How hard is it to play the saxophone?

[@TerminalPassage]

Getting my first sax today, a used 1960's alto from france. Wish my luck!

[@Giovanni.QuintonValentine]

Very late but you can do it!! 👍

[@aidenwatson7722]

I've played the alto sax for four years in school, but I still need to get my own. Im looking forward to playing it even more in highschool

[@dogegaming3415]

Terminal Passage wow, that's old man good luck

[@TerminalPassage]

Thanks, I have not put enough time in yet but I have slowly become less terrible ^^

[@duudeshutup]

hows it going?

[@yaboinessie3871]

In my experience, (5 years alto and tenor) sax is easy to learn. Difficult to master.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

nestor cabrera try drums :)

[@georgekosich5563]

As one person put it: "the saxophone is the easiest instrument in the world to play BADLY and hardest instrument in the world to play with FINESSE."

[@zootgirls3510]

If you want to learn how to play the saxophone like a pro then go here: HootSax. info

[@isakhelgesson8421]

so true

[@TheTechAndScience]

Michelle M Drums are crazy hard if you want to get really good, especially with polyrhythms (something most instrument players (including myself) have barely ever heard of)

[@fleite34]

The important thing is loving the instrument (the sound it makes) and giving up other things and spend time practicing on daily basis. When I started learning violin everybody told me that I was going to have a hard time and I had. But I had a teacher and I spent 2-3hours practicing everyday. After one month I was already playing basic songs like Twinkle Little Star and Silent Night. With the sax and any other instrument is the same thing. DEDICATION is the key word !

[@pentiumradeon]

+Fernando Leite I played the violin steadily but not crazily for about 15 years before my relatives couldnt tell if it was me or the stereo. He is right, with instruments where you have to create the sound with your movement it takes a while before a note sounds pleasant to the ear.

[@palletcolorato]

II really like your style of communication. You come across as very laidback, ie. cool. I'm 55 years old retired, and purchased a very well maintained alto Yamaha YAS 23, saxophone a few months ago. Your videos really help. I live in the middle of nowhere prairie Southern Manitoba Canada; so there's no one around to teach me. At least I don't squeak anymore. Scales are my current challenge, and hitting the low C and B consistently without only blowing a hiss and no note. I can read sheet music, from my few childhood piano lessons, so it helps to learn a new song. I've also taken your advice to just have fun with it and attempt to play along with music. That really gets me thinking about which key to press for the right note. Maybe some day I will order your lessons. Pension is a tad small. Thx again!

[@stundown]

how its going on?

[@dannwe123]

Congratulations, you are the only dutch person in the world who can pronounce the letter v!

[@electronicaddict1735]

Long story short. Saxophone isn't hard to play. If you're musical that is.

[@robertdavidbautista4336]

interesting points ,if anyone else is searching for how to learn to play the saxophone try Vaxicorn Simple Saxophone Guide (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my co-worker got great success with it.

[@masilamanialagusundaram2354]

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[@gorgolbutt]

What this guy is saying in the video is bullshit. It isn't hard to play at all. Granted, I am a pianist by background. I played like this dutch guy in the video (actually truth to be told a tad better, after viewing a few of his playing videos), after a 1 month short of year of practicing. And I would consider myself even now mediocre at best. This level of tone and playing is not at all hard to achieve. I would say 1 year max, if you have a bit of talent and a rudimentary understanding of scales and chords from earlier. It's absolutely the easiest blowing instrument by far. Pick a trumpet of a flute for real challenge. Those things require actual talent. And I've played them all.

[@brianrichards1178]

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[@CedsBritishBrass34]

Electronic Addict i play Guitar and Violin already. I'm starting on Sax very soon. I hope i'm good. 😁

[@OldBeufordthethird]

the hardest part of the saxophone is getting into the feel of it, unlike other instruments, it has a way different feeling, and a bounce to its playing, that can be hard to master (bari sax player btw)

[@JosephKalarickal]

I've been learning drums for the past 4 years now and I'm big into jazz. I'm considering whether I should learn the guitar/sax now. Your comparison was certainly insightful.

