How to play Smooth Operator on Saxophone | Saxplained

Learn to play Smooth Operator by Sade with this easy tutorial for all saxophones. Play along with the backing track, sheet music, and fingerings for beginners.
Smooth Operator is a song by the British band Sade, released in 1984 as the third single from their debut album Diamond Life. Written by Sade Adu and Ray St. John, the song has been praised for its sophisticated blend of jazz, soul and R&B elements, contributing to its enduring popularity including a recent resurgence on TikTok.
0:00 Alto Tutorial
2:31 Playalong
4:21 Tenor Tutorial
6:52 Playalong
Note: Baritone Sax can play along with the Alto Sax part, and Soprano Sax can play along with the Tenor Sax part
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Click here to play “Smooth Operator” on piano, trombone, violin, oboe... any instrument really: czcams.com/video/w0SRrd_ASpY/video.html

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Want to skip straight to the chorus? Use these timestamps: 1:29 (Alto), 5:51 (Tenor)

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