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How to Blow Into a Saxophone

You have the saxophone; you have the drive to learn; now you need to actually put that instrument to your mouth and make some music. When you get to this point it may suddenly occur to you that you don’t really know how to blow into a saxophone! Here are a few details to keep […]

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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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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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