[@richardvideoclips]

Don't worry,, you didn't demotivate me, you gave me even more inspiration. Thank you.

[@garysnowdon1918]

I have been playing since March 2017, I think it's quite easy. But I have been playing the guitar for years. I found to play the guitar licks on the sax has been a great way to open up the instrument.

[@sherwinhunkins2131]

i like this video, i love the saxophone, i am gonna get one asap to start practicing, i hope i can get as good as you one day, thanks

[@jonathanmena2368]

The saxophone is easy to learn, but hard to master

[@NINJAxBACON]

Perfectly said

[@4blanton]

No one can truly master an instrument. Am I correct?

[@michaelp4061]

Josh Blanton Not correct. Check out the Benny Goodman. Mastered the clarinet, and in my opinion, one of the most underrated instrumentalists.

[@kowen112]

Rajeev Sahu Eh, alot of instruments are hard to play and hard to master. Flute Tuba just a few ideas

[@groovydon]

Josh Blanton unless you sell your soul.

[@kristenkrogh7193]

I am considering to play the saxophone and this really helped

[@alexandriacasaul7772]

Hi! From the Philippines! (This is my mother's acc. Lol) I'm gonna turn 13 this year and I'll be studying Alto Saxophone. At first I wanted flute. But my instructor said I'll be better with the saxophone. Took a lot of time to think about it. But I already made my decision. Wish Me luck and may God Always Bless you!

[@EnlightenedRogue24]

Alto sax, great choice! Get a sax stand and keep your sax on it instead of in the case. You'll find yourself wanting to practice more because it will visible rather than hidden in its case. Also allow yourself at least 15 minutes after formal sax lessons to just play from your heart and what you feel without concentrating on hitting/reading particular notes. It will help you to get to know your instrument better as well as finding your own sound. Good luck!

[@HelloSaxophone]

I was not so much talking about playing trumpet being hard in general, but playing it at a high level and keeping your chops in shape (Playing 3 set gigs, etc) demands daily practice on the trumpet.

[@Zanneran]

Had a similar interest recently. This was well nicely articulated. Thank you.

[@paxwallacejazz]

I played all through Jr.High and High School. I could read and improvise on blues in F but never got a tone like Sanborn or Brecker or Garbereck or Getz or Dexter Gordon. I would like to go back so I could apply my current knowledge of music theory harmony and melodic construction.

[@paradox_max1038]

Violin: -Hard to learn -Hard to master

[@snowantric7370]

Paradox _ Max somewhat true i used to play violin and it’s not hard to learn but it’s certainly hard to master

[@pacifistpanda14]

@@snowantric7370 i agree

[@bergljotganaze1323]

true

[@bergljotganaze1323]

I have had my violin for like a whole 2 years and still don’t know what Im doing

[@omarhussein4303]

After watching this a few months ago I decided to switch to the sax from the trumpet. I couldn't be happier with my choice. Thank you.

[@HelloSaxophone]

wow that's great to hear :)

[@sathivelchandran7010]

hi everyone ,if anyone else wants to discover saxophone lessons online try Vaxicorn Simple Saxophone Guide ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my buddy got excellent results with it.

[@birkinz2191]

Oh my God I'm about to switch from my trumpet to a tenor sax wow we have so much in common LOL I start in high school but I have the summer to practice 3 months wish me luck

[@adamf.4823]

TRAITOR!

[@mellowstep6609]

Is it true that saxophonist are really good kisser?

[@HelloSaxophone]

mellow step absolutely ;)

[@grievous0598films]

Hell yeah!

[@guitaria6]

mellow step Hahaha

[@premathegreat5384]

mellow step ...good cunilingus too

[@madridistaporvida6529]

mellow step hell yeah

[@gnaal-]

A saxophone is right in the middle of hard and easy if you practice in at least 1-2 months. I had one but I don’t have it now but I want to buy one now it’s really fun, and if your thinking to get it get it.

[@williampena3928]

I love saxophone, I play at the college level and I find that it can be hard to motivate yourself to practice alot. SELF MOTIVATION is key in life, and in saxophone!

