5 Common Beginner Saxophone Mistakes (And How To Fix Them!)

5 Common Beginner Saxophone Mistakes (And How To Fix Them!) - SaxTuition

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In this video, I look at 5 of the most common mistakes that beginners make when learning the saxophone, and give you tips on how to fix them. I've purposely chosen mistakes that are reasonably easy to fix, so I hope you get a lot out of this video!
The tips I give are:
1. How to set up the reed and ligature on the mouthpiece correctly.
2. How to properly adjust your neckstrap before playing saxophone.
3. Why to avoid puffing out your cheeks while playing.
4. Why to avoid leaning on the palm and side keys.
5. Tips on properly breathing and tonguing notes on the saxophone.
More questions? Feel free to leave them in the comments section below.
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@charlesbenedetti1817 2 жыл бұрын

Jeremy.......you're a darn good teacher and I thank you for posting these tutorials...... as a new student of the Saxophone ( age 90 ) I'm sure to learn the basics and soon be able to jam with the guys.

@SaxTuition 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Charles, thanks for the comment and congratulations on taking up the saxophone! If there's anyone who reads this comment contemplating whether to start the saxophone later in the life, you're a great inspiration and reminder that it's never too late to start. All the best on your saxophone journey!

@emilynightingale7758 4 жыл бұрын

"if i was going to play the tune hot crossed buns..." *plays mary had a little lamb*

@SaxTuition 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, my bad Emily! Hopefully you get the idea 😅

@deadman20023 3 жыл бұрын

Beginner mistakes🙄

@derekakien7379 4 жыл бұрын

Beginners take note. THIS GUY KNOWS WHAT HE IS TALKING ABOUT. And play long notes - loud to soft and back again. Develop your SOUND. And learn where to breathe - listen to the singer.

@judeluwaga4299 Жыл бұрын

You are a very good teacher. Thank you so much,you were precise but points well delivered.

@summerloppe 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this for us who passionate to play an instrument

@FemaleLead1 4 жыл бұрын

I don't even own a saxophone (it should arrive next Monday!) but I've started watching your video because you're so good at explaining.

@SaxTuition 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Auriane 😊 Great to hear you’re enjoying the content.. good luck with your new sax!

@Lulu197813 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video, I'm learning a lot form you.I keep practicing from your first lesson which I found fantastic ,Thanks ,thanks and thanks .

@tysonhathaway9105 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the tips it really helped.

@jimtheyid 3 жыл бұрын

You're my new best friend🤘🏼🎷Sax just arrived

@marcelameza558 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank u :)

@user-ko1yr7qr8g 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!😊❤️

@pas0003 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips, thanks!

@fabriziosantini1672 3 жыл бұрын

very useful. Thank you.

@tonyvu60 4 жыл бұрын

You have mentioned all the errors I have made in the last 3 weeks. :-D... Thanks for putting together this vid

@SaxTuition 4 жыл бұрын

That's years of experience as a sax teacher kicking in 😅 glad you found it useful!

@markhormusic_ALIEN_GAME_ZONE 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much broo ✋ Very informative information. ✌👍✌👍✌👍✌👍✌👍✌👍✌👍✌

@LEARNHOMEOPATHY 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips thanks! -most people when the tell us how to do it say leave a 'tiny' bit of the mouthpiece showing above the reed tip, but I notice in 'placing the reed' that the point of view is high not parallel with the tip, or so it seems, which means that were we to look at it square, the tip of the mouthpiece would disappear - confused. .

@ayomakun8405 2 жыл бұрын

This is really really great

@mariocurtis2208 3 жыл бұрын

My question (complete beginner) is how soft or hard do I blow the 'jet' of air? I could use trial and error but would never know if I was right or wrong. Always suspected lower notes needed more air? Thank you.

@xxczerxx 3 жыл бұрын

7:14 that just reminded me to learn the Gimp song from Pulp Fiction

@samos4924 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, being a clarinet player definitely gives me a head start on most of these points. 😜

@SaxTuition 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@SamuelNwachukwu-rc9ru Жыл бұрын

I want to learn how to do it

@user-sd1oo2qp7p 5 ай бұрын

So how do I use my tongue, I'm a new learner I haven't even blow a sax before but I want to learn

@geofixated 3 жыл бұрын

Was Dizzy pudding his checks for circular breathing?

@SaxTuition 3 жыл бұрын

No, I think he just learnt to play like that! Very few trumpet players before or since have ever puffed their cheeks like Dizzy, he was one of a kind 😊

@ailishbethd4033 3 жыл бұрын

Shouldn't you put the mouthpiece on the neck of the saxophone before aligning the reed, to prevent coming into contact with the reed when putting it on thr cork. Sometimes it's difficult to get it on, even with cork grease, so you have to manipulate a lot more.

@SaxTuition 3 жыл бұрын

You can put the reed on after you've already put the mouthpiece on the neck, but I find it's a lot easier to align the reed properly if you do it beforehand. If you're having trouble getting the mouthpiece on the cord (with cork grease) it is possible that you may need to get your neck recorked and fitted to your mouthpiece. Otherwise just try to avoid touching the reed as best as you can :)

@ailishbethd4033 3 жыл бұрын

@@SaxTuition thank you for your response. I appreciate it. I've just started playing sax and I'm having so much fun. There is indeed a problem with the cork. I bought a new mouthpiece, is it perhaps because of that? My teacher advised me to put the reed on after putting the mouthpiece on the neck. Perhaps because of the problem with the cork.

@oluwafolakemiadesina9018 2 жыл бұрын

It's gonna be way easier if you apply Cork grease

@shubhamagarwal3883 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have reed, can I still play without reed

@SaxTuition 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Shubham, you will need a reed to play - it’s impossible to get a sound without one!

@shubhamagarwal3883 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information. I have order saxophone but I didn't received 😕 Do you provide online coaching.. one to one

@SaxTuition 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t offer 1-1 private coaching, however I do offer the Beginner Series which is a complete course available from the SaxTuition website: www.saxtuition.com/products/beginnerseries-eb