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    4 main types of saxophone - Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone and Baritone Saxophone.
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Komentáře • 281

  • @user-io4ft8ix3u
    @user-io4ft8ix3u Před 5 lety +276

    I am Japanese.
    I play the Alto Sax with my high school club activities.
    I don't understand English very much.
    But your English is easy to understand.
    Watching your video, I was very happy.
    Thank you.

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety +21

      Thank you - making saxophone videos and playing saxophone makes me happy too :-)

    • @anonymousguy7723
      @anonymousguy7723 Před 5 lety +11

      こはくK have fun learning to play the saxophone 🎷

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety +6

      @@anonymousguy7723 and @こはくK
      - Have fun, play saxophone, be awesome, repeat !

    • @azrazelhananto
      @azrazelhananto Před 5 lety +8

      AHH im not japanese but I am starting to learn saxophone because of Hibike Euphonium, your profile picture! :D

    • @imtrying2969
      @imtrying2969 Před rokem

      In, comes my spirit.
      It snows hard on Mount Fuji.
      Anime is trash.

  • @eonfroy
    @eonfroy Před 5 lety +82

    1:57, 4:57, 8:39
    You're welcome

  • @zealotbr
    @zealotbr Před 5 lety +73

    the moment you played the tenor one, i said "that's it!". but now im learning the flute :)

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety +4

      Flutes are good too ! But I am biased towards saxophones :-)
      Can you get a tenor sax as well ?

    • @zealotbr
      @zealotbr Před 5 lety +5

      @@HowToPlayTheSax i hope so. I promise myself to give it a try once im confortable playing all the octaves on the flute :)

    • @user-km9ve5pg8c
      @user-km9ve5pg8c Před 5 lety +1

      How To Play The Sax czcams.com/video/p-b6I1ihh2s/video.html
      check this out there is more kinds

    • @360fishingadventures8
      @360fishingadventures8 Před 5 lety +2

      Something cool about the tenor. I have an intermediate gemeindhart tenor and it plays great.

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety +5

      @@zealotbr how is your flute coming along ? don't forget the saxophone.... ;-)

  • @southnashvillerailfan
    @southnashvillerailfan Před rokem +3

    I started on alto in 5th grade and swtiched to tenor in 6th grade. I'm in 9th grade now. Love all of the saxes and going to pick up alto again soon as well as tenor.

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před rokem +1

      Excellent ! Too many saxophones are never enough 🙂

  • @splitultimatum
    @splitultimatum Před 3 lety +13

    Thank you for the video!! I've always wanted to play the saxophone, and I'm excited to start looking into buying or renting one. I'm thinking of starting with the tenor, I love the way it sounds, but I'm a bit conflicted, because it might be a bit easer to start learning with the alto... hard decisions!

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 3 lety +6

      Thank you for watching and for commenting ! Yes, Tenor or Alto (or both ?!?) can be a difficult decision. They are obviously very similar, but they do have pros and cons. Tenors can be a bit more expensive to buy, but they do sound good ! Altos can be a bit cheaper and being smaller they do not weigh as much. What ever you decide, please don't forget to have fun, play saxophone, be awesome and repeat :-)

  • @MclarenF1rocket
    @MclarenF1rocket Před 5 lety +40

    Awesome video - helped me pick the alto sax to start with!

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety +5

      Thanks - and well done on your selection ! Don't forget to Have Fun, Play Saxophone, Be Awesome, and Repeat :-)

    • @michelefanelli6802
      @michelefanelli6802 Před 5 lety +3

      Finally a good video! The best explanation about sax choise for beginners! Thank you very much!

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety +1

      @@michelefanelli6802 - thank you for watching and for your kind words :-)

    • @micheleo5665
      @micheleo5665 Před 2 lety

      Can I learn how to play songs like Whitney Houston’s I will always love you on an Alto Sax with an Ever -ton mouthpiece since I’m a beginner?

  • @jasongardiner5965
    @jasongardiner5965 Před 4 lety +9

    Cheers for the info! I'm 45 and just starting to learn to play an alto sax, but am tempted to get a tenor sax once I'm good!

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 4 lety +1

      No problem @Jason Gardiner - alto sax, tenor sax - they're all good ! I've got plenty of other saxophone tips, hints, tricks and lessons on my blog at howtoplaythesax.com/blog if it helps. Keep playing your saxophone !!

  • @0420syj
    @0420syj Před 4 lety +4

    Thanks for your video! Really helpful to understand each types of sax.

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 4 lety

      Thank you for watching and for your kind words. Do you have a saxophone, or perhaps a favourite saxophone ?

