Saxophone Pads Set
Pad-Saver designed to gather any extra moisture left in the instrument after playing. Fits into the body of any alto sax while sitting in the case.
1. How old do I have to be to begin playing saxophone?
2. Which size saxophone ought to I start out with?
3. I have little hands – may I still play saxophone?
4. How much do I have to spend to get a decent starter sax?
5. Will my sax need regular maintenance?
6. My sax isn’t working in the right way – how may I get it fixed?
7. What size reeds do I need?
8. My sax squeaks a lot when I blow – am I doing something wrong?
9. Where may I find lessons to get me started?
10. What may I do to upgrade my Sax?
11. How may I tell a good sax from a bad sax?
12. How long does a sax last my child?
13. What accessaries do I need to get started?
1. How old do I have to be to start out playing saxophone?
Generally if you are 10 years of age or older you will be huge sufficient to commence playing the Alto saxophone. For younger students the Alto is unquestionably the best choice. Even altho the Soprano sax is littler it is much harder to play and requires more control in you mouth. If you are huge for your age then perhaps you could commence a little younger but you need to be capable to hold the weight of the saxophone and have sufficient puff to make a sound! Some teachers commend starting on recorder introductory to get the frequent idea of the fingering as the notes on the descant or soprano recorder are the same as low register of the saxophone.
2. Which size saxophone must I start out with?
The Alto is in general the best size saxophone to commence on for the beginner player. Even altho the Soprano is a littler instrument it requires a lot more control and is tricky to make quick progression on for the beginner saxophone player. The tenor is much heavier than the Alto so is more suitable to an adult or tall teenager to begin on. The outstanding thing in regards to saxophones altho is that the fingering (or way you play the notes) is the same on all of them so once you get the hang of an Alto for example, it’s comparatively easy to then switch to a tenor, soprano or baritone.
3. I have little hands – may I still play the saxophone?
I have met fantastic players who have little hands – it in truth just comes down to getting applied to the instrument. However, you may be better starting on the Alto basi as the keys are closer together than on a Tenor.
4. How much do I have to spend to get a decent starter sax?
There is a wide range of starter saxophones on the market. You may recompense as little as £170 for a new student instrument up to more than £800 for a heap of of the more established brands. Although you may suppose some divergence in quality over this price range, a great deal of of the for less instruments will offer very good service for a beginner saxophone player at a more accessible price. These days the divergence in quality in this price range is minimal as most brands manufacture their instruments in this price range in China or Taiwan. The other thing to consider is that as your playing develops you will in all likelihood want to progression on to a more progressed instrument or perhaps modify from Alto to Tenor so it may be worth giving careful consideration to a starter sax as a initial step on your musical journey.
5. Will my sax need regular maintenance?
Every saxophone will need a “tune up” from time to time. Saxophones have serviceable constituents like pads and corks that with regular use will require adjustment and possible replacement. If your saxophone begins to be hard to play, or some notes won’t sound in the right manner then you will probably need to get it serviced. The good news is that getting your saxophone repaired is inexpensive (probably less than £40) and if you take good care of your instrument you may only need to do this once each year.
6. My sax isn’t working correctly – how may I get it fixed?
There are galore local instrument repairers in the UK. Your local music shop may in general commend a good repairer. If you have taken good care of your instrument then most difficulties that take place are without apparent effort fixed and not very expensive.
7. What size reeds do I need?
Reeds come in a range of sizes starting at 1½ and going up in ½ steps to around 4. The numbers indicate how thick the reeds are cut and so how hard they are to play. As a beginner saxophone player you will have to start out on a size 1½ reed and move up to a size 2 when you find blowing very easy. If you are practicing hard you will soon find that your sound is rather thin with a size 1½ reed – this is a good sign that it is time to move onto size 2. As you give rise to as a player you will find the size that suits you best and is a good match for your mouthpiece. Another thing to consider is that you will in all probability break a lot of reeds when you are just getting started – reeds are very fragile and do wear out so suppose a good reed to only last around 1-2 weeks or less if you are playing regularly.
