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u/Wagner556 · 2 pointsr/saxophone

This by far was the best starter book for songs that I found -

https://www.amazon.com/Easy-Pop-Melodies-Alto-Sax/dp/1480384305

Incredibly well done AND easy to play.

This books works well for learning -

https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Elements-2000-Alto-Saxophone/dp/0634003178/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=alto+essentials&qid=1562175637&s=books&sr=1-1

Gives you the next "challenge" to work on great from a complete beginner's perspective. If you do every exercise in that correctly until at least half way through you'll be playing the previous book easily and the music is written so well for it you could play it on the street if you wanted to. Also lets you log in to hear how it's played and so you can play along.

I would recommend using this random sheet music generator to practice playing playing notes faster the first time you read them -

http://www.randomsheetmusic.com/

An instructor will be needed to make sure you are doing things correctly like getting notes out etc. I would recommend getting also 1.5 reeds because it's almost impossible to not get the note out with them.

u/silverkeaton17 · 3 pointsr/saxophone

Sigurd Rascher wrote a book about this; Top-Tones for the Saxophone. My saxophone professor once jokingly told me to squeak and tune right before he recommended this book, it did the trick but a lot of study was involved. Most people I know used this to extend their range. Remember to practice slowly and patiently, and also that some tones will have a harder time speaking than others. This will depend on many factors including instrument, mouthpiece, reed, actual person playing, etc. What may work for others may not work for you and vice versa. The approach that worked best for me was to work my way up chromatically. I identify my "goal" note and reach higher than that so that my "goal" is no longer my limit, but instead a comfortable note. Comfortably I can reach an octave above the F#. Lastly, any fingering charts you may find are not for everyone, these were made by individuals who found success with those fingerings so if they don't work for you feel free to experiment once you are comfortable with the range.

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TL;DR - This book will help: https://www.amazon.com/O2964-Top-Tones-Saxophone-Four-Octave-Range/dp/082582642X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=304AVVQDC47HK&keywords=top+tones+for+saxophone+sigurd+rascher&qid=1571542279&sprefix=top+tones+for%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-2

u/Rhewt · 1 pointr/saxophone

I bought one and I love it. It works perfectly fine and I've had no issues. It was great for an affordable solution to get back into saxophone. I had a barrowed sax when I was in school. this is the one I got. https://www.amazon.com/Mendini-MAS-L-92D-PB-Mouthpiece/dp/B00501ISJ4 Don't let the snobs steer you away. If this is affordable and will get you playing again DO IT!

u/youuselesslesbian · 3 pointsr/saxophone

Personally, I like Rico Royals and D Addario Jazz Select, but I'm on a budget so I use them for classical AND jazz/other. You might want to try a Vandoren Sample Pack or a D Addario Reserve sample pack.

Edit: Also I would recommend investing in a good reed case if you haven't already. I personally like this one but you could also look at ones that are a bit nicer.

u/GoatTnder · 3 pointsr/saxophone

As you mentioned, sax music has to be transposed to match with guitar and bass. But since you're probably going to be learning by yourself for now, don't worry about it yet! Practice scales and arpeggios, since that will help immensely with jazz improvisation.

Once you're feeling comfortable, you can pick up a fake book (like this one), and it does the transposing for you. There's a few hundred songs in each one, and there are books available for instruments in C (like guitar), bass clef (like bass), Bb (clarinet or tenor sax), and Eb (alto sax).

When you start transposing on the fly, take the key signature the rest of the group is playing in, and add 3 sharps. If they're playing in A, you're playing in F#. If they're in G, you're in E. A lot of times, playing with guitars puts the sax in terrible keys with loads of sharps. Practice your scales.

There is a trick to transposing sheet music on the fly. You still have to mentally add the 3 sharps to the key signature. And then move every note down one full line or space. It takes practice, but eventually will become easy. Helps to practice your scales.

u/TheRealzestChampion · 1 pointr/saxophone

Reeds is where you will find most of the cost for it. If you always use the one, after just 3 to 4 days it may stop making the proper vibrations.

I have 4 reeds I rotate between, and replace them every month. My 10 pack of tenor reeds cost me ~33$. I would recommend getting a reed case as well just to help you keep the reeds in better conditions and helps remember what reed you should use next.

u/starbeanscafe · 1 pointr/saxophone

They're these ones , iirc! They work like a charm! :-)

u/L-phant · 9 pointsr/saxophone

Easy answer: practice overtone exercises such as the classic:
fingering low Bb and changing your throat position to play a Bb up an octave, and then F a 5th above that, and Bb a 4th above that, etc.