  • @hristi.yanche8487
    @hristi.yanche8487 Před 4 lety +4

    Very very educational video! I've been needing to finally learn the different types of saxophones! Thank you very much!

  • @michaeldaniels353
    @michaeldaniels353 Před rokem +1

    You are the best person to explain the difference between saxophone to me so far I would love to hear from you more about saxophone
    You are great

  • @ThePickledOnions
    @ThePickledOnions Před rokem +1

    thanks for the run through :)

  • @christopherlynnjohnson2706

    Much Gratitude for sharing this information!

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks @elliven twennisixx - Much Gratitude right back at you for watching :-)

  • @madyjules06
    @madyjules06 Před 2 lety +1

    brilliant video! thank you so much 😊!!

  • @ranndooorolando6554
    @ranndooorolando6554 Před rokem +1

    Im proud of being a Saxophone player not only I know How to play the alto sax also, the Soprano, curved soprano and baritone sax
    💛🎷🎷

  • @lil_ice688
    @lil_ice688 Před 2 lety +1

    Loved the video!

  • @Jarvin23
    @Jarvin23 Před 2 lety +1

    I play clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, and contrabass clarinet occasionally. I recently learned how to play tenor sax

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 2 lety +1

      Excellent !! The more instruments, the better !!! Keep playing all of them (especially the saxophone) 😁👍🎷

  • @klaatuNaatu
    @klaatuNaatu Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you for this video!
    I've been extremely interested in playing the saxophone since I was about 10-11. Unfortunately my music class didn't have any for me to try, but I had a good time playing the clarinet. Shortly afterwards I got homeschooled and we didn't have any conventional instruments at home! Bummer!
    Anyways, this video is very informative for a 22 year old trying to make up for a bit of lost time. I was looking primarily at the Alto, but that tenor saxophone sounds so beautiful that now I'm a bit conflicted on what to try first. I'm looking forward to learning both of them eventually, and I'll definitely be watching more of your videos! Thanks again.

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you for watching ! Having some clarinet skills will make your saxophone journey soooooooo much easier. Tenor sax is in the key of B flat - the same as clarinet, so that might make it easier for you. But, Alto saxophones are cheaper to buy.....either way, just make sure that you have fun, play saxophone, be awesome and repeat :-)

  • @klieglite
    @klieglite Před 4 lety +4

    thank you so much. a great intro for none players like myself.

  • @douglasgomes4498
    @douglasgomes4498 Před 5 lety +6

    Great video!

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks for watching and thanks for your kind words Douglas :-)

  • @hayesman76
    @hayesman76 Před 3 lety

    Excellent video, thanks.
    Loving the beautiful music of Stan Getz and Paul Desmond brought me here.

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for watching - and you obviously have excellent taste in music if Stan Getz and Paul Desmond are on your playlists :-)

  • @saxwiz
    @saxwiz Před 2 lety +1

    Loved how you explained the sax. I can listen to you for hours mate! Love from India

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for watching (and listening !). Please stay safe and stay healthy. Love from Australia.

  • @shealinbanta4169
    @shealinbanta4169 Před rokem +1

    I play both the alto and tenor saxophone. I named my alto saxophone “Arnold” from the magic school bus and my tenor saxophone’s name is Melanie.

  • @tjtampa214
    @tjtampa214 Před 4 lety +4

    Haha, yes two of my fav sounds are Baker Street and the Pink Panther theme. 👍😎 🎷

  • @jasperdominicencina3966
    @jasperdominicencina3966 Před 8 měsíci

    Hi, you can use a splitter for your mic, to have a clearer voice or instructions while speaking. The volume of sax is 100% and volume of your voice is like 20%.

  • @beasttexasgaming5126
    @beasttexasgaming5126 Před 2 lety +1

    Really good dude!!!

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 2 lety

      Glad it helped - thank you for watching and for your comment :-)

  • @heltonwinterblogstar307
    @heltonwinterblogstar307 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you my friend!

  • @mr.blueskies7223
    @mr.blueskies7223 Před 18 dny

    The moment I heard you play the tenor saxophone now I can't help but think of it as almost like a bass sax. I'm pretty sure I've heard what sounds like a tenor sax at least once or twice in The Fairly OddParents and a little bit of The Backyardigans (The latter of which being a personal childhood favorite and I'm almost convinced that that show is how I got into music). But in my opinion hearing you play each sax to show us how they all sound is like music to my ears (So to speak haha). I will admit that the tenor sax has an amazing sound though. I don't have a saxophone yet but I'm still looking for someplace I can give them a go.

