Can I teach myself the saxophone?

Can I teach myself the saxophone?

Yes, you can go and buy a saxophone and work out how to put it together, make a sound and fumble your way through some notes all by yourself. However, this will take ages and ages, will be extremely frustrating and you will learn bad habits that will stop you progressing.

What is the lowest note on a tenor sax?

The lowest note a tenor saxophone can play is a low Bb (or A# if you prefer). It is written as Bb2, but since the tenor saxophone is a transposing instrument it is written a whole 14 semitones higher (on the staves) than it actually sounds.

How do you play low A on tenor sax?

Re: Low A for a Tenor Sax ? best way is to stick your foot (preferably wearing just a sock – no shoe) in to the bell of the sax and play a low B flat, this produces a surprisingly in tune low A, or you could cover the end of the bill with your thigh about 3/4 of the way and play low b flat.

What does tenor sax sound like?

The tenor sax produces a mellow, rich, and deep sound. While expert musicians can get a vast range of sounds out of both instruments, younger musicians who have smaller hands and a smaller lung capacity tend to have an easier time playing the alto sax.

What does a tenor sax look like?

The tenor saxophone uses a larger mouthpiece, reed and ligature than the alto and soprano saxophones. Visually, it is easily distinguished by the curve in its neck, or its crook, near the mouthpiece. … Tenor sax has been an important solo instrument in jazz music.

How can I make my tenor sax sound better?

The most obvious difference between the two instruments is their size. The tenor sax is slightly larger and heavier, while the alto sax is smaller, lighter, and more easily managed than a tenor. The neck of an alto saxophone also comes up slightly at the end, while the neck of a tenor bends slightly down.