Introduction Another New Beginner

[scooch]

Hello Everyone, 🙂

I've already hit the forum for a couple of newbie questions but I thought I should introduce myself as I'm hoping to be a regular! I was really taken with the friendliness and helpfulness of this forum so thanks all for your help and advice thus far!

OK, ...I've always loved the sax, and have wanted to play it seriously for the last few years, but I've kept resisting incase it was just a whim (and an expensive one at that). But it won't go away and so I've given in!! I've got a Tenor arriving in a few weeks and I can't wait to get started. There are a few teachers in my area so hopefully I'll find one that good for adult beginners.

I can read music, and I've been trying to build-up my embouchure in readiness by blowing a Xaphoon (I hope the Sax is not as hard to blow as that!). At 38 I'm wishing I'd just gotten started years ago, but isn't that always the way!

All the best everyone.

 

[Pete Thomas]

Hi Scooch and welcome. I have an Xaphoon, but I'm not very impressed with it, I think you'll prefer the tenor!

 

[therudest]

Xaphoon...omg never seen such a thing, but accordin' to the pics it's smth like reed recorder Oo =DD

Whatever, nice to c u here, I bet u would like ur tenor more then this...pencil =DDDDDDDDDDDDD

 

[Bobby G]

Hi scooch, and a belated welcome from lovely Welwyn, Herts. I bet you can't wait for that tenor to arrive!

Cheers, Bob

 

[Tenor Sax]

Welcome Scooch. Welcome from Lichfield in Staffordshire.

Now you have committed to buying the Tenor your committed to playing it. Happy times and one or two hills to climb.

My mid-life crisis at 40 was to by my Tenor and blow the Expense. (every pun intended)

Chris

 

[frankb]

Hi Scootch,

Another xaphooner here with a tenor arriving (hopefully) tomorrow!

Have fun (will travel!),

Frank

 

[richard_mac]

Hi Scootch, i've only just joined myself.

Richard.

 

[scooch]

Hey everyone,

Just realised I've got another 3 to 4 weeks to wait for my tenor sax. 🙁

I'm sick of the Xaphoon.... In a fleeting moment of madness I even considered ordering a cheap alto for next day delivery... I wanna start *now*.

Sorry for the outburst..... as a complete beginner I'd best spend my time reading the stuff on this forum for some background info!
😛

all the best
Scooch.

 

[nick_cook]

Hey Scooch, 3 to 4 weeks is nothing!!!! I've got to wait 'til my birthday on 26th June!!!!

 

[scooch]

scooch wrote:

I'm sick of the Xaphoon.... In a fleeting moment of madness I even considered ordering a cheap alto for next day delivery... I wanna start *now*.

It's ok, I've reached a Zen-like state now, waiting peacefully for the tenor to arrive. Realising I went way over budget on the tenor and that I don't have a penny to put towards such a rash 'emergency alto' purchase had a lot to do with it!



Scooch

 

[saxismyaxe]

Hi Scooch, welcome to the forums.