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8 Famous Saxophone Musicians You Should Know

The guitar may be the backbone of rock & roll, but the saxophone is a prominent instrument in a variety of popular genres, including jazz and blues. Its players have been some of the most talented in history, and their music will live for centuries to come. While there have been innumerable saxophonists over the […]

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Five Ways to Make Your Saxophone Playing More Expressive

When it comes to music, the human voice is about as expressive as it gets. From expressing the highest highs to the lowest lows, its ability to express emotion in its truest sense is unparalleled. That said, with enough finesse and practice, the saxophone can become one of the most vocal sounding instruments out there. […]

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Common Repairs for the Saxophone

Common Repairs for the Saxophone

Not only can saxophone repairs be costly, but some issues can take some time to fix–cutting away from valuable practice time that’s crucial to your progress and success. As with any instrument, it’s important to be aware of some common issues you might experience, and have a proper understanding of the causes and solutions to […]

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“Help! I’m a trumpet instructor trying to teach the saxophone!”

“Help! I’m a trumpet instructor trying to teach the saxophone!”

You’ve been teaching Band for a while, and can’t seem to figure out why your saxophone students continually squeak when they articulate.  Why is it so difficult for my saxophone students to play a “D” on Alto or a “G” on tenor cleanly?  You also notice that your saxophone students play so loud and can’t […]

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Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Saxophone Reeds

So, you’ve learned how to assemble a reed properly, clean your saxophone perfectly, and can even play through a few of your favorite songs without making any mistakes. You’re probably feeling pretty accomplished, right? But, do you know when it’s time to replace saxophone reeds? Can you tell when a reed is dying? First and […]

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Saxophone: Renting vs. Buying for Beginners

If you’re thinking about taking up the saxophone, you might be considering whether you should purchase a new instrument or rent one until you’re sure the saxophone is something you’re seriously interested in pursuing. Similarly, if you have a child who is interested in playing the saxophone, but you aren’t sure if he or she […]

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Six Tips for Playing the Saxophone

The saxophone is a versatile and expressive instrument and, with proper training and lots of practice, can be relatively easy to play. Many musicians agree that, although it’s not always the easiest to handle, the saxophone is one of the most vocal sounding instruments in all of music. If you’re new to the instrument, or […]

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Saxophone Ligatures: Choosing the Best One

Saxophonists, like any other musicians, are known to do what they can to produce the best possible sound from their instrument. Sometimes this means practicing for several hours a day and other times it means experimenting with the instrument itself to determine what, if anything, has the most beneficial effect on the sound produced. Some […]

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How to Adjust Saxophone Reeds

How to Adjust Saxophone Reeds

When you play the saxophone, you should expect to have some trouble with your reeds. Finding a reed that produces a great sound is one hurdle but, even if you find the perfect set of reeds, you’ll still have to adjust them so you can achieve the sound you want. There are numerous ways to […]

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Saxophone Embouchure: Tips for Beginners

Saxophone Embouchure: Tips for Beginners

In its simplest terms, embouchure means what you do with your mouth; therefore, saxophone embouchure is what you do with your mouth while playing the saxophone. If you’re new to playing the saxophone, learning and perfecting the proper embouchure is one of the most complicated facets of mastering the instrument. Although there is more than […]

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