Tasjii
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My sax arrived a whole 3 weeks ago yesterday. I have had a whole hours lesson witb a tutor last week and have been practicing 30 to 45 minutes a day since getting my sax. Before I got my sax I was sure that by now I would have my timing down to a T and my fingers would be flying over those lovely brass and mother of pearl keys... and I would be starting to sound like Candy Dulfer. Of course things are never as easy as we imagine them to be. I have realised that playing the sax well is going to take time, thete are going to be ups and there are going to be downs. Before I went for my first lesson I was slurring every single note and I thought, wow this isn't too difficult. Then my teacher got me to tongue every note, and I feel that ever since things got unstuck. I am squeaking like a mouse, moving to the notes rather than hitting them straight off. So getting a bit frustrated, but sticking with it. I am hoping that as my embouchure improves the squeaks will go.
On a good note I am starting to get better at reading the music, from not being able to read music at all just 3 weeks ago to be able to look at written music and being able to play (well squeak and splutter) my way through the exercises is encouraging.
The important thing though is that I am enjoying myself. I am sure my dogs or hubby aren't that impressed but they haven't complained and neither have the neighbours. I guess that is a plus too
On a good note I am starting to get better at reading the music, from not being able to read music at all just 3 weeks ago to be able to look at written music and being able to play (well squeak and splutter) my way through the exercises is encouraging.
The important thing though is that I am enjoying myself. I am sure my dogs or hubby aren't that impressed but they haven't complained and neither have the neighbours. I guess that is a plus too