Is alto saxophone a good instrument to play for the first time?

Answer 1

The Saxophone is a fairly easy instrument to play, most people learn to play it in a year or so. Remember, to be a good instrumentalist you have to practice.

*edit* I apologise to however wrote the previous answer, but you're a little idiotic. The saying is that the saxophone is the easiest to learn and the hardest to master.

Words of wisdom from the man above me :) I have been playing the sax for 6 years now, its tricky to get usd to, you have 26 keys, but don't let that number frighten you! Practice, Practice Practice and you will know how to play every note on that sax. If your just starting out, I recommend going to your local music shop, and talking with the clerk about some suggestions on books for beginners. Practice a little everyday, and the sax will seem like a cakewalk in no time.

Hi,

i am in my second year of playing the Alto i not only think its easy i think its a very fun instrument im going to start play bari sax too. im only in 8th grade and my teacher thinks im good enough to be in honors band. i know you would ssy its rare to see a girl on bari but its just as fun... ! I LOVE ALTO/BARI!!

P.S. its super easy to play

Answer 2

This depends very much on the person themselves and whether they have any relevant music or playing experience.

Generally the saxophone is one of the easier woodwind instruments to play, as long as the players hands are large enough to span the keys. The keywork and fingering on a saxophone is simpler than a Clarinet or double reed instrument and has most in common with the Flute fingering.

Answer 3

The following comesfrom someone who plays it:

No.

I think the fingerings are pretty simple (your hands are right over top of the keys you're supposed to push) and all you have to do is blow (no fingers is actually a note).

Also, the fingerings work ina pattern, which goes like this, over and over again:

pointer, middle, + ring ->

pointer + middle ->

pointer ->

middle ->

none

Saxes aregenerally not too heavy, though it depends on the type, and some hang from your neck while some rest on the floor.

Also, if you're bad at doingmultiple thingsat the same time

(like on the piano, where your right hand's playing one tune while your left'splayinganother and your feet arepumping the pedal and sometimes you're singing)

the saxophone is good because all your body's working on one song. If you are good at doing lots of stuff simultaneously, you'll think it's super simple.

Those are the basics. Though it does have its drawbacks, it is generally quite easy to play -- and once you know the fingerings for one type of saxophone, you know how to play ALL saxophones (which is cool).

Answer 4

It's not hard, but I suggest playing a Tenor Saxophone first.

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DO NOT PLAY TENOR SAX FIRST! It is in a different key! BARI SAX IS REALLY EASY FOR YOU TO PLAY! But if you want to play another saxophone first, if any, you should play Alto! Because they are both in the key of E-flat! Tenor sax is in the key of B-flat!

Answer 5

Of all the woodwinds, It is the easiest instrument to learn. Please get a private teacher and take lessons.

Answer 6

no it isnt all you got to do is blow on a reed simple

i no cause i play it myself

Answer 7

Definitely! Start on the alto, then, if you get good, go to the tenor or soprano or baritone or bass or contrabass or subcontrabass:)