3 Songs Perfect for Beginner Saxophone Players

[@Uzochukwu007]

I play tenor saxophone for fun: can’t play without notes though. I love it when you show both alto and tenor notes. Easy to comprehend. Well done

[@amultitaskingperson]

exact opposite

[@amultitaskingperson]

i can never play with sheet music

[@amultitaskingperson]

i play like a god without sheet music tho

[@arturobel1992]

1:13 hallelujah 7:38 feeling good 10:05 Stand by me

[@michaeloneil9774]

Me, a college level saxophonist, watching a video for beginners. But honestly I still learned a lot from this video

[@slambat2905]

I'm a high school swe ior hoping to play in college. This was incredibly helpful, even if I already knew a good bit of it

[@Flyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy]

I don't even play sax just interested

[@Anna_machelle09]

me and you are doing the same thing but I didn't really learn anything I hadn't gone over yet

[@Poopyface500]

I'm a middle school advanced level in my first year so I kinda agreee

[@finocaraco3723]

Jay, you are a genius. After 35 years away from playing my sax you are inspiring me to dive back in and making easy and fun! Thanks Jay!

[@H2R504]

Thank you, Jay. I’m a self taught bassist with 50+ years and still learning. I picked up keyboard for composing and arranging my own songs and later went to guitar. I’ve always felt drawn to sax and asked players which one was easier to start with. A young lady who happens to play sax in our music ministry heard about my interest in sax. One Sunday she gave me her student alto…a Bundy II. Well you don’t have to guess what my resolution for 2024 is…😉

[@GrimReefer420x]

I swear watching your videos got me to the point of ordering a beginner saxophone. I've played guitar for 14 years and still have always thought the scream of a sax is by far my favorite sounding instrument. Watching you lately gave me the confidence to spend a larger amount of money on an instrument I've never even held. Looking forward to watching more content and learning a completely new thing! I thank you for the confidence boost to make that purchase!

[@_spacecadetsprayshack_9194]

I’m in the exact same boat as yourself man! Gunna pick up a cheap second hand one today to get myself started :) hope it’s been going well for you

[@cons4943]

Got any updates on your musical journey?

[@GrimReefer420x]

@@cons4943 well at first it took me a while to get the embouchure and build up the muscles but I stuck to it. I've learned a bunch of songs so far all covers of modern songs though. Really focus on learning by ear! That helped me SOOOO MUCH! being able to perfectly match the note as soon as you hear it makes learning an incredible amount easier! If you're first picking up the sax don't get discouraged by the dying goose at the beginning! Keep at it and you'll eventually get there!

[@sal6688]

@@GrimReefer420x thank you for this update! Im looking to be on the same journey you started six months ago. Thanks for the confidence boost. Ive never played an instrument but the sax screams to me and as an artist i feel like im ready for a new challenge in life. Hope you continue your journey and become a sax pro.

[@tinotendamzwiridge2111]

i did the same thing starting now, did you come right?

[@MelissaBytwork]

I'm excited to start learning with your videos... Ordered my saxophone 🎷 today...

[@TheStrataminor]

Just seeing if you are still playing? Hope you are!!

[@benardsenyonga6860]

Better sax is the reason I am playing a saxophone today because of the good explanation, from scratch to something today

[@paytonbabcock7435]

I just started playing the alto saxophone in 6th grade band so this channel will help with learning so much

[@plainviewfarms6364]

If they would have taught like this in school, I would probably be professional by now….. maybe they did and I just didn’t comprehend it then….Lol, but I don’t remember them teaching the scales with the songs like this

[@ryebread904]

I actually learned from this man and now between the acoustic guitar or a simple alto sax beating in my fingers to my voice I love it.... Got so far to go but the journey has been fun

[@wisdomisaiah9271]

Woo

[@auticarter8962]

Same bro

[@akshadharkoneti]

Touche!!!

[@emmanuelvictor4603]

Which school did u actually attend.

