Tutorial - How to Master Mini Sax Fingering

Learn how to master the Mini Sax fingering technique.
www.minisax.com
Mini Sax is a perfect travel saxophone geared toward beginners and professionals. It is easy to play, portable and affordable. Take it with you wherever you go and/or use it to get started with jazz, blues or any kind of music that inspires you. Many compare it to clarinet and flute, but it's rich sound is closest to it's big brother, the tenor saxophone.

[@edwardmorton6691]

I love this man, he's so passionate about his instrument and he has every right to be because it is a great sounding little thing. I have ordered one and can't wait to get it. All reed instruments demand a certain amount of ability to make a musical sound but once you get the lip pressure correct on the reed and your mouth finds that sweet point on the mouthpiece there's nothing then to hold you back. The warmth and beauty of the sounds you can make on a reed instrument is truly amazing and I'm certain I'm going to enjoy mine when it arrives.

[@Sasha-Sabelnikov]

You mean Bb while saying “C”?

[@allanedwards2490]

Hi where can I order one, and how much? I am from Johannesburg south Africa

[@ghanafo]

He is so cute... such a great teacher. I love him and his beautiful accent

[@MiniSax]

Thanks, appreciate your comments.

[@psychojim7590]

I have only tonight found your KZbin channel. Some time ago, I purchased an instrument called Saxmonica. It is very much like your MiniSax. I have try to learn to play for more than 1 year. You have taught me more in 2 hour than I have learn in 1 year on my own. I just want to say 'thank you, very much.'

[@MiniSax]

Wonderful!

[@jamesnicholson9780]

Excellent tutorial. I am already playing my scale on the first day of playing any reed instrument. Thanks for being such a great teacher!

[@MiniSax]

It is awesome to hear this! Thanks for sharing. Keep it up.

[@rajeshkurumath580]

@@MiniSax can i get yur steel pocket sax in India?

[@MiniSax]

@@rajeshkurumath580 yes you can, we ship internationally. Just type in your delivery address at the checkout (www.minisax.com/store)

[@rajeshkurumath580]

@@MiniSax thank yu so much.

[@MiniSax]

@@rajeshkurumath580 you are very welcome.

[@UriyahYasharal]

You're a great teacher. God bless you.

[@MiniSax]

I appreciate that!

[@bigfatboobah7551]

I can tell you are an amazing person living a life with meaning and always good to others. For this reason you are a happy person and g-d should bless you.

[@MiniSax]

You are so kind, thank you!

[@kevinhiggins7257]

I'm grateful to know - Sligo, Ireland 🇮🇪 to you....😊

[@antoniocruz1163]

Well I just purchased my Mini Sax......I'm praying for the best. I know I will learn watching these videos. Thank you for your passion in this instrument and teaching people.

[@MiniSax]

Have fun!

[@antoniocruz1163]

@@MiniSax is the reed already attached to mouth piece?. All I see is a clear plastic piece that holds the reeds.

[@rajkdongriyal]

You are such great musician and so delightful kind hearted Person too. Thanks be to God

[@MiniSax]

Thanks for listening

[@RFakonWolf_Art]

I almost quit it bacause it's so hard to make a sound (I didn't even know I have to make the reed wet first). But because of your vdos, I'm just able to play my very first song with minisax! Thank you. ^^

[@MiniSax]

That is awesome to hear! Good job and keep it up!

[@eraytetik682]

Dear Alex, I wish you were my mats and French teacher in my youth time, you teach fantastically best. for a new beginner I am having all my questions explained ,thank you.

[@MiniSax]

Wow, thank you so much for your feedback. Hearing that these videos are helpful is very encouraging.

[@laramattes8970]

I am a music talent (sry for be proud of my self😅)but this instrument was not so easy to play for me like others . With your help i can!!! Soooooo happy!THANKS FOR HELP❤️❤️❤️

[@UriyahYasharal]

What instrument are you a talent in?

[@MiniSax]

I am happy to hear that I have helped! Any other questions or help needed let me know.

[@reoscorpio]

You just simplistically made ALL the sense in the world.. BRAVO.!!!! (Learning can be fun).

