I LOVE YOU!! This is this first video I’ve found that said beginner and actually treated me like a beginner rather than a person who already knew my notes! Thank you! I’m 53 and I completely suck (today is my first day) but I will absolutely stick with it until I rock! Again, thank you!
I’m a student in band and i started sax about a month ago. I’m VERY VERY flat and my teacher has considered taking me out. your video is helping me understand what to actually do correctly ❤
Hi teacher, I'm turning 75 early next month. You really got me interested to learn to play the saxophone. Getting a 2nd hand Jupiter Alto saxophone tomorrow. Your method of teaching is very precise. Thank you.
This was so helpful!!! Thank you so much! I’m 12 and am going into 7th grade, I plan on joint band and playing the alto sax. I want to prep myself before I start band by already knowing a few notes and this was so helpful!
Thank you. Thank you. My oldest wanted to learn sax during covid but had no patience for music class. Your lessons have been amazing and really helped inspire and further his interest. God speed.
Sir... I have had my 🎷 sax for 3 weeks now . And all the videos I have watched.. yours sir have been the most helpful!!! THANK YOU 🙏 LEARNING B,C,D is such an accomplishment.From Houston tx.. sir I appreciate this video.
Hi Ramon. I've just rented an alto saxophone to try out, and see whether I enjoy it. I'm coming from the flute, so having that experience is an asset, even though the fingerings are not inter-changeable. I just wanted to let you know that this lesson alone, was more descriptive and helpful for me than a dvd I purchased along with the rental sax. For that, you should be proud. You cover what to do, how to do it, and what you may encounter as a first-timer.
Uhhh @Marybeth O, if she doesn’t want to play, she doesn’t want to play. It might wreck the experience in band, and I think you don’t want that. She’s probably not going to want to play and that would probably make you mad.
@Marybeth O You're right, they are a better parent than you. Stop making your child play music if they don't want to. They can make their own decisions. If you don't respect that, maybe you should reconsider putting your child through everything you want them to.
Thank you teacher Ramon!!!!, I´m from Mexico, I´m living in Mexico City, i´m 43 years old but I´m very glad that even my age I´m starting to learn saxofon!!!! And to can find really good teachers like you!!!! In fact I'm also about to get my English diploma jajaja Blessings!!!!
I literally just started today cause my mom gave me a Sax for my birthday bc I’ve alway thought it is an amazing instrument, and this video really helped me a lot. The first time I tried a sax I wasn’t even able to make it sound 😂 I’m a guitar player btw, so a complete different instrument is a lot of fun!
I just got my sax today!! I started with flute, but because my school does jazz band, I wanted to be featured more so I got a saxophone !! I’m sooo hyped to start learning!!
Started learning to play the sax some couple of months. I was almost giving up till today I stumbled into this great teacher, I am staying right here. 😊 Thanks Ramon, you're the teacher I have been looking for.
This is a great help! Today was my first day playing an instrument EVER, but you treated me like I didn't know anything (which I didn't) and this really helped me. Thank you!
Dear grate sir. Thanking from Sri Lanka.I received this 1st lesson from you. Yesterday only i bought a sax even without knowing how to hold it. But i know that now. God bless u dear sir.(2024)❤
Thank you! Great introduction. Only 52 years since I last played - my parents sold my sax when I left home to go to university. A new one arrives ........ tomorrow!! Or Wednesday? Can't wait.
Thanks allot for making this video. I checked several tutors and musicians, this one is the best..no time wasted and no prolonged conversations. Just perfect. Cheers
Lol our school did when we were in third grade then in fourth grade we do guitar fifth grade we did piano and then we got to middle school you got to choose my instrument you got to play from the band
Thanks Ramon, I am 57 and I got my first sax a couple of weeks ago, to be honest I did not even knew from wich side to blow, thanks for making it simple.
My 10 year old son has enjoyed your video!! He got his saxophone and has now been practicing B, C, and D all evening!! Your video is by far the most helpful in finger placement, part names and just overall beginner friendly! We also wanted to congratulate you on your weight loss!! Absolutely incredible!! We did want to ask if you had any other resources you would recommend for alto saxophones? Any sheet music for beginners or channels, other videos etc! We would also pay for lessons, but we live in such a rural area, that there's not a music teacher or trainer for his instrument! Thank you in advance! Happy New year and best wishes!!!
