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In this free online instructional video series, learn to play beginner saxophone. Lessons include tips & techniques for sax warm ups, assembly, fingering, saxophone tuning, tonguing, & vibrato.
There are 16 videos in this series:
From classical to blues, jazz to funk, play all of the saxophones sounds; learn how with tips from our expert sax player in this free sax video music lesson.
Put a saxophone together the right way to get the best sound from the instrument; learn how with tips from our expert sax player in this free sax video music lesson.
Use the proper technique for holding a saxophone when playing; learn how with tips from our expert sax player in this free sax video music lesson.
Understand the parts of a saxophone mouthpiece, the ligature and reed; learn how with tips from our expert sax player in this free sax video music lesson..
Practice routines for warming up on the saxophone before playing; learn how with tips from our expert sax player in this free sax video music lesson.
Play major and minor saxophone scales when practicing on a sax; learn how with tips from our expert sax player in this free sax video music lesson.
Melodic minor, blues and whole tone can be alternated when playing a saxophone; learn how with tips from our expert sax player in this free sax video music lesson.
Use single and double tonguing techniques when playing the saxophone; learn how with tips from our expert sax player in this free sax video music lesson.
Use the flutter tongue skill when playing a saxophone; learn how with tips from our expert sax player in this free sax video music lesson.
Use the trilling technique on a saxophone for beginners to sound like pros; learn how with tips from our expert sax player in this free sax video music lesson.
Use humming and blowing techniques when playing the saxophone as a beginner; learn how with tips from our expert sax player in this free sax video music lesson.
Use the sax vibrato technique when playing the saxophone; learn how with tips from our expert sax player in this free sax video music lesson.
Tune the saxophone without taking it into a shop, so it will play accurate notes; learn how with tips from our expert sax player in this free sax video music lesson.
Soprano sax, tenor sax, alto sax and baritone sax, understand the difference between types of saxophones; learn how with tips from our expert sax player in this free sax video music lesson.
Find out whether buying a new or used sax, or renting a saxophone is the best option for a beginner; learn how with tips from our expert sax player in this free sax video music lesson.
Beginners can rent or buy a saxophone; learn which is best for you using tips from our expert sax player in this free sax video music lesson.
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 these free sax lessons on video, our expert will show you how to understand the different styles of playing that often use saxophone, as well as some basic tips and techniques for acquainting a beginner with the instrument. Tutorials include understanding reeds and the saxophone mouthpiece, basic fingering and playing techniques, warm up routines, an explanation of tonguing, and more. It's everything you need to get started on the sax. Even get advice on whether buying or renting a saxophone is the best thing for a new student.
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Mitch Kaplan Proficient on multiple instruments, Mitch Kaplan has performed and taught music for two decades. He is also a published author of music education books and online articles. Mitch appeared on PBS with Yo-Yo Ma and Joshua Redmond in “My Music Rules.” Currently, he is the band director at a private school in Riverside, RI and works with Rick’s Musical Instruments, Inc.dkdk
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