@TheBlurr12 It's considered proper form to keep your cheeks in and it helps with buzz, yes. That comes with practice and time, playing in front of a mirror helps alot. That being said it, there are many great players who don't follow the rule. It comes down to whatever works for the individual..
Hello. I'm really looking into getting an sax and learning how to play it, because I always wanted to do it but just never did. You (or any other viewers) got any tips for buying an Sax, like what Sax to start with etc? I'm gonna buy one at the end of the month and grab your book along with it!
@TjeerdU Hi Tjeerd. Cool to hear you're going to play the sax. It really doesn't matter so much what type of sax you chose. But in general. The more expensive ones are far better then the cheap ones. Don't be afraid to invest a good amount into a sax if you can afford it. Otherwise just buy what you can and it will be fine for at least the next two years or so.
Most people start on an Alto sax, but for guys I actually recommend starting on a tenor.
just a simple tip i got from my teacher. buy some of those papers u put tobacco in fold them and put them against your lower lip before you press your tooth against it saves you the pain.
I have no music background, and a beginner to sax. I am looking for an iphone app that's portable and intuitive.... anyone tried the 'Ultimate Sax' app for iphone?? I got some free apps but they are very hard to understand.....
@sxxymango It's a good app, but you need quite a bit of basic understanding of the sax before you can really use any app successfully. Good luck with your search! and have fun playing!
Im twelve and play the alto sax, tried the tenor and Im in honour, Begginer and senior band and I was terrible when I started. It sounder like a canada goose.
i dont know why but everytime i play a squeky noise comes out for some reason my reed is ok and in the right way and everything is in the order the way it should be i wonder if theres somthing wrong wit my sax
@flamingbsk I know what you mean. When you first start you thing there is something wrong with your saxaphone, but there probably isn't, just the way that your blowing. Dont puff your cheeks and dont une too much air. Make sure no keys are stuck and your holding them down properly. If all else fails make sure the octive key at the back of your saxaphone ( The one that makes notes higher) Is alright.
@alee5656 Nope. same thing. Just a matter of really taking some time to find the right amount of power. Your lips should be very relaxed, and the air power should all come from your belly. Beginners very often compensate for having low air power, by tightening up their lips. It help you get the note out at first, but in the long run, you teach yourself a bad habit.
You sound totally dutch :)
Ik ga ook weer even oefenen!
dominatus84 3 months ago
Chuck Norris would eat that
Cuttermuscle 3 months ago
Do you have to keep your cheeks in my teacher said you have to but i can't seem to get the hang of it? Any tips on how to keep them in?
TheBlurr12 4 months ago
@TheBlurr12 It's considered proper form to keep your cheeks in and it helps with buzz, yes. That comes with practice and time, playing in front of a mirror helps alot. That being said it, there are many great players who don't follow the rule. It comes down to whatever works for the individual..
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@bromixsr Thank you this really helped!!!!
TheBlurr12 3 months ago
That's good advice, and all I can add is:
PUT DOWN THE DUCKIE!
boulderdsvo 4 months ago
Hello. I'm really looking into getting an sax and learning how to play it, because I always wanted to do it but just never did. You (or any other viewers) got any tips for buying an Sax, like what Sax to start with etc? I'm gonna buy one at the end of the month and grab your book along with it!
TjeerdU 5 months ago
@TjeerdU First gonna rent one for 3 months to see if it's really what I want. Any tips on what to rent for an starter?
TjeerdU 5 months ago
@TjeerdU Hi Tjeerd. Cool to hear you're going to play the sax. It really doesn't matter so much what type of sax you chose. But in general. The more expensive ones are far better then the cheap ones. Don't be afraid to invest a good amount into a sax if you can afford it. Otherwise just buy what you can and it will be fine for at least the next two years or so.
Most people start on an Alto sax, but for guys I actually recommend starting on a tenor.
HelloSaxophone 5 months ago
just a simple tip i got from my teacher. buy some of those papers u put tobacco in fold them and put them against your lower lip before you press your tooth against it saves you the pain.
weswes666 6 months ago
yeah when i press the octave key to make the high d. i stil sometimes get the low d
pollyproof13 7 months ago
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playsthesax55 10 months ago
I have no music background, and a beginner to sax. I am looking for an iphone app that's portable and intuitive.... anyone tried the 'Ultimate Sax' app for iphone?? I got some free apps but they are very hard to understand.....
sxxymango 1 year ago
@sxxymango It's a good app, but you need quite a bit of basic understanding of the sax before you can really use any app successfully. Good luck with your search! and have fun playing!
HelloSaxophone 6 months ago
This was exactly what I was looking for! Thanks!
troyauthor 1 year ago
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tenorman92 1 year ago
i play saxsophone this its cool
tenorman92 1 year ago
im an alto player picking up soprano, getting past the low E and D i get that squeak no matter what i do, i think my embouchure is still a bit off
twiggymac 1 year ago
how do you play blast notes?? do you know what i mean. like when you solo.
fathersaturn 1 year ago
Im twelve and play the alto sax, tried the tenor and Im in honour, Begginer and senior band and I was terrible when I started. It sounder like a canada goose.
FunnyCorpNN 1 year ago
i dont know why but everytime i play a squeky noise comes out for some reason my reed is ok and in the right way and everything is in the order the way it should be i wonder if theres somthing wrong wit my sax
flamingbsk 1 year ago
@flamingbsk I know what you mean. When you first start you thing there is something wrong with your saxaphone, but there probably isn't, just the way that your blowing. Dont puff your cheeks and dont une too much air. Make sure no keys are stuck and your holding them down properly. If all else fails make sure the octive key at the back of your saxaphone ( The one that makes notes higher) Is alright.
FunnyCorpNN 1 year ago
Thanks, started the curved soprano today. I had this exact problem :p. Now off to do some more scales!
dazzelya 2 years ago 3
Happy to help :) Have fun playing!
HelloSaxophone 2 years ago
this was very helpful - thank you
Willowmoon11 2 years ago
i have tenor do it make different.
alee5656 2 years ago 3
@alee5656 Nope. same thing. Just a matter of really taking some time to find the right amount of power. Your lips should be very relaxed, and the air power should all come from your belly. Beginners very often compensate for having low air power, by tightening up their lips. It help you get the note out at first, but in the long run, you teach yourself a bad habit.
Good luck!
HelloSaxophone 1 year ago
@alee5656 No, you have brain damage. It do make you incoherent.
TheTeamImpetuous 7 months ago
Is dat niet meer omdat je te hard knijpt met je kaak, ipv dat je te hard blaast? mja, wel super vet bedacht en gemaakt!
tharalph 2 years ago