Introduction Finally started playing saxophone

[Robbert DM]

Hi, I have been a guitar player for 36 years and a singer for 20. Always had an interest in taking up saxophone at some point in my life, and that point has arrived very recently. Had a saxophone player in my band for several years (tenor player) and I always rememered what a beautifull and expressive instrument the saxophone was. So it always kept triggering me to give it a try. And even though at this point (third week into playing) I still "suck at the sax", it immediately confirmed my expectations about what a great instrument it is. So definetly in love... 😁

 

[Targa]

Welcome to the cafe.
First hint - don't suck at the sax - blow it.

 

[Robbert DM]

Hahaha, touché 😁

 

[peedeeblues]

Welcome to the Cafe! Get lessons to hasten your progress. Many on this site play guitar also.

 

[Tenor Viol]

Definitely get a teacher to start with if you can - saves acquiring too many bad habits

 

[Jeanette]

Welcome, I was told breathe into it don't blow 😀
Have fun here
Jx

 

[mizmar]

I've come to the conclusion that you support a column of air, from your stomach to low B♭, and let a little leak leek^§ out through the MP.

^§for the online pendant in your life.

 

[Robbert DM]

Thanks for the advice! I've found a teacher and am awaiting my first lessons. (Counting the days) So I guess soon I'll know which end of my saxophone to blow/breathe into ...🤪

 

[Targa]

I've come to the conclusion that you support a column of air, from your stomach to low B♭, and let a little leek out through the MP.

You need to clean your MP more often if you've got vegetables growing out of it.

 

[MikeMorrell]

Hi Robbert and welcome to the café!

Great news that you're learning to play sax - and with a teacher too. A tenor sax (like your band member) or an alto sax?

Similar to you, I started playing sax after playing guitar (not in a band) for many years too. Once I'd figured out 'where to put my fingers', I was delighted to be able to play a few awfully sounding Christmas Carols and Nursery Rhymes by ear during the first week or two 🙂.

I'm sure your guitar/music experience will really help you get started on sax. Not so much on playing the instrument but in reading music, being familiar with chords and scales, etc.

Let us know how you get on with your lessons.

Best wishes,

Mike

PS. I live in NL close to the BE border so we're almost neighbours 🙂