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How to Play Tenor Saxophone

Presented by Dave Birkin

Learn how to play tenor saxophone with basic saxophone techniques in this free instructional video series, including reed types, holding the saxophone, saxophone playing and basic saxophone scales.

Series Summary

Down through the ages, both classical and jazz music have featured an instrument that has been popularized in our day by Stan Getz, John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, and yes, Kenny G. In case you haven’t guessed, I'm talking about the saxophone. The sax is a woodwind instrument, despite its brassy appearance. It was introduced to the world circa 1840 by a Belgian-born man named Adolphe Sax, perhaps borrowing elements from the clarinet and oboe in its creation. In addition to it's popularity in jazz ensembles and marching bands, the tenor sax is featured prominently in Afro-American, Afro-Caribbean and Latin American music. In these free sax video lessons, our expert will explore the basics of tenor saxophone, from how to hold the instrument, embouchure and choosing reeds, to scales, arpeggios and jazz improvisation. Learn the art of playing the tenor saxophone today.

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Practicing the Tenor Saxophone

Use practice methods for the tenor saxophone to increase your learning curve and learn how with tips from our expert tenor sax player in this free sax video music lesson.

Origins & Types of Saxophones

The tenor saxophone, when and how it was created and its different types are discussed by our expert sax player in this free sax video music lesson.

Tenor Saxophone Tonguing

Use tonguing techniques and note articulation for the tenor saxophone and learn how with tips from our expert tenor sax player in this free sax video music lesson.

How to Choose a Reed for a Tenor Saxophone

Choose the right saxophone reed for your tenor saxophone, getting a stiff reed and balancing it with a reed rush. Learn how with tips from our expert tenor sax player in this free sax video music lesson.

Playing Arpeggios on the Tenor Saxophone

Play arpeggios on the tenor saxophone using the proper fingering techniques and learn how with tips from our expert tenor sax player in this free sax video music lesson.

How to Hold a Tenor Saxophone

Hold a tenor saxophone using the correct hand placement when playing the sax and learn how with tips from our expert tenor sax player in this free sax video music lesson.

What is Tenor Saxophone Vibrato?

Use vibrato in tenor saxophone as a variant to liven up the sound by using your jaw to change the tone and learn how with tips from our expert tenor sax player in this free sax video music lesson.

Choosing a Mouthpiece for a Tenor Saxophone

Pick the right mouthpiece for a tenor saxophone by understanding what it does and other parts involved, like baffles, and learn how with tips from our expert tenor sax player in this free sax video music lesson.

What is Saxophone Embouchure?

Saxophone embouchure is how your mouth, reed and mouthpiece interact when playing a sax and learn more with tips from our expert tenor sax player in this free sax video music lesson.

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