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What kind of saxophone should a beginner use?
alto saxophone
The alto saxophone is by far far the most popular choice when it comes to learning saxophone – especially for younger players who might find the tenor too heavy.
What is the best saxophone for an adult beginner?
- 1 YAMAHA YAS-280 Student Alto saxophones.
- 2 Mendini by Cecilio E Flat Alto Saxophone.
- 3 Jean Paul USA AS-400 Student Alto Saxophone.
- 4 Kaizer Alto Saxophone E Flat – Best Student Alto Saxophone.
- 5 Yamaha YAS-480 Intermediate Eb Alto Saxophone – Best Alto Saxophone for Beginners.
- 6 Selmer SAS280 La Voix II Alto Saxophone.
Should I start with an alto or tenor sax?
The short answer—there is not that much of a difference between the alto sax and the tenor sax playing-wise. They are both equally as easy or hard for beginners to play although the alto is, arguably, a bit easier, fingering-wise.
What is difference between alto and tenor sax?
The tenor sax is slightly larger and heavier, while the alto sax is smaller, lighter, and more easily managed than a tenor. Since the alto sax is smaller, its notes are higher and brighter than those of the tenor sax. The tenor sax produces a mellow, rich, and deep sound.
How much should I spend on a beginner saxophone?
Beginner saxophones usually range in cost from $800 to $2,700. Intermediate, or step-up saxophones usually range in cost $2,000 to $3,000 and entry level pro saxophones (still largely played by advanced students) around $3,000 and up.
How much is a decent alto saxophone?
Really, the amount you should spend depends on your budget. A great beginner saxophone will generally cost about $300-$700, but intermediate and professional level saxophones can easily cost at least $2,000. A good upper budget for students buying their first alto saxophone is $1,000.
Which saxophone is best for jazz?
Five of the best saxophones for jazz
- Selmer TS44 Professional Tenor Saxophone Black Nickel. Reasonable pricing. Great sound and playing feel. Engraved bell.
- Yamaha Custom Alto Saxophone YAS-82Z Lacquered. Check Price on Amazon. Mauriat Le Bravo.
- P. Mauriat Le Bravo Intermediate Alto Saxophone Matte Finish. No engraving.
What is a good saxophone?
The Yamaha YAS280 is undoubtedly the best student model Alto Sax you can buy. For 20 years this model and its predecessors (YAS23/25/275 etc) has been THE benchmark instrument in its class. However, it has one drawback – price. It’s around 3 times the price of some (pretty respectable) starter instruments!
Which sax is best for jazz?
How long does it take to learn saxophone?
Yeah, it takes around 10,000 hours to technically master something specific. That means around 10 years if you practice no less than 3 hours a day. If you average 1 a day, it goes to around 30.
How much does a decent alto sax cost?
What are good saxophone for beginners?
YAMAHA YAS-280 Student Alto saxophones. Buying a saxophone for a starter is not just a case of walking into the shop and picking a pretty one.
How do you play the saxophone?
To play a saxophone, place your dominant hand near the bottom of the saxophone, and your other hand near the top. Each hand will have its fingers resting on three buttons, with its thumb on a thumb rest closest to you. Then, put your teeth on top of the reed and curl your bottom lip.
What is the best alto saxophone?
The Kaizer ASAX-1000LQ is arguably the best cheap alto saxophone on the market and is certainly the best alto saxophone under $500. For a beginner, spending thousands on a sax is just not realistic. These budget-friendly saxophones are perfect for diving into the world Adolphe Sax invented and discovering the beauty of its sound.
How to play the saxophone?
Hold your saxophone correctly. Your right hand goes on the bottom of the saxophone with your fingers resting on three white buttons.