  • @user-te7sb4fq8i
    @user-te7sb4fq8i Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you so, much sir showing different kind and models of 🎷 saxophone and clear explanation.. I am a new to play saxophone.. which one will be the better to buy sir .

  • @harwoods11
    @harwoods11 Před 4 lety +1

    Famous recent soprano sax plays on the Andrew Marr show every Sunday morning. Brilliant too.

  • @Jay-rb5pg
    @Jay-rb5pg Před 5 lety +4

    0:28 Just FYI There are 13 types of saxophone. You are probably thinking of the 8 military style saxophones commonly found.
    -Military Saxophones:
    Sopranino saxophone
    Soprano saxophone
    Alto saxophone
    Tenor saxophone
    Baritone saxophone
    Bass saxophone
    Contrabass saxophone
    Subcontrabass saxophone
    -Orchestral Saxophones:
    C soprano saxophone
    Mezzo-soprano saxophone
    C melody saxophone
    -Specialty Saxophones:
    Sopranissimo saxophone (aka 'Soprillo Saxophone")
    Tubax

  • @solangegouveia3618
    @solangegouveia3618 Před 9 měsíci

    Super! Should I buy an intermediate sax as a beguiner? Hope to hear. Many thanks

  • @ravindraingle748
    @ravindraingle748 Před rokem

    I like your video thanks sir

  • @yolandaharrison240
    @yolandaharrison240 Před 4 lety

    you are amazing!!!🙌😘 I am starting off on the alto for beginners,.... I really luv the Sax wish me luck!!!...... what is the best way to to read music and learn it.

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you Yolanda Harrison - so are you :-) Keep playing your saxophone, you don't need luck.... because you play the saxophone you are therefore awesome !! Reading music and learning music are potentially two different things. Both take a bit of practice and repetition. Reading music requires you to use your eyes and brain, while learning music requires you to use your ears and your heart. Go for it ! Don't forget to have fun, play saxophone, be awesome and repeat - in that order.

  • @olizeo
    @olizeo Před 4 lety +12

    I'm sorry, I love tenors and it's a hard decision, but I'm 5' 2" and I think I'm going with the alto.

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 4 lety +3

      If you get a harness type strap, or one that distributes the weight across your shoulders rather than your neck, I'm sure you'll rock the tenor sax HappyBear101 - but, altos are fantastic too :-)

    • @brielle919
      @brielle919 Před 4 lety +1

      I’m 4’11”, pretty small for my age, and I play the bass clarinet, bari and tenor sax. Somehow I don’t do well with the smaller instruments they feel too tight. Whatever floats ur boat I’m fine with

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 4 lety +2

      @@brielle919 Exactly Julian !!! Yes !! You do you ! "Try before you buy" is probably the best idea :-)

    • @andrewsettle8524
      @andrewsettle8524 Před 3 lety +1

      I'm only 5'4 but I'm gonna go with the tenor 🤷‍♂️

  • @suscon1140
    @suscon1140 Před 4 měsíci

    Would love to hear the sax intro to the "Baker Street" song played on all three saxophones - just for comparison purposes.

  • @vishaltupper
    @vishaltupper Před 3 lety +2

    Soprinino sax , never knew they existed ... thanks for the info.

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 3 lety

      There are not a lot of them around. I've only been in the same room as one once or twice. Thanks for watching !!!

  • @danielcohen9637
    @danielcohen9637 Před 3 lety +1

    Great saxophonist

  • @harveymushman2219
    @harveymushman2219 Před 5 lety

    Thank you....

  • @christiantumino7282
    @christiantumino7282 Před 5 lety +1

    ok thanks 😊

  • @Blkd3ath8416
    @Blkd3ath8416 Před 4 lety +1

    I got a Alto saxophone today🎷

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 4 lety

      FANTASTIC !!!!! Congratulations !! I'd love a new alto saxophone too... :-)

  • @princegorman2979
    @princegorman2979 Před 4 měsíci

    Which of them is best to use in church during worship and praises

  • @370Zulu
    @370Zulu Před 5 lety

    No mention of the C Melody which I believe falls between the alto and the tenor. I’ve got a straight necked one made in the 20’s. Love me some Frankie Trumbauer!

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety

      Thanks - you're right. I mentioned it in the comments and text, but not in the video itself. Thanks for watching.

  • @codyives5409
    @codyives5409 Před 4 lety

    I play accordion, but the saxophone is a beautiful instrument. I may pick up an inexpensive one to learn on.

