How to Play Baker Street for Alto Saxophone

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  • čas přidán 6. 09. 2024

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  • @imnotpickle95chevroblyat83
    @imnotpickle95chevroblyat83 Před 3 lety +156

    As a person who doesn't have a saxophone, this is extremely helpful

    • @cultri6659
      @cultri6659 Před 3 lety +11

      you heard of an air guitar
      now get ready for....
      Air Saxophone!

    • @gagevincenzo6461
      @gagevincenzo6461 Před 3 lety +1

      i know Im asking randomly but does any of you know of a tool to log back into an instagram account??
      I was stupid forgot my password. I would love any tips you can give me

    • @arturomagnus9628
      @arturomagnus9628 Před 3 lety

      @Gage Vincenzo Instablaster :)

    • @therealoswald1176
      @therealoswald1176 Před 2 lety

      U just kill me XD

    • @laceywaterhouse5952
      @laceywaterhouse5952 Před rokem

      Then don't watch it

  • @avaohara8557
    @avaohara8557 Před 4 lety +45

    as a beginner this is extremely helpful, thank you

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 3 lety

      Try this video next
      czcams.com/video/IL9TvyBE1ck/video.html

  • @butterybiscuitybase
    @butterybiscuitybase Před 3 lety +23

    You are incredible man. I've somehow learnt to fluently play Baker Street and Careless Whisper from having picked up a saxophone for the very first time last week. Thank you!!

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 3 lety

      Try the other videos that go with it.
      czcams.com/video/RMCQWLMYLiU/video.html

  • @aaaaaa-aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
    @aaaaaa-aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Před 4 lety +13

    as a beginner the finger charts are a must for me, subscribed

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 3 lety

      Try this video
      czcams.com/video/IL9TvyBE1ck/video.html

  • @brandonteh3710
    @brandonteh3710 Před rokem +2

    As a saxophone beginner I wish there were more tutorials like this. Easy to digest and straight to the point.

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před rokem +1

      Thank you

    • @brandonteh3710
      @brandonteh3710 Před rokem +1

      @@saxschool heyyy thanks for responding! I hope one day you can do a tutorial for Billy Joel - Just the Way You Are🫡✌🏼

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před rokem

      @@brandonteh3710 I could, but it’s to hard for most students, the there would be a lot of negative comments.

    • @brandonteh3710
      @brandonteh3710 Před rokem

      @@saxschool Alot of ppl are rooting for your channel simon! We are all excited to see your next tutorials 🎊👏🏼🫡 Haters are gonna hate both ways

  • @MartinPoirier
    @MartinPoirier Před 3 lety +8

    Great lesson Simon. Thank you. I'm 48 years old and picked up the sax for the first time in June. So far, so good. I will check out the members area and see if it's a good fit.

  • @Trinityedwards
    @Trinityedwards Před 3 lety +3

    I am a guitar player, with a few adjustments to my reverb, i can achieve a very close to a saxophone sound.....this is just what i needed to be able to play this, thank you!

  • @user-uw1cj3dj9k
    @user-uw1cj3dj9k Před 5 měsíci +2

    Fantastic coach . I look forward to joining sir . Regards Antoniou.

  • @louieluis8840
    @louieluis8840 Před 2 lety +2

    Your a Great Professor indeed!

  • @CyberBusker
    @CyberBusker Před rokem +1

    A great analysis of this absolute favourite for the alto. Really well explained and I’ve been meaning to pick up my alto account to get this one nailed. This is a great place to start.

  • @fronniecoded
    @fronniecoded Před 2 lety +2

    Beginning saxophone for school band, extremely helpful.

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 2 lety +1

      Great! Thank you! There are loads more in my members area of my sax school

  • @paulanermitalkohol
    @paulanermitalkohol Před 2 měsíci +1

    I love this song so much! Such a great Tutorial!!

  • @gtpeanut3462
    @gtpeanut3462 Před 3 lety +4

    I just want to say you're awesome and I learn most of the songs from you. Thank you so much man

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! Try this video
      czcams.com/video/IL9TvyBE1ck/video.html

  • @spidermansmum
    @spidermansmum Před 2 lety +1

    Got to say I’m loving your channel I started teaching myself 5 weeks ago 🤣🤣🤣

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před rokem

      Well there is loads of more videos in my members area

  • @aircanuck
    @aircanuck Před 4 lety +2

    For uber beginners like me, it was nice to drop it down an octave (ie. only use the octave for D), then try it higher. great video

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 3 lety

      Hi. Try this video next
      czcams.com/video/ZeORvGTt3hs/video.html

  • @ronsr1539
    @ronsr1539 Před 3 lety +1

    Incredibly well explained and easy to follow along as a beginner and determined to play the song !! Thank You !