[@fstover5208]

It's easy if you're o.k. with being an amateur. It's difficult if you have serious professional aspirations. This guy makes sense. Don't be fooled by the myth of easy.

[@marilynlux1077]

Played trumpet for 5 yrs. I left it cause of college, but I feel the need to get into music again. I’m considering saxophone

[@HelloSaxophone]

do it! :)

[@silasrogers912]

I'm in 11th grade and I've played the trumpet for 5years but I quit band in school because it got boring fast. I'm wanting to switch to saxophone because it just seems like its a lot more beautiful sounding and less boring than the trumpet.

[@forrestthroughdatrees]

silas rogers I know this was 5 years ago 😂 but I quit band too and had played the trumpet up till middle school. I’m 24 and am thinking about picking up this instrument for fun. Figure there are some inexpensive ones, but I would love to get to the point of being able to play.

[@forrestthroughdatrees]

silas rogers I will say you should stick with music to some degree! You don’t have to quite make it your life passion, but keeping a grasp on it will definitely serve you well. Not to mention it’s exciting to talk to people who are passionate about something 😂

[@GunsAndRoses871]

Every instrument is easy to learn. But the mastery of the instrument takes a lifetime.

[@patrikkarlsson9523]

Is their a way to muffle the sound enough to practice in an apartment?

[@rerollyadice4224]

I used to put a bandana in the bell an I remember it working.

[@patrikkarlsson9523]

+patrick evans thanks. I'll definitely try it

[@HelloSaxophone]

A cloth in the bell can help a bit

[@HiltsyAdventure]

a soprano can be quieter since its smaller :)

[@jani73]

Google e-sax mute

[@nikhiliyer9371]

The intonation in Soprano is a herculean task, the embouchure has to be spot on!

[@davidrolph3170]

HI there i find the sax is really easy for me as like to improvise where i can, as i sued to play Clarinet and i gave that up as i found it impossible, so I play mainly Alto, Tenor and sometime Soprano, but may be considering Sopranino. I also play Piano and use this to get idea of arrangements that i can improvse around the Sax

[@shealinbanta4169]

As I became a junior in high school, now I’m going to be a senior. I learned a hard thing which is articulation. In some music I have to tongue notes and some where I only tongue the first note in phrase and slur the rest without tonguing in between. Also pushing the air is also a hard thing I had to learn that takes time.

[@laurafajach]

very good video, thanks for taking the time to explain... really interested in learning how to play this instrument!!

[@CarlyWaarly]

hi James, I have to disagree with your comments on Baritone, I just started playing saxophone and a Baritone (Antigua Power Bell) is my first one played. It did not take long to play scales and a tune, "Fly me to the moon", within a couple of days. It is heavy but with a "Sax holder" it is light. You must be joking about the tone, the lower register rocks! It sounds fabulous already and I know that I will be able to get the tone even better if needed over time. (Replaced the standard mouthpiece with a Vandoren V16 B7 with MO ligature) : D

[@buzgaudaniel3276]

thanks man. my first today and i try i try again and again no sound.. but that little wood war the problem. y will try tomorrow thank you for this video

[@jam6006]

Saxophone is pretty easy just remember the feeling of where your hands are and you'll memorize the hand position, and something you should start with is B A G and F E D, basically first part of mary had a little lamb. Also make sure to have a neck strap they can be pretty heavy.

[@milicavelimanic3736]

I just want to thank you, because I had doubts about this instrument, even though I love the sound of the saxophone, this video helped me a lot to decide whether to start playing or not (and yes, I will start), so thanks a lot :)

[@jeffjones5001]

Think the guy is dutch?