[@MiniSax]

Thank you for your feedback.

[@poznavatelnyevideo]

Совершенно случайно увидел этот инструмент и влюбился, теперь мечтаю купить и научиться играть на нем)) Успехов вам, такую красоту делаете))

[@MiniSax]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@norivalcarvalho7608]

MR. YOU ARE FANTASTIC TEACHER. EXCELLENT PEDAGOGICALLY. NORIVAL FROM BRASIL

[@MiniSax]

Thank you for your kind words Norival.

[@meucanalhoje]

I am too Live in Brazil - Brasília DF

[@ericwilliams2122]

what a great teacher!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!thank you

[@jackiecaprari6831]

How much do they cost?

[@MiniSax]

Why thank you. I am trying my best to make it as simple as possible.

[@MiniSax]

Here is our website for pricing and more details: www.minisax.com/store

[@gerarddrapeau359]

Thank you for all your wonderful videos... I wish you were my next door neighbor.

[@MiniSax]

Thanks, glad to hear you are enjoying them.

[@rubstroll1]

Thanks Alex, had fun watching you teach.

[@davidc573]

I'm an avid tenor saxophone player and I've been looking for a smaller more portable instrument to bring with me on the road and for just fun. And you have sold me on the MiniSax! As soon as I have the extra cash I will definitely be purchasing one of your instruments!

[@MiniSax]

That's the exact intent of the stainless steel mini sax, portability and fun. I'm glad you like it.

[@user-jj2em9ho1k]

Super AMAZING saxophone ❤

[@user-jj2em9ho1k]

Victor saxophone player Chennai India

[@itsanaluna]

I already noticed the difference of the fingering of this instrument from most wind instruments... they are like one key ahead of the saxophone, clarinet, or flute. For example, usually the first finger hole starts at B and so on... but the mini sax B starts on the thumb, making the first finger hole an A. Yet this is a unique instrument.. Planning to buy one to check it out ^.^

[@MiniSax]

Thank you for liking our MiniSax. Yes, yes a lot different from the other wind instruments and the way you play it.

[@pakhwajsachin]

Alex sir.. love from India. 💝💝💝☺️💝💝💝 you are a Great Teacher..👌 Your teaching method is superb...👍 i m a Flautist.. i want to play this mini sax.. one day i will try to play this lovely instrument..☺️ #SachinDhumalMusic

[@MiniSax]

So nice of you, thanks!

[@johngriffith5947]

Hi Alex. I love your videos, and hopefully I'll love the sax I just ordered for delivery to Australia. Keep it up !!

[@MiniSax]

Thanks!!

[@xyzjdjdjdkdjdd]

Thank you sir. this is the one of the best mini sax tutorial I've seen

[@MiniSax]

Glad it was helpful!

[@WinsomeJohnny]

Can't wait for mine to arrive. 3 days!

[@meucanalhoje]

Where I can buy? Thanks

[@galileoshift8330]

beautiful tutorial pedagogically clear

[@MiniSax]

Thank you.

[@lorenzoaguilar4482]

Excelente explicación, gracias!!!

[@MiniSax]

Gracias!

[@halinh4453]

I'm a Vietnamese, but i think you are great man!

[@MiniSax]

Thank you so much.

[@graceiyen1951]

Hopefully I can have my own mini saxophone.I really love it.Lord grant my desire.can't afford to buy coz I don't have a work.

[@luciantrestianu]

Alex, you are a very good teacher ......

[@MiniSax]

Thank you.

[@teddyperera8531]

your teaching is amazing. Please do a video on full music theory you were mentioning in the video

[@MiniSax]

I’ll try, thanks for your interest.

[@rajkdongriyal]

So lovely

[@4000marcdman]

You have fantastic teaching abilities. Great video.

[@MiniSax]

I appreciate that!

[@veronikajager5443]

Very Thanks for that! Was very important for me! Now it works!! 😂😂😂

[@MiniSax]

Glad it helped!