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 4 lety

      Good idea Cody ! Have fun, play saxophone (and accordion), be awesome, repeat :-)

  • @randomsketchystuff5572
    @randomsketchystuff5572 Před 2 lety +2

    Howdy! I'm new to instruments (I played a little violin when I was 8 (I'm 16) but that's about it, I also did the Suzuki method so I can't read notes lol) saxophone has always been a favorite of mine, should I start learning immediately or should I start with something else?

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 2 lety +1

      Starting on the saxophone immediately is not going to be a problem. It is also not a problem if you can or cannot read musical notes or sheet music - the saxophone is easy to play by ear. It is also a great instrument to play across all genres and styles of music, from classical to rock, to heavy metal and jazz and anything that YOU want to play. I say go for it !!!!

  • @garychang3010
    @garychang3010 Před 4 lety

    I am a beginner from China. I have a qestion for a long time, if it's a alto sax, it should be Eb? what's the relation between them?

  • @WalkWithJesusAndMe
    @WalkWithJesusAndMe Před 5 lety +4

    Is the soprano the one kenny g plays the most or the one's that show up on images for google

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety +2

      Hi Michael, yes - Kenny G does play the Soprano Saxophone (most of the time) and he has made the soprano sax quite famous. The soprano sax is usually straight like a clarinet, although you can get curved sopranos that look like an alto or a tenor. Kenny G actually rocks on his tenor sax too, where as his soprano sax playing is more well known for his soft and relaxing music.
      Check out Kenny G's solo on his tenor sax with Katy Perry - czcams.com/video/D0nKZDYYjXM/video.html !

  • @grayhlatky5572
    @grayhlatky5572 Před 3 lety

    I want to get a saxophone first off because they sound super cool and I want to play careless whisper.

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 3 lety

      Yes, yes they do. And so you should. Don't forget Baker Street too ! And all of your other favourite songs !!

  • @jerryguzman2847
    @jerryguzman2847 Před 3 měsíci

    i have a schill german made saxophone model 1128. does anybody know anything about it and its value?

  • @KiSas23
    @KiSas23 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for the great video!
    I've noticed that you listed only 7 instruments actually. :D
    × sopranino
    × soprano
    × alto
    × tenor
    × bariton
    × bass
    × contrabass
    That's seven, there is the eight, the subcontrabass, but that is ridiculous. Anyhow, this whole pandemic thing was great for one thing: I've finally decided to live for my passion and start practising saxophone! I am saving up money for an alto/tenor sax, still have not decided upon which one, as both instruments have rich, epic sounds and I'm contemplating, but I think I'll go for tenor and start practicing.
    Cheers, thanks for the video, hope you are doing great wherever you are.
    Mark from Hungary, Europe

  • @s4l_tcd
    @s4l_tcd Před 2 měsíci

    I’m novice at alto rn, I might switch to bari in a few months

    • @s4l_tcd
      @s4l_tcd Před 2 měsíci

      Also, I decided to give my alto sax a name and it’s Arynn

  • @gunturkaivan2000
    @gunturkaivan2000 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for the introduction. I'm interested in soprano sax, however a bit overwhelmed with the brands. Do you have any recommended affordable brands for beginners?

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 3 lety +2

      Soprano saxophones are wonderful instruments, but not a great one for brand new beginners who have never played saxophone (or clarinet) before. They are tricky to play and keep in tune. Like most saxophones, the more you pay, the better they are. That does not mean that a cheap one is a bad one, however. The main brands - Yamaha and Yanagisawa (there are other great ones) - are quite expensive for their sopranos. If you go for a cheaper model/brand, make sure that a) you check the reviews and b) get a separate mouthpiece (like the Yamaha 4C) because most probably the mouthpiece that comes with a cheaper soprano saxophone will be a hindrance rather than a help.

    • @gunturkaivan2000
      @gunturkaivan2000 Před 3 lety +2

      @@HowToPlayTheSax Thanks for your info. Really appreciate it. Cheers!!

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 3 lety

      @@gunturkaivan2000 No problem :-)

  • @markbarnett6136
    @markbarnett6136 Před rokem

    I have one between a tinner and alto

  • @Ceeboyforlife
    @Ceeboyforlife Před 4 lety

    I learned on the Tenor.

  • @SPTAH
    @SPTAH Před 5 lety

    Is the fingering the same between the saxes. That is, if you can play one type of sax can you play a different type of sax without any adjustment?

