Introduction hello everyone (novice)

[ian_tutty]

Hello all


I have just placed an order for this kind of sax; I have never played any music in my life. Am I kidding myself or is it possible for a total novice to be in with a chance of understanding this cool instrument without any music history.

This is the sax I ordered are they any good?

Please help, because I think im going to need it.

Sakkusu alto

 

[jon_turner]

Hello Ian and welcome. I'm not new to music, just the sax. You can self-teach yourself. I self-taught the bagpipes 20+ years ago. Trust me, if I can learn something so can you. It's all a matter of application and how much effort you're willing to put onto it. Never heard of the name of the sax you bought but have fun with it anyway and don't give up !!! You CAN do it.
Jon

 

[ian_tutty]

thanks jon

 

[Bobby G]

Hi Ian, welcome to the Breakfast Room. Where have you ordered your Sakkusu from? I seem to remember sax.co.uk being a supplier and saying some positive things about them, such as they are ok for the money (which is ok if you are just starting out, you don't want to make a potentially expensive mistake).

There are as many ways of learning as there are sax-players, some people like myself are totally self-taught (although I have a musical background) using nothing more than fingering charts and a good ear, or playalong CD's, or instructional DVD's (by all accounts Pete's is a good one). Some feel the need for the discipline of regular lessons, while others use their teacher less regularly, just for guidance really. Most people go for some kind of approach that involves learning to read music, a few (guilty!) play by ear.

Also, I think how you are going to learn is going to be governed to an extent by what you want to get out of it - any level from toshing out a few tunes at a party, through playing in bands of varying musical complexity, right up to having pro ambitions. Mainly though, it has to be enjoyable!

Good luck with your alto, let us know how you're getting on.

Cheers, Bob

 

[ian_tutty]

thanks bob

your right about were my sax is coming from,
should i change my order to a different kind of sax.

regards

ian

 

[Bobby G]

From what I remember sax.co.uk think they're ok. The only dealings I've had with them are some general enquiries via e-mail a couple of years ago and they were really helpful, especially Jim. From what I've seen and heard about them in here I'd definitely recommend them, I don't think they'd unload a lemon on you.

I think several of the name retailers also carry relatively cheap starter/student horns e.g. some go with Selmer Prelude, so I guess sax.co.uk have tried the Sakkusu and like them enough to stock them.

Cheers, Bob

 

[Pete Thomas]

Hi and welcome to the Breakfast Room. Sorry I can't give an opinion on that instrument though as I haven't tried one.

 

[jambo]

I think Sakkusu are actually made by sax.co.uk (well, they are made to their specifications)

 

[saxismyaxe]

Welcome to the forums Jan, nice to have you here. 🙂

Jon,
I'm a piper as well: GHB and Uilleann.
While both are difficult, the latter is a REAL arse kicker! >.<

 

[ian_tutty]

thanks for welcome

I will take on board the advice and see how it goes.

so hopefully, i will be back begging for advice because im hooked.

thanks everyone

 

[Bobby G]

ian tutty wrote:
thanks for welcome

I will take on board the advice and see how it goes.

so hopefully, i will be back begging for advice because im hooked.

thanks everyone

Well, you've come to the right place. No question too stoopid.

Cheers, Bob