Learn to Play Saxophone: Beginner to Pro in Under Four Hours
Master the art of Saxophone! Cover a year's worth of private lessons in just a few hours, for a fraction of the cost.
4.62 (2050 reviews)
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4 hours
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Jul 2022
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$89.99
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What you will learn
Assemble and care for a saxophone
Form a correct, strong saxophone embouchure
Read and interpret music notation
Play dozens of popular melodies and songs
Perform multiple Major scales
Recognize and play nearly every note on the saxophone
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Our Verdict
Uniquely positioned for beginners, this 'Learn to Play Saxophone' course offers a thorough and encouraging learning experience while also touching on important maintenance topics. However, students should be prepared for occasional inconsistencies in notations and demonstrations, as well as allocate extra research time for proper saxophone cleaning techniques. With an updated curriculum and engaging instructor, this Udemy course presents a promising starting point in mastering the captivating sound of the saxophone.
What We Liked
- Comprehensive curriculum covering saxophone assembly, embouchure formation, music notation reading, and playing popular melodies
- High-quality video lessons with clear audio that allow students to recognize and reproduce various notes
- Course updated in 2022 with fresh content, ensuring its relevance for modern learners
- Covers essential saxophone maintenance, including tips on reed care and replacing saxophone pads
Potential Drawbacks
- Some students may require additional guidance or resources for saxophone cleaning techniques, such as running a cloth through the mouthpiece, neck, and body and wiping off excess moisture on the reed
- Lack of specific lessons for Tenor Sax players might cause confusion in fingering exercises, but intermediate lessons offer useful additional information
- Occasional discrepancies between instructor's speech and notated music may require careful attention to avoid confusion
- Demonstrations on setting up the reed-saxophone could be more clear, especially with better visibility of finger placements
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28/02/2014
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29/08/2019
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