Essential Elements for Band, Book 1 - Alto Saxophone
Folder for music and handouts
Pencil
Alto Saxophone
Alto Saxophone body, neck, mouthpiece, ligature and cap
4 x #2 Reeds in plastic sleeves or in a Reed Guard
Saxophone Swab, cork grease, cleaning cloth
What are the parts of an Alto Sax?
How to put together and hold an Alto Sax
Place reed on mouthpiece
Place ligature on reed
Place cap on mouthpiece
Place mouthpiece on neck - set back in case
Place strap around neck
Pickup horn by the bell, clip into the strap
How does the Alto Sax make sound?
With only mouthpiece and neck...
Place bottom lip over bottom teeth
Place top teeth on top of mouthpiece
Close mouth around mouthpiece, not tight
Blow - it should sound like a goose