Learn to play the saxophone in 1 hour

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This video will explain in detail all the things you need to know to start playing the saxophone: mouthpieces, reeds and ligatures; mouthpiece setup; assembling the saxophone; holding the saxophone; neck straps and adjustment, playing your first notes; playing the C major scale; playing your first songs; tuning the saxophone and cleaning the saxophone and reeds.
Time chapters
00:00 Intro
00:34 stands
02:17 patches
05:09 reeds
06:41 breaking in reeds
10:00 ligatures
10:35 mouthpieces
11:50 mouthpiece setup
13:41 preparing reeds
17:02 reed cases
19:14 mouthpiece setup
20:40 saxophone assembly
23:31 neck straps
27:20 neck strap adjustment
29:53 holding the saxophone
34:16 embouchure
36:38 playing first note
41:32 tonguing a note
46:18 playing a scale
51:56 playing first songs
52:11 tuning the saxophone
54:39 cleaning the saxophone
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@csababalog5450 Жыл бұрын

That's when a person knows what they're talking about, can teach it, and puts in the hard work to pass on their knowledge selflessly. The video is very valuable, but more valuable is the person who made it.

@msprofessr Жыл бұрын

You were very thorough! I’ve been playing the sax 3 years. However, I learned additional things from you. Thanks so much for sharing. ❤

@skimanization Ай бұрын

This is a super introduction to saxophone for beginners. I teach saxophone to beginners and I always follow this model. Thanks.

@LindaB9654 4 ай бұрын

After 50+ years I have decided to pick up the alto sax once again. Retirement deems the necessity of doing something worthwhile and enjoyable with your time-I played the sax in jr high and high school and enjoyed my time with the instrument. So, for Valentine's Day this year my sweetie bought me a Selmer SAS301, not quite a beginner student horn, but a 1/2 step up maybe. Anyway, I have come across your video to help me refresh the skills I have probably long since forgotten. It is said, this is like riding a bicycle- to will come back to you once you get started-and it is starting to do just that. Thank you for your willingness to walk through getting to know the sax, getting started with the sax, and thoroughness in the instruction.

@Saxcomprehensive 4 ай бұрын

Hi. I wish you every success as you get back into playing the saxophone. There are so many great channels now that it is easier than ever to learn the saxophone. Thanks for the comment.

@apredd8422 6 ай бұрын

Hands down THE most useful and helpful video in KZfaq for 🎷 thank you 🙏

@willlarrea5882 6 ай бұрын

My God, what an awesome video, I’m retaking the saxophone after 20 years and I have forgotten everything. You going to the very basics definitely helped me remembering what I’d learned years ago. Thank you

@DangerousWordsPodcast 7 ай бұрын

Such a great video. You are a wonderful teacher. I know nothing about the Saxophone at the beginning of this video by the end I feel feel like a professional sax player. Of course I still sound like trash but I look great. 😂😀

@piyanoogreniyoruz Жыл бұрын

You are a great teacher. I'm an exciting newbie at 61 age. Purchased an alto saxaphone just before one week. And watching your videos with pleasure and learning much. Thank you!

@vendakansya6382 8 ай бұрын

omg you inspired me, im 25 but too afraid to start coz I thought im too late, but now im motivated coz of you. thank you

@piyanoogreniyoruz 8 ай бұрын

@@vendakansya6382Its great age to start. And its great instrument also easy to learn believe me.

@jamesdarylthomas3684 7 ай бұрын

I had a saxophone for years,was getting better,but convit19 set me back, haven't practice since than, trying to get back into it, I'm 71 been playing congas 🪘all my life, wanted to play another instrument 🎷,so I'm starting over Thanks this is .helpful

@programmer-network 3 ай бұрын

35 here, just bought my first alto sax. I've been playing guitar for more then 20 years, but always also wanted to play sax. Let's go, can't wait for it to arrive :). If you have some tips for us newbies, please share!

