Just got a saxophone, absolutely no experience.

Micco · 01-04-2015, 05:31 PM

Hey guys, I just got a saxophone for Christmas and needless to say even though I have zero in terms of knowledge on anything about the instrument I'm extremely eager to learn. I love how it's used within' Soul, Funk, & Jazz pieces. I was just here to see if anyone had any advice for an extreme newbie. I also gotta say I love the image the instrument can bring, it's extremely cool, smooth, you know. Thanks

**Frownland** · 01-04-2015, 05:35 PM

Just blow into the damn thing.

Seriously though, it's difficult to describe how to do certain techniques and such, so that's really up to you. The best advice that I have is to practice and experiment with what you can do with the instrument often. Learn a few songs that you like, practice intervals that sound good to you, etc. Practice scales and all that if you're serious about the instrument. It really is a learning process that's specific to each person, in my experience.

Micco · 01-04-2015, 05:55 PM

Alright, thanks for the advice. I plan on starting lessons seriously soon.

OccultHawk · 01-04-2015, 09:37 PM

Scales

OccultHawk · 01-04-2015, 09:38 PM

PS

Those bass pictures might be cool if this thread were about you.

Oriphiel · 01-05-2015, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OccultHawk

PS

Those bass pictures might be cool if this thread were about you.

I can't help myself!

Justice_Jane · 02-02-2015, 06:23 AM

Also: breathing exercises. Don't underestimate the importance of breath.

Trauma · 02-05-2015, 07:08 AM

Just get a good introductory book on amazon or a music store and practice scales. Additionally, you should get a separate book for jazz, including scales, improvisational techniques, and some jazz standards. Make sure you keep it clean, and try to take a lesson from someone worthwhile at least once a week.

What model is it?

Lisnaholic · 05-07-2018, 07:28 AM

( http://www.musicbanter.com/games-lis...litz-game.html )

I can't give any advice here at all but it's nice to see Frownland supportive of an aspiring musician. I wonder if Micco hung up the sax or is now blowing his heart out in a funk band.

Jnageb18 · 08-21-2018, 01:09 AM

“Don't play the saxophone, let the saxophone play you.”
― Charlie Parker

haha. have a good time learning it my friend!

01-04-2015, 05:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Micco Karaoke Crooner Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 170	Just got a saxophone, absolutely no experience. Hey guys, I just got a saxophone for Christmas and needless to say even though I have zero in terms of knowledge on anything about the instrument I'm extremely eager to learn. I love how it's used within' Soul, Funk, & Jazz pieces. I was just here to see if anyone had any advice for an extreme newbie. I also gotta say I love the image the instrument can bring, it's extremely cool, smooth, you know. Thanks

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Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	Just blow into the damn thing. Seriously though, it's difficult to describe how to do certain techniques and such, so that's really up to you. The best advice that I have is to practice and experiment with what you can do with the instrument often. Learn a few songs that you like, practice intervals that sound good to you, etc. Practice scales and all that if you're serious about the instrument. It really is a learning process that's specific to each person, in my experience. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

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Justice_Jane Groupie Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 22	Also: breathing exercises. Don't underestimate the importance of breath. __________________ [link removed by mod, no advertising]

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Trauma snickers Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: detroit Posts: 2,194	Just get a good introductory book on amazon or a music store and practice scales. Additionally, you should get a separate book for jazz, including scales, improvisational techniques, and some jazz standards. Make sure you keep it clean, and try to take a lesson from someone worthwhile at least once a week. What model is it? __________________ A mi no me importa nada Para mi la vida es un sueño

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Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	( http://www.musicbanter.com/games-lis...litz-game.html ) I can't give any advice here at all but it's nice to see Frownland supportive of an aspiring musician. I wonder if Micco hung up the sax or is now blowing his heart out in a funk band. __________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953

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Micco Karaoke Crooner Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 170	Alright, thanks for the advice. I plan on starting lessons seriously soon.

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OccultHawk one-balled nipple jockey Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dirty Souf Biatch Posts: 22,006	Scales

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OccultHawk one-balled nipple jockey Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dirty Souf Biatch Posts: 22,006	PS Those bass pictures might be cool if this thread were about you.

08-21-2018, 01:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jnageb18 Groupie Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 2	“Don't play the saxophone, let the saxophone play you.” ― Charlie Parker haha. have a good time learning it my friend!