Complete Saxophone Beginner"S Course

Introduction/history of saxophone, How to play major & scales on all the 12keys, Fingering charts and sax embouchure

What you'll learn

Introduction and history of Saxophone

How to assemble and dissemble Saxophone

Saxophone hand placement, Posture and Embouchure

Saxophone sub-division, parts and accessories

Keys identification; The kinds and types

Saxophone fingering charts

How to play Major scales in all the 12 keys

How to play Chromatic scales in all the 12 keys

How to play your first song on the saxophone

Introduction to Key C major

Causes and Solution to sticky pads

Requirements

Saxophone

Alto saxophone reed [ strength no. 1.5 or 2.0

Saxophone neck strap

Description

The Complete Beginner's Saxophone Course is an all-encompassing and highly effective program designed to impart comprehensive knowledge to those taking their first steps in playing the saxophone or aspiring to become proficient saxophonists. This course provides a solid foundation, ensuring a clear comprehension of the instrument.Within this comprehensive beginner's saxophone course, you will gain insight into the following:The Introduction and Historical Background of the Saxophone.Identification of Saxophone Keys: This section delves into a meticulous explanation of the twelve distinct types of saxophones, as well as the various key mechanisms they possess, including floor keys, side keys, palm keys, auxiliary keys, and low keys. This content originates from my fifteen years of personal saxophone experience, combined with my adept teaching skills that have honed numerous saxophonists into professionals on a global scale.Proper Assembly and Disassembly of the Saxophone: This lesson provides precise instructions for both assembling and disassembling a saxophone, ensuring the instrument remains unharmed throughout the process.Saxophone Subdivision and Component Breakdown: Gain a deep understanding of the three main segments of the saxophone - the head, body, and bell. Each of these sections is composed of multiple parts, and you will also become well-versed in saxophone accessories.Mastery of Major Scales in All 12 Keys: Explore a detailed formula for playing the major scale in all twelve keys - embracing the pattern of home key, tone, tone, semitone, tone, tone, tone, and semitone.Proficiency in Playing Chromatic Scales Across All 12 Keys.Saxophone Fingering Charts.Connecting Major Scales Across Various Octaves.Correct Saxophone Embouchure: Learn the essential technique for achieving the proper mouth position while playing the saxophone.Avoiding Five Common Mistakes When Adjusting the Reed.Addressing Causes and Solutions for Sticky Pads.Playing Your Inaugural Saxophone Melody.Enroll in the Complete Beginner's Saxophone Course to acquire a thorough and structured education that is rooted in my extensive saxophone performance experience and adept instructional expertise. By completing this course, you will lay a strong foundation for your journey towards saxophone proficiency.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 How to assemble and dissemble saxophone

Lecture 2 Introduction and History of saxophone

Section 2: Care / maintenance of saxophone, subdivided parts, main parts and care of sax

Lecture 3 Subdivision and parts of saxophone

Lecture 4 Causes and solution to sticky pad

Section 3: Saxophone embouchure and five common mistakes to avoid when fixing the reed

Lecture 5 Saxophone embouchure, hand placement and posture

Lecture 6 Five common mistakes you should avoid when fixing the reed

Section 4: Keys identification and Saxophone fingering charts

Lecture 7 Saxophone keys identification

Lecture 8 Saxophone fingering chart

Section 5: How to play Major scales and chromatic scales on all the 12 keys

Lecture 9 How to play Major scale across all the 12 keys

Lecture 10 Chromatic scale across the 12 keys made easy

Section 6: Beginner's first song on the saxophone C Major & mastering of octave connection

Lecture 11 Beginner's first song on saxophone

Lecture 12 How to link Major scale. The act of mastering octave connection

If you are looking for a comprehensive and well detailed teaching on saxophone as a beginner, this course is for you