Musical Instruments

Playing the alto saxophone during a special occasion like a wedding makes for a wonderful memory. Because the Wedding March is a widely recognized melody, it requires proper preparation before an...

Playing saxophone is a wonderful hobby and a lot of fun. The more you play the better you get and the more fun you can have. Getting better requires disciplined practice and patience.

The saxophone can play smooth jazz, concert band pieces or solos over an orchestra. The four major types of saxophones (soprano, alto, tenor and baritone) increase the amount of people who can...

The alto saxophone is a reed instrument and member of the woodwind section. It is usually made of brass, and consists of the mouthpiece (which holds the reed), the neckpiece, and the body. Taking...

Masters as well as learners of the saxophone spend a lot of time doing breathing exercises and practicing various breathing techniques. This helps them produce a better sound quality and regulate...

Learning to play a musical instrument is never easy. Each instrument has its own process for making sound. As a woodwind instrument, the alto saxophone sound is produced by a wooden reed that is...

The pads of a saxophone perform the essential function of forming an air-tight seal over the holes of a saxophone, creating a sound of the right pitch and tone. Every saxophone's pads must be...

The sound you get from your saxophone is created by a combination of factors that all work together to produce widely varying tones. The style of music and sound you wish to achieve will determine...

You will learn how to add another "cool" talent to your life by learning to play the saxophone in a short period of time.

You will learn how to add another "cool" talent to your life by learning to play the saxophone in a short period of time.

Changing a few pads on a saxophone is not too difficult, but to repad an entire horn is a job that should be tackled by a trained professional. When all or the majority of all the pads need to be...

A daily practice routine for saxophone is a must if one desires to be a good player. Ideally, a routine will be just that, routine. Practice must be uniform and deal with issues you have as a...

The saxophone is a woodwind musical instrument that is played in many bands in the Western world. The concept of how a saxophone works is identical, no matter if the saxophone is a soprano, alto,...

You will learn how to add another "cool" talent to your life by learning to play the saxophone in a short period of time.

The mouthpiece of the saxophone is an interface between the player's mouth and his instrument. The player blows into the mouthpiece, vibrating the included reed to produce sound. Saxophone...

The saxophone is a reed instrument, generally made of brass. It is one of the newer families of instruments in existence, in part because its complex construction requires a high degree of precise...

The smallest and highest-pitched of the four standard saxophones, the soprano sax has both similarities to and differences from the other instruments in the sax family. While the instrument is...

The alto saxophone is an extremely popular instrument among musicians, band students and jazz veterans alike. This versatile instrument has an immediately recognizable sound familiar to music...

One of the most common problems facing saxophone students is an intonation problem. Poor intonation is incongruent with the sound and harmony of a well-skilled saxophone and causes the music to...

The tenor saxophone is one of the most recognizable instruments in the music world. It has symbiotic relationships with genres from jazz to rock 'n' roll and rhythm and blues. To be a successful...

The saxophone was invented in 1840 by Belgian Adolphe Sax. Many sizes of saxophones exist now, and their sounds vary in pitch and quality.

A relatively new musical instrument, the alto saxophone was invented by a Belgian craftsman in the mid-19th century. The saxophone is generally known for its lyrical sound, and the range of the...

The brass finish on an old saxophone may be worn and dull, but you can make the horn look new again by silver-plating it. The actual process of silver-plating is not all too difficult, but the...

One of the most popular saxophone instruments is the tenor saxophone. While this type of saxophone has limited applications in the orchestral setting, the instrument has been fully integrated into...

One of the most important parts of the saxophone is the reed. In fact, without a reed, the instrument is unplayable. Many players simply purchase reeds from the local music store and do not...

As the soprano saxophone is considered to be an "advanced" saxophone, experience on either the alto or tenor saxophone is typically required before beginning the study of the instrument. Because...

The baritone saxophone was originally developed to be present and useful in every large musical ensemble. Its size and weight often prevent its use in marching bands and smaller quintets, but the...

Although it seems to be older, the saxophone was invented only a half century after Mozart's death. The saxophone is one of the most versatile instruments in the world. Famous saxophonists have...

The saxophone is perhaps the most expressive of jazz instruments, offering a near infinite range of flexibility and expression to those who master it. Like learning any other musical skill,...

The saxophone can be incredibly expressive and powerful, but you need to practice to play well. The key to becoming a better saxophonist is to practice correctly. Practicing correctly is hard...

Playing overtones is a great way to improve tone, intonation, and altissimo on the saxophone. Overtones can be intimidating at first because their production can be confusing and result in harsh...

The baritone saxophone features a low pitch. It is a single reed instrument that is made from brass and has a tapered conical bore. Despite the baritone's low pitch, its music is written in treble...

For more than 50 years, the Otto Link saxophone mouthpieces have been coveted sax accessories for many players. Though this brand of mouthpiece comes in many makes and models, new and old and...

The saxophone was first designed and played by Adolphe Sax from Belgium in the mid-800s. Sax inherited his love of musical instruments from his father. While Sax was growing up, he went to the...

Ever since its invention in 1841, by French instrument maker Adolphe Sax, the saxophone has been popular due to its ability to bridge the tonal gap between brass and woodwind instruments. Because...

Saxophone reeds are natural products that come from cane, or a giant grass called Arundo donax, which is often grown in France or Argentina. The cane takes anywhere from 2 to 4 years to reach...

The baritone sax has one of the deepest pitches of all the saxophones, and it's big. The baritone is an instrument vital to providing a bass melody for bands, orchestras and even marching bands....

Saxophones are members of the wind family. Unlike other wind instruments, they are made of brass. A saxophone has a reed, like a clarinet. The instrument is made up of the mouthpiece, the...

The Eb minor seventh scale on saxophone can be easily thought of as F#. Play an Eb minor seventh scale on saxophone with lessons from a music theory teacher in this free video on woodwind instruments.

On saxophone, the Ab minor seventh scale has an equivalent in G# minor. Play an Ab minor seventh scale on saxophone with lessons from a music theory teacher in this free video on woodwind instruments.

When playing a saxophone melody, minor seventh triads are taken from minor scales. Play minor seventh triads on saxophone with lessons from a music theory teacher in this free video on woodwind...

A minor seventh chord on saxophone is extracted from the natural minor scale. Play minor seventh chords on saxophone with lessons from a music theory teacher in this free video on woodwind...

When playing saxophone, a C minor seventh scale would normally have E, A and B natural as flats. Play a C minor seventh scale on saxophone with lessons from a music theory teacher in this free...

In saxophone playing, the G minor seventh scale is extracted from the B flat major scale. Play a G minor seventh scale on saxophone with lessons from a music theory teacher in this free video on...

On the saxophone, the D minor seventh scale is extracted from the F major scale, and everything is natural except for B. Play a D minor seventh scale on saxophone with lessons from a music theory...

For an A minor seventh scale on the saxophone, all of the notes are natural. Play an A minor seventh scale on saxophone with lessons from a music theory teacher in this free video on woodwind...

When playing an E minor seventh scale on saxophone, remember that the E is not sharp or flat. Play an E minor seventh scale on saxophone with lessons from a music theory teacher in this free video...

On the saxophone, the B minor seventh scale is a very popular minor scale for concerts. Play a B minor seventh scale on saxophone with lessons from a music theory teacher in this free video on...

The F# minor seventh scale on saxophone is like an inverted version of the A scale. Play an F# minor seventh scale on saxophone with lessons from a music theory teacher in this free video on...

On the saxophone, the C# minor seventh scale has only four sharp notes. Play a C# minor seventh scale on saxophone with lessons from a music theory teacher in this free video on woodwind instruments.