[@HelloSaxophone]

yes he is ;)

[@Masry492]

After trying for ages to play the sax I came across Takiras Music Method and it seems to be the simplest home study method (google it if you are interested)

[@belloisamuhammad2717]

Dont forget to be realistic - you will need to do a bit of work whichever system you decide on for learning to play saxophone I've been researching into teaching yourself sax and found a fantastic resource at Takiras music method (google it if you're interested)

[@paulpace9341]

After wanting for years to play the saxophone I discovered Takiras Music Method and it seems to be the simplest online system (google it if you are interested)

[@davideferrario2308]

Remember to be realistic - you must do a bit of work whichever plan you choose for learning sax I have spent months researching into teaching yourself saxophone and discovered a fantastic website at Takiras music method (google it if you are interested)

[@christophertsiliacos8958]

I found that learning to play the alto saxophone was a lot easier to learn to play than the soprano saxophone. Even though the fingerings are exactly the same for both instruments, the embouchures are completely different. BTW: I play both both the trumpet and violin. I agree with you. The saxophone was a lot easier to learn to play when compared to both the violin and Bb trumpet.

[@jadegrenade4103]

Nice video man. You hit on what most people misunderstand about sax, and playing a lot of instruments actually. If your brain isn't trained to hear the correct sound of a tone and be constantly adjusting in real time you're always going to sound bad. With a piano or guitar the strings are tuned, you just have to hit the right key or fret. With sax you can play multiple notes without moving any keys just by changing your embouchure or airflow. I like to show people by playing most of a full scale with only the mouthpiece, gets the point across. Same for string instruments with bow pressure / speed and finger placement. Memorizing the fingering is easy but all the sound is made by your ears, brain, mouth and throat. It takes a lot of consistent work to get all these things working together to develop a good tone on the saxophone.

[@alirockitwithmusic2222]

I play the alto saxophone, I have been playing for about 5 months with one lesson a week and I am already in county band and I am on grade 4, I would consider the saxophone quite an easy instrument except for the fact that some of the low notes are pretty hard, hope this helps someone xxx

[@alirockitwithmusic2222]

Celia Subin your welcome, it depends how determined you are to get to a certain grade, as I said before after 5 months I am already half way through all the grades, by the time I get back I might be on grade 5, I am very musical though, I also play piano and am thinking about starting flute and then after about a year of that I might start the violin or the viola, I love music it is one of my hobbies, hope this helped x

[@calebsuhy175]

+Celia Subin 2 years is a bit stretched. I have already played in front of a church audience twice and I have been playing for about 9 months. Although I can't say much. I am already outplaying people who have been playing for 3-4 years. But still, if you decide to start playing the saxophone, you will definitely love it.

[@a.j.deutsch1792]

Ali RockItWithMusic, here's a tip for low notes: Drop your chin until you get use to it.

[@pmh1nic]

Very good analysis. As far as difficulty and playing in a way that is pleasing I put the flute up there with the violin. It's either going to sound beautiful or horrible. There doesn't seem to be an in between. And althought the flute is one of the smallest wind instruments it's beathe intensive given how much air is lost and not directly used in creating sound.

[@samyooelle4345]

Would it be easier if I already played trumpet?

[@destroyer1254]

I came here late but I’ve never played my sax for a year of owning alto not because I don’t want to but because i don’t know how to start, I’m starting this month though wish I could of started in middle school when so many took that sax position, will start learning now c:

[@vintageleaf4115]

You explained this very well. Thank you. 🎷💖

[@chromatika67]

it's easy to learn and pick up. I didn't play any type of instrument before 6th grade which is when we auditioned for concert band. I think it's easy since the key and note assignments are pretty easy. But it is hard to master

[@jacobhancock3781]

Hey man, I was also wondering about it. I was always a little reluctant to try because I figured it would be pretty hard, but the way you explained it seems like I would be a good fit for me. I currently play the piano on a regular basis, and I also played the trumpet for about 8 years while in school for the band. I love playing music and have always wondered if I should try the saxophone out. Thank you for this video. It was what made my decision.

[@HelloSaxophone]

just go for the sax if that is what you feel :)

[@jacobhancock3781]

I appreciate the advice. I will truly take that into consideration when making my final decision

[@mrg97531]

So I'm in 7th grade, I already play French horn if that matters, and I'm thinking about getting a saxophone any pros or cons?

[@Gopherborn]

You would be surprised how many sax players play the French horn and vise versa. I myself started playing sax in 8th grade after playing piano for several years. The main thing it comes down to is which one you like more. Don't stick with something you don't like, or don't regret not doing something you'd would have liked way more.

