Beginner's Guide To Saxophone Gear | What Do You Actually Need?

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Must have, nice-to-have or waste of money? A beginner's sax gear guide!
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If you're just starting the saxophone, it's normal to be overwhelmed by the amount of sax equipment that's available online. But how much of it do you actually need, and what are the few things can that truly help you on your sax journey?
From buying your first saxophone, getting the correct beginner reeds, and making sure your sax is kept clean, Jeremy answers your questions about saxophone equipment so you can spend your money wisely during your first year of playing@
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:54 The Must Haves
7:02 The Nice-To-Haves
12:46 Don't Bother!
15:25 Conclusion
-- SAXOPHONE GEAR --
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ALTO SAXOPHONE
Jean Paul AS-400 ►► jeanpaulusa.com/r?id=sttct8
Yamaha YAS-280 ►► amzn.to/3FnQbV3
Yamaha 4C Mouthpiece ►► amzn.to/3mqzhxv
Yamaha Ligature ►► amzn.to/3sz1oOS
Cleaning Kit ►► amzn.to/3J82ual
Vandoren Traditional Reeds ►► amzn.to/3mpR4oS
D'Addario Royal Reeds ►► amzn.to/3J8brQV
TENOR SAXOPHONE
Jean Paul TS-400 ►► jeanpaulusa.com/r?id=or0bnv
Yamaha YTS-280 ►► Currently unavailable on Amazon
Yamaha 4C Mouthpiece ►► amzn.to/3edVydF
Yamaha Ligature ►► amzn.to/3spAF7y
Cleaning Kit ►► amzn.to/3J82ual
Vandoren Traditional Reeds ►► amzn.to/3st4RP3
D'Addario Royal Reeds ►► amzn.to/3sxeDQe
SOPRANO SAXOPHONE
Jean Paul SS-400GP ►► jeanpaulusa.com/r?id=kkeij4
Yamaha 4C Mouthpiece ►► amzn.to/3plzUu9
Yamaha Ligature ►► amzn.to/3Fz1Znm
Cleaning Kit ►► amzn.to/3J82ual
Vandoren Traditional Reeds ►► amzn.to/3JgkEHc
D'Addario Royal Reeds ►► amzn.to/3H9j2gy
NICE-TO-HAVES (ALL SAXES)
KORG TM-60 Metronome and Tuner ►► amzn.to/3FrNaTW
Neotech Neck Strap ►► amzn.to/32jIXDl
Cebulla Neck Strap ►► amzn.to/2HCAjld
Jazzlab Saxholder Pro ►► amzn.to/3pgAB8c
RICO Reed Gard IV (Alto / Soprano) ►► amzn.to/3qjBWu1
RICO Reed Gard IV (Tenor / Bari) ►► amzn.to/32qa9QD
Hercules Sax Stand (All Saxes) ►► amzn.to/3J4ydt7
Amazon Basics Music Stand ►► amzn.to/3yRRrO0
-- HELPFUL VIDEOS --
Beginner Sax Lesson #1 ►► • Beginner Saxophone Les...
Alto or Tenor? Deciding the best beginner sax! ►► • Alto or Tenor? Decidin...
Alto vs Tenor: Sound Comparison ►► • Alto vs Tenor Saxophon...
Soprano Sax Video ►► • Soprano Sax vs The Res...
Jean Paul AS-400 Review ►► • *Almost* Perfect: Jean...
Yamaha YAS-23 / AS-100 Review ►► • (The 2nd) Most Legenda...
Reeds: An Honest Overview ►► • Saxophone Reeds: An Ho...
Seriously, You Need A Reed System ►► • Seriously, You Need A ...
Why Don't Sax Mutes Work? ►► • Why Don't Sax Mutes Wo...
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@SaxTuition 2 жыл бұрын

Remember, links to all of the helpful videos and products mentioned in the video in the description above. Thanks for watching everyone! Happy playing over the holidays ☺

@1.nf674 Жыл бұрын

I'm a few months into my saxophone journey. (key board, trumpet and French Horn experience) In the sax world, I have never played anything other than a baritone. I guess Lisa Simpson isn't the only one.

