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Saxophone Help & Advice
Choosing your first saxophone
There has never been a better time to take up the saxophone. Even good quality instruments are cheaper today than 10 years ago. But, there is still a lot of rubbish on the market, so choose carefully.
Firstly, decide which saxophone you want to play. The four common sizes of saxophone, roughly to scale.
Soprano Alto Tenor Baritone
The soprano is generally not recommended for beginners, because although it is small and light, it requires a very experienced and controlled embouchure to produce a good quality sound. It is also quite difficult to play in tune.
Most players start with the alto, as it is a manageable size, and cheaper than a tenor! I would say listen to altos and tenors being played, and if you are more drawn towards the tenor, then go for it. If you are not sure, start with the alto.
N.B. Children should not start to learn to play a saxophone until they have their second set of front teeth fully formed, as there is a chance of dental problems caused by pressure on the growing teeth.