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety +1

      Yes, you are correct - the fingering on all saxophones is the same, so taking away all other variables, yes - if you can play one you can play them all. Keep in mind that there are subtle mouth/embouchure changes that need to be made (playing a bari sax involves a looser embouchure than when playing a soprano sax), and that saxophones play and sound in different musical keys - but yes, the fingering is the same :-)

  • @creativename3217
    @creativename3217 Před 4 měsíci

    I play trombone, I am very happy with my instrument. I for some reason feel the need to learn a saxophone of some sort, I have no clue why.

  • @sleepingwithesirens9397

    What kind of Saxophone is used on the Song “ Hands to Heaven by Breathe ? Help !

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před rokem

      It's an Alto Saxophone that comes in at 2mins 48 seconds for the sax solo. 🎷

  • @athenashattershield
    @athenashattershield Před 4 lety

    some people say saxophones are hard to learn to play
    but its surprisingly easy for me and my alto

  • @christiantumino7282
    @christiantumino7282 Před 5 lety +7

    I play tenor sax sense I was 11

  • @Hawkeyespeedblitz
    @Hawkeyespeedblitz Před 5 lety +2

    I know you said start with the alto but I have a bond with tenor

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety

      All saxophones are good saxophones !!! If you like/want/need a tenor, I say go for it :-)

  • @LarryShone
    @LarryShone Před 4 lety

    I've been playing clarinet for 2 years now and I'd love to try a sax. Tenor would be cool, but a bit expensive. As I'm familiar with clarinet now I could probably manage a soprano no problem, but straight or curved...?

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 4 lety

      Go for the straight soprano saxophone. Curved soprano saxophones are notoriously difficult to keep in tune. Straight sopranos still take effort to play in tune, but they are easier.... if you've played clarinet for a while it should not bee too much or a transition for you. Mind you, Alto saxophones are cheaper...... Have fun, play saxophone, be awesome and repeat :-)

    • @LarryShone
      @LarryShone Před 4 lety

      @@HowToPlayTheSax ideally I'd go for an alto!

  • @joaovictor3312
    @joaovictor3312 Před 3 lety +1

    The tenor sax seems to have a quite good upper register too, does its range exceed the smaller saxophones?

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 3 lety

      All saxophones have the same range - from a low B Flat to a High F (or F Sharp). It really comes down to the individual saxophone sounds and what appeals to you the player and you the listener prefer. I do like the tenor sax.... :-) Thanks for watching !

  • @burgballs5780
    @burgballs5780 Před 5 lety

    started on alto, just switched to tenor, my mom thought it would be a good idea to get me a professional tenor even though i only just started tenor. i started alto like, 5 years ago though..

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety

      Excellent - maybe you can see what you can do about a professional alto as well !! Don't knock it, just accept it - gratefully !!!

  • @ricecooker8650
    @ricecooker8650 Před 3 lety +1

    Yeah I wanna switch from trumpet to the tenor. Any advice?

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 3 lety

      Trumpets and saxophones are very different instruments, but given that both the tenor sax and the trumpet are in the key of B flat, musically speaking you will be fine. Tenor saxophones are obviously bigger, but they are much cooler and more impressive (and more expensive) than trumpets 😉. Have fun, play saxophone, be awesome, repeat !! 🎷

  • @ericrsado
    @ericrsado Před 10 měsíci

    Great video, but actually, baker street was played on a tenor sax, but people usually play it on an alto because it's easier :)

    • @ericrsado
      @ericrsado Před 10 měsíci

      You can see it in its performances

  • @snowy4172
    @snowy4172 Před 2 lety

    I like to blair the low Bb on the tenor

  • @sawyerschneider4733
    @sawyerschneider4733 Před 4 lety

    I currently play clarinet and have been playing it for a while. However, I'm considering doubling by playing the Tenor Sax. I'm definitely big enough to play it so no need to worry about that. But I'm wondering if I should go to Tenor or keep playing the clarinet. On one hand, I'm already pretty good clarinet but there is (I think) nine of us. On the other hand, their are no Tenor Saxophone players, but I don't know how to play one, but I've never tried, so who knows. Anyway, what's your opinion, How To Play The Sax?

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 4 lety

      The transition from clarinet to Tenor sax is much easier. They are both in the same key of B flat, which makes things easier on the brain and the ears. The clarinet fingering on the upper register is exactly the same as the saxophone fingering on both registers, so it's easy on the fingers too. Yes, your mouth and embouchure will need to make a slight adjustment, but that is much easier from clarinet to tenor sax, rather than the other way around. I started on clarinet, then got a tenor sax, then an alto, then a soprano. I'm still hoping for a bari..... :-) Go for the tenor sax Sawyer, if you haven't already....but remember that all saxophones are good saxophones :-)

  • @robertoarango5425
    @robertoarango5425 Před 2 lety

    Hello. Can the Pink Panther theme song be played on an alto saxophone?

