Learn to play the soprano saxophone by ear

Name: Learn to play the soprano saxophone by ear
Rating: 4.8 (13 reviews)

Learn the building blocks of playing. Listen, play and improve.

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Created byCecil Anang

Last updated 1/2025

English

What you'll learn

To identify and appreciate the dynamics of the soprano saxophone
How to use thier 'internal recorders' to capture and produce musical pieces
To acquire a musical vocabulary of scales to enable the learning of songs
To acquire a repertoire (list) of songs that execute great practise and harness new skills

Course content

1 section • 13 lectures • 1h 52m total length

Video 1 Introduction7:48
In this first input, you will be introduced to the course as a whole. A brief overview will be given by the course instructor outlining the purpose, approach, content and uniqueness of this course. The purpose of this is to position you mentally and prepare you for the joyous journey ahead.
Video 2 Introducing the Soprano Saxophone8:22
Become acquainted with the instrument you are about to play. Fall in love with its parts and features. Become familiar with the main part names so as to enable you to go straight to those parts should the instructions in the lesson require this. This part is fundamental in order to move on to the next part which will show you how to assemble the mouthpiece
Video 3 Assembling The Mouthpiece12:15
The most critical stage for creating any sound from your soprano saxophone is putting it together. This video will take you step-by-step through the process of putting those three parts together; the mouthpiece (chamber), the reed and the ligature. Doing this the right way will ensure you have the best sound.
Video 4 Embouchure -The correct placement of mouth and mouthpiece9:36
The correct placement of the mouth onto the mouthpiece is easily the most important step in beginning to play. Get into the best habits of mouth-to-mouthpiece placement in order to develop properly and engage with good practice. There are four very clever exercises included that will help you develop effectively and speedily.
Course update9:28
This 11-minute saxophone course update is designed to help you play at your best by addressing key aspects of saxophone technique. Begin with essential warm-up exercises, including breathing techniques and long tones, to prepare your embouchure and improve tone stability. Next, refine your finger positioning with practical tips for smoother transitions and faster fingering, enhancing your overall playability. Finally, tackle the common issue of sticky keys with simple maintenance strategies and quick fixes to keep your saxophone in top condition. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, this short and focused session offers valuable insights to elevate your practice routine and ensure a more enjoyable playing experience.
Video 5 - The Names and Fingerings of The Various Keys12:41
Video 6 The 3 Vital Scales (Part 1)10:32
Video 7 The 3 Vital Scales (Conclusion)5:15
Video 8 Learning Song 112:57
Video 96:21
Video 10 Learning Song 310:31
Video 11 Tips Free Resources and Final Words3:07
Bonus Material3:07

Requirements

No prior knowledge of music needed
A curved or straight soprano saxophone

Description

These days, a lot of instrumental courses rely heavily on theory and the fundamentals of classical music to impart their skills taught. Unfortunately this can be onerous and not suited to all learners. Musical literacy in the early 1900s was very low. Some of the jazz greats could not read music. Learning music notation can be a really good tool. It is not the only way to learn music though. There are many very successful musicians who never learned to play conventionally. Even the great Hans Zimmerman is said to be a musician who does not read music. Some of these great musicians played their music from the heart, not the mind. Passion replaced intellect. Statistics show that learners who infuse fun and enthusiam in their learning journeys, are more likely to finish and show great progress. This course will give you just what you need for that desired progress. A sound ear and passionate heart that loves and enjoys the sound you make on this wonderful instrument and thereby giving you endless fuel for learning and that much needed finishing power to complete the needed distance involved. Commercialism has led to a lack of originality. I’m going to take you on a saxophone learning journey that will thrill you. I’ll take you on the best journey you could possibly embark on as a learner. You’ll not only be playing songs before you know it, you’ll be making them; which is so much more fun. All learning moves across three phases. Acquisition of knowledge and skills, assembly of skills and creativity. This course will go through some theory as major scales, the names and values of certain notes, musical techniques and a few more. While these are important, there is more to learning a new musical instrument. It is merely the acquisition stage. You'll be having fun playing tunes and making tunes in no time at all. Jump in and find out!

Who this course is for:

Beginner saxophone learners