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How to Play Well-Known Alto Saxophone Songs

The alto saxophone is one of the most popular saxophones for beginning players due to its smaller size and range. This versatile instrument can be used to play the themes of many recognizable songs in a wide range of settings from school marching bands to jazz or pop bands. New students to the alto sax benefit from learning well-known songs, since they can easily recognize the song's melody and can feel added motivation to learn songs that they hear on the radio or at public events.

Instructions

    • 1

      Pick a well-known song that you want to play and determine if you need any other instruments to play along with the alto saxophone. Obtain the sheet music for your song. Find alto sax adaptations of popular songs online or you can buy a book of collected songs.

    • 2

      Practice your song until you can play it fluidly all the way through. If your song requires other players, make sure that everyone is comfortable with their part. Pay special attention to timing and any breaks, hits and turnarounds.

    • 3

      Play the song in public by organizing a concert or an informal performance. If you have stage-fright, the best way to overcome it is by playing many times in public, until you become accustomed to performing.

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