@piyanoogreniyoruz 3 ай бұрын

@@jamesdarylthomas3684 just this, never give up! You will always be fine. Hug your horn. It’s best friend . Listen the cats too much they will inspire you good luck 👍

@writerinrwanda 4 ай бұрын

Hello from Rwanda! It was my birthday yesterday and I bought an alto sax. I was a trumpet player in my teens and I'm a piano tuner now, but the sax is completely new to me. This video was absolutely brilliant. Loved having so much information in one place, and really clearly explained. Thanks so much!

@oldskola3634 9 ай бұрын

This video is so good

@Gabrielofoe 11 күн бұрын

thanks I am child and you are my role model

@tumeke52 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, so very helpful. Absolutely Brilliant, everything l have been asking my self has been answered. Condensation ! Who knew ! Caring for the mouthpiece ? Mould on reeds 😳omg ! Ive learnt soooo much, l will have to revisit this video a few more times… Thank you sooo much.

@bonniegillow2810 6 ай бұрын

This video is amazing!!! I just got a saxophone and you literally answered every single question I have. I am no longer scared of it, because I know what to do! Thank you :)

@greenLungs- 5 ай бұрын

How’s the saxophone playing going after a month?

@derrymullins-fp8pl 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic teacher, frankly gifted teacher.many,many thanks Derry M

@alpha00b7 6 ай бұрын

I just started playing saxophone and your video was the best I found so far, I started late I'm 66 years old and this video help me a lot thank you and keep teaching looking forward for all your videos,😎😎👍

@greenLungs- 5 ай бұрын

How’s the playing going? Is it going well, asking to know if I can learn well in about 5 months

@rickhudson7929 7 ай бұрын

Great video. Thank you! I am only just starting out with the sax, and this was a tremendous help.

@lisabethsmith3921 8 ай бұрын

I’m so happy I found your video! Thank you so much!!!😀

@DG-lh4pu 6 ай бұрын

Awesome video! Thank you so much for all the details, for explaing the embocure and for actually ecplaining the fingering. Now it's time for practice!

@msbatman 9 ай бұрын

I'm a new beginner. I'm so glad to come across your video. Super comprehensive, super useful. Gives me enough knowledge to have the confidence to start and even maintain the saxophone in good condition. Super valuable video. Thank you

@mrjasondowner7734 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, just started learning the Alto sax

@Mothegreat 9 ай бұрын

Great video I just started saxophone and it’s helping me alot

@dileepnaik1312 10 ай бұрын

You have done very good explanations on every small points

@Sheepish16 Жыл бұрын

i wish i knew all of these tips when first starting on sax.. good video!

@sir.PabloTV6 Ай бұрын

God bless You my friend! All best from Poland, Your Videos are the hammer!

@Wildfire6647 10 ай бұрын

Brother, a million thank you for your time, calmness and generosity for sharing your knowledge and love for the sax. I think all Kens are service oriented😄

@wes0945 4 ай бұрын

Lots of information thank you, Best all encompassing video I've seen.

@T.RockTx 2 ай бұрын

Wow!! Excellent information for me as a brand new reed player.

@leftright5539 11 ай бұрын

Im going to watch this, thank you so much.

@1510caroleanne 5 ай бұрын

I can't stop watching you. Well done. I will keep watching. Thank you.

@Smackdabinu 2 жыл бұрын

Wow what a great video! This is not only for beginners but it is for people playing for awhile. Thank you for such comprehensive information about playing the saxophone. I’ve been playing for a long time and you showed me things that I have never known. 👍

@frankdittmer8540 8 ай бұрын

I am a complete beginner and have been looking through every video and beginner series I could find that would answer all of the questions I have had and also new questions that kept coming up. Happily, I came across your video which is complete for me as a total beginner, and you have answers to all of my questions, and more. I want to thank you for sharing and teaching and imparting the confidence to learn and play the saxophone. I have always wanted to play, and you have given me a good start and direction on my alto sax. I am looking forward to more videos from you. You are a great communicator and teacher.

