Introduction Hello.

[Grumpy]

I am a late comer to the saxophone waited 78 years but now fully immersed. I have a vintage 1923 Hawks soprano, a Yamaha alto 62, a vintage 1932 C Melody, a Yanagisawa tenor and an EMEO electronic thingy.
How I wish I had started earlier. I am lucky that my new neighbour also plays sax (for many years) so once a week we are joined by one of his friends and we play jazz trios. I would welcome any tips to help me along.

 

[Tenor Viol]

Hi, welcome

 

[Jeanette]

Welcome to the café 😃

Jx

 

[Pete Thomas]

Finally you found us. Yay!

 

[peedeeblues]

Welcome to the cafe! Maybe get a teacher or have your friend give you some lessons to get you on the right track. Practice cures many problems! Be patient.

 

[MikeMorrell]

A hearty welcome to the café, @Grumpy ! It's great to read that you're learning to play - and playing! - sax with such enthusiasm!
as 'late starters'. My personal motto is: 'just enjoy playing sax'. Whatever your age, experience, ability, etc, I truly believe that 'learning to play sax' is just a wonderful experience!

 

[saxyjt]

Welcome to the café. It's great to see late starters. I started a bit earlier but I'm going through a pause that is way too long for my taste. My wife's not really helping... She hates jazz and that's what I love, primarily.

 

[ESJohn]

Welcome! Did your neighbor influence you to pick up the bug?

 

[Spokes]

I am a late comer to the saxophone waited 78 years but now fully immersed. I have a vintage 1923 Hawks soprano, a Yamaha alto 62, a vintage 1932 C Melody, a Yanagisawa tenor and an EMEO electronic thingy.
How I wish I had started earlier. I am lucky that my new neighbour also plays sax (for many years) so once a week we are joined by one of his friends and we play jazz trios. I would welcome any tips to help me along.

welcome Grumpy, a wee bit of practice everyday aye helps! Playing with others who are forgiving and encouraging is helpful too.

 

[Grumpy]

Welcome! Did your neighbor influence you to pick up the bug?

No startlingly my previous neighbour was a sax player but he sadly died. I bought his instruments and music from his children. The new neighbour who moved in was also a sax player (Must be fate) He has been playing fifty years. How lucky is that.

 

[Grumpy]

I am a late comer to the saxophone waited 78 years but now fully immersed. I have a vintage 1923 Hawks soprano, a Yamaha alto 62, a vintage 1932 C Melody, a Yanagisawa tenor and an EMEO electronic thingy.
How I wish I had started earlier. I am lucky that my new neighbour also plays sax (for many years) so once a week we are joined by one of his friends and we play jazz trios. I would welcome any tips to help me along.

Thank you everyone for your kind words and encouragement.

 

[cappers]

Fantastic! I'm another 'late bloomer', took up the sax at the end of last year aged 70 ( now71) with no prior musical experience and enjoying it immensely.
Got a YAS-25 and YTS-25, prefer the latter but enjoying both.
Got a great teacher which really helps.
I'm only doing it for my own pleasure and under no illusions re competence but as I'm not looking to be a pro I'm happy with my progress to date. It can be frustrating at times but when I consider where I was last December things are coming along.
Enjoy the ride.