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Saxophone Foundations

Beginner · Ages 9+

Lesson 3 · 8 min

Breathing from the core

Support the sound with steady air.

Steps

  1. 1Breathe in low, expanding your belly, not your shoulders.
  2. 2Blow out on a hiss for 8 counts.
  3. 3Repeat with the full instrument on one note.

Today's practice

Five breathing cycles, then five long tones on B.

Practice tool

Metronome

80 BPM