rhythm, your range, and your musical choices, with practice tools you can keep using long after the final video.

Course content

  • Video class: BC201 - Saxophone Pattern building and C major speed building 06m
  • Exercise: _What is an arpeggio?
  • Video class: Saxophone Rhythm Concepts (Saxophone lesson BC 202) - Common Time, Beat, Speed and Rhythm 05m
  • Exercise: _What does the term "beat" mean in music?
  • Video class: Saxophone Rhythm Challenges 1 (Saxophone Beginners Course BC203) - Working with simple rhythms 06m
  • Exercise: What is a key skill addressed in the BC 203 Rhythm challenges lesson?
  • Video class: The octave key (Saxophone Lesson BC204) - up, up and away to high C 05m
  • Exercise: _What is the purpose of the octave key in saxophone playing?
  • Video class: How to play Mercy, Mercy, Mercy (Saxophone Lesson BC205) on saxophone 08m
  • Exercise: Who is associated with the song 'Mercy Mercy Mercy'?
  • Video class: Saxophone lesson on F sharp and the G major Scale Saxophone Lesson BC206 05m
  • Exercise: _What is the note that needs to be played in the G major scale that was not present in the C major scale?
  • Video class: Saxophone lesson on C sharp and the D major Scale (Saxophone Lesson BC207) 05m
  • Exercise: What are the notes of a D major chord?
  • Video class: Saxophone Ear Training (Saxophone Lesson BC208) - Mastering the key of G Major...using your ears! 06m
  • Exercise: What is the main focus of the BC208 ear training video?
  • Video class: Saxophone Ear Training Series - Mastering the key of D Major (Saxophone Lesson BC209) 05m
  • Video class: 3 more easy songs for saxophone to impress your friends (Saxophone lesson BC210) 12m
  • Exercise: Which musical note sequence belongs to Adele's 'Set Fire to the Rain'?
  • Video class: Four Bb Fingerings you MUST know for saxophone (Saxophone lesson BC211) 06m
  • Exercise: _What is the most common B-flat that saxophonists use and how is it played?

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