Beginner Saxophone Lesson 4 - Fingering and First Notes

#bettersax #saxophone #saxophonelessons
Jay Metcalf gives a free lesson on saxophone fingering and first notes for beginning players.

===========================
⚡️Featured BetterSax Gear
“Designed BY Saxophonists FOR Saxophonists”
===========================

===========================
🎓Want to Study Saxophone with Jay Metcalf?
===========================

===========================
Connect with us!
===========================

===========================
Subscribe and Listen to the BetterSax Podcast HERE:📱
===========================

Our mission here at BetterSax is to help saxophone players improve steadily, while enjoying the process of learning. We aim to help people find sax gear for every budget that delivers exceptional value and performance.

This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.

[paulmorris]

Back to my Sax after 50 years. This refresher is very good.

[Molczan]

When Covid-19 has you stuck inside and you remember your sax that's been in a closet for 20 years! Thank you so much for helping me remember and start over!

[MrMelby]

Mr. Melby, a current member of Better Sax says:

Former technical writer here. Most people do not get how to teach. They cannot decenter from their knowledge and understand how the complete novice thinks, what questions they have, the order of questions, and where they are likely to get lost or confused.


Jay is a natural teacher, and that is quite rare. He really understands how to reach the learner, how to approach the subject matter, how to anticipate questions and problems. No question, the best introductory course to sax on the Internet, bar none.

[hzvo]

At the middle of 9th grade, I got the chance to join my HS band, so I chose the saxophone. This was the first video I watched to help me start learning. Now in 10th grade, I’m able to play all the music in my concert/marching band.

[craigster]

Got my first sax yesterday, didn’t have a clue what to do when opening the case, but this course had me assembling the sax properly and playing my first notes in 30 mins. Brilliant. When f2f lessons start in 2 weeks I’ll be feeling comfortable. Thanks! 🎷 👏

[stephengent]

Best beginners course I have seen on-line. Excellent, and a great refresher for those who have been playing a while

[luishcajiao]

So far you are the best teacher that found. Believe me you are the best.

[GeoffreyHowells]

Pulled the sax from the closet out the other day... literally 20 years+. I am so happy to have come across this channel. Thanks for all the great info and am excited to learn much as possible during this down-time, we all seem to have these days. Saxophone Reboot Camp. :)

[breedlove]

Good afternoon sir my name is Billy I am 44 years old this is the first time picking up a saxophone and I cannot thank you enough for all your help and your tips I look forward to seeing much more of your lesson videos by the way I did pick up the AS-400 JP Thank you for your helpful video on this instrument

[IsItReelly]

Just got my first saxophone today and this tutorial was super clear and informative. I really appreciate how good of an instructor you are.

[jonpileggi]

Thank you so much, I’m 67 years old, guitar player for 50 years, getting an old tenor sax next week. I’ve always wanted to learn, so I just found you on here, and watched your first 4 videos. Even with no Sax yet, it’s getting me prepared for it. Thanks so much for doing these, really appreciate it, can’t wait to start up!

[univ]

I'm
You are a great teacher...
Your contributions for music, creating musicians/saxophone players and music lovers will be remembered by the present and generations to
NDG-India

[amitavsanyal]

I had been a guitarist for a long time but I am just starting up with an Alto Sax today, please wish me luck. Your video is really helpful! Thank you!

[DrRocketTurner]

Best teacher/lessons on line, period!!! 😀🚀

[christysolomon]

I graduated 2 years ago & I haven’t played my sax since sophomore year of high school, I wanted to start playing again & this course helped me get back into it, thank you!

[faerie_editz]

thank you SO much for this video. I’m in 8th grade and I’ve been playing the flute for 3 years, and I’ve recently decided to learn sax for jazz band. I really want to be in my highschool jazz band next year because they are the best in my state! just got my sax today. thanks for this- super clear and informative 👍

[MrAdrianwardmagic]

Having played 20yeares ago, you're really helping it come back to me. Really instructive and helpful. Thank you

[adnaankhan]

After taking sax lessons 30 years ago and stopping, with Covid-19, I have found myself taking up lessons in how to play a sax once again, even went so far as to purchasing a Yamaha Alto last week. Your videos have helped immensely and I just want to say thank you for your video tutorials.

[georgebijoy]

I bought my Saxophone some twenty eight years ago from New York and now I am trying to learn, just for the fun of it and also its a beautiful looking instrument. I know you don't feel like you want to believe me, but thats the truth. My dream is to play the Saprano Saxophone. Better Sax you are a good teacher !

[emekafrancis]

I really appreciate your effort so far, I bought a saxophone here in Nigeria since last week Friday but I have been confused and reluctant on how to start.The above lesson has given me courage to even couple my saxophone.i will really be happy to get better links on beginners class. Thanks.