Meet the Saxophone
Welcome to the Saxophone! Chad King, a middle school band teacher, will introduce you to his favorite instrument, the saxophone.
History of the saxophone
Chad will share the history of the saxophone and the effect the inventor was looking for.
How to Assemble your Saxophone to play
How to assemble your saxophone.
Proper assembly and care of the reed
Being careful with the reed is important. Having 4 working reeds available to play with is explained. Kinds of reed cases. Placing on mouthpiece and adjusting ligature.
Disassembly and back in the case
Taking your saxophone apart and putting the pieces back in the case. Cleaning the parts with your swab, protecting the reed and mouthpiece.
Instrument Tour
Review of the parts and constructing your saxophone.
Proper position to play
Hand placement on saxophone and angle of playing. How and where to sit on your chair.
Congratulations! Are you ready to start playing? Please review these steps as needed so your learning experience stays positive. Learning the proper steps will make playing the saxophone much more enjoyable. These lessons are only a few of the sequential lessons available through Connect Through Music. These affordable lessons are available to you individually or through your schools music program. Ask your teacher if the CTM lessons are available to you as a member of their program. More lesson information is available here.