Hey man I gotta say thanks. I’m in college and I’m taking woodwind tech and sax was giving me a rediculous amount of trouble. Turns out I was pressing the wrong keys in the left hand and your video showed me I was. You’re a g man
i've wanted to play saxophone since seventh grade but was forced to do clarinet. As much as I love my clarinet and will continue to play it leisurely, I'm finally able to pick up saxophone at twenty years old. when i started i had to experiment with emboucher to get the right sound and figure out how to tune. the mouthpiece positioning was helpful XD I struggle the most with memorizing fingerings as i have a learning disability that makes it difficult but other than that I love the instrument and I'm excited to keep learning
This is a great video. I’ve purchased my first 🎷 and it will arrive tomorrow. I’m so excited to learn to play it for the first time and I’ll be watching your videos for some tips of course 😊
I'm currently considering my first wind instrument ever (I've been playing keyboards for 50 and guitars for almost 40 years, so there's some foundation anyway... 😜) and it will be an alto saxophone. This is the first video I found that starts at level "total noob" and no doubt I'll refer to it often once I get tootin'! 😀🙏
Been looking to get back playing my sax after over 30 yrs started playing in the 4 grade, l had the pleasure of playing alto, tenor and baritone sax as well. Nice video to get back started, not to much content out there that is good.. Starting over at 62….
Just subscribe to your channel!!! You truly explain it very well!!!! I’m 28 and and started to play the 🎷 thanks so much!!!!! Im glad I came across the right person!!! Hands down 🙌🏽
Been playing drums most of my life, I've dabbled in guitar and piano for a few months each but could never stick with it. I've got a sax coming in a few days and I'm hoping the different style of instrument will hook me, thanks for the lesson!
When learning clarinet in 6th grade (with a sax player at the same time), the teacher had us just get used to the producing smooth tones and "tonguing" with the reed/mouthpiece only... bypassing a lot of squeaking... ;-)
Thank you for your lesson on playing these three notes on the saxophone. I just bought an Alto Saxophone, and this is the lesson that I am going to use to get started with my saxophone note playing and exercise.
picked up a sax from a garage sale intending it for my daughter. tried and got the hang of it =) guess that's my sax now. thank you for sharing! So.... where's lesson 2?
I admire those that took this instrument up - at nearing 59 I think sticking with guitar is what I will do. Thanks, wish all luck on this one!! MAKE MUSIC no matter what!
I do not even play saxophone I just clicked on this video cause I'm a musician (I play violin). I just write this comment because you are talented I just clicked on your channel to see ur videos... and I saw that you play a lot of instruments !! I wish you good luck and I hope you will be famous !!
I have band for my music class after we do our guitar test on Tuesday next week and I was originally going to choose clarinet or the flute since I have experienced how to play the clarinet back then but there wasn't enough spots left so I choose the alto sax instead, watching every video I could find so I can know the basics beforehand.
Thanks. This video really helped. It’s my second day every handling the Saxophone and I was able to play the B, C, and D notes. Although I run out of air easily but I guess that will get better with time. What can I do to enhance that though ?
Hi! We love your approach to teaching! Our son plays the saxophone. I wanted to know if you would add more videos, so that our son can continue to progress with the Sax?
Hi Roman you are doing,some good things in this world,God bless you, you make me feel like I am in your classrooms,Thank you,I am a first beginner,you seam so humble,Thanks again ❤️
😂omg I love you !!! Frfr u r my hero 🦸♂️ I didn’t know I was supposed to put my teeth on it to make a sound 😂😂😂😩😩😫😫😭🤦🏾♀️lmfaoooo yay now I can live out my dream of being a saxophone player with purple locks 🥰 my ancestors will be so happy 😁 have a great day 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️ now 🤔to master the beignet recipe😂😂😂😂😂😍😍😍😍🤤🤤🤤🤤🥐 I love beignets 🥰 I just found out one of my grandpa’s was Haitian &cherokee and the other one was Creole🥰 they died before I was born 🥺💔
Thanks bro! Used to play in Elementary and High School! I’m 34 now and have a sax again! Ready for lesson two! I got my mouth position and sound on point!