[@petegalindez9961]

I love my TomPlay app! Started playing sax before sheet on-line music was ubiquitous, so learned by ear, but luckily learned to read music in junior high…

[@warpo007]

I've had TomPlay for about 3 months now. It's been great for all the cheesy sax songs you can imagine! all the classic "must haves", Pink Panther, Baker Street, Careless Whisper, Take 5 etc.. You need to know the basics of reading sheet music though! I'm a beginner sax player. It's expensive (TomPlay) but has given me vast amounts of inspiration and laughs (as i butcher songs like "Urgent"- Foreigner ) A lot of the titles have different skill levels, the playback/accompaniment is some of the better sounding play-along's I've heard. I wish it did have a scales section.

[@hansgubler6014]

Jay is the key to playing sax

[@paultheriault9932]

Dude you are an awesome resource, major respect here. I know what goes into building a lesson. Always remember you will have an impact beyond what you will be able to measure! All the best to you and yours. Cheers

[@LeeBoulton-pm5nq]

Great channel, just started out learning my tenor saxophone

[@mikeb7066]

Haven't picked up my horn in many years, so starting as a newbee will help me recall and re-develop good habits and muscle memory

[@TheStrataminor]

I picked up my horn yesterday...actually my wife did....lol

[@neilrazdan1457]

I have played Bamboo flute (from India) for almost 45 years, and I still don't remember which note is which. I have always used the same technique that you explaned in this video, intuitively. I was good at singing the songs, so I could always hear the notes in my head, and synchronized my ears and fingers found their way over the holes. It may be true that I would miss some of the embellishment notes, but well,, that was a small price to pay for the enjoyment I was getting . Thanks for sharing your thoughts and technique. It still is a huge help. My ambition is to one day play "Lonely shepherd" by Zemphir, and may be theme from Titanic.

[@Jonesy11386]

This was very helpful, Thanks!

[@nelsoncherishman]

Though I'm still aspiring to learn this particular instrument, I often see myself boozing and drilling with my tongue, just to produce similar sound as that of saxophone. I used to think learning this instrument is that difficult but watching this video, it's well simplified and explained. I have subscribed for more updates. And I wish I'm already learning this my favorite instrument. Thanks sir Jay

[@bettersax]

You can do it!

[@spoondancer2230]

Is nobody mentioning the lyrics of Hallelujah? "The fourth the fifth the minor falls the major lifts" it's literally talking about exactly this. Great song choice.

[@raulroncescienfuegos1755]

❤Muy bien muy interesante. Muy ilustrativo. Realmente un excelente trabajo d gran calidad. Lo felicito mucho. Maestro Gran Maestro ❤Big Teacher. Muchas Gracias

[@raulroncescienfuegos1755]

Gracias por enseñarnos mucho. Así avanzamos y aprendemos d manera Divertida y con gran gusto. En nuestro hermoso y bellísimo instrumento favorito amo quiero y más conozco y me apasiono cada día más a mi instrumento el Sax

[@JoeyKirkland]

I'd love to see more in this series! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@inemobot1021]

Truly av learn something today, looking forward to subscribe to this channel

[@mightylibyangamer590]

You are my one and only sax teacher You always keeep me motivated

[@tochukwudanielojimadu5715]

I grab it. Thanks

[@derrymullins-fp8pl]

You are a gifted teacher

[@etss4118]

Love the tips I was just forced onto a tenor sax from euphonium and it's hard at first

[@8orgotten_Soul]

Im quite young, and really wanna start learning saxophone, but there arent any instructors where im at so I have to do it myself, I believe this will help me a lot! Thank you!!

[@richardminnich4249]

Over many years I’ve been amazed at how many people don’t seem to be able to listen to a tune (song/piece) and not be able to ‘hear’ it well enough to repeat it! Now these, they may have heard them enough times to remember them.. one hopes.

[@bilgls5]

Thanks Jay my sax was gathering dust, this video gave me a push to get started again

[@bettersax]

Great to hear!

[@TheSaxDude]

@@bettersax can I have your electric soprano

[@Kirktracy]

This is really helpful, Jay. I’ve been applying this idea to learning new songs. I look up versions versions of a song I like, find the lyrics and learn the song until I can sing along with it. It definitely makes a difference to learning a melody more easily and accurately. Great video, keep em coming!

[@granvillemoore1218]

Great instructions

[@davidclaro152]

Excellent video with background Tomplay app. Thanks!

