Blue note - Woodwind Works Ltd

Instruments

Not sure about what you want to buy?

We will work with you to ensure you get the right instrument to suit your needs. If it’s your first instrument - our friendly, helpful approach will ensure you are guided throughout the whole process.

Once you have your instrument, the support doesn’t end there. We are on-hand to service and maintain your instrument for you.

What Saxophone Do I Need?

Once you have decided on how to purchase your saxophone you have to think about which saxophone you want to play. The main saxophone types are Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone. The vast majority of beginners start on an Alto saxophone for a few important reasons. 1. For children and young people it is relatively light and small bodied. 2. The range of sheet music available for the Alto is vast and just about any style you wish to play can be bought, often with full backing C.D's. 3. It is a nice easy blow for students. It is worth considering that all the saxophone family use the same finger positions and so once you have learned to play one the basic technique is identical if you decide to move onto a different saxophone.

What Else Do I Need To Get Started?

A sling that holds your saxophone around your neck with extra padding is a good idea and also for the children a full harness is also a good idea as sometimes they need more help with the weight of the saxophone and a harness is better for the back.

Saxophone stands are also a good idea as they enable the player to leave the saxophone in its best state.

Perhaps the single most important thing to get you started is ensuring you have the tutor that work best for you. Your lessons should be fun and you should always make sure your teacher knows what your goals are and that what you learn helps you to reach them.