Rent one if you can, if not, a saxophone is a saxophone but smaller ones will be cheaper. I bought an alto sax in great condition, used, for €400, that's fairly cheap. Just make sure to play it before you buy it
Just started today. I am 76! This is going to be a great help thank you
Good luck! I'm thinking about starting to play the saxophone soon as well.
@@dangerdan2592 thank you. Have a go. I have got to au claire de la lune
Good man, i just turned 60 and picked up the Sax for the first time... its a shame there's no good teachers!
@@pluckyew297 It is a shame. I looked for someone local to help me start but could not find anyone
Brian Tack I’m 12 lol
Him: ok, try it yourself
Me with no sax: 👀👀 .... tooot tooot tooot
shietta lashe
Same
same here, welcome on board :D
Nice :), tooot
shietta lashe imagine
Same
I LOVE YOU!! This is this first video I’ve found that said beginner and actually treated me like a beginner rather than a person who already knew my notes! Thank you! I’m 53 and I completely suck (today is my first day) but I will absolutely stick with it until I rock!
Again, thank you!
How is your progress like and what kind of saxophone can I buy as a beginner also?
How have you been?
@@t.elijah36 u u u u. u uh uuu
Just turned 52 and I'm a beginner too... I WILL eventually rock as well.... :)
update?
I dont even have a sax but when I do, I'm coming here.
William Ramirez same lol
Me too.
William Ramirez please just get lessons, this isn’t a great tutorial
jake leyni Not everyone can afford lessons
Mee tooo
Just started today....I am 57 years old.......THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saxe aniline
I’m a student in band and i started sax about a month ago. I’m VERY VERY flat and my teacher has considered taking me out. your video is helping me understand what to actually do correctly ❤
my entire class doesn't listen and I have to help this kid that doesn't know anything im saying
If you're flat I don't think that's a problem with you I'm sure it's the instrument
Hi teacher, I'm turning 75 early next month. You really got me interested to learn to play the saxophone. Getting a 2nd hand Jupiter Alto saxophone tomorrow. Your method of teaching is very precise. Thank you.
Can you play yet? Im starting saxophone for band club and i feel like i wont be able to pay attention because of my short span😔
How's it going?
Saxophones are awesome instruments, I started playing at nine years old and now at thirteen looking back at this video was pretty fun, thanks!
This was so helpful!!! Thank you so much! I’m 12 and am going into 7th grade, I plan on joint band and playing the alto sax. I want to prep myself before I start band by already knowing a few notes and this was so helpful!
Thank you. Thank you. My oldest wanted to learn sax during covid but had no patience for music class. Your lessons have been amazing and really helped inspire and further his interest. God speed.
Got my Alto Sax just a while ago, can't wait to start playing some dope Jazz!!!
Tbh, imma just play careless whispers once I get the basics down!
good luck! i play the trombone for my band and im looking forward to learning the alto sax as my new hobby
Thanks! Best of luck to you too! :D
WILLOWS PILLOW !
Hi do you know what exact type of saxophone it is?
Yo hows it been? I started playing about 8 months ago
Dude, I just wanna play Careless Whisper
Just practice , you might just be the one that plays sax for a living.
It’s easy
Nina Santana I learned that in 2 days and I’m only 12 it’s easy like i also leaned other song easily
Do u want the notes ?
aww man, that would be great
This is just great! I used to play the sax when i was 10 years old. I'm 26 now but still remember this lesson.
RAAAAAAAAAAAA
Sir... I have had my 🎷 sax for 3 weeks now . And all the videos I have watched.. yours sir have been the most helpful!!! THANK YOU 🙏 LEARNING B,C,D is such an accomplishment.From Houston tx.. sir I appreciate this video.
Hi Ramon. I've just rented an alto saxophone to try out, and see whether I enjoy it. I'm coming from the flute, so having that experience is an asset, even though the fingerings are not inter-changeable. I just wanted to let you know that this lesson alone, was more descriptive and helpful for me than a dvd I purchased along with the rental sax. For that, you should be proud. You cover what to do, how to do it, and what you may encounter as a first-timer.
Thank you! I’m 64 and just got my 1st sax today.
Thanks, just started playing my sons Alto Sax , he's having a 'teenage 'I'm off music' moment so It's my turn. Really helpful video
Uhhh @Marybeth O, if she doesn’t want to play, she doesn’t want to play. It might wreck the experience in band, and I think you don’t want that. She’s probably not going to want to play and that would probably make you mad.