[@alecleonce8414]

Great way to learn tunes. Thanks

[@warpo007]

Great stuff Jay, I'm still a beginner, I like to learn the hook of 'classic' saxophone songs, murder them in front of my friends, have a few laughs, and then go back to long tones and scales. If i jam with my friends, we pick a key and i will noodle around a scale, usually blues... it's not fit for human consumption, but I'm getting there.. Couldn't do it without you Jay.

[@grantkoeller8911]

So much easier to learn how to read sheet music, but agree there are some beginners whom reading is impossible, and if they have a strong ear, they can play the simple melodys by rote.

[@rickoshay545]

After doing the chromatic and pentatonic scales I allow myself to play a little bit. Recently I have done the first few phrases of the Misfits "Last Caress". The first few bars happened by chance so I built on it.

[@simphiwevuso6580]

Oh My god I am buying a saxophone I really am,you so amazing

[@johnleon2982]

What's that neck strap? Looks pretty cool!

[@ralphstewart7956]

Something you use to hold up the sax😊

[@ronaldpapa8182]

Another great lesson!

[@KenSerpico5450]

I do not know how to read sheet music, however, I do play a few songs by ear. One song is, "In A Sentimental Mood" by Coltrane. The first several notes appears are part or close to this scale or at least they sound like they are. What say you.

[@bettersax]

Yes, the opening phrase of that tune is a pentatonic scale!

[@williwoo6317]

Amazing video! Could you do this for intermediate and maybe advanced players

[@doughboy-_-kio2833]

I'm a beginner alto sax player I play for my middle I started alto sax around October or November and I have gotten pretty good. Due to this kind gentlemen

[@bettersax]

Good to hear

[@danielfeaster6621]

Thanks Jay, Awesome stuff for a 72 year old guy starting to play alto and tenor sax. By the way i watch your videos all the time. Keep um coming. What brand is your neck strap?

[@bettersax]

That’s a BG Zen strap

[@garagelandrecords]

@@bettersax do you like it better than the jazzlab sax holder?

[@aliaydnaltunkan-motomottom5237]

You are a amazing man, Jay. Thank you :)

[@nicolecato634]

Love it! Thanks!

[@derickwhitson2684]

Just knowing the scale will allow you to play the melody accurately It’s a combination of knowing the melodies in your ear and also knowing the scales they’re based in

[@tommyt7566]

Outstanding lesson!! Please tell us where you got that “red neck strap” from!!! My son is going to a college where the school color is predominantly red! Ty!

[@jancarter3688]

This has truly been a concern of mine. Thank you!❤❤❤

[@Ps119]

That was so wonderful. I can see that instrument is great particularly when played well. Must get one and start learning but which one: Alto or Tenor? I prefer the mellow deeper sound of Tenor, like a rich smooth wine, but its heavier and needs more puff, but how much of an issue are they for a learner?

[@callcradle2560]

7:23 Now that's cool

[@thomaslyden9471]

Wow. Loved the tip about NOT reading music (not always anyway). Can't wait to try those tunes (and maybe even funk them up a bit too) Love improvising, who cares if its bad right? Like singing in the shower. Thanks for these videos

[@lauracolombo8197]

AmAzing video as usual 🙏 thank you so much 💖🙏

[@samkadir9387]

I played for 6 years and it was still interesting to watch. What sax do u prefer, I'm a alto

[@erengaisithole8891]

You are right. Always trust your ears and fingers

[@NobbyRon]

Great, very easy. Could you let me know what the make of the nice red neck strap is that you are using? Thanks in advance and kindest regards👍👍.

[@tandz55]

Well done Jay very informative and i been using Tomplay for about 2 years great.

[@lisam2034]

This looks like a cool app. Do you know if you're allowed to use the tracks in public, i.e., play gigs using them?

[@asmrgekko994]

I may just be lucky because I learned sheet music in about a week and was already on songs real quick but this is still really helpful

[@aliaydnaltunkan-motomottom5237]

I watched it again. great, great, great :)

[@hillarycourchaine6829]

It's super cool that you don't just stick with an alto saxophone but also teach how to play tenor. You're awesome ✌️✌️✌️❣️❣️❣️🤗🤗🤗 Also, I'm a beginner sax player, played drums for Three years my guy friend who plays saxophone recommended this.