Personal experience: what I found while developing my control of the altissimo register was that I often tried to capture higher overtones by biting more in my embouchure and blowing harder, when I needed to be utilizing throat positioning instead to reach higher overtones as well as to develop better control of them.

Check out these books for a much more comprehensive understanding of the altissimo register:

Top-Tones for the Saxophone: https://www.amazon.com/O2964-Top-Tones-Saxophone-Four-Octave-Range/dp/082582642X

Saxophone High Tones: https://www.amazon.com/Saxophone-High-Tones-Eugene-Rousseau/dp/158106005X/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=T61FKP0VVR5H1CHJRB5W

Beginning Studies in the Altissimo Register: https://www.amazon.com/Saxophone-Beginning-studies-altissimo-register/dp/B00072ZF9C/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1505855702&sr=1-1&keywords=rosemary+lang+altissimo

u/DDEShare · 2 pointsr/saxophone

Our studio uses dental wax with gauze infused into the wax. It's malleable and goes over the bottom teeth, which prevents just about all biting damage that occurs from extended playing. I'm personally not a fan of these protectors as I like the direct feedback of bottom teeth/bottom lip, but the rest of the studio swears by it. A couple of my friends practice for >6h/day with this thing without any pain whatsoever. I'll edit my post later today when I find out what exactly it's called and where to buy it.

Edit: Poster above me beat me to it, Ezo

u/englishamerican · 2 pointsr/saxophone

I'd suggest getting a practice book! It doesn't have popular songs or anything, but they're challenging and fun.

Here's one of mine

u/rverne8 · 1 pointr/saxophone

If you have the Universal Method for Saxophone, by Paul Deville, that is the Bible. Here are some more suggestions. The Ferling is tough.

The Ten Best Saxophone Books Ever

48 Famous Studies op 31 by Ferling

Technique of the Saxophone: Scale Studies by Joe Viola

The art of Saxophone Playing by Larry Teal

u/OldLamborghiniThere · 1 pointr/saxophone

I would recommend a harness type strap for bari, they're kinda weird at first but it distributes the weight better.

Here's one on amazon.

u/jardeon · 1 pointr/saxophone

David Baker's "How to Play Bebop" is a good starting point.

u/Yhippa · 2 pointsr/saxophone

I'm coming back having taken a few years off. This is a book I picked up that has links to MP3's and PDF's of the sheet music if you get the right version: https://www.amazon.com/WF139-Used-Play-Tenor-Saxophone/dp/0825889987.

Honestly I'm getting most of my practice by playing in a concert band on a weekly basis. That gets you back in the groove really quickly.

u/saksofonisti · 1 pointr/saxophone

You can never go wrong with getting a real book but make sure you order it in the right key

u/WolfgangWooten · 1 pointr/saxophone

Neotech Soft Harness, Swivel Hook Saxophone Strap (2501162) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002E1NS2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SMYNDbVQ32KNX

'Tis the one I have. Ran me about 30 bucks. There are sizing options, for if you happen to be a 6'2" 250 lb. giant like I am.

u/Finn_Kellam · 2 pointsr/saxophone

This happens to me when they are exposed to humidity fluctuations or heat from the sun. The little plastic things they come in aren’t very protective against it you could invest in a reed case. If anything put the reeds in a plastic bag to keep the humidity stable. I use this case with a plastic bag over it. D'Addario Woodwinds Woodwind Reeds Case (RVCASE04) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001SN7VGO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tyYLDbHXN78CM

u/Bofonic · 1 pointr/saxophone

It's a tough one...if you're really hard up you could try one of those Japanese Saxophone mutes. It's not ideal (hands get cramped and its heavy on the neck) but it's better than nothing!

http://www.amazon.com/E-sax-Practice-Alto-Saxophone-II/dp/B001VO26LA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1396924305&sr=8-2&keywords=sax+mute

It's also expensive=/

If you don't mind your lower end being a bit stymied you could always try sticking a shirt/towel in the bell. Again, not ideal but better than nothing.

u/Deadwood-Dick · 1 pointr/saxophone

Patterns for Jazz -- A Theory Text for Jazz Composition and Improvisation: Treble Clef Instruments https://www.amazon.com/dp/0898987032/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_KPo7Bb69TW55C

u/Tall0ne · 2 pointsr/saxophone

Check out Real Books and Fake Books for whatever style interests you. Example Amazon link

These have hundreds of songs and most music shops should have a selection of them.

u/antimony1031 · 1 pointr/saxophone

Here’s the reed case I use! It keeps my reeds from wrinkling. You can also drop a silica packet in your case to absorb moisture.

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