Techniques on the Saxophone Mouthpiece
A 6-part course with Marek at saxophoneteacher.net
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Marek studied for many years in Poland and then at the prestigious London Guildhall School of Music & Drama. He has gathered over 15 years experience playing in different environments, which has allowed him to grow as a musician and as a tutor. He is a... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 25 min
- Lessons 6
- Exercises 18
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16 CQ
6 Lessons in This Course
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3 minMusic lesson 12 CQ
Before playing your first note on the alto sax, it's important to review saxophone mouthpiece exercises, so you can learn to use your voice to improve tone.
Before playing your first note on the alto sax, it's important to review saxophone mouthpiece exercises, so you can learn to use your voice to improve tone.
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4 minMusic lesson 23 CQ
Continue reviewing basics of alto sax in this music lesson, and learn how to keep your throat open, form correct embouchure, and play a steady saxophone tone.
Continue reviewing basics of alto sax in this music lesson, and learn how to keep your throat open, form correct embouchure, and play a steady saxophone tone.
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3 minMusic Appreciation lesson 32 CQ
In this saxophone lesson for beginner musicians, learn to attack the reed with your tongue, control your diaphragm, and create beautiful tones on the sax.
In this saxophone lesson for beginner musicians, learn to attack the reed with your tongue, control your diaphragm, and create beautiful tones on the sax.
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5 minMusic lesson 43 CQ
Before playing the alto sax, it's important to learn how to bend a single note by a semitone. Cover this note bending technique in this music lesson!
Before playing the alto sax, it's important to learn how to bend a single note by a semitone. Cover this note bending technique in this music lesson!
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4 minMusic lesson 53 CQ
Keep developing your skills with a saxophone reed in this music lesson all about the sax, and discover a new skill: playing two and three notes at a time!
Keep developing your skills with a saxophone reed in this music lesson all about the sax, and discover a new skill: playing two and three notes at a time!
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5 minMusic lesson 63 CQ
Continue building skills playing the sax with scales in this music lesson! Get tips on finding the low note, choosing a mouthpiece, and adjusting embouchure.
Continue building skills playing the sax with scales in this music lesson! Get tips on finding the low note, choosing a mouthpiece, and adjusting embouchure.
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842 min8-part Music course26 CQ
Get an introduction to the basics of playing alto saxophone in this short course with professional saxophonist and music tutor Marek. Learn about breathing, sax embouchure, finger positions, and more.
Get an introduction to the basics of playing alto saxophone in this short course with professional saxophonist and music tutor Marek. Learn about breathing, sax embouchure, finger positions, and more.
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533 min5-part Music course20 CQ
In this engaging music course on saxophone fundamentals, explore techniques for playing a major scale, and learn various strategies of practicing the scale through the whole range of the instrument.
In this engaging music course on saxophone fundamentals, explore techniques for playing a major scale, and learn various strategies of practicing the scale through the whole range of the instrument.
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6 minMusic lesson4 CQ
Gain insight into saxophone tonguing in this music lesson discussing techniques needed to master legato articulation and create smooth, powerful notes.
Gain insight into saxophone tonguing in this music lesson discussing techniques needed to master legato articulation and create smooth, powerful notes.
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6 minMusic lesson4 CQ
In this saxophone music lesson, discover another type of tonguing—staccato—which is the shortest possible way of attacking a note on the instrument.
In this saxophone music lesson, discover another type of tonguing—staccato—which is the shortest possible way of attacking a note on the instrument.
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6 minMusic lesson4 CQ
Looking to master tonguing on the saxophone? If you're starting to play sax, this beginner lesson covers how to move between notes while using your tongue.
Looking to master tonguing on the saxophone? If you're starting to play sax, this beginner lesson covers how to move between notes while using your tongue.
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11159 min11-part Writing Music course87 CQ
Learning how to read and write music opens up a world of musical possibilities! In this course from professional musician and educator Kalani, learn the fundamentals of music notation.
with Kalani MusicLearning how to read and write music opens up a world of musical possibilities! In this course from professional musician and educator Kalani, learn the fundamentals of music notation.
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11103 min11-part Guitar course57 CQ
Learn 10 beautiful chord progressions for guitar and a variety of composition techniques, including a formula for creating chord progressions and a simple method for transposing chords in new keys.
with Ben Levin MusicLearn 10 beautiful chord progressions for guitar and a variety of composition techniques, including a formula for creating chord progressions and a simple method for transposing chords in new keys.
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17134 min17-part Audio Editing course78 CQ
Recording expert Home Brew Audio demonstrates how easy it is to get your own recording studio up and running on your own by using just your computer and the free, open source software, Audacity.
with Ken TheriotRecording expert Home Brew Audio demonstrates how easy it is to get your own recording studio up and running on your own by using just your computer and the free, open source software, Audacity.
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13142 min13-part Flute course75 CQ
A classical musician shares flute techniques she learned the hard way—through trial and error. This course covers crucial yet often neglected topics that help beginning flute students flourish!
with JustAnotherFlutistA classical musician shares flute techniques she learned the hard way—through trial and error. This course covers crucial yet often neglected topics that help beginning flute students flourish!
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14153 min14-part Music Theory course83 CQ
Using detailed explanations and familiar music examples, this college-level music theory course provides an engaging and fun introduction that will help you become a more appreciative listener.
with Ethan WinerUsing detailed explanations and familiar music examples, this college-level music theory course provides an engaging and fun introduction that will help you become a more appreciative listener.