@greenLungs- 5 ай бұрын

How’s the learning going? Asking so I know if you can learn a sax in 2 months

@frankdittmer8540 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for asking. The learning is going great. The biggest stumbling block for me was learning how to get used to the reed. How to get my mouth used to holding it for any amount of time to play on it without making my lip sore. I thought I could start out on a 2 1/2 strength, but for me I had to order some 1 1/2 strength and start building my embouchure without hurting myself. I've been using D'addario 1 1/2 royals (as well as D'addario 1 1/2 ricos) and I like the royals and I am still playing on them until I feel I have outgrown them. I am practicing scales C, D, F, & G, which I can play while reading them, and I am learning to commit them to memory while building muscle memory to finger them on the sax as to where the sharps and flat keys are located so I can play smoothly without fumbling for them. I am able to play songs because of learning the scales but I am focusing on the scales and fingering and embouchure. I love the sax and what I have learned so far. So, yes I would say you can learn the sax in 2 months, it's the playing like you want to that takes patience and practice, and that's where I am and really enjoying it. Good luck and happy saxing.@@greenLungs-

@greenLungs- 5 ай бұрын

@@frankdittmer8540 that’s great! I was just wondering because I was seeing if I could catch up with the band before I join them in the freshman year (middle school band for us is 7/8 grades, so only 2 years behind, even then, they really just practice for their concerts) so I’ve been seeing if it’s possible, I have 5? Months, so I go from there

@frankdittmer8540 5 ай бұрын

@@greenLungs- Yes! I know you will do really well because you are already setting goals and you have the desire to continue to reach them. That will keep you practicing and motivated on your sax journey. Let me know how you do. 🎷🎶

@JenniferBurrowes 11 ай бұрын

I just want to say thank you. Your video was classic. I learned a lot today and it is just day two. You are an excellent teacher. Saving this for future purposes. God bless you.

@mikaaltman8841 7 ай бұрын

New Saxophone player here! Thank you SO much for this video! I've been struggling with tonguing the reed since it was introduced to me during my last lesson, but now things are going smooth doing it in your method.

@hfalalalala 7 ай бұрын

Hope things go smooth for you! 😊

@greenLungs- 5 ай бұрын

Wondering how your progress is going so far?

@ballyhoo48 2 ай бұрын

That was an excellent video and easy to watch. Learnt a few things there. Thanks

@mcduffthompson9455 Жыл бұрын

I just bought mine and I'm going to follow ur instructions 🎉

@michaelharvey5138 2 ай бұрын

A thorough and easy to follow and understand video👍….

@DunMoreDennis 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic information. Thank you so much.

@ohblackwater 2 ай бұрын

This was COMPREHENSIVE! Thank you! By far the best 101 introduction I've ever seen. I've really benefitted from your knowledge. Thank you again!

@johnsonlyallmedia 6 ай бұрын

Excellent explanation

@felixol 2 жыл бұрын

So much work to make this video possible. Really appreciate it. Thanks a lot

@whindyberiziky5901 3 ай бұрын

Merci pour toute cette pédagogie. Voire différents aspects me permets de corriger plusieurs choses

@regularnimnule9715 6 ай бұрын

This was really excellent, thank you. I'm a raw beginner to the saxophone (though not to music) and this was extremely helpful. Again, thank you.

@eddierocksteady5740 7 ай бұрын

I express gratitude and thanks for your KZfaq video channel. To which I subscribed immediately ❤❤❤❤❤.

@joelherzog6571 11 ай бұрын

the best out there, thourough and clear to understand. A gift to those trying to learn!

@RR-mt2wp Жыл бұрын

Very clear instructions on the saxophone, many thanks for the videos you share.

@caseyrebel9947 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this very thorough and easy-to-follow instructional video. You're a good teacher.

@chrisduwe 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much - one can see you love to play, and the details are really helping med understand. Feels like one is there with you in the room. Thank you!

@DLC1111 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much,this will help me big time,blissings to you🙏☺️🪷💚im so happy with this video,this made my day,Thank you again😁🙏

@glimmertwin1977 8 ай бұрын

Wish I could like this video more than once - very great intro and lots of functional tips. Instant subscribe

@georgeku8245 9 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness you are very detailed in your demonstrations. Thanks.