[@adityaadhya9743]

Realy you are a great teacher

[@MiniSax]

Thanks a lot

[@hiddenwaves4772]

Excellent explanation! Thanks! You're No.1

[@MiniSax]

Thanks

[@ClaudioMastrangelo]

I love your videos Alex! You explain very well and you look like a good man. Greetings from Argentina!

[@MiniSax]

Claudio, thanks for your feedback. Comments like these give me motivation to produce more educational content. Greetings from Florida!

[@DraganStosicDMS]

Bravo !!!

[@alexcarter8807]

Small flutes have crazy fingerings. That's just how it is. I have been learning shakuhachi and shinobue, and there are just crazy fingerings, it's not a piano keyboard here. You just have to learn the fingerings just play scales up and down.

[@MiniSax]

Well said!

[@robertolunario6727]

Thank you Alex, you are teaching very clear, and that help us a lot. excellent tutorial.

[@MiniSax]

You are welcome!

[@clementlemaitrenugent3714]

Thank you this was very helpful.❤❤

[@joshuadahmad99]

Thank you for responding

[@TomFrajer]

Woooow, this is excelent explanation my friend! I really enjoyed watching this video :)

[@chrishemmer2486]

infotmative instructor

[@MiniSax]

Thank you very much!

[@amandateoh1164]

It's funny how the recorder was such a nightmare borne by the elementary education and made me hate music instruments. But my mini sax arrived in the mail.... I am practically reviving my childhood nightmare 😭😭😭

[@must_paing7960]

Wow thankyou very much for your tutorial...

[@MiniSax]

You are most welcome.

[@johnskelly2542]

thankyou Alix, I am really enjoying your tutoring, I hope I can find more of your videos

[@MiniSax]

We are getting ready to produce a whole course. I think you'll find it very useful. Thank you for your feedback. Comments like these keep us going. Stay tuned!

[@johnskelly2542]

@@MiniSax, thankyou for your response Alix, I have recently purchased a mini sax, so I will look forward to your course, the sax I bought is a very cheap one so, it may not be much good, but, if I can get a feel for it I may then feel more comfortable spending a bit more for a better quality instrument

[@christiandejesushernandezl7417]

máster, I admire so much your work and talent. I would like to learn hoy to make a mini sax like yours. would you teach me? Pls.

[@5420]

제작 노하우를 공개 하지 않는 군요. 모든 관악기 제작은 기본은 길이는 본인이 정할수 있고 스틸 외경과 내경에 따라서 지공 간격이 다르게 됩니다, 규칙이 없고 튜너기를 작동후 불어 가면서 지공을 넓혀 가면됩니다.도움이 되기를 바랍니다.

[@rrve9998]

Good explain

[@MiniSax]

Thanks and welcome

[@thesultanmerchant]

wholes are similar like Indan flute but could not find web site to purchase the same.

[@aniruddhasardar9404]

Clear explanation, solved my age old trivia how wind instrument works....great job .... How can I get the mini saxophone you make Alex ? I am from India

[@MiniSax]

Glad my video was helpful to you Aniruddha. You can easily get it via my online store, www.minisax.com/store. Cheers!

[@bestrickie2]

Excellent tuition. I already play keyboard piano and sing. I had a go at clarinet years ago. However, do you suggest I buy one of these before going fir an actual full blown saxophone? I’m self taught at singing playing keyboard and piano. Please visit me here on KZbin where you’ll see a few videos and hear a few multi track demos I’ve created (covers). You play.VERY nice and that mini sax has a true sax sound.

[@MiniSax]

Thanks for your kind words. Regarding what to purchase, it all depends on your level and budget. Our stainless steel mini sax is great if you want to get your feet wet and try out a reed instrument that is not super expensive and relatively easy to play.

[@bernarddjameson9952]

Alex, my mini sax has 8 holes on top and 1 on the bottom. What's notes are where on this one 🤔

[@veronikajager5443]

❤❤❤

[@Midiset]

Alex, what is the diameter of the tube, thank you!

[@trevorcooper5223]

Just starting to get the half notes, but also find I can bend the note down as I would on the harmonica..

[@MiniSax]

Great job! Keep up the good work!