[@miizedwarDcuLLn]

+Dan which is harder to play? Sax or piano? I know they're very different instruments but if it had to come down to one, which would you say is easier to play?

[@Gopherborn]

They both have their unique difficulties. I will try to keep this as organized as possible but since I'm writing a youtube comment and not a thesis I won't worry too much. The short version is that the sax is, overall, harder to play. One of the major differences is that with a saxophone, you have to dedicate much of your practice time to building your tone and working on your embrochure (mouth muscles). On the other hand, the piano makes the sound for you when you press the keys down. The second major difference is that piano players are, for the most part, forced to play many notes at a time. A saxophone can only play ine note at a time (unless you get into multiphonics, but that's a story for another day). Both use one of the same basic technical foundations: finger coordination. If you are good at typing this will come easier to you. With the saxophone, though, as I stated before, you must also create the sound yourself, which requires coordination of the jaw, throat, tongue, lungs, AND the fingers. I've found that good multitaskers have the potential to be good piano players, as the playing is divided between your two hands, and requires separation and training to play two different melodies and/or rhythms at the same time (I still play some jazz piano now and then and still struggle with that part of it). What is equally difficult on both, because it is the same for both, is music theory, creativity, phrasing, etc. Playing melodically and harmonically is difficult on any instrument you play. Other things to consider: A saxophone can be very loud. Do you have irritable neighbors? A saxophone is much cheaper than a real piano but keyboards cana be cheaper than saxes. How much money do you have? A piano is massive. A saxophone is small and can be taken anywhere. How much do you travel? Do you own a semi truck or Uhaul do transport your piano with? What style of music do you plan on playing? Etc. Don't get discouraged when you pick up the sax and it sounds like a dying goose. We all sounded that way the first time we played. Also, one thing I forgot. A long time ago, as an eighth grader who practiced as regularly as possible, I was able to sound halfway decent within a year and within 2 I was performing complex classical solos and getting a good foothold on jazz improvisation. I was able to sound good on piano within a couple months. Also one more thing to consider: How much practice time do you have? You will need more to get good at sax. Hope this helped. Sorry if it is unorganized.

[@miizedwarDcuLLn]

+Dan thank you!!!! This was very helpful!!!!

[@janiah.emaan1]

+Dan Wow! Thank you for all of the good tips! Personally, I am coming from the Viola. I really enjoy the sound and feel that the saxophone gives.. I've been in the orchestra for 3 years. Now, I'm in 8th grade and want to switch over to the sax.. any tips for someone coming from an instrument such as viola, violin? etc

[@mariocurtis2208]

I would like your input on what SORT of practice to do. My time practising on guitar is about 50 mins a day. I like starting with a few free ideas and maybe something from the day before not written down to 'warm up' and give me confidence. Scales are OK but realistically they won't turn up whole in a piece so I maybe play triplets up and down, then move up a tone and repeat. (I may have answered my own question here!)

[@akeleval3094]

Can I get a video of for a beginner the very first step to start up with

[@shahnamfazlali]

I think Piano is the easiest instrument to learn, and yet the hardest to master!

[@allexfenty]

Piano is the easiest to learn but it really is the hardest to master in truth. Drums are not easy. I believe most drummers are born with that type of coordination. Its tough.

[@TheTechAndScience]

Alex Fenty Exactly, good drumming requires excellent coordination of limbs and skill with splitting the brain, especially for polyrhythms (multiple rhythms at once, ex.4/4 and 3/4 being played simultaneously)

[@Henlarious]

Ramsay (The Sausage Boy) Bolton Piano the easiest? No way. Guitar is by the easier.

[@siphiwomhlongo3688]

Nope, it can't be the hardest to master when the Violin is still around. Easy to learn, hard to master but definitely not the hardest

[@tcphll]

@@siphiwomhlongo3688 I disagree. Complex piano music is far more challenging than the violin. Getting a good tone on the violin is very difficult, but the piano, just by it's nature, can play very complex music requiring the player to be able to play multiple parts at once, which makes it very difficult to master.