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 2 lety

      Yes, it certainly can - czcams.com/video/FYAUhsXaeb8/video.html

  • @fakeprofilejustbecause-_-3504

    I like the tenor saxophone the best, but I'm very short, sooo.. Alto it is

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 4 lety

      Irrespective of the vertical challenges that you may or may not face, as long as you don't forget to have fun, play saxophone, be awesome and repeat - in that order - then you can't go wrong :-)

  • @viktorknox
    @viktorknox Před 3 lety

    I wanted to ask which one does chet baker played

  • @ivygacheri5629
    @ivygacheri5629 Před 4 lety +1

    Hi...I'm interested in learning saxophone. Though from your explanation, I'm still not sure which one to select between alto and tenor..would you explain a bit further or probably direct me to a link that will expound further...

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 4 lety

      Hi Ivy - it probably all comes down to personal choice, and budget. Tenor saxophones are bigger, have a slightly deeper sound and can cost a bit more. Alto saxophones are slightly smaller, slightly higher in sound and can be a bit cheaper. Which saxophone do you like the sound of best ?

    • @ivygacheri5629
      @ivygacheri5629 Před 4 lety +1

      @@HowToPlayTheSax In that case, then I think Alto sax is best for starters...Though I love the sound of the tenor sax

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 4 lety +1

      @@ivygacheri5629 Go for it ! And, later on once the bank balance recovers, you can get a tenor sax too :-)

  • @ravindraingle748
    @ravindraingle748 Před rokem

    How many prise sir in india mahastra

  • @chernomomo3235
    @chernomomo3235 Před 4 lety

    Hello, man. I'm just wondering if you could help me. I learned how to play sax with my cheap alto Global Saxophone. I probably am doing well with my playing as a beginner. Then, at some time, a friend offered me her Curved soprano Fernando Sax because she wants to buy an alto sax for her daughter. So i decided to swap our instruments. We swapped. Now, the problem is, it really gives me a very hard time to give a decent sound. And when I make one, I just don't like the sound of it. The way your sax sounds is different from mine. Is it broken? Or does the mouth piece and reed matter? I have 2.5 in my previous sax as well as with this curved soprano. It sounds so deep. I really think it should sound sexy. Please help.

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 4 lety

      Hi Cherno Momo , soprano saxophones are really hard to play in tune, and curved soprano saxophones even more so....especially for beginners. However, you, the mouthpiece and the reed do make a lot of difference. Perhaps try a softer reed - try a size 1.5 Rico or Rico Royal reed first. Then, if that doesn't quite get you to where you want to be, perhaps investigate a Yamaha 4C Soprano Sax Mouthpiece. I have one and it's a million times better than the default mouthpiece that came with my soprano sax ! Keep playing :-)

  • @franekszatkowski7566
    @franekszatkowski7566 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much. Your channel is great and sometimes you sound like Woody Harrelson

  • @aquaenderman2522
    @aquaenderman2522 Před 4 lety

    I acxqlly have an Alto Saxophone witch I play for Black an middle school band

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 4 lety

      Excellent ! Keep having fun, keep playing your saxophone, keep being awesome and keep repeating the whole process :-)

  • @jaydoneit2
    @jaydoneit2 Před 5 lety +4

    Bro check out masego and KG they are amazing in "Tadow"!!! Their saxaphone sounds so smooth.

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety +1

      Yes @jared bell - they are great ! Here is one of their videos - amazing multi-instrumentalists :-) czcams.com/video/hC8CH0Z3L54/video.html

    • @renekomanns7449
      @renekomanns7449 Před 5 lety +1

      I actually have the song and it certainly is one of my favourites out there and Man no cry by Jimmy Sax❤😵❤

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety +1

      @@renekomanns7449 Two thumbs up !

    • @onlyRGX
      @onlyRGX Před 4 lety

      Do they use alto?

  • @tjfryer2897
    @tjfryer2897 Před 4 lety

    I played clarinet as a kid (terribly) and have never been too successful at picking up guitar or string instruments. I just want to create and learn music simply for myself! Is the sax a good instrument for newcomers?

