A vintage saxophone is an instrument that was made in the past and has now become rare or valuable because of its age and quality, or for some other reason. Vintage saxophones can be found in antique stores, as well as on eBay. What Should I Consider when Appraising my Vintage Sax? When appraising a […]

Bari sax is a variation of the saxophone that has a distinctive sound and is most often used in jazz music. It is also known as the baritone saxophone. The bari sax was invented by Adolphe Sax who was a Belgian instrument maker, musician, and composer. He invented it to create a lower-pitched instrument for […]

As a sax player, you’re always looking for new ways to improve your skills. But if you don’t know how to find the notes, then it’s just an exercise in futility. That’s where altissimo fingering charts come in handy. Altissimo charts are visual representations of the range of notes on a saxophone, clarinet, or other […]

Reed instruments are a type of woodwind instrument that produces sound when air is blown across the narrow opening at one end. Reeds are used in many different types of music, but they are most commonly associated with the Western classical tradition. The most common type of reed used in this context is the clarinet. […]

The fingering system for the saxophone is different from what you find on a piano. It is important to know which one to use in order to play the right notes. We will go through each of the main Bb fingering systems, and talk about how they work and when they are best used. How […]

Practicing saxophone at home can be a great way to improve your skills and have fun, but it can also be a source of frustration for your neighbors if they can hear you playing. To avoid upsetting your neighbors and maintain good relationships with them, it’s important to be mindful of the volume and frequency […]