8. My sax squeaks a lot when I blow – am I doing something wrong?
There could be a number of reasons for this. First start out by checking your reed is on correctly, is wet and doesn’t have any major chips or cracks in it. Then be sure that when you play you have your bottom lip over your teeth (your bottom teeth ought to never touch the reed). Also, try experimenting with using less mouthpiece when you play. Sometimes too much mouthpiece may cause squeaks. And finally, if all these don’t fix the problem then there is a prospect that your sax needs the care of a repairer!
9. Where may I find lessons to get me started?
There are a heap of magnificent instructional DVDs that may give you pointers to get started but perhaps the best thing is to combine this with numerous lessons from an experienced teacher to get the rudimentary achievements right. When learning an instrument it is in truth crucial to get the basic attainments right at the commence to give you the best probability of having success later on.
10. What may I do to upgrade my Sax?
One of the best upgrades to consider with a beginner saxophone is altering the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece is the initial place the sound is invented on the saxophone and it’s quality may make a massive divergence not only to the sound you construct but how easy your sax is to play. Most saxes (even galore intermediate or progressed saxes) come shipped with a basic mouthpiece. While this is ok to get you started, you will in all probability find upgrading it will make a huge divergence to the quality of your sound and how your sax feels when playing. There are loads of mouthpieces on the market. For a beginner saxophone player you might consider either a Yamaha 4C (about £30) or a Selmer C* (about £80). Both of these are made of plastic / bakealite and are widely considered as splendid mouthpieces. As your playing formulates you ought to experiment with other brands and sizes to fabricate your own sound. In standard mouthpieces made or plastic or bakealite (black ones) are good for a more controlled, classical smooth sound, whereas metal mouthpieces (either gold or silver / chrome) will give you a much more splendid and louder sound. Do a good deal of Google-ing to discover what mouthpiece your favourite player uses!
11. How may I tell a good sax from a bad sax?
This is a very good question. It may be hard to recognise what to look for if you are new to saxophone. Bad examples of lower priced instruments in general suffer from poor build quality (as you might expect). Have a close look at the saxophone for faults in the lacquer / plating, also look for bent or crooked keys and plainly any dents or signs of abuse. A new sax ought to always be checked and “set up” before deliverance to you. If you are having trouble playing a new sax don’t hesitate to take it back and get an experienced repairer to check it. By and huge most difficultnesses on saxophones may be without apparent effort remedied by a good repairer. To make things more complicated, price isn’t always a good indicator of quality either. These days there are a good deal of magnificent lower priced saxes for the beginner saxophone player and a heap of over priced instruments with issues so always look for galore reviews from friends or on the internet if you are unsure.
12. How long will a saxophone last my child?
A decent instrument that is well cared for and regularly maintained must last for various years. Many students progress right through their grades on a decent student instrument a lot of progressing to university level. Eventually as your playing formulates and budget allows you may choose to upgrade to a professional instrument and when you reach this point you will be better competent to determine what is the right instrument for you.
13. What accessaries do I need to get started learning?
Most saxophones will come with all you need to begin playing. You will need to buy more reeds though when starting out as they are easy to break. Each reed may only last a week or so with regular playing. Size 1½ is good to begin with. A music stand is always utile and makes it more comfortable to have a good posture while practicing. There are also galore magnificent “Learn to play” books available from music stores that would supplement the instructional videos on this site.
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Most helpful client reviews
8 of 8 humans found the following review helpful.
 Holds moisture in – not what you want!
By orr333
We just brought my daughter’s sax in for new pads and tuning. The technician is an expert sax player and repair tech. He told us these do more harm than they are worth. You are better off running a swab through the horn to get the moisture out and then leave it open. These gather the moisture and hold it there versus the pads causing them to wear faster. He suggested just making your own swabs using pieces of old t-shirts.
7 of 8 humans found the following review helpful.
Do Not Use.
By Thundenlitenen
These things will rot out your pads. They tend to increase mold and hold moisture in the sax longer, wearing through pads quickly. They likewise leave fuzz in the pads. I applied one for a short while and found that my pads were sticking all the time and rotting at an alarming rate. Few people swear by them but I tend to swear at them. Not a good investment.
6 of 7 humans found the following review helpful.
 Perfect
By Christopher Lai
Last a long time. I have been using it for years now and it still just as new. It genuinely keeps your sax in top condition!
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