[@humanperson9662]

Quite informative on comparisons, thanks. But actually playing it - finding the keys, moving fingers over the keys, playing a fast-paced piece?

[@woolandwaterknits4801]

Great vid! I love playing melody on guitar and uke. I hope I can find a saxophone for a good price. What do you think of bamboo sax in a single key. I am thinking about a bamboo sax in B flat b/c we like blues. My son plays violin and piano and is starting uke and mandolin. My daughter plays piano and wants to start guitar.

[@katelyngrieves3736]

I’m thinking of switching from Trumpet to Saxophone because we lost our lead saxophone in band and since he left the entire band has seemed quite empty and i would love to help my band out😳

[@HelloSaxophone]

do it :) (y)

[@VimeleosZen]

All my siblings know how to play at least one instrument and I’ve tried a few, like guitar and piano but I just don’t like them. I think I want to venture out from what is commonly used because my sister is taking violin lessons. I got a gut feeling that maybe my instrument is the saxophone (lol I sound like a kid who doesn’t know what’s coming).

[@alecmcgrathofcanada9175]

The guitar is the easiest thing I think. I self taught myself and I'm pretty good. My friend self taught himself electric guitar and he's amazing.

[@MsAmira1988]

Great video! I absolutely love the saxophone! Interesting background story about me, I'm an avid swing dancer and I often dance to live swing bands and you are so right when you say that people just love the sound of the saxophone! I know I do! I already play the piano, but I want to expand my musical skills and learn the saxophone. I am currently working on learning the harmonica (baby steps). Anyways, great video! Will definitely check out some of your stuff!

[@nawras1433]

Good note you mentioned about comparisons: So how hard is it in comparison with the accordion?

[@andreashoppe1969]

What sax would you recommend? I considered rent before buying

[@SnakeSagacity]

So the sound might be discordant for some time before I'm able to properly blow sax? My biggest concern about starting to learn music is that the sound it make might a bother to my neighbor since I only able to learn at night. Maybe I should invest on soundproofing my room first.

[@MusicIsMahRemedy]

HelloSaxophone do you have to start early to be really good and play in symphonies? (or whatever they're called) I know for violin if you don't start before like 7 there's no chance you can be a concert violinist or ever be as good as people who start at like 4 :( I love the sound of the saxophone, but if I started at 13, could I ever get to a professional level? Thanks in advance :)

[@timedriverable]

What if your coming from a flute experience? Would that give you a possible edge as far as developing a good tone?

[@ein0987ify]

The Sax being among the more difficult instruments to learn to play in your opinion, would you say at my age of 67 it may well be a hopeless point in life to begin learning to play the SAX?

[@anisyahiaoui6680]

Hi, im planning to get a saxophone this summer but after watching this video im a little bit scared, can someone give me some advices ?

[@darbylind8985]

Do you think that it would be possible to play the trumpet and saxophone I already play trumpet and I think that the saxophone will be a good instrument for me to play too

[@EnlightenedRogue24]

Everything is possible. Just do it.

[@firehandszarb]

Brass is really difficult for me though some might be lucky and find it easy. Saxophone is actually easier than a recorder (and i dont consider the recorder to be particularly easy if you want to sound good). Sax looks intimidating to play but all those buttons are really there to make your life easier.

[@natee_slidezz4802]

I am playing trumpet in 6th grade right now and I was wondering if it is a hard transition to play Baritone Saxophone

[@JamezAdam]

Hey J, Thanks for the videos. Just bought a Yamaha Alto 275 for $600. Now just looking to sound proof my garage so I don't drive my neighbours crazy. haha

[@MrCurly210]

Is it best to learn how to read music while learning to play sax ?

[@moanguspickard249]

Can i try out simple 2bucks flute to see if i can do sax, or is it not adequate representation of skill needed. I mean i dont want to spend big money if im gonna quit soon

[@shervin66]

Your great man Thanks for the info. Where are you located?

[@neermusic7753]

You make all good points

[@nr3rful]

I dabble with the clarinet, is the sax similar in fingering ?

