What age can you learn saxophone?

We typically recommend seven or eight as the minimum starting age for saxophone lessons. Alto saxophones are best suited for younger students due to their size, roughly two feet in length. The alto sax is also the most popular type of saxophone for beginners, due to its compact size and lower weight.

Is saxophone difficult to learn?

How Easy Is It To Start Learning Saxophone? In terms of learning the saxophone, it’s one of the easiest instruments. The scales run up and down the keys, making it perfect for beginners or people who are switching from the piano or other woodwind instruments with similar technique.

How to play saxophone for beginners?

– Put straphook through ring on back of saxophone – Place your right hand thumb under thumbrest (a few inches below the straphook) – Place left hand first finger on the B key – (this is the one just above the little key (see illustration) – Curl lower lip back over lower teeth – Place top teeth on top of mouthpiece about half an inch back from the tip so that the reed rests on your lower lip – Blow – Don’t be surprised if it doesn’t sound great, or, if after a while, you feel some pain in your lips (this is normal and will get better, but don’t overdo – Please don’t be sad if you cannot play a tune immediately. Some people can actually do quite well straight away, but most of us do need a little more help… – You did book a proper lesson didn’t you? If not at least find a good tutor book or DVD.

Is saxophone hard to learn?

When beginning to learn the saxophone, having quality equipment can make a huge difference. Stay away from “value” brands. Professionals will tell you that if you’re worried about the initial cost, it’s better to get a used instrument from a trusted brand rather than a cheap, brand new instrument.

Is it hard to play the saxophone?

There are several things that make a saxophone hard to play in the bottom register. The No.1 problem is most saxophone players do not push the mouthpiece on the neck as far as they should. There is place called “The Sweet Spot” on every saxophone neck where the mouthpiece goes that makes everything play great.

How to play the saxophone?

Hold your saxophone correctly. Your right hand goes on the bottom of the saxophone with your fingers resting on three white buttons.