@Marybeth O You're right, they are a better parent than you. Stop making your child play music if they don't want to. They can make their own decisions. If you don't respect that, maybe you should reconsider putting your child through everything you want them to.
I'm 76 and started playing bass guitar. I find it best to play a song over and over. It will be in your musle memorey
Thank you teacher Ramon!!!!, I´m from Mexico, I´m living in Mexico City, i´m 43 years old but I´m very glad that even my age I´m starting to learn saxofon!!!! And to can find really good teachers like you!!!! In fact I'm also about to get my English diploma jajaja Blessings!!!!
I literally just started today cause my mom gave me a Sax for my birthday bc I’ve alway thought it is an amazing instrument, and this video really helped me a lot. The first time I tried a sax I wasn’t even able to make it sound 😂
I’m a guitar player btw, so a complete different instrument is a lot of fun!
I just got my sax today!! I started with flute, but because my school does jazz band, I wanted to be featured more so I got a saxophone !! I’m sooo hyped to start learning!!
Started learning to play the sax some couple of months. I was almost giving up till today I stumbled into this great teacher, I am staying right here. 😊 Thanks Ramon, you're the teacher I have been looking for.
This is a great help! Today was my first day playing an instrument EVER, but you treated me like I didn't know anything (which I didn't) and this really helped me. Thank you!
Nice
Dear grate sir. Thanking from Sri Lanka.I received this 1st lesson from you. Yesterday only i bought a sax even without knowing how to hold it. But i know that now. God bless u dear sir.(2024)❤
I started playing in middle school, band teacher is and still great, this was helpful back when I first started 3 years ago.
Thank you! Great introduction. Only 52 years since I last played - my parents sold my sax when I left home to go to university. A new one arrives ........ tomorrow!! Or Wednesday? Can't wait.
just bought a sax today and i stumbled on this video, you are awesome dude. a very well spoken instructor
Thanks allot for making this video.
I checked several tutors and musicians, this one is the best..no time wasted and no prolonged conversations.
Just perfect.
Cheers
Totally Agree
Him: Remember your recorder class
Me who's somehow never had recorder class: ...
Lol our school did when we were in third grade then in fourth grade we do guitar fifth grade we did piano and then we got to middle school you got to choose my instrument you got to play from the band
Thanks Ramon, I am 57 and I got my first sax a couple of weeks ago, to be honest I did not even knew from wich side to blow, thanks for making it simple.
My 10 year old son has enjoyed your video!! He got his saxophone and has now been practicing B, C, and D all evening!! Your video is by far the most helpful in finger placement, part names and just overall beginner friendly!
We also wanted to congratulate you on your weight loss!! Absolutely incredible!!
We did want to ask if you had any other resources you would recommend for alto saxophones? Any sheet music for beginners or channels, other videos etc!
We would also pay for lessons, but we live in such a rural area, that there's not a music teacher or trainer for his instrument!
Thank you in advance! Happy New year and best wishes!!!
My 10yr son wants to play Alto Saxophone for the school year 2023-2024 as a fifth grader!
Hey man I gotta say thanks. I’m in college and I’m taking woodwind tech and sax was giving me a rediculous amount of trouble. Turns out I was pressing the wrong keys in the left hand and your video showed me I was. You’re a g man
“Don’t breathe after every note” HaHaHa I dO tHaT
Human Being 😂😂😂😂😂😂
it's called tonguing
ٰ breathing isn’t called tonguing
Flute Player 123 that’s not what tonguing is
Flute Player 123 tonguing is when you use your tongue to play the notes lmao
i've wanted to play saxophone since seventh grade but was forced to do clarinet. As much as I love my clarinet and will continue to play it leisurely, I'm finally able to pick up saxophone at twenty years old. when i started i had to experiment with emboucher to get the right sound and figure out how to tune. the mouthpiece positioning was helpful XD
I struggle the most with memorizing fingerings as i have a learning disability that makes it difficult but other than that I love the instrument and I'm excited to keep learning
Just got a sax. Haven't even had a lesson yet! This is very helpful! Thank you!
Just got my first Alto sax and I really wanna be an expert. Happy to be here!
