UKQB 1801 ORCHESTRA (Saxophone)

SCOPE

• Introduction• Types of saxophone• Saxophone Parts• Embouchure• Breathing Techniques• Playing Position

Introduction

• Family of woodwind instruments (Aerophone)• usually made from brass & played with a

single-reed mouth-piece• Commonly used in Jazz & Pop Orchestra• Saxophone players are called saxophonist

Types Of Saxophone

• SOPRANO

• ALTO

• TENOR

• BARITONE

Saxophone Parts

• Mouthpiece

TABLE

SIDE RAIL TIP RAIL

BAFFLECHAMBER

(Inside)

• REEDS

TIP

SHOULDER

VAMP

STOCK

LIGATURE

• STRAP

Saxophone Parts

5 Main Parts:-• Body• Neck• Mouthpiece• Reed• strap

Q: How to put it together?

Embouchure

• Keeping the chin in a relaxed and natural position

• Forming an “OO” shape with the mouth - as when saying the word "cool"

• Placing the mouthpiece into the mouth, with the upper teeth (or just the upper lip) resting on the top of the mouthpiece

• Keeping the throat open - as when saying "ah”

• the lip supports the reed• The single-lip embouchure• involves placing the upper teeth directly on

the mouthpiece, curving the lower lip over the lower teeth.

• This is preferred for beginners since it is easier to control.

Muscles support lower lip

Teeth bite into lower lip

Breathing Techniques

Playing Position

Sitting - Front Sitting - Side Standing

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