[@Arvemis]

+nr3rful no it is not, i play saxophone and i have know many people who play clarinet and it's totally different

[@sirgamer6432]

I friends who play clarinet, and its different

[@Theknittingdevil]

The upper register is more or less identical between clarinets and saxes (I play both), but the lower register is different. On the sax, it overblows an octave - ie, the fingering is the same for both octaves. I went from clarinet to sax, and didn't find it too much of a jump.

[@greenpanda5]

It depends on what kind of saxophone, the tenor is similar to clarinet it's a b flat instrument but the alto is super different and it is more similar to playing flute because it's an a flat instrument

[@Theknittingdevil]

+Gabby G. No, the alto and tenor have the same fingering; just a different key. Alto is Eb, Tenor is Bb - but once you learn to play one sax you can play them all. All saxes have the same fingering.

[@Rian-su2pr]

I play the trumpet already will it be hard to play the saxophone?

[@ylli85]

Thanks for this video! I think I will definetly buy saxophone in near future and give it a go. I have one question tough. I'm not very good playing the guitar becose my fingers won't really "bend" very much in difficoult positions. Like for the Barre chords for example. How much finger technique the sax requires??

[@HelloSaxophone]

Grandpa MizoB that might be a real problem, cause it nees a lot of finger movement, but perhaps you can find some work-around?

[@ylli85]

I actually just bought my first saxophone (sagg 77 st) second hand. Any opininons? I haven't got to play it yet hence it is being maintananced for me, but I tried it in the shop and I noticed that I think I can do the fingerings pretty normally.

[@POsomething]

I'm a 20-year-old multi-instrumentalist and I play piano, guitar, bass, violin and steel guitar for example. I feel like moving on to something very different. Should I get me a sax and try it out? I have thought about this for five years now, but I'm still not sure if I'd ever be able to make it sound good.

[@kingneptune900]

OP Alaraasakka do it. You will never regret it ;)

[@HelloSaxophone]

Your mouth should be very relaxed actually. Just enough tension to keep the air in and under control. but not more. I go more in depth about this in my manual. You might want to check that out.

[@barnabywilliams3334]

I've been singing for 7 years will that help me pick up saxophone. Will I find it easier to keep tone ect

[@HelloSaxophone]

probably yes

[@pinkkittyvoid]

i play trumpet and violin, but i wanna play saxophone instead of trumpet. i’d say i’m quite good at trumpet, so i’m hoping someday when i get a sax i can play that aswell.

[@Dan-by7ik]

Good advice thanks mate

[@lloydielloydie821]

Is this guy still online?

[@dorenemellene960]

I play the sax, guitar, piano, ukulele, and violin. The hardest one to learn for me was the piano. The violin is the hardest on my left arm. If you already know how to read notes, then all you have to learn is the fingering. Except for brass, and wind instruments you will need to learn how blow to produce the proper tone. Buy your instrument, and get a beginner book. Try to practice an hour a day, and your on your way. It's a lot of fun, and will open up a whole new world for anyone, and anyone can do it. If you feel frustrated, just put your instrument down for awhile. Never force yourself to complete the hour. Have fun, and enjoy.

[@lolo962]

I started on Trumpet for 2 years then I switched to tuba and still going. I am getting a saxophone (alto) for fun. Do you know how long it will take to get to an average sound on the sax with consistent practice?

[@lulahugo4208]

If I'm already a musician (guitar, bass, piano, cello) and can read music fluently, will it be very hard to pick up the tenor? I understand that it's an entirely different process than a string instrument, but I would love to start.

[@cody8907]

I used to play sax and xylophone back in primary school im in year 12 now but completely forgot how to play and i want to learn again, its been eating at me for a while now

[@katea7089]

Of the sax family, I play Bass sax, Bari sax, Tenor sax, Alto sax, and Soprano sax. I would believe saxophone may be one of the easiest instruments to learn, but one of the hardest to master, and play greatly.

[@memediaforyou6639]

What instruments go well with a saxophone?

