Did you know that the saxophone is one of the most recent non-electrical musical instruments? It was invented in the late 19th century when the world already had its eyes on electric instruments and electric variants of existing instruments. Since its invention, it has been tweaked and produced in different forms and ...

Soprano saxophones are small, quirky woodwind instruments that are full of attitude and offer a different voice in a jazz band. Getting a note from a soprano saxophone is similar to an alto or even a tenor saxophone. However, the soprano saxophone will not aid you when tuning the notes. Kenny G and John Coltrane are ...

Whether you’ve just picked up a saxophone and are learning the tricks of the trade or if you’ve felt like you’ve hit a plateau with your music skills, the thing that might take you over the top can possibly be the little extra help of the saxophone reed. To help improve the sound and help you add some notes when ...

Many people ask this question, but there's no one-size-fits-all answer. However, you can make learning easier if you know the basics below.

Someone was playing the sax, and you were so thrilled that you wanted to try, and got yourself a sax, but immediately got stuck with the question which saxophone mouthpiece you should choose. Or are you an experienced performer who needs a new unit? If you scanned the market, you might have noticed a huge number of ...

We show and explain how to hold different types of saxophones, from bari to soprano, and the importance of posture.

The alto saxophone is one of the most favorite professional woodwinds for how easy it is to learn, its clear sound and light construction. The alto saxophone is used widely for a huge amount of music played, particularly in the classical repertoire. However, this does not limit its use to this genre only. In fact, the ...

Tuning a saxophone is not as complicated as it looks. The tuning act is relatively straightforward and can be achieved by adjusting how much higher or lower the mouthpiece is on the cork. In a general sense, the lower the mouthpiece is down the cork, the sharper and higher-pitched the sound produced will be. By ...

Buying the saxophone always leaves you with an opened question of the best saxophone stand. What is it that you should consider when shopping for one? Does the material used to make the stand matter or should its color and weight be considered? A sax stand is a tool that should make your musical journey easier. It ...

The alto saxophone is probably the best-known of the saxophone family. Made famous in the early part of the twentieth century by players such as John Coltrane and Charlie Parker, the alto saxophone gives a distinctive sound that is most associated with Jazz and Blues music. Although commonly constructed by brass, alto ...