Sunday, December 23, 2018
Post-Bop and Avant-Garde Jazz Saxophonist Keith Gamble: Learning To Play Saxophone
Post-Bop and Avant-Garde Jazz Saxophonist Keith Gamble: Learning To Play Saxophone: We are now in the Christmas season, and that means Christmas programs and performances. Your child or grandchild probably started playi...
Learning To Play Saxophone
We are now in the Christmas season, and that means Christmas programs and performances. Your child or grandchild probably started playing saxophone during the beginning of the school year in September, and by Christmas program you expect your child to be able to play something like "Jingle Bells".
At first glance learning to play any musical instrument can seem intimidating. Saxophone is know different with all those keys and rods. Once you get beyond your initial shock of looking at all those keys and rods, learning to play saxophone can be fun and exciting. Saxophone is actually quite easy, but the awkwardness of saxophone makes it difficult for younger students to play. It is recommended that students begin saxophone at age 10 or 11. Saxophone is not difficult to begin playing, but it can be a challenge to master. Its fingering system is not as difficult to learn as it is on other woodwind instruments, however, it does take a great deal of time to develop a quality tone.
Parents, do not choose a saxophone based on a cheaper value brand. If cost is a major factor purchase a trusted brand name that is used, which is better than purchasing a cheap quality instrument brand new. Talk to a music teacher who can recommend a saxophone that is best for your child. Your instrument should have inside your saxophone case: 1) the body, 2) goose neck, 3) mouthpiece, 4) saxophone reeds, 5) neck strap, and 6) ligature to secure your reed onto your mouthpiece.
Playing saxophone can be a great creative outlet for one`s talents and emotions. Merry Christmas, and enjoy your child`s rendition of "Jingle Bells" played on saxophone.
At first glance learning to play any musical instrument can seem intimidating. Saxophone is know different with all those keys and rods. Once you get beyond your initial shock of looking at all those keys and rods, learning to play saxophone can be fun and exciting. Saxophone is actually quite easy, but the awkwardness of saxophone makes it difficult for younger students to play. It is recommended that students begin saxophone at age 10 or 11. Saxophone is not difficult to begin playing, but it can be a challenge to master. Its fingering system is not as difficult to learn as it is on other woodwind instruments, however, it does take a great deal of time to develop a quality tone.
Parents, do not choose a saxophone based on a cheaper value brand. If cost is a major factor purchase a trusted brand name that is used, which is better than purchasing a cheap quality instrument brand new. Talk to a music teacher who can recommend a saxophone that is best for your child. Your instrument should have inside your saxophone case: 1) the body, 2) goose neck, 3) mouthpiece, 4) saxophone reeds, 5) neck strap, and 6) ligature to secure your reed onto your mouthpiece.
Playing saxophone can be a great creative outlet for one`s talents and emotions. Merry Christmas, and enjoy your child`s rendition of "Jingle Bells" played on saxophone.
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