How to Hold and Blew the Saxophone

Before lifting the instrument out of his suitcase, you should first before combining with reed mouthpieces. Once the position reed Correctly installed, combine the saxophone neck (neck and mouthpiece).

Strap hanger saxophone called sling can be worn (worn the neck of the player). The function of the sling is to right thumb helps in sustaining the saxophone with by linking the end of the sling to the body of the saxophone. Then the saxophone body lifted from the casket is held at the bell and merge the agency with the saxophone neck mouthpiece.but mounted sling can be worn (worn the neck of the player).

The function of the sling is to right thumb helps in sustaining the saxophone with by linking the end of the sling to the body of the saxophone. Then the saxophone body lifted from the casket is held at the bell and merge the agency with the saxophone mouthpiece mounted neck.

Holding the saxophone body on the right hand resting on tap, while the left hand holding the neck of the ready coupled with the saxophone body.

The position of the index finger, middle finger and ring finger of the left hand and adjusted precisely the right tone on the surface of the valve form a half circle.

The advantage of this position is to move the play melodic movements are rapid and relaxation during play. While the method is not recommended is the position of the finger attached to the valve tone straight. This position has weakness, lack of flexibility and tensions the motor nerves, so players feel tired Quickly.

The position of the left hand and the right hand little finger should can move freely to reach the keys of tone, namely: Left hand little finger should be free to reach the keys tone g #, c #, B and Bb. As for the hand little finger right to be free to reach key tone Eb and C.

Exercise blowing saxophone
 
The tone of the easiest to rung on the saxophoneis the tone of "B", below are shown examples of practice blowing saxophone by using the tone "b" which is played with tempo slow.

Then proceed with the other tones that still use the left hand fingers, namely: Nada A. G and C.