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi Ron. There is loads more in my members area. www.newburysaxschool.co.uk/

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 3 lety

      Hi Ron. Try this video next
      czcams.com/video/ZeORvGTt3hs/video.html

    • @ronsr1539
      @ronsr1539 Před 3 lety

      @@saxschool There’s nothing but a commercial.

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 3 lety

      @@ronsr1539 Ah! Sorry! Try this, it’s the start of a modal jazz course So What.
      czcams.com/play/PLIWj4PLtjcxvdVT_vrNCEtEcki4-Ip0S7.html

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 3 lety

      @@ronsr1539 If So What is a bit hard then try my easy introduction to improvisation course.
      These are just the exercises, the full explanation is in my members area.
      czcams.com/play/PLIWj4PLtjcxt1y5BpR21k_Cv4bA9ppUcq.html

  • @paulevett6975
    @paulevett6975 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for explaining the basic of playing Baker Street. It the one song I want learn and play. 🎷🎷😊👍

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for the message and I am glad you liked the video. Here is a link to another video you might like.
      czcams.com/video/4xhXkDcwuTY/video.html

  • @isavski3201
    @isavski3201 Před rokem +1

    Señor lo amo tanto

  • @francomatiasconstancio8942

    excellent explanation. thanks !!

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 3 lety

      Hi Franco. Try this video
      czcams.com/video/IL9TvyBE1ck/video.html

  • @moustacheanddrumsticks4381

    Amazing video!!! Love your camera set up aswell. Thanks!

  • @ailishbethd4033
    @ailishbethd4033 Před 3 lety +2

    so hard! I've only been playing for 3 months. I think that glissando will be impossible for me. I can only play a D major scale REALLY slowly. But thank you so much for showing this😊

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 3 lety

      Hi Ailish. Try this video next
      czcams.com/video/ZeORvGTt3hs/video.html

    • @ailishbethd4033
      @ailishbethd4033 Před 3 lety

      @@saxschool sorry Simon but I only get an ad for Smarty mobile with that link, lol

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 3 lety +1

      Ah! Sorry! Try this
      czcams.com/video/IL9TvyBE1ck/video.html

    • @ailishbethd4033
      @ailishbethd4033 Před 3 lety +1

      @@saxschool thanks very much for this😊👍 I have since improved immensely and my exam results have been very good. I now feel I am ready to try this.😊

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 3 lety +1

      @@ailishbethd4033 let me know how you get on

  • @ohnepixel_reactions
    @ohnepixel_reactions Před 2 lety +1

    i am not a beginner, i play this instrument for 7 years... but i want to learn the PRO beginning ;)

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Dave. Try this play list, the full course is in my members area. It designed for an intermediate level.
      czcams.com/video/WjkMjCiv-aM/video.html

  • @VideoNash
    @VideoNash Před 2 lety +1

    thanks

  • @midfutballr
    @midfutballr Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for posting.

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 2 lety

      There is loads more in my sax school

  • @jackbutler3659
    @jackbutler3659 Před 2 měsíci +1

    For the life of me i cant hit the high D it always goes to a normal D, is this to do with my mouth posture?

    • @jackbutler3659
      @jackbutler3659 Před 2 měsíci

      Nvm took me about an hour but i got it down

  • @CaiLock
    @CaiLock Před 2 lety +1

    exellent lesson, thank you

  • @hummingmusicalorchestra5354

    Excellent

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! Try this next?
      czcams.com/play/PLIWj4PLtjcxvdVT_vrNCEtEcki4-Ip0S7.html

  • @sergiogober4068
    @sergiogober4068 Před 2 lety

    Muchas gracias por tu tutorial tan paciente, quiero que sepas, que tu trabajo es valorado por los demas.

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you! Try this?
      czcams.com/video/Xm3Ayd_bBW8/video.html

  • @devonmills927
    @devonmills927 Před 2 lety

    Extremely helpful as a beginner! Thank you!

