Have you ever wanted to play the most notable instrument in a band, or have the glory of being one of the most original instruments to this day? If so, the tenor saxophone is perfect for you! The tenor saxophone is a woodwind instrument that is very outstanding in jazz musical groups and is also one of the most important sounds in a concert or marching band because it plays the inner harmony parts or doubles the melodic lines in a musical piece. The Tenor is pitched in B flat and is larger and lower than the alto sax, but smaller and higher than the baritone sax. The tenor sax is a great instrument to begin with for young children and adults, and definitely looks way more complicated than it actually is. With a little help, you’ll be playing
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A mouthpiece should be included when you purchase or rent a saxophone, but if it isn’t, try getting the default one that matches with the tenor you have. Don’t go splurging your money on a professional one yet, but also don’t buy the cheapest one available. I suggest brands like Rovner or Fafada as a result of their consistency with being precise and quality-made. A ligature should come in some type of metal, and it is fine, but if you want a better sound, try buying a leather one for around 50 bucks. As a beginner, the strength of reeds you should buy are around 1.5 to 3 reeds. Feel free to experiment with the different strengths of reeds and which ones produce the best sound for the least amount of effort. Great brands for reeds are Rico and Vandoren. Tenor Saxes are very heavy and nearly impossible to play without additional support. You can acquire a somewhat cheap and comfy neck strap at any music store for around 10 dollars, and it can last you for over 5 years. The next item you need is a swab. A swab is a piece of fabric on a long string with a weight on the end that can be pulled through the instrument to collect the moisture after you play the sax. A fingering chart shows how to play the notes in the range of the saxophone and it is the most practical way of learning how to play. The last thing to acquire, while not …show more content…
First, attach the neck (the J shaped piece) to the top of the body of the tenor (the part with all the pearl keys) which is the smaller end of the body, and try to fasten it with the neck screw which is next to the top of the body. Don’t forget that the octave key (the long triangular part along the top of the neck) is very sensitive, so take care of it when assembling the neck. Now, place the wooden or plastic reed on the mouthpiece, so you can see a small bit of the mouthpiece showing up top, and place the ligature (the small open cylinder) with the screws on the other side of the mouthpiece, and over the reed. If it doesn't seem to fit, turn the ligature another position and try again. You should be able to see part of the screws when you're placing it on. Attach the neck strap to the small loop on the back side of the instrument, and put the neck strap around your neck. At last, you can stand up with only a slight strain on your
A mouthpiece should be included when you purchase or rent a saxophone, but if it isn’t, try getting the default one that matches with the tenor you have. Don’t go splurging your money on a professional one yet, but also don’t buy the cheapest one available. I suggest brands like Rovner or Fafada as a result of their consistency with being precise and quality-made. A ligature should come in some type of metal, and it is fine, but if you want a better sound, try buying a leather one for around 50 bucks. As a beginner, the strength of reeds you should buy are around 1.5 to 3 reeds. Feel free to experiment with the different strengths of reeds and which ones produce the best sound for the least amount of effort. Great brands for reeds are Rico and Vandoren. Tenor Saxes are very heavy and nearly impossible to play without additional support. You can acquire a somewhat cheap and comfy neck strap at any music store for around 10 dollars, and it can last you for over 5 years. The next item you need is a swab. A swab is a piece of fabric on a long string with a weight on the end that can be pulled through the instrument to collect the moisture after you play the sax. A fingering chart shows how to play the notes in the range of the saxophone and it is the most practical way of learning how to play. The last thing to acquire, while not …show more content…
First, attach the neck (the J shaped piece) to the top of the body of the tenor (the part with all the pearl keys) which is the smaller end of the body, and try to fasten it with the neck screw which is next to the top of the body. Don’t forget that the octave key (the long triangular part along the top of the neck) is very sensitive, so take care of it when assembling the neck. Now, place the wooden or plastic reed on the mouthpiece, so you can see a small bit of the mouthpiece showing up top, and place the ligature (the small open cylinder) with the screws on the other side of the mouthpiece, and over the reed. If it doesn't seem to fit, turn the ligature another position and try again. You should be able to see part of the screws when you're placing it on. Attach the neck strap to the small loop on the back side of the instrument, and put the neck strap around your neck. At last, you can stand up with only a slight strain on your