This is a great video. I’ve purchased my first 🎷 and it will arrive tomorrow. I’m so excited to learn to play it for the first time and I’ll be watching your videos for some tips of course 😊
I'm currently considering my first wind instrument ever (I've been playing keyboards for 50 and guitars for almost 40 years, so there's some foundation anyway... 😜) and it will be an alto saxophone.
This is the first video I found that starts at level "total noob" and no doubt I'll refer to it often once I get tootin'! 😀🙏
Excellent. Direct and to the point. All the other saxophone guys on CZcams just yammer on and on without saying anything useful.
Yes! Thank you! I have been playing the French Horn for 5 years and this is a great learning tool!
Hey same!
@@aubreyborn647 That is awesome! I play the Flute tho lol
Been looking to get back playing my sax after over 30 yrs started playing in the 4 grade, l had the pleasure of playing alto, tenor and baritone sax as well. Nice video to get back started, not to much content out there that is good.. Starting over at 62….
Before this it sounded like air hissing out from a tire for me, now it sounds like air hissing out from a out tire but actually makes sound
@Owen Dalton nah im good but thanks
my mum just got me a sax for christmas this year. thankyou this is one of the best begginner lessons iv seen
Just subscribe to your channel!!! You truly explain it very well!!!! I’m 28 and and started to play the 🎷 thanks so much!!!!! Im glad I came across the right person!!! Hands down 🙌🏽
Been playing drums most of my life, I've dabbled in guitar and piano for a few months each but could never stick with it. I've got a sax coming in a few days and I'm hoping the different style of instrument will hook me, thanks for the lesson!
When learning clarinet in 6th grade (with a sax player at the same time), the teacher had us just get used to the producing smooth tones and "tonguing" with the reed/mouthpiece only... bypassing a lot of squeaking... ;-)
You're one of the best teachers on CZcams. Thanks!
I just got my alto sax today and tying to learn before middle school starts!!!🏣
Thank you for your lesson on playing these three notes on the saxophone. I just bought an Alto Saxophone, and this is the lesson that I am going to use to get started with my saxophone note playing and exercise.
picked up a sax from a garage sale intending it for my daughter. tried and got the hang of it =) guess that's my sax now. thank you for sharing! So.... where's lesson 2?
I hope you got another sax for you daughter???? Poor thing! LOL
Jake Constantino alto is easier to play for beginners
Madlad
I'm sold, Mr. Ocano! You really are a teacher.
You make learning to play the 🎷 with ease THANKS!
This is great, I'm 13 and this video will help me get ahead! Thanks so much for this video!
Thank you so much I needed this, I got a saxophone just like yours yesterday and I didn’t know how to play
I admire those that took this instrument up - at nearing 59 I think sticking with guitar is what I will do. Thanks, wish all luck on this one!! MAKE MUSIC no matter what!
Thanks! I was struggling on my saxophone keys ALOT, and you helped me out, You deserve 5 M subs!
I’m 34 and decided to try my first instrument thanks it’s a real help
What the hell am I doing here? I have a test tomorrow. I dont even have a saxophone
😂
Same❤😂😂
Yo man you’re great.I’m first trumpet at my school. I’m in 11th grade and I’m trying a new challenge and your saxophone tips are amazing.
Who's here in 2021 learning how to play in quarantine?😭😭👇🏾👇🏾
yesss!!!:)
Yep
I am
me, but i have to go to school ;-;
Just started!!! I am 26, from Honduras. Thanks for your help. I really hope that you are doing fine and still available for sax classes. 🙌
This is great! Music teachers rock!
I do not even play saxophone I just clicked on this video cause I'm a musician (I play violin). I just write this comment because you are talented I just clicked on your channel to see ur videos... and I saw that you play a lot of instruments !! I wish you good luck and I hope you will be famous !!
You are a great teacher. This helps me a lot as a beginner!
ahhh im 21 first time playing saxophone!!! thanks!!! your vids help me lots:)!!!
I was so lost! Great pointers! Than you, thank you!!!!!!
I have band for my music class after we do our guitar test on Tuesday next week and I was originally going to choose clarinet or the flute since I have experienced how to play the clarinet back then but there wasn't enough spots left so I choose the alto sax instead, watching every video I could find so I can know the basics beforehand.
hes a great teacher
Hey. Just started playing the sax today and this was my first lesson. Thank you man.