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 2 lety

      Hi Devon. Try this video as well?
      czcams.com/video/Ytm9OZlLOe4/video.html

  • @TheToneBender
    @TheToneBender Před 3 lety +2

    Ooooooohhhh..... I followed another tutorial and was under the impression the high D was also 123 123 on the left and right hand + the palm and thumb. But it's ONLY the palm and thumb... No wonder I could never get it right.

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 3 lety

      Hi try this video next
      czcams.com/video/IL9TvyBE1ck/video.html

  • @victorsattey7885
    @victorsattey7885 Před 2 lety +1

    👌❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @lukeozgamer7654
    @lukeozgamer7654 Před 4 lety +3

    HOW DO I DO THE TOP D IT SOUNDS WRONG OR DIFFERENT sorry for caps

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 4 lety +1

      Just the 1 palm key and the octave, slightly tighter on the embouchure.

  • @labestiapolitica3438
    @labestiapolitica3438 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you so much

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 4 lety

      Great!

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 3 lety

      Hi. Try this video next
      czcams.com/video/IL9TvyBE1ck/video.html

  • @jamessutton9874
    @jamessutton9874 Před rokem +1

    Can you give the notes to Junior Walker what does it take, please

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před rokem

      Send me a link please

    • @jamessutton9874
      @jamessutton9874 Před rokem +1

      czcams.com/video/fIfuIpHOwFk/video.html@@saxschool

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před rokem

      Cool! It’s on tenor but it uses harmonics, I will do it for alto, it will be easier

    • @jamessutton9874
      @jamessutton9874 Před rokem +1

      @@saxschool Okay I play alto sax thank you

  • @TheMightyFaye
    @TheMightyFaye Před 3 lety +1

    I’m on day 2 of learning and I’m getting really annoyed I can’t play the palm key for the D note at the beginning

    • @TheMightyFaye
      @TheMightyFaye Před 3 lety

      Any tips on how to not hit the other palm keys whilst having my hands on the B and A keys?

  • @thenerdwiththebird
    @thenerdwiththebird Před 4 lety +2

    thank you!! this is a really helpful video

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 4 lety +1

      Great!

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 3 lety

      Hi. Try this video
      czcams.com/video/IL9TvyBE1ck/video.html

  • @ivanfightclub
    @ivanfightclub Před 3 lety

    Hey people, does anyone have fingering charts for tenor sax, of this song, thank you :)

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 2 lety

      Here it a video for tenor.
      czcams.com/video/3qOdCEEGbRU/video.html

  • @joeglynn9138
    @joeglynn9138 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the tutorial so easy to follow, can I request the solo sax from Old Time Rock and Roll?

  • @NareshKumar-gi9tl
    @NareshKumar-gi9tl Před 3 lety +1

    Sir please tell pdf of titanic movie song 💐💐🙏🏻🙏🏻

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 3 lety

      I will look into that

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 3 lety

      Try this instead
      czcams.com/video/IHLY-we-cag/video.html

  • @noahmcintosh9054
    @noahmcintosh9054 Před 4 lety +2

    Great tutorial! I play the tenor, would I still be able to follow along? :)

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 4 lety

      Hi Noah. I have only put the alto version on CZcams, for the tenor version join the members area of my sax school. The first month is free !!!!

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 4 lety

      www.newburysaxschool.co.uk/

  • @danzgamerz274
    @danzgamerz274 Před 3 lety

    Why doesn’t my high D play when it’s just that and the thumb note? I tried playing D to D, but the second D doesn’t play. Anyone have any advice?

    • @saxschool
      @saxschool  Před 3 lety

      Put slightly less mouthpiece in your mouth?

  • @jacksonfromm3627
    @jacksonfromm3627 Před 4 lety +3

    How tf do you do a top d tf

  • @abelorgenes8383
    @abelorgenes8383 Před 4 lety

    slow mo guys

  • @leonbo13
    @leonbo13 Před rokem +1

    Not that good for beginners

  • @mangalmaheshwar6200
    @mangalmaheshwar6200 Před 4 lety +1

    Ham Telugu sir no English Hindi Telugu coming sir ok sir ok thank you

  • @RobBob555
    @RobBob555 Před měsícem

    When i press the octave key, theres no difference..but then , im new 🤷

  • @scottywashere69420
    @scottywashere69420 Před 3 lety +1

    thanks