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 4 lety +1

      Yes - yes it is ! Especially if there might be the remnants of a clarinet experience floating around inside you. The saxophone is quite forgiving (unlike, say, a violin) and there are many ways that you can learn how to play the saxophone....such as watching youtube videos, or exploring lessons on various websites, or engaging a one-on-one teacher... :-)

  • @alanwilhelmi
    @alanwilhelmi Před 4 lety

    Charley Parker was pretty good on Alto as well

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 4 lety

      Yes. Yes he was. Very good indeed.(understatement of the year....he was awesome !!) :-)

  • @landynbranstiter561
    @landynbranstiter561 Před 5 lety

    I have a year on the tenor sax

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety

      Excellent ! Keep playing your saxophone ! I need to start making some tenor saxophone lessons for my youtube channel and my website. What songs or style of music do you like to play ?

  • @charliewaddell5617
    @charliewaddell5617 Před 5 lety

    there is a sax called a soprillo which is higher than the soprano and a subcontrabass which is lower than a contrabass

  • @fonzworthbentley7455
    @fonzworthbentley7455 Před 3 lety +2

    Maceo played the alto sax? That's all I need to know

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 3 lety +2

      There is nothing else to know !!!! Maceo plays the Alto sax. Full stop. End of story. :-)

  • @jmck1107
    @jmck1107 Před 3 lety

    Im Team Alto!

  • @Loisdonn-yb2xx
    @Loisdonn-yb2xx Před 2 lety

    Tenors defos the best… I’m totally not just saying that cause it’s the one I play tho hehe 😅

  • @gf1626
    @gf1626 Před 5 lety +19

    how on earth could you talk about tenor sax and not even mention John Coltrane

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety +8

      Yes, you are correct. Please forgive me !!!! :-)

    • @brownkemosabe
      @brownkemosabe Před 5 lety +4

      Ikr! I saw the tenor sax and I was like COME ON GET ON THE TRANE!
      We need some giant steps in here

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety +6

      @@brownkemosabe Please forgive me !! I am a John Coltrane fan, really !

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety +5

      @@brownkemosabe I'll do better next time - honest I will ! :-)

  • @christiantumino7282
    @christiantumino7282 Před 5 lety

    Do u think I can play Bari sax and tenor because they have the same fingering I will be in seventh grade next year?

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety

      Yes, you can play both, and yes they do have the same fingering. Remember that they are in different keys - so playing a note on bari will sound different to exactly the same note played on tenor. If your school gives you the oppotunity to play both, then please take that opportunity !!
      Have fun, play saxophone(s), be awesome, repeat :-)

    • @omarmariscal5066
      @omarmariscal5066 Před 5 lety

      Scales will be different also

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety

      ​@@omarmariscal5066 ​ Actually, no, sorry Omar, the scales on all saxophones are exactly the same fingering. C Major scale fingering on Alto, is still a C Major scale with the exact same fingering on Bari, or Tenor, or Soprano. They will sound different, because the Alto and Bari are in the key of E flat, while the Tenor and soprano are in the key of B flat. But the fingering is exactly the same :-)

    • @omarmariscal5066
      @omarmariscal5066 Před 5 lety

      @@HowToPlayTheSax but that's a Bb scale for tenor/soprano and an Eb for alto/bari. I could've reworded my statement a little better but I meant he will have to relearn his concert pitch scales since those wont transfer over

  • @notrazor5917
    @notrazor5917 Před 5 lety +15

    My teacher said I might play Alto Sax

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety +1

      That sounds like a fantastic idea ! I think that you should play alto sax too :-)

    • @WitchKing-Of-Angmar
      @WitchKing-Of-Angmar Před 5 lety +1

      How To Play The Sax i think he or she should play tenor instead, because tenor is darker and smoother sounding

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety

      @@WitchKing-Of-Angmar another good idea :-)

    • @skyubu
      @skyubu Před 5 lety +1

      Mom I’ve played the Soprano, Alto and Tenor I’m doing my AMEB and the alto is 100% the easiest, because the tenor is two hard to get the notes out with high notes and the soprano is no fun in my Band (Alto and Trumpets are the bosses of the band) XD

  • @petertuckergoettler5720
    @petertuckergoettler5720 Před 6 měsíci

    I SUCKED At Playing The Trumpet, So I Took Up The Saxophone And Passed In My High School Band.

  • @jonasjohansson1791
    @jonasjohansson1791 Před 5 lety

    what kind of sax is in the song infinity?

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety

      Hi @Jonas Johansson - if you mean the Guru Josh Project song "Infinity" then it would appear to be a highly processed Tenor Saxophone playing the main riff. Purely in my opinion, from a beginners perspective, getting a sound like that out of an alto sax is going to be much easier ! What kind of saxophone do you play ?

