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Hello and welcome! I'm Greger Hillman, your friendly saxophone teacher online. Let's get you started playing sax today!
Major Scales on Saxophone
Learning the major scales on Saxophone will help you develop your technique and coordination between your fingers, your mouth and your mind. I'd say it's one of the pillar stones you need to focus on in order to become a good saxophone player. The Major Scale The...
How to break in a saxophone reed
When you buy a new pack of saxophone reeds you will find that the reeds need some preparation in order to play well with your sax. This is especially common with cane reeds as they are made of cane, a living material that change in relation to it's environment. It can...
Fixing a Spitty Saxophone Sound the easy way
If you're a saxophone player, you've probably experienced the frustrating sound of a spitty saxophone. That unpleasant, wet sound can be caused by a variety of factors, including the positioning and texture of the reed, moisture buildup near the mouthpiece or neck,...
Best Alto Sax Mouthpiece for beginners
If you are a beginner saxophonist, one of the most important decisions you will make is choosing the right mouthpiece. A mouthpiece can significantly affect your playing experience and the sound of your instrument. With so many options available, it can be...
How to Play Alto Saxophone Notes for Beginners
If you're a beginner looking to learn how to play the alto saxophone, one of the first things you'll need to master is the basic notes. Learning how to play Alto Saxophone notes is essential to being able to play songs and melodies, and it's a great way to get started...
Lowest note on Alto Saxophone
The lowest note on Alto Saxophone is the the written low Bb note (B flat) which translates to a Db concert pitch. So, as an example: If you play low Bb on alto sax and a Db on a piano, it will sound the same. I've taught 100's of saxophone students over the years and...
Learn how to finger the notes on your Saxophone using the step-by-step provided from a real saxophone teacher online. Enjoy!
Learn how to finger the notes on your Saxophone using the step-by-step provided from a real saxophone teacher online. Enjoy!
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Beginner Saxophone
Are you a beginner sax player you need to get your foundation in place, so that you can learn saxophone at a good pace. Here you'll find more on how to play the saxophone.
Do you want to play together with a piano, a guitar or maybe another wind instrument? Then you need to know how to transpose the saxophone notes in order to match the key with the other players.
How to Clean a Saxophone Neck Strap
A saxophone neck strap is an essential accessory that helps distribute the weight of the instrument while playing. Over time, neck straps can accumulate sweat and dirt which may cause some discomfort. But there's a really easy fix for it which I'll cover here below....
Do Saxophones Have Spit Valves?
The Saxophone is sometimes referred to as a brass instrument. That is wrong, even if the instrument indeed is made out of brass material. The Saxophone is part of the Woodwind family among instruments like the flute and the clarinet. However, the burning question here...
Fixing a Spitty Saxophone Sound the easy way
If you're a saxophone player, you've probably experienced the frustrating sound of a spitty saxophone. That unpleasant, wet sound can be caused by a variety of factors, including the positioning and texture of the reed, moisture buildup near the mouthpiece or neck,...
7 tips for better saxophone sound
Alto Saxophone Warm Up Exercises: Essential Techniques for Success
As an alto saxophone player, warming up is a crucial part of your practice routine. Warming up helps to improve your tone, maintain proper technique, and prevent injury during practice or performance. There are several exercises that you can include in your warm-up...
How to Play a Saxophone Mouthpiece: Tips and Techniques for Beginners
Learning how to play a saxophone mouthpiece is a crucial step for every saxophonist. The mouthpiece is the one thing connecting the player and the instrument. You need to learn how to use it correctly, so that you can produce a good sax tone, intonation, and overall...
How to fix a squeaking Saxophone
As a saxophone player you will run into the issues with a squeaking saxophone sooner or later. Over my 35 years of playing and teaching saxophone I've seen and heard it all when it comes to squeaking saxophones. So, in this article I share my best tips for preventing...
How long does a saxophone reed last?
The saxophone reed normally last for about a week but depending on the reed material it can last for months. Regular cane reeds get worn out a lot faster than a plastic reed. However, the lifespan of any reed also has to do with how you break in the reed and how...
Saxophone Lessons Online
There are several ways to find good saxophone lessons online in . You can either go down the route of buying an online course for saxophone or look up a good saxophone teacher online for face to face lessons. If you have a busy schedule you may want to go for...
How to find a good Saxophone Teacher
Great to see that you want to learn Saxophone! You may be a saxophone beginner or maybe you've played saxophone for a few years and want to get back into it. Either way, finding a good saxophone teacher that match your needs can seem hard, but there are some good ways...
How to Transpose Saxophone
Transposing saxophone is a useful skill when you want to play together with other instruments like a piano or guitar. I've put together a comprehensive guide to transposing saxophone here, so that you can learn how to transpose your sax to fit with any other...
How to Clean a Saxophone
Taking good care of your saxophone is fundamental to keep your sax in good playing condition. However, there's also a health aspect to this as you want to keep it clean from a more sanitary perspective too. I've probably cleaned my own saxophones over 10 000 times...
Alto Sax practice routine for beginners
Is Saxophone Hard to Learn?
I've taught several hundred saxophonists how to play the saxophone as a saxophone teacher and if you are thinking about picking up the sax yourself you may be wondering "Is saxophone hard to learn?" Well, I've got some great news for you. The saxophone is easy to...
Teach yourself Saxophone – Yes, you can!
There are several ways for you to learn saxophone on your own. Just by searching Youtube you'll find plenty of saxophone lessons. The tricky part is knowing which lessons to follow, so that you get the right instructions from the start. I've noticed that the quality...
Is playing the sax good for your lungs?
I've been a saxophone player for more than 35 yrs and have practiced and played the sax hundreds upon hundreds of hours. From my personal experience it's good for your lungs to play saxophone. And not only for your lungs but for your entire body. Playing Saxophone...
How To Fix Sticky Keys on Saxophone
Sticky pads on the Sax - a common problem with an easy fix We all experience sticky pads on the Saxophone from time to time. In most cases it has to do with what you've been eating or drinking before playing your saxophone. So the easy fix to prevent this from...