@Ledgerblaze. 10 ай бұрын

This class is detailed with great research,thank you for doing this Sir.

@thebuskerscorner1259 Жыл бұрын

Brilliantly presented video. I'll be watching this a few times when my new sax arrives next week. Thank you Sir.

@saxophonelearningtips4289 4 ай бұрын

Very thorough and in-depth. Thanks for sharing this wealth of knowledge.

@Shawnwintube 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for a very comprehensive tutorial.

@CarlosAvila-kw3tc 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!! I am just going to start learning!! You can imagine how helpful your video is!!!

@basketer429 7 ай бұрын

you are a great teacher, thank you for your effort to teach sax to people who loves to learn to play the sax.

@TDDmusique 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic video, very comprehensive indeed. Thank you very much!

@dancinboy4eva Жыл бұрын

Fab video, I learnt so much watching this, really well delivered and eay to understand

@fungaikuzinya6664 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for this good sir. You are a great teacher.

@irinaklimova7558 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for such a detailed videos. You have a great skill to deliver your message.

@chapstickbabe 3 ай бұрын

I loved your video ! Thank you, it was perfect for my 1st time ever playing. Cant wait to learn more

@daringbarons Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video! It’s extremely helpful.

@panierben 6 ай бұрын

thank you for all this very interesting information... I'm picking up the saxophone again after years of stopping! and getting back into it, reading the notes, finding your bearings is not so simple! And your video really helped me and reminded me of the right basics! On the other hand, I'm French and I'm not used to reading notes with letters hahaha and then, too bad you didn't give us a little demonstration of your muscical playing ;-)

@Saxcomprehensive 6 ай бұрын

Hi. Thanks for the comment. I am just like you. I'm trying to learn how to play the saxophone better while making videos during the process. I have lots of intonation problems with my horn and need to get it overhauled this year or buy a new one. Thanks for watching and happy new year.

@sammai100 4 ай бұрын

the most kind and detailed tutorial for beginners ever i seen. 👍👍 thank you so much!

@kimcanada Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. So much helpful to me. Thanks again.

@vitorcortizo2225 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations for the content! Every beginner should watch it!

@chrissa3107 11 ай бұрын

Great video! Thank you so much! 😊

@amosliburdamosliburd5539 Ай бұрын

This was extremely informative!!

@blessinggumfe444 2 ай бұрын

You are a great teacher 👍

@willswings Жыл бұрын

best explanations all over youtube ! thanks a lot I suscribe

@vinsamson8061 3 ай бұрын

Great video thankyou! Covers everything 👌

@lesterjr315 2 ай бұрын

10/10 video no notes. Amazing and informative.

@randomx8822 Ай бұрын

Really good video man. Appreciated.

@leonardodonadel48 2 жыл бұрын

thank you! very informative and useful.

@kayeechan5283 Жыл бұрын

very useful

@projectedone 6 ай бұрын

Amazing, thank you.

@kavrutov 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful video! Thank you!

@user-gb7jn7xc8n 5 ай бұрын

brilliant, great explanation thank you

@AlexHubert1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🤩

@StevensonDucinvil 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your video. Very informative

@tonysmith5713 Жыл бұрын

Very well explained ,👍 thank you

@rebeccaabraham8652 6 ай бұрын

Useful information! I try to play Xaphoon and Clariphone - and there’s always something new to learn. However - I’ve just started with digital saxaphones and that’s going to be a period of ‘swings and roundabouts’ as I get used to the mechanics!

@NoRestfortheMusicians 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Wildfire6647 10 ай бұрын

Thanks

@user-sq6jk5nb8j 4 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@billjoyce5525 19 күн бұрын

Thanks! Very through

@JayCee-hw4zc 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your very thorough and informative advice! Great work!!!

