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W21XB - Standard of Excellence Book 1 - Tenor Saxophone
Standard Of Excellence Book 1 Tenor SaxThe Standard of Excellence Comprehensive Band Method Books 1 & 2 combine a strong performance-centered approach with music theory, music history, ear training, listening, composition, improvisation, and interdisciplinary and multicultural studiesThe result is the most complete band method available anywhereFeatures include: Full color drawings and color-coding of important text and music motivate and inform Three starting systems help ensure positive results in any beginning situation
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u/Phundamentalfun · 2 pointsr/SoCalR4R

To start off, don't expect yourself to sound like Kenny G right off the bat. You're gonna sound like a broken glass trying to grind itself across the chock board. But that's OK!
So to answer your question...

  1. Tenor Sax is great instrument to start off with. In fact, any instrument that uses reed is essentially a million time easier than the brass instrument such as the trumpet.
  2. For beginner, quality of the instrument doesn't really matter. But for a decent instrument I recommend purchasing Yamaha. On a personal note, I also recommend purchasing a better quality mouth piece than the one Yamaha provides. Also, please be aware that there are different quality reed. Buy the one that is branded "Rico" - level 2.
    The number on the reed indicate how stiff it is.

  3. this is the book that i started off with. https://www.amazon.com/W21XB-Standard-Excellence-Tenor-Saxophone/dp/0849759331/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498639037&sr=8-1&keywords=Standard+of+Excellence+Book+tenor
    It'll go over some of the basic of reading notes as well identifying the 'rest'. Though granted, this book is written for children so don't be dishearten or disgruntle about the level of music they have.

  4. In honesty, i recommend playing 30 min a day. Just keep in mind, there are no better way of learning than to play the music you enjoy. SO likewise, look for beginner music from your general music store. Just be sure you get some of the fundamental first before searching around.

  5. I actually started off in middle school playing the Clarinet. Within my high school life, my teacher had me balance between the clarinet, bass clarinet as well as the tenor sax.
    Between the three instruments, I missed playing the tenor sax the most. Its a "beast" to say the least.


u/LucasMarten · 1 pointr/saxophone

Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0849759331/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Embouchure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0QTEEQi3g4

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