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Saxophone
From your first sound to the great solos — work through it in order, or jump to wherever you're practicing today.
Notes and fingerings stay the same — this helps adjust the playback for your saxophone.
Assembly & Posture
How to assemble the saxophone, attach the ligature and reed, and sit or stand with good posture.
Breathing
Diaphragmatic breathing and breath support exercises for saxophone.
Embouchure
How to form your embouchure and jaw position to get a clear, centered tone.
First Sounds
Your first five notes and how to play them.
Note Reading & Fingerings
Navigate the staff, identify the note, then reveal its name and fingering.
Articulation
How to articulate the start of each note cleanly with your tongue.
Basic Rhythms
Rhythm fundamentals with playable exercises.
Scales
how it works
Tetrachord, Major/Minor, Chromatic, Pentatonic, Whole Tone, and Blues Scales + Arpeggios — with multiple octaves, playback, and fingerings.
First Songs
Simple melodies to play and perform.
Listening
Recordings and examples from professional saxophonists, by genre.
Cleaning & Maintenance
Swabbing, pad care, key lubrication, and reed maintenance.
Orchestral Excerpt List
Standard orchestral and concert band excerpt reference.
Standard Repertoire List
Solo pieces, concertos, and chamber works to work toward.
Sight-Reading Resources
Links and tools to practice reading music fluently.
fingering chart
fingering chart
filled = key pressed