[@nathanweisz8893]

Can you explain please what the deferent of xaphoon with 8 holes and mini sax with 6 holes?

[@MiniSax]

Sure, xaphoon has 8 holes and therefore a bigger range and a way more complicated fingering. Unfortunately the additional tones (range) are high pitch and sound squeaky. That's why we decided to go with 6 holes, much easier to learn and better sounding.

[@nathanweisz8893]

@@MiniSax Thank you,When can i buy your mini sax?

[@a.alghamdi1996]

Thanks Alex.

[@MiniSax]

Welcome.

[@adityaadhya9743]

Thanks a lot

[@MiniSax]

Most welcome

[@rnflutes2399]

does this sax has octave change just like Indian Bamboo flute ??? it looks like here we can play only 1 octave

[@MiniSax]

You can play one octave plus overtones.

[@meucanalhoje]

*Excelent class , always* ... *you were born to be a teacher* ! *Where can I buy a mini sax like this please* ? Which pick (litle wood), should I use on this mini sax?

[@MiniSax]

You can get it at www.minisax.com/store

[@sanjayjadhav2884]

Sir, i am Indian sir i want to Steele still pipe mesurment, length, ID, Hole mesurment Hole to hole distance & WATE DRILL MM PL..... SIR, RIPLEY

[@choonlkjhlee5943]

제작 노하우를 공개 하지 않는 군요. 모든 관악기 제작은 기본은 길이는 본인이 정할수 있고 스틸 외경과 내경에 따라서 지공 간격이 다르게 됩니다, 규칙이 없고 튜너기를 작동후 불어 가면서 지공을 넓혀 가면됩니다.도움이 되기를 바랍니다.

[@osholupastro]

Is it possible to make sharp and flat notes?

[@MiniSax]

osho lupo, yes our mini sax has full chromatic scale

[@ronmedina3758]

Wait guys can you help me out? Because there is no 7 holes mini sax in Lazada there only 8 so my question is what is different between 7 holes and 8 holes?

[@zachariahstarr7737]

Can you play in all 7 keys with this instrument or are some keys you are not able to play?

[@MiniSax]

This mini sax is in Bb key.

[@nguyenucthinh1969]

Hello , I have a quetion that how can we clean this Minisax ? Hope you reply soon . thanks !

[@MiniSax]

You can clean it with regular dish soap and a small brush for the inside. You can sterilize the reeds with hydrogen peroxide.

[@thesultanmerchant]

from where to purchase mini sax? look amazon, could not find.

[@kiritengineer7506]

Hi Alex hope you are fine . Your mini sexa phone is very good, You can only play western songs , But we are in India and play Indian songs . Is it possible to play one Indian song if you can please Thanks so much

[@MiniSax]

Will try, thanks for your feedback!

[@kiritengineer7506]

@@MiniSax Thank you so much

[@francescoaddati2299]

Hi, you say that all holes closed it s C note, but actually is Bb. I m wrong? Please help me. I recieved today minisax and sound wonderfull

[@MiniSax]

Franceso, you are not wrong. On all transposing instruments (saxophones, clarinets, flutes , trombones etc.) C is actually Bb. Our mini saxes are the same. There are also some instruments where C is actually Eb, D, F etc. Very rarely C is actually C.

[@punilux62]

Got mine today looking forward to see what I can do ☺

[@sarosaggio3834]

Ok puoi tradurre in italiano Love

[@benjaminroat9536]

Dear Alex why don't you start a shop in any metropolitan city in India.So that I can go and buy it for myself.I v already ordered long back from Amazon,but not received I m cheated.Pls.dear Alex I want mini sax some how.Already I ve wasted my time,due to lock down .

[@MiniSax]

We are a small family business in St. Petersburg, FL. This is our website: www.minisax.com/ Is this the website you bought from? We have scammers using our images and videos to sell their product.

[@ninja0724]

Prelepo.

[@MiniSax]

Hvala puno.

[@jimpassa1]

I thought this instrument was tuned to Bb. Are you telling us it is in the key of C?

[@MiniSax]

James, it is in Bb.

