Accessories What accessories does a beginner really need?

[trimmy]

As above a 2 reed should be okay for starters, in fact you may never ever need to go to a harder reed.

4yrs on and I'm still using a 2....so i concur

 

[Saahil]

Spike, thank you for the great advice, I'll keep that in mind and see what's there in the box. Hopefully the mouthpiece is a good one, though at this early stage I won't know if it's me or the mouthpiece until I go see the teacher and she puts me right.

Colin, I shall take a look at that mouth piece if this one gives me issues,

Thanks for the heads up Aldavis, I don't have any of those 3 things so it should be nice and safe in the corner next to the guitars.

....and if still troubled and confused contact me and I'll come and explain over a pint in the White Horse in Hascombe......not far from you I believe?

It's approximately 82 miles away from me ATM Prof, but I'm always up for a pint so may well take you up on that.

 

[trimmy]

Have a look here.....http://cafesaxophone.com/threads/xmas-reed-selection-packs.14746/

Be quick

 

[ProfJames]

Spike, thank you for the great advice, I'll keep that in mind and see what's there in the box. Hopefully the mouthpiece is a good one, though at this early stage I won't know if it's me or the mouthpiece until I go see the teacher and she puts me right.

Colin, I shall take a look at that mouth piece if this one gives me issues,

Thanks for the heads up Aldavis, I don't have any of those 3 things so it should be nice and safe in the corner next to the guitars.




It's approximately 82 miles away from me ATM Prof, but I'm always up for a pint so may well take you up on that.

Aaaah, I was thinking of Cranleigh!! Mind you, in your new V8.........................

 

[Saahil]

Have a look here.....http://cafesaxophone.com/threads/xmas-reed-selection-packs.14746/

Be quick

Done and done. Thank you Trimmy


Haha it does shift a bit I must admit, when it's dry enough for traction Prof

 

[Targa]

Tis indeed a very good website.

I trawled it quite a bit before I joined the forum actually. Great advice and lots of informative articles. Could spend literally hours and hours reading it.

I think I've found a suitable stand. A Hercules DS530BB which is just under £20 including postage. Looks like it will do the job just fine.

1 Rico 2 reed and cork grease stick on order too.

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say it's probably a good idea for me to get my sax to a service shop when I get it to check it over?

I've found this stand satisfactory.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/WOODBRASS-S...id=1418829449&sr=8-1&keywords=saxophone+stand

 

[spike]

I've found this stand satisfactory.

Got 3 or 4 of those, been using 'em for years. Seemingly indestructible, I have jumped on 'em, tripped over them. And they fit very nicely in my Gig Bag.

 

[Saahil]

I did ponder about those because they are literally half the price.

 

[Jonesy]

Stagg also do a very good double stand for about £15-£16.

 

[ProfJames]

Don't w3orry Saahil, you will need more trust me! I have five different types of stands.

 

[spike]

It's a jungle out there Saahil, Just take your time, relax, take a step back. Loads of good advice in this thread. Just get a basic solid set up and get on with it. Don't worry - be happy - and enjoy the ride. If you spend less time on this forum and more time in your practice room you may find it will help in your new found quest. I wish you all the best. Gruss - spike

 

[aldevis]

What about an appropriate ligature (and cap!) for the mouthpiece?

 

[spike]

Watch out - watch out - the wind-up GAS gang's about
I'm going to have start a Saxual Consumer Addicts Anonynmouse Association.

 

[Ads]

The Jupiter 7 series is a good intermediate sax more than capable of professional use, so long as its setup well it`ll play well and you can`t fault the sound from them ..

I`ve got one here (the older SAS767) I bought very recently as a backup which was made in 1989 and has not been looked after in any way shape or form, it looks a right state (amazingly no dents at all but the surface corrosion on the table keys & neck octave lever as well as the lacquer pitting on the body and keys is awful) BUT it played end to end effortlessly when it arrived and smoothly now too after an oiling & adjustment . says a lot for the the longevity, the pads all bar the G# look original too . that one should last you a long time.

 

[Saahil]

Thank you Spike, as soon as it arrives I'll be blowing it like there's no tomorrow (after my lesson)

Jonesey I will end up buying a Tenor if I get a stand with 2 racks, I just know it!

Haha Prof I still need to learn to play the 1 I have, let alone more.

Aldevis now you're just being naughty!

Thanks for the vote of confidence Ads. I'm hoping this one will be good to take me through my Alto journey at the very least.

 

[ProfJames]

Just stay close to me Saahil and I shall look after you.....look in my eyes..........

 

[Saahil]

Haha I'm placing blame squarely on you if I end up with GAS

 

[ProfJames]

 

[ProfJames]

 

[jbtsax]

Let's see what does a beginner on saxophone REALLY need?

- a good embouchure
- good breath support (air pressure)
- good posture
- good hand position
- disciplined practice habits
- a positive attitude

All of these can be learned and developed by taking lessons from a good teacher. All of the accessories and equipment are helpful but are secondary to the above IMO.