    • @jonasjohansson1791
      @jonasjohansson1791 Před 5 lety

      @@HowToPlayTheSax I dont play saxophone but i really want to get one and start to play.

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety

      ​@@jonasjohansson1791 Good plan ! Have fun, play saxophone, be awesome, repeat :-)

  • @nateanimationsandgrounding2747

    I Play The Alto Sax

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety

      And so you should !!! Have fun, play saxophone, be awesome, repeat :-)

  • @NCSTalkid
    @NCSTalkid Před 5 lety

    soprano for me

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety

      Great @Talk ID - all saxophones are good saxophones !

  • @ajkohlhepp9076
    @ajkohlhepp9076 Před 5 lety

    What about the C soprano saxophone?

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety

      I will confess to not knowing that they existed. I know of the C Melody sax, but I suspect there are many, many weird and wonderful saxophones out there :-)

  • @omni_0000
    @omni_0000 Před 5 lety

    The smallest is the soprillo then sopranino

  • @amelie3316
    @amelie3316 Před 5 lety +2

    I switching from percussion to alto sax... tips??

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety +2

      Hi @Amelie - the best tip I can give you is that 5 minutes of playing your saxophone every day is better than half an hour once a week. 10 minutes playing your saxophone every day is better than an hour once a week.
      Don't forget to Have Fun, Play Saxophone, Be Awesome and Repeat !!

    • @amelie3316
      @amelie3316 Před 5 lety

      How To Play The Sax tysm

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety

      @@amelie3316 No problem - keep playing your saxophone :-)

  • @ZBisson
    @ZBisson Před rokem

    Isn’t Sopranissimo smaller than Sopranino

  • @RilesBread
    @RilesBread Před 2 lety

    I play clarinet so i am biased to the clarinet looking one lmao

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 2 lety

      Soprano saxophones are similar to the upper register of the clarinet in that they are both in the key of B Flat and the fingering is very similar.

  • @mumkey390
    @mumkey390 Před 5 lety

    I only been on the alto for a couple months and my band teacher is moving me to baritone

    • @zachc9532
      @zachc9532 Před 5 lety

      Naruto Flight Good luck. Ive been playing bari for a year and it’s REALLY hard at first with the low notes but you’ll get used to it and then it’ll be fun and easy.

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety

      That's certainly not a bad thing....in fact, I'm a little jealous ! They are both in the same key, so from a notes eprspective you'll be fine. Just remember to loosen your mouth and embouchure when you play bari and tighten your face up again when you play alto !

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety

      @@zachc9532 - yes, you're right ! especially the bit about playing bari being fun and easy :-)

  • @CJWJR
    @CJWJR Před 3 lety

    Actually, sopranino sax is the second smallest. Soprillo is the smallest/highest-sounding saxophone.

  • @Blkd3ath8416
    @Blkd3ath8416 Před 4 lety

    My frend plays alto saxophone and i want to learn more about it
    Sorry for bad spelling I'm delixis

  • @callmejp6031
    @callmejp6031 Před 4 lety

    I play alto sax in school

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 4 lety

      Excellent ! Have fun, play saxophone, be awesome, repeat !

  • @bradlyfrenchjr8303
    @bradlyfrenchjr8303 Před 4 lety

    Soprillo is the first

  • @Yohannesburg
    @Yohannesburg Před 5 lety

    I play Oboe and Sax.

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety

      Hi @julian - I've never played an oboe. Does it tickle your top lip ?

    • @Yohannesburg
      @Yohannesburg Před 5 lety

      @@HowToPlayTheSax I guess, I got used to it quickly so I'm not too sure.
      I had a question for you, I'm going to play Sax in marching band and I was thinking about switching from Alto to Bari. Do you have any tips for switching saxophones?

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety +1

      @@Yohannesburg Hi Julian - Bari sax is obviously a huge and heavy instrument. Make sure you've got a good harness/strap, because a thin neck strap will make your neck sore while marching around with a bari !! Bari sax needs a much looser embouchure (mouth muscles) and a bit more breath. If you are going to play bari as well, please keep playing your alto too otherwise you might find that switching back might be almost like "starting again" on the alto if you don't play your alto for a while. But, if you can get your hands on a bari sax then I say go for it !! Just don't forget about your alto. :-) Keep playing your saxophone - all saxophones are good saxophones !!

    • @Yohannesburg
      @Yohannesburg Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks for the info! I'll make sure I remember these.

    • @HowToPlayTheSax
      @HowToPlayTheSax  Před 5 lety

      @@Yohannesburg - no problem - keep playing your saxophone ! (and oboe....)