Is It Easy To Learn Saxophone? Advice for Beginners! 🎷

Have you always wanted to learn saxophone from scratch, but still unsure if the saxophone is easy or hard?

In this video, Jeremy breaks down exactly why the saxophone is a great instrument to start on! From the ergonomic key placement, to the easy way that you can produce a tone, the saxophone is the perfect instrument for the beginner.

Topics covered:

- Easy layout of keys
- Ergonomic finger placement
- Saxophone vs Clarinet: a comparison
- Woodwind vs Brass: what the reed does

More questions about anything in the video, or about learning the sax? Make sure to leave them in the comment section below!

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[olimphus]

seth mcfarlane teaching me how to play the sax? neat!

[georgeszweden]

This dude's smile is super contagious

[jakojii]

I’m sick of just coming home after work and playing video games all day so I need a new hobby. I ordered a Saxophone and I’m so ready to learn and get good at.

[dhatchbernier]

I was thinking of taking up the sax, and you've made me more eager to start. Thank you.

[theklav]

It’s 4:16 am and I am learning to play the sax🤷🏻‍♀️😍

[rafagxjunglezz]

Listen to me: I play the sax a very long time and i could say The saxophone is an easy instrument to start but a very hard instrument to get a good tone quality. learn and listen to jazz, get some good jazz teachers and you are fine.

[ace]

I’ve always wanted to play sax, I’m a primary flute player and I tried my friends alto and it was incredible how similar I found them to be and now I’m gonna be playing tenor sax next year in my schools jazz band :)

[Jen_TheSnail]

My dad wants me to play the saxophone SO DO I! I hope I can get one in the future

[Goldensuns]

Jeremy! I can't believe it! we were on tour with you when you played with Saint Motel. I'm finally learning sax from you!! AMAZING!!!

[civiprepper]

Most people can learn sax in about 1-2 months to learn from a basic level. I'm no muso, I came at this as an intermediate guitar of 6 years playing. Now im six months down the rabbit hole and truly now understand that to master a sax is a different level but such a fun challenge. im so happy with my progress

[localsonezen]

I currently play the clarinet in my school band but now i'm switching to saxophone! i'm going to the horn shop tomorrow to get it!!! i'm so excited!!!

[khistraley]

Good to hear this is one of the easiest wind instruments. Perfect for a newbie like myself

[hazelb]

I have been a trumpet player for 3 years now, but the alto has definitely caught my attention this past weeks. Next week I will buy an alto and I will learn this amazing instrument.

[miloinacup]

ive never played an instrument like this before, thanks so much for your advice!!

[shealinbanta]

Speaking to what you said, your are right because it takes a lot of practice to become good at something. I remember wishing I could pick up the trumpet easily, but hey, I still have to keep practicing in order to become good at it like I am with the drums and saxophone.

[samj]

What a concise and instructive video. Well delivered and enjoyable to watch. Instrument beginner videos are usually a slog but this stands out from the crowd. Come my next birthday I’ll be playing away on the saxophone. Thank you for your help. ❤️ 🎷

[nicolem]

this isn’t too related to the vid or anything but i just love this dude’s smile :)

[nataliebanda]

I'm actually gonna be playing an alto sax and you've made me more excited and happier ab it thank you

[FizzBizzFilms]

I have been playing alto for almost a year and it is absolutely phenomenal you guys need to try it

[KatieSmith-efkl]

Wow! I didn't know about the octave key, mind blown! Thanks for the great video!