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Saxophone Foundations

Beginner · Ages 9+

Lesson 1 · 10 min

Assembling the saxophone

Put the instrument together safely.

Steps

  1. 1Attach the neck strap first.
  2. 2Wet the reed, place it on the mouthpiece, tighten the ligature gently.
  3. 3Twist the neck into the body without pressing on the keys.

Today's practice

Assemble and disassemble the saxophone three times carefully.

Practice tool

Metronome

80 BPM