Alto Sax Tips
So you want to learn to play music but not sure which of the thousands of instruments is right for you? Here are a few tips on the alto sax. [... more] eHow
How to Begin to Play the Saxophone
The E-flat alto saxophone and the B-flat tenor saxophone are the most common instruments in the sax family for beginners. The alto sax is a bit smaller in size and often the one chosen by younger students due to its ease of transport. Here are a ... [... more] eHow
How to Find Octaves on an Alto Saxophone
One of the first things alto sax beginners need to learn is the use of the octave key. An octave is a set of all the notes of the scale played at a certain frequency. Raising the frequency makes a note higher and lowering the frequency produces a ... [... more] eHow
How to Assemble an Alto Saxophone
Learning to care for and assemble your alto sax properly will increase the life of your instrument. It will also help you get the best performance from your sax. There aren't many pieces to deal with, so learning to put a saxophone together is ... [... more] eHow
How to Hold a Tenor Saxophone
When most people think of jazz music, they associate the sound with a tenor sax. The tenor sax puts out a lower range of sound than the alto sax, but higher than the baritone sax. In order to play the tenor sax well, you must first learn to hold ... [... more] eHow
