Introduction Hi everyone!

[xena]

Hi, I'm Xena from Nottingham and I've only had my sax for a few days. it has been one of my ambitions to someday play the alto sax so as I'm 50 this year I thought I better get on with it.

I must admit to being a bit afraid of my sax, I suppose it will pass. But I have been able to produce a couple of notes following Pete's tuition DVD but mostly I keep opening the case so I can look at it cos its sooooo beautiful. My next purchase will be a stand so I can get at it wooohoooo

 

[ochaye_mckay]

Hi Xena,
welcome from sunny, sunny, Aberdeen. Lots of newbies on this site (including me).

Dave.

 

[Rogerb]

Welcome, xena.... what sort of sax are you admiring..and occasionally blowing?

 

[Pete Thomas]

Hi Xena, welcome to the Breakfastroom from sunny Southampton, hope you enjoy the DVD.

 

[scooch]

Hiya Xena,
From another newbie!!

In sunny Hertfordshire 😛

 

[kirky]

Welcome Xena,at least you have had yours out of the case(unlike me),I hope to get Pete's DVD soon once my missus has forgiven me going out and buying the sax out of the blue she is not happy.
Good luck Xena and God help our neighbours 😉

 

[Bobby G]

Hi Xena from lovely Welwyn, Herts. Have fun on that alto!

Cheers, Bob

 

[nick_cook]

Hi Xena, welcome from Wokingham. I've only had my alto sax a couple of weeks. I strongly recommend you get lessons as well as use the DVD.

Nick

 

[griff136]

HI Xena and welcome from sunny Devon.

 

[Tenor Sax]

Hello Xena,

A Warm welcome from Lichfield, Staffs.

 

[frank_johnson]

Hi Xena (worrier princess?)
from sunny, at last, Wolverhampton, from a Nottingham youth, me duck!

Alto's rule OK. :whistle:

 

[Larn]

Hi xena from a getting drier Shropshire.

Larn.

 

[Pauline]

Hi Xena from a still soggy East Yorkshire!

I'm in my fifties and have been learning for the last 3 months.
Like you I felt intimidated by my alto sax and even went into a panic the first time I tried to swab it and thought I'd got the swab stuck!
:laugh:

It does pass though, I'm much more confident now. 🙂

For what it is worth, my advice would be to take your time learning and don't try to go too fast.

Also, Raphael Ravenscroft's "Complete Omnibus" (for alto) is great fun as it's got lots of pop tunes from the 60s and it's easier to play something when you already know what it should sound like!

Have fun!

 

[phil_edwards]

Hi Xena, welcome from East Sussex (and another altoist).

good luck on the musical journey, and anything you need, just ask.

regards, Phil

 

[xena]

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome. Sorry Frank not a warrior princess just a scotswoman living in Nottingham 😉 Seeee uoo Jimmy!