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How to Play the Saxophone: Video Series

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Learning how to play the saxophone requires lessons and practice. Learn how to play and practice various scales, including C Major and F Major on the saxophone in this free video series of saxophone lessons.

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  1. Practicing the saxophone well is important for performing well with the saxophone. Learn why it is important to practice the saxophone in this free video lesson taught by a professional saxophone player.

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  2. Controlling your breathing when playing the saxophone is a technique that must be practiced. Learn how to control your breathing and practice breathing control for playing the saxophone in this free video.

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  3. Watch a saxophone breathing control exercise to help you learn how to control your breathing when playing the saxophone - free saxophone lesson taught by a professional saxophone player.

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  4. Get a free saxophone lesson on playing the chromatic scale with 1 octave in this free video lesson taught by a professional saxophone player.

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  5. Get a free saxophone lesson on playing the chromatic scale with 2 octaves in this free video lesson taught by a professional saxophone player.

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  6. Watch a saxophone demonstration on chromatic scale articulation to help you learn to play and practice the saxophone in this free video lesson taught by a professional saxophone player.

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  7. Watch a saxophone demonstration of the C major scale to help you learn how to play and practice the saxophone in this free video lesson taught by a professional saxophone player.

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  8. Get a free saxophone lesson on playing the D Major Scale in this free video lesson taught by a professional saxophone player.

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  9. Get a free saxophone lesson on playing the E Major Scale in this free video lesson taught by a professional saxophone player.

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  10. Get a free saxophone lesson on playing the F Major Scale in this saxophone demonstration video performed by a professional saxophone player.

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  11. Get a free saxophone lesson on playing the G Major Scale in this free video lesson taught by a professional saxophone player.

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  12. Get a free saxophone lesson on playing the A Major Scale in this saxophone demonstration video performed by a professional saxophone player.

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  13. Get a free saxophone lesson on playing the B Major Scale in this saxophone demonstration performed by a professional saxophone player.

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  14. Get a free saxophone lesson on transitioning from the major scale to the minor scale in this saxophone demonstration video.

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  15. Learn a C Major Interval exercise to help you learn how to play the saxophone in this free saxophone lesson taught by a professional saxophone player.

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The saxophone, or sax, is a actually member of the woodwind family of instruments though many people think that it is a member of the brass family. Playing the saxophone can be very rewarding and learning how to play the saxophone is probably not as hard as you think. A good way to learn how to play the saxophone is by repeating saxophone exercises to strengthen your fingers and build muscle memory. Developing muscle memory allows you to not have to think or try quite as hard to play the saxophone. If you would like to learn how to play the saxophone, you can learn here from a professional saxophone player.

In this free video series of saxophone lessons learn how to play and practice various saxophone scales from professional saxophone player Brian Medeiros. Brian will demonstrate how to play the C Major scale, the D Major scale, the E Major scale, the G Major scale, the A Major scale, and the B Major scale on the saxophone. Additionally Brian will show you how to practice transitioning from the major scale to the minor scale, how to control your breathing when playing the saxophone, and how to play the chromatic scale with 1 octave and 2 octaves.

 
About the Presenter

Brian Medeiros Brian Medeiros has been playing the saxophone for more than 10 years. He has played the saxophone professionally for the past 5 years. He currently plays in the Wilmington-based band, The Organix.dkdk

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