Alto Sax How-To Videos

Watch the videos below and follow along to learn how to assemble your saxophone, hold it properly with your left and right hands, and create a clear sound.

Sax1Assembly.mp4

1. Alto Sax Aassembly

Sax2ReedPlacement.mp4

2. Alto Sax Reed Placement

Sax3Embouchure.mp4

3. Alto Sax Embouchure

Sax4Mouthpiece Placement.mp4

4. Alto Sax Mouthpiece Placement

Sax5First MP Sounds.mp4

5. Alto Sax First Mouthpiece Sounds

Alto Sax Embouchure

Updated 2022_Saxophone Emb- Student Reference Sheet.pdf

Alto Sax Embouchure

Student Reference Sheet

Use the checklist on the left to work on your clarinet embouchure.

Always start practicing your embouchure with the mouthpiece and reed first before assembling the rest of your clarinet.

Remember, it will take lots of practice and patience before you get a clear sound on your clarinet!

Use the pictures below to guide you in creating proper clarinet embouchure! Remember, embouchure means the way in which a player applies the mouth to the mouthpiece.

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Famous Alto Sax Players

Charlie Parker

A legendary figure in jazz, Parker was a pioneer of bebop and is known for his incredible improvisational skills and innovative approach to harmony.

David Sanborn

A versatile saxophonist who blends jazz, pop, and R&B, Sanborn has collaborated with many famous artists and has released numerous solo albums.

Grace Kelly

A talented alto saxophonist who started playing when she was a child prodigy. She mixes jazz with pop and other styles, making her music fun and unique.

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