[@lollypoptiger9406]

this helped me allot

[@josephlau8476]

I like saxophone very much too.

[@garylopez3185]

Hi , good day to you dear mentor. May I ask what is the best Saxophone for me to buy as a beginner . I haven't play it before even once. I'm so interested to learn . Please advise. thank you Gary

[@raseshgandhi6702]

Very lovely information

[@Peterdimp]

Question. So to play a alto or a tenor sax you need 2 different instruments or just different spots on your fingers???

[@dariuszkujawowicz6719]

hello. I really like your videos and your channel. You're doing an incredible job advertising something that doesn't exist. tomplay. Nina Simone "Feeling good" not available on this show. Shrek Hallelujah is not quite Leonad Cohen's hallelujah. I use tomplay. There are a lot of nice arrangements there. Regards.

[@joshuamark4218]

Your my best saxophone teacher sofar

[@bettersax]

thank you!

[@Collins_Okwedi]

Thanks Jay, this is great. I learnt to pbe using solfa notations. After I listen to a new song, the solfa notes just comes to mind and I play the song regardless of the scale it's on. Do you think I'd have to unlearn and relean? Thanks.

[@trup1372]

Hmm, interesting, I’ll try them out! Also I have a question for you: I am switching to the tenor from the alto in this coming week and I would love to hear some tips on making the switch easier! Thank you for the amazing video once again Jay!

[@danielbuege1]

@@trup1372 Of course it isn't. Just report the comment.

[@lawrencehill4680]

I'm 68 and have an alto saxaphone and want to learn but I don't know where to start or what to do first. What do I practice first and where do I go from there? Can you help?

[@MikeWendler]

Hi Jay, spent 3 hrs or so now trying to find the neck strap you use ... if it's as good as it looks I wanna have one too. Where can I buy this?

[@egdavis0820]

Jay... it has been years since I played... long story... .I was pleasantly surprised... So, I got a Selmer AS500 for a good price event thought it need 300 dollars worth of work. I did not sound like a dieing duck which is what I expected.... I could still hit every basic note.... crazy huh.... saving my pennies to get your full course bundle.... got any coupons.

[@dr.carlosbranco-cardiologi9550]

Which saxophone neck straps are you using in this video??where can I buy it??

[@pierrecohen6005]

Hello Jay, thanks for the videos. I cannot find the tunes hallelujah on Tomplay with that key starting with f# and accompanying. Could you, please send me the link?

[@simonemarra1041]

Hello, I'm Simone. I'm going to start to study with your online courses soon. I would like to know what you think about the Emeo sax. Thanks ;)

[@bettersax]

Emeo is amazing, video review coming soon

[@RobertWever-bw2uv]

I want to purchase curved suprano saxaphone and an alto both yanigasawa where would you sugest buying them from there isn’t any stores near me that i could find those

[@NavyzDev]

I’m a new Sax player, what keys should I use for fingering, I have a Tenner Sax with a few Pearl keys.

[@william5159]

Great channel… love your videos. Years ago, I rented a sax and the first song I learned was Last Tango, by Gato.

[@william5159]

Really sorry for the slow reply… you left me an ‘invitation’ to telegram and chat. Really appreciated it. What is the link again? So sorry bro.

[@grantkoeller8911]

@@william5159 that is a scam by professional spammer.

[@william5159]

@@grantkoeller8911 Huh, interesting. Thanks for the head’s up bro.

[@neilfordrichmond9601]

A beautiful weapon. I, especially, like the same’ nuri sheath.

[@christophertsiliacos8958]

Great video! I always use the pentatonic scale with my Native American flutes. I'll now be using it with my alto saxophone.

[@grantkoeller8911]

Amazing Grace is Pentatonic

[@macpakinga1271]

Self taught love my saxophone 🎷🎷🎷

[@grantkoeller8911]

These songs are more advanced than the simple standard nursery rhymes folk songs, like Hot Cross Buns, Mary Had a Little Lamb, or twinkle twinkle little star that is taught in Essential Elements or Rubank Elementary method.