@amritpalmarjara4332 2 ай бұрын

wow...... such insight....😃

@andreygruzdev4753 Жыл бұрын

Отличное занятие! Большое спасибо!😍

@hemgie61 11 ай бұрын

At least someone who explains what every beginner would like to know. I started playing 3 years ago, but have been questioning things no one really explained. I wish I had seen this earlier. It's answered some things I wasn't too sure about. But I still have a question which I can't find the answer anywhere. And when I asked a few sax players, everyone seem to be surprised and I got no answer. I know we leave saliva moisture in the saxophone when we play. But why is my left hand's middle finger and index getting wet about 10 minutes that I start practicing? Is this normal? Where is the moisture exiting the sax from? Thanks for that.

@Saxcomprehensive 11 ай бұрын

Hi. The moisture comes out of the tone holes. The warm air makes contact with the cold metal saxophone and causes condensation which runs down inside of the saxophone. It gets in the tone holes and as we open and close the keys, the moisture is flicked on the outside of the saxophone. Sometimes when I practice everything is fine but at other times my fingers get wet. Sometimes after a long practice when I turn my saxophone upside down and lot of liquid runs out of the bell. Sometimes when I clean my saxophone after a practice there are droplets of liquid on the body of the saxophone. If you hold your saxophone so it's leaning into the body the moisture will run towards the tone holes but if you hold it more straight or away from the body less will flow to the tone holes. Maybe try to hold the saxophone at a different angle. There are other factors such as how you blow into the saxophone and some people's breath may have more moisture. Probably practice for 10mins so that the saxophone warms up then give it a wipe down and it should be fine since the saxophone is no longer cold. This is just my opinion but I know others experience wet fingers so you are not the only one. Thanks.

@hemgie61 11 ай бұрын

@@Saxcomprehensive I didn’t realize the cold sax could be the cause and it makes sense. I will also try hold the sax differently apart from warming the sax by playing 10min. I seem to have a wet mouth when playing so there will be more to control but it’s making sense now. You have confirmed so many things in this video as well of what to watch for. Like something you said which made me realize why I am having my right hand’s thumb knuckle hurting with I didn’t even think ‘could’ be caused by how I hold my new tenor. You are amazing, thanks for everything. Jacques

@exwhyz33 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. Just wondered about the condensation - maybe place packets of silica gel (or even cat litter inside stockings) inside the bell to soak up condensation.

@Saxcomprehensive 11 ай бұрын

Hi. Anything placed in the bell will muffle the sound and change the intonation. Condensation is something that we just need to put up with. We just need to remember to swab out the saxophone after every practice session to reduce the pads sticking. Also not to leave pad savers in saxophone for a long time. All the great players have to deal with condensation, so I guess we should be able. Thanks

@exwhyz33 11 ай бұрын

@@Saxcomprehensive Yes of course. I was meaning place the silica gel packets after every use, not while performing. The same as after using trainers.

@Saxcomprehensive 11 ай бұрын

@@exwhyz33 Sure. There are lots of products designed to do that. There are 2 pad savers for the body of the sax and another for the neck. Keyleaves have spit sponges and other products to keep the keys open when drying. Lots of people rate these products but personally using a good swab and leaving the saxophone out to air dry works fine. Thanks for the comment.

@Rooonga 6 ай бұрын

Fantastic video! I’ve had a beaten up old sax for years & can play some tunes but had no idea what notes I was playing! I do have a question that’s really confusing me though.. You are tuning to concert A - but are playing F# on an alto sax? I just don’t get it! Why aren’t you playing an A? Does this mean if I’m playing along to a 12 bar blues backing track in G (for example) that I won’t actually be playing G,C & D? As I would on a guitar or piano? Many thanks and happy new year.

