SaxSmith

Start with the basics and work up. Each lesson has a practice exercise you can play.

1. Level 1 · First steps · Lesson 1

   Assembling and holding the sax

   Put the sax together, attach the reed and find a relaxed posture.

2. Level 1 · First steps · Lesson 2

   Breathing before you play

   Learn to take a low, quick breath and blow a steady stream.

3. Level 1 · First steps · Lesson 3

   Embouchure and first sound

   Make a steady tone with a firm, relaxed mouth shape.

4. Level 1 · First steps · Lesson 4

   Steady B, no wobble

   Hold one note completely level.

5. Level 1 · First steps · Lesson 5

   Your first note: B

   Play B with the left-hand first finger.

6. Level 1 · First steps · Lesson 6

   Breathing and long tones

   Build air support with long, steady notes.

7. Level 1 · First steps · Lesson 7

   Gentle tonguing on one note

   Tongue repeated notes without stopping the air.

8. Level 1 · First steps · Lesson 8

   Tonguing

   Start notes with the tongue, saying 'too' or 'doo'.