[@bettersax]

Everyone learns music by ear first. Humans have done it that way for 10s of thousands of years. Sheet music is a very recent invention and is much harder than playing by ear.

[@alysavos]

Hi! Found this looking on info to help my neice jam with me (I play guitar). I'm trying to find a pentatonic scale for her to use to jam with me if I'm doing blues in like E or A . I understand that the sax notes don't match up But I'm having the hardest time finding any kind of info on what she can play to jam with our group if we're doing something like blues in e or A . Any advice or Even point me to a resource? I bought her two blues books but they don't seem to address this directly

[@polly2921]

Hey, the background music in the intro is the same as the Why Files outro music!

[@XTL_prime]

This is the way. Twinkle twinkle little star is what makes you quit right at the start. This makes you want to go on.

[@1papachi]

My son Learned the careless Whisper, pink panther and girl from ipenema on his first week of ever touching the saxophone, I think some people are naturals.... I could never learn any instrument like that, took me like weeks to learn one song in either guitar or piano.

[@emerwatchorn6971]

Thank you.

[@MelissaBytwork]

I will let u kno know when i start.... You make sense about use our ear.... Yes

[@antonisroze2414]

Greetings from Rhodes island in Greece I want to ask you wich is the best ligature for my mouthpiece which is modern Meyer 7* because here in Greece we can try it only buy it Thank you very much

[@UnkaDon]

A valuable public service. Grew up with the notion that there are three instruments one has to learn far far away: bagpipes, violin and saxophone. I subsequently learned that concertina is another.

[@ikefox3351]

Hey Jay! I'm currently playing Bari in my high school marching band and I'm struggling with a few notes in the music. We have a low C# and Bb in the music and I'm tending to not be able to play with correct note length and sometimes pitch. I wondering what you may think the issue is, I can play the notes sometimes but other times they just sound either really poor is very sharp. Thanks!

[@bettersax]

Bari needs a lot of air and a relaxed embouchure. You likely need to work on taking larger breaths, pushing more air through the horn and a looser embouchure. Maybe take more mouthpiece in your mouth too.

[@Mrtcoltpilot56]

I have a harbinger Bluetooth MB-100. How would I get the quality sound as you do on your videos? I know the the three songs in my head, but I want the studio sound without having to go to a studio. I haven't pushed myself enough since high school to be better. Navy Retired limited income. I have a Blessings tenor and Vito LeBlanc alto. I go to my cousins open mic night locally and become all thumbs. 66 years young and just want to be better. My tone isn't the problem, and I learned how to use the diaphragm. Ombisher is all over the place , and again, I believe, due to a lack of practice. Can you help an old buzzard like me?

[@olakunleosho7358]

Hi Mr Metcafe I am a beginner saxophonist and I was hoping to get your opinion on my sound development. Is there a way I can send you a video recording (black screen) . I know you are very busy but it will be a great help if you could take a few minutes to assess me

[@mumblemunchja2750]

Question,what sax do u recommend for beginners??

[@bettersax]

The BetterSax alto linked in description.

[@adhanomghebrekidan7601]

Hi where are you leaving . I am from Oakland so I need study sax if you can. Thank you

[@luisgimenezalvarez6193]

Im wondering if you know an app for iOS called impro master! Its great for practicing... maybe you could do a video on it.... Thanks for your videos!!!

[@Erock-qx5fn]

Do you have a similar video for soprano sax?

[@markproctor4822]

I'm beginner clarinet, always watching sax video's for good easy tunes. Thx

[@mompsvybrathor1961]

Hello Jay, thanks for the lessons, I am a beginner and I am already noticing my progress thanks to you! I have watched and practised the pentatonic scale as you showed in the PSBE Lesson 1 with my alto sax, with "G A B D E G". I am an absolute beginner to music in general.... When you say "we're going to do this with concert F, major D for alto sax" what does it mean? Should I replace the G (1,2,3) with the D(1,2,3. 1,2,3)??? My pentatonic scale does not sound like yours. I would love to learn Hallelujah, and it would've helped if you indicated the letters when you're playing.

[@bettersax]

Yes you need to play the D pentatonic scale for that one. D E F# A B D