[@jimpassa1]

Thank you. I hope to purchase one in the near future. I enjoy your videos and your playing. Please keep posting.

[@MiniSax]

Glad to hear it. The plan for 2019 is to produce more videos than ever before. Stay tuned!

[@nickcoronis5539]

Dear Alex, I'm back again... I have the same problem as before, in one of your other videos. You say you play high C , all holes open but it is actually one tone lower, it is Bb... how can that be ?

[@MiniSax]

Hi Nick, that's because all reed instruments are pitched/sounding one whole tone lower.

[@nickcoronis5539]

Good morning Alex, thank you for your answer... So if for example the piano plays 12 bar blues in C, what do I do, transpose in D ? and if so, why do the call it C sax for ? Looking forward to hearing from you. Have great day.

[@kerrymei6822]

Croatia?

[@anuanu69]

Hi. What fingering to play overtone C#?

[@MiniSax]

Please look at our fingering chart here: www.minisax.com/s/quick-start.pdf

[@kevinhotaling970]

is this is the key of C?

[@MiniSax]

It is in the key of Bb (b-flat)

[@tulusjatmiko8654]

I like its sound. What is the brand ur sax? I to be interest to buy after watch ur video

[@MiniSax]

tulus jatmiko, go to minisax.com and check them out.

[@tulusjatmiko8654]

@@MiniSax thanks for answer. I will check it soon.

[@The2chuy2]

yo quiero uno donde lo puedo comprar?

[@MiniSax]

www.minisax.com/store

[@blacka8974]

Hey Alex,when will you give away Mini sax? I badly want to buy one but it's too expensive :

[@MiniSax]

Unfortunately I can't afford to give them away, but can give you a discount. Please get in touch via my website if you'd like.

[@RippSnortin]

Romanian?

[@joseantonioescobedo1897]

Please: What,s microphone do you use?. Thank,s.

[@MiniSax]

It is an AKG mic.

[@MrSYL12]

Alex is it possible to order for cork sheet for the neck incase i run out and what size and also the contact cement and the procedure

[@MiniSax]

We are preparing around cork replacement etc... stay put :)

[@MrSYL12]

@@MiniSax Thank you Alex

[@prof.kkramesh1846]

from where can i buy this instrument ?

[@MiniSax]

Prof. KK Ramesh you can get it from here: www.minisax.com/store/stainless-steel

[@imdawolfman2698]

If it's not one thing, it's another. See, I ask you, do you have a sister named Rosan Rosanadana, she like got this frizzy black hair all the way out to here, just like a black-man afro type, but different, it all going down, like smashed, and she not black. Anyway, she talk like you an make good sense, but you gotta listen real good because it's the little teeny, tiny parts, like inna between the the words that kinna fills in the meaning. And the eyes too, you gotta watch 'em while you listen a the words. She's just like you, but different... She a girl. It's just like I always say... If it's not one thing... Oh yeah, I'm almost forget! Great lesson! I'm waiting for one in the mail like Edward Morton and WinsomeJohnny , too.

[@tiagoluciano5630]

where do i buy a sax like yours?

[@MiniSax]

Tiago you can get it here: www.minisax.com/store/stainless-steel

[@alliiz3101]

Why arent u my grandfather?

[@evabermudez4503]

alliiz Oprsa that’s not nice lol.

[@evabermudez4503]

Nvm lol.

[@nilocardoso3431]

Alex , por favor qual as medidas deste sax?

[@MiniSax]

We do not give our measurements out.

[@5420]

모든 관악기 제작은 기본은 길이는 본인이 정할수 있고 스틸 외경과 내경에 따라서 지공 간격이 다르게 됩니다, 규칙이 없고 튜너기를 작동후 불어 가면서 지공을 넓혀 가면됩니다.도움이 되기를 바랍니다.

[@kiranacharya4270]

How to purchase your saxophone

[@MiniSax]

minisax.com/store

[@kiranacharya4270]

@@MiniSax but Ur product r not in Indian online shopping like Flipkart Amazon

[@jonjeffries3265]

Your C sounds like Bb.. 🤓