Thanks. This video really helped. It’s my second day every handling the Saxophone and I was able to play the B, C, and D notes. Although I run out of air easily but I guess that will get better with time. What can I do to enhance that though ?
Very detailed instructions. I appreciate the attention to detail and specific steps
Im a 8th grade alto sax, but I have to teach someone who just joined this year
OMG this was the first vid I saw to play the sax I’ve been playing for 5 years no would totally recommend
Why this man look like the dude from toy story
so true ahahahahhaha
so true lol
BAHAHH I-
Yo, Al from Al’s Toy Born plays sexphone
Big Al from Big Al's Toy Barn???
I’ve been playing for almost 3 years and I still like to watch beginner videos lmao
Hi! We love your approach to teaching! Our son plays the saxophone. I wanted to know if you would add more videos, so that our son can continue to progress with the Sax?
Totally agree. It's a shame he stopped doing it
My Mum just sent me my late Fathers Sax, this is just perfect for me as I'm a non reading muso already. Thanks 🎷😊
I play tenor still helpful!
Same
Thank you for this lesson, just got my saxophone and watching you and playing mine. will keep coming back!
the number of buttons needed to play the D escalated quickly lol, starting for the 1st time today....
I just got a saxophone yesterday! This video helped me so much it gave me the perfect! Thank you very much!
I do not even have a saxophone. But still interesting to watch.
Can you recommend a good beginner book/guide..say from the library that has beginner songs and note fingerings to go along with your video class?
Your video made my son's day! His first try at playing and your video helped him get started. Thank you! God bless you!
Yeah our great teacher is doing a great job here
He played D and I thought "OH SHIT, WE ARE NUMBER ONE"
Hi Roman you are doing,some good things in this world,God bless you, you make me feel like I am in your classrooms,Thank you,I am a first beginner,you seam so humble,Thanks again ❤️
When you say you're playing B , it comes through as D . Is that just the way it translates to the video ?
Keys By Mo It may be in concert pitch. Basically the notes sound the same but have different names according to different band instruments.
😂omg I love you !!! Frfr u r my hero 🦸♂️ I didn’t know I was supposed to put my teeth on it to make a sound 😂😂😂😩😩😫😫😭🤦🏾♀️lmfaoooo yay now I can live out my dream of being a saxophone player with purple locks 🥰 my ancestors will be so happy 😁 have a great day 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️ now 🤔to master the beignet recipe😂😂😂😂😂😍😍😍😍🤤🤤🤤🤤🥐 I love beignets 🥰 I just found out one of my grandpa’s was Haitian &cherokee and the other one was Creole🥰 they died before I was born 🥺💔
I just switched to saxophone from flute😀
Thanks bro! Used to play in Elementary and High School! I’m 34 now and have a sax again! Ready for lesson two! I got my mouth position and sound on point!
Which saxophone would you recomend. I will begging learning pretty soon and i need a saxophone
Rent one if you can, if not, a saxophone is a saxophone but smaller ones will be cheaper. I bought an alto sax in great condition, used, for €400, that's fairly cheap.
Just make sure to play it before you buy it
I would just rent one for 3 months . If you stick with for 3 months I then would be looking to buy my own. A Yamaha Yas 62 is a great sax
This is the best video for beginner's playing saxophone I like his teaching technique.
pls continue your tutorial part 1,2,3,4,5 etc
Justed started today sir thank you so much.. can't wait for lesson 2 please.. I am from Philippines
please my saxophone pitch key is bad.
how can i repair it.
thanks
Courage Isaac give it to your local maintenance shop for instruments
Wrong place to ask
Now this is an experienced teacher.
Where do I get the sheet music he's referring to?
Thanks for the tips. I’ve wanted to pick up alto sax for a while now as I’ve been playing clarinet for 4 years
any idea why my d note sounds bad? i'm not sure what i'm doing wrong
Maybe u aren't pressing ur bottom lip down hard enough I used to do that lol
your sound gets better when you practice more
coffee tae mine sounds bad to
i've since dropped the sax 😅 but it turned out to be a problem with how hard i was pressing down.
Your probably blowing to hard
This is the best video I ever seen on CZcams!
Welcome to sexy phone xD