Proper diaphragmatic breathing is essential to playing the saxophone well. Learn how to control your breath through three simple breathing exercises.

Learn how to play the F major scale on the alto saxophone. Get a comprehensive overview of the scale, as well as a breakdown to help you move from note to note.

Learn how to play several notes on the alto saxophone, including: B, A, G, C, B-Flat, and F. Learn the proper fingering, and listen to how each should sound.

This beginner-friendly saxophone lesson demonstrates how to move from note to note with ease. Learn how to play two notes and three notes in sequence.

Learn how to play low E, C, D on the alto saxophone, how to use the octave key, and how to adjust your embouchure for playing lower register notes.

Get ready to play your first note on the saxophone by learning how to hold the mouthpiece and how to position your mouth to blow—sax embouchure!

Review the saxophone fingering for playing the notes you've learned so far: C, B, Bb, A, G, F, and E, and improve your technique for sax practice sessions.

Now that you've learned the basic techniques of how to play the alto saxophone, start putting it all together by practicing motifs based on Frère Jacques.