@kprime911 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I just started learning to play the alto sax and knowing exactly what need and don't need, will help me focus more on my technique rather than gear!

@AlexCaldwell-ex3cv 29 күн бұрын

about 9 years since I started playing sax again (after a 7 year hiatus) and I use my YTS 23 Tenor for everything and has not let me down.

@notnate105not6 Ай бұрын

i've been playing a used jean baptiste from Sam Ash for 7 years. It cost me $200, and still plays very well. I also have been using jean baptiste 2.5 reeds since I started playing. Only ever had 1 non-functional reed ever.

@sitalimwiingahamatuli2024 Жыл бұрын

I like this straight-to-the-point advice. I’m inspired to play again, after years… of absence from my church band…

@DynamixWarePro 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Jazzlabs Saxholder and it is the best type of harness/strap I could have used. It doesn't put pressure on your neck like a normal neck strap which can put puressure on your arms potentially. I have slight back problems and it really helped take the weight of my back when playing my alto sax. The only issue with the original one I had was that when I sat down or stood up, I'd have to adjust ot or if I leaned over the legs of the shoulder area would come out from the holder and I'd have to reposition it and click it back into place, but beside those minor issues, its worth it. Not sure if the newer one fixes these issues or not. I have a Hercules stand and my only issue is that the saxophone can move around in it and my Yamaha YAS-280 fell off the stand as I didn't attach it 100% and it swung round and fell over. I have a k&m saxophone stand that I got for a curved soprano but it can fit an alto or tenor sax as well and the saxophone will not move when it is adjusted.

@extrememonkee241 4 ай бұрын

A rovner ligature is an amazing upgrade

@Homeymoto 2 жыл бұрын

Great great job! Im buying the JP Tenor Sax

@99xara99 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for keeping it real and pointing out affordable options. When you're just starting out, expensive equipment can be a real dealbreaker. This helped a lot. Although I have 2 questions: What about cork grease and mouthpiece cushions?

@paulready8897 11 ай бұрын

Awesome video. Love your videos, was thinking of getting a tenor sax to learn on but I think an alto would be more manageable and easier to transport. I would think a must have would be a case and a stand, also a neck strap.

@heldervasconcelos3351 2 жыл бұрын

I wish i was this happy

@NsHarleyGirl 2 жыл бұрын

What cleaning cloth do you recommend for tenor and neck strap? There so many to choice from.

@Turnipmator Жыл бұрын

nice🎷

@fwest6347 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, have you ever thought about doing a review of the Yamaha CM (Custom series)? I cant seem to find any info about them on YT.

@SaxTuition 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to! If only Yamaha could send me one 😅 although there are quite a few videos on KZfaq about the Yamaha custom series from what I can see.. I’ve never heard of the CM though?

@PTsoukalas_Music 2 жыл бұрын

There is also the startone sas 75

@Homeymoto 2 жыл бұрын

Im having a hard time finding a Yamaha tenor 280

@nicholasvinyl 2 жыл бұрын

I wanna learn to play remenicing by Buddy Holly with King Curtis should be easy right? Lol

@keithcampbell6806 Жыл бұрын

Good morning starting on a soprano is a no no l think you should've emphasised that fact more forcefully .Good video btw.

@laser31415 Жыл бұрын

It appears ClearTune has been pulled from Android App Store. Even the link from their own website to the playstore is now dead.

@SaxTuition Жыл бұрын

Bummer! I also really like TonalEnergy Tuner and Metronome.. try that one out!

@amarosama1274 2 жыл бұрын

How do i stop buffing my Cheeks while playing?

@gigachad4500 8 ай бұрын

In 7th grade and got 3.0 strength reeds💀😊

@SaxTuition 8 ай бұрын

That’s why you’re a Giga Chad! 💪

@1.nf674 Жыл бұрын

A question...... Isn't it better to clean a sax starting at the bell end? Starting at the neck spreads the most contaminated area throughout the sax to the bell. Cleaning should be low to high. Also starting at the neck with a bar would be cumbersome as well. Your thoughts?