Saxophone: your first pieces

Your first saxophone pieces are often played in the middle register. Easy melodies from jazz standards and pop songs keep you motivated.

You will need

• Your instrument
• Sheet music, tabs or an app
• Metronome

Steps

1. Choose a piece

   Choose a melody with few notes and a relaxed tempo.

2. Learn the fingerings

3. Mark your breaths

4. Play slowly

5. Practise articulation

6. Play with a backing track

7. Add expression

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