@Saxcomprehensive 6 ай бұрын

Hi. You are right. Saxophones are transposing instruments which means the sound that comes out of the saxophone is not the same as the accepted fingerings. When we finger a C on an alto sax a E flat come out of the horn and when we finger a C on a tenor sax a B flat comes out of the horn. So when tuning if I finger an F# on the horn a concert pitch of A will come out of the horn. So I would check for a reading A on an ordinary tuner unless I have one with a saxophone button on it. If you google saxophone transposing charts it will show the fingered note and the concert pitch which comes out of the horn. When it come to backing tracks if the backing track is made for saxophones then it will have the correct chords for playing since the backing track would have already been transposed for the saxophone. However, if it is an ordinary backing track for concert pitch instruments, then you would have to play different notes to match the backing track. So for a 12 bar blues in G just look up on a transposing chart what note on the saxophone you would have to play to sound a concert G. Thanks

@omardearmas6968 6 ай бұрын

A little bit long but, excellent presentation

@normanhall8986 7 ай бұрын

For a beginner, low C should not be the first to play. I would start at the top note B, A, G, F, E, D, and then low C.

@hfalalalala 7 ай бұрын

Low c is a great one for a beginner. Almost every single director I've talked to made me play the c first, then it goes higher. I think it's so that you don't have to go too high or too low

@Proplayer-ff4st 5 ай бұрын

@hfalalalala low notes are relatively harder right? Than higher notes

@DTSTANGO 5 ай бұрын

I concur! 😏

@nathanielkitta5230 4 ай бұрын

Is the sax he is using an alto sax? I have an issue where am holding exactly the keys he is holding but am not producing sound of the same key he is producing. What am i missing? Please help

@hfalalalala 4 ай бұрын

@nathanielkitta5230 it doesn't really matter which sax he has, if the neck is straight, it is an alto, if it has a bit of a hump, it's a tenor, and if it's really curly it's a bari. Usually, it's your articulation that has to do with the notes you have. Make sure you're not hitting any different keys as it could change the note ur trying to play

@cathyba5113 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, very interesting video

@kings247online7 7 ай бұрын

Sir, please advice which side should face top and which towards bottom when the sax is placed horizontal on table/floor?

@Saxcomprehensive 7 ай бұрын

Hi. I never rest my saxophone on a flat surface. I always place it on a saxophone stand. However, some say that the palm keys should face down the same way as when putting the saxophone in its case. I saw 2 videos from MusicMedic in which before taking the saxophone apart they had it laying on the work bench with palm keys facing down. This makes me believe that this would be the better way to rest the saxophone. There are more keys and rods on the other side that could damage in comparison to having the palm keys down. So if I was going to put the saxophone horizontal I would have the palm keys and left hand pinky table facing down, but better and safer to just put it on a stand. I would not risk it for a long period of time. Some saxophone sites state the opposite saying that the posts are strong and would protect the saxophone, so I cannot advise you. Thanks for the question.

@kings247online7 6 ай бұрын

Many thanx... Sir I just purchased a new saxophone and started practicing and still I have to buy a stand so this question arised...but now I have already purchased a Hercules Stand. And have started resting it on the stand... Thank you so much for your response. I m a grt fan of your channel 😊 It is teaching me a lot.😊

@burntwater3936 6 ай бұрын

My gs sound the same at 37:26 and at 37:40 . does anyone know why? Edit: (They both sounded like the low g)

@Wildfire6647 10 ай бұрын

Where are you based and do you offer face-to-face tuition? Also can you mention the makes of the equipment like the stand and mouthpieces you use?

@Saxcomprehensive 10 ай бұрын

Hi. Thanks for supporting the channel. It means a lot. I do not give tuitions as I have a lot to learn myself. My alto saxophone is a Selmer mk 2 and my tenor is a P Mauriat influencer. I use an ordinary folding Hercules stand. My neck strap is the Jazzlab saxholder. I have several ligatures. I have several mouthpieces. I just bought a theo wanne gaia 3 size 7 and have been trying it out with several reeds. I usually use Hemke filed reeds 2 or 2.5. Recently I have been practicing the altissimo range trying to get higher and so I started using a harder reed and several other brands of reeds. Since I have a saxophone channel I have a lot of gear but have learnt that gear does not matter a lot but how much time you practice and what you practice. Thanks again.

@Wildfire6647 10 ай бұрын

@@Saxcomprehensive Thank you for your time and quick response. I'm a newbie to sax, but its an instrument I love dearly. Your approach, material and delivery are priceless. keep posting!