[@christianhansen3292]

love ur explanation of the saxophone. do u do lessons? u see chez' channel another saxist who formerly played piano. i think she should smoke weed personally before teaching & playing lol. all i wanna do is jam really and improvise never liked sight reading music.

[@edmacfarlane9483]

Thank you for this video helped me a lot. One question though is how do i know which instrument to buy? I am a guitarist and have been looking at learning saxophone for a little while but have no idea what size and price i should go for because i know the cheaper guitars are terrible quality in tone and build. The cheaper saxophones i have looked at have been around £300 at the cheap end. Would this be a reliable instrument? i dont want to have to buy another 6 months to a year later because it doesn't have the tone or it falls to pieces? if any one could help me with this that would be great!

[@HelloSaxophone]

+Ed Macfarlane Hey you are correct. A vry cheap instrument may help you get starterd, and if you haev no other options its better than no sax. But they will fall apart or you will start hating the tone after a while. A Yamaha is always a safe bet, or you can take a look at my own sax. www.BlueRoseSaxophones.com if you want good quality + awesomeness ;)

[@annasuhajda475]

Hello :) What do you think, how many years one needs to play very good? I play on and off for two years now, but it is still miserable. I didn't practice too much to be fair, but still. Thank you if you answer!

[@ibrahimghellam719]

please can you tell me please how to play jangland for clerence please

[@SDSaxMan]

You have a great way of explaining things. I enjoy your instruction. I have been playing for a long time but was never taught by a sax player so i'm trying to break bad habits and learn the correct way to do things to improve my sax playing. Thank you for your videos.

[@jimmyb1133]

Interesting question. It's hard at first but it also takes lots of practice like all musical instruments. It's kind of a question you hear from people who want everything to be easy.

[@tidalotter6642]

I'm picking up a tenor sax after 4 years on trumpet/baritone. Will the switch be easy? I know how to read music and rhythms and stuff, the only thing I'm worrying about are note fingerings.

[@foot_lettuce8832]

Just practice the shit out of it

[@ph-jx4bd]

I am 12 years old and i have played for 1 1/2 years and the saxophone is pretty easy but mastering it is difficult. For the past months i feel like i barely made any progress on my tone.

[@cggage]

Very good explanation! Thanks! Of course, living in a condo, I'm not going to be a good neighbor while I practice!

[@HelloSaxophone]

send flowers often ;)

[@cggage]

HelloSaxophone Thanks for the advice! I'm sure they will appreciate the flowers! Just curious - since I am in a condo and have neighbors, I was wondering about one of those EWI 4000/5000 instruments. I'm sure a real sax is desirable but for practicing, I'm wondering if the fingering / air control is similar with the EWI? Do you have any comments on one of those instruments? One could wear earphones, of course. Thanks!

[@alio2269]

Charles Gage Playing on an EWI will help in no such way compared to practicing with an actual instrument. too many to list man. have you tried to sound proof a small room?

[@cggage]

RobinHood East Thanks for the reply! Hmm... well, I will have to work on that. Maybe stuff a sock in the bell or something. I'll see what I can do! Thanks, again!

[@alio2269]

Haha no no no. You can use foam around doors and windows which make sound harder to escape the room, if you've seen studios you'll notice jagged black pyramid all over the place. these help sound proof the room

[@neptune8027]

I can’t play it in my room because it is very loud and my neighbors had a newborn baby and really small children and toddlers so I don’t want to disturb them and it kinda annoying aswell to not learn it in my room

[@cjpoliquit9103]

How long it will took on playing saxophone in one song ?

[@itaylivne6222]

i play the guitar for four years and i'v started violin a year ago, you think i can learn online? or i must get a teacher? Saxsophone is one of my favorite instruments and i LOVE Jazz and i really want to learn but i dont have the money to take sax lessons what should i do?

[@itsathenas]

I'mma switch from violin to saxaphone next year (I've been playing violin for 5 years) bc I wanna try band out for the first time and I'm really scared because everyone in band has been playing for years so basically I wanna learn and not be sucky ughh

[@josephtempest2858]

If u can play the recorder most of the fingerings on the alto at the same

[@overlex2088]

Thx for the video you really helped me