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saxophone playing

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\ 1. PLAYING THE INSTRUMENT The Instrument Neck Cork Posture \ To have good technique it is necessary to use the correct posture. The back and neck should be straight, allowing for proper breathing. Sit straight; your weight should be supported by the legs and not the lower back. The saxophone is primarily supported by the neck strap. The neck strap must be pulled up far enough so that the mouthpiece comes to the mouth. Make sure you are sitting up straight, and it is a comfortable position for you. Adjust the mouthpiece such that your head is straight (and not tilted). Do not shift the head to the mouthpiece. The tenor and baritone saxophones must be held along the right leg, although

Transposing Instruments Basics

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Instrument Written Note Real Note Transposition Alto Flute (G) Perfect 4th Descending English Horn Perfect 5th Descending Clarinet in Bb Major 2nd Descending Clarinet in A Minor 3rd Descending Clarinet in Eb Minor 3rd Ascending Bass Clarinet (Bb) Major 9th Descending Soprano Saxophone (Bb) Major 2nd Descending Alto Saxophone (Eb) Major 6th Descending Tenor Saxophone (Bb) Major 9th Descending Baritone Saxophone (Eb) Major 6th + 1 octave Descending Trumpet in Bb Major 2nd Descending Horn in F Perfect 5th Descending Transposing Instruments Basics
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