1. Blowing and humming: This is a basic beatbox technique that involves blowing air into the saxophone while humming at the same time. You can create different pitches and rhythms by varying the pitch of your hum and the amount of air you blow.
2. Tongue rolls: This technique involves rolling your tongue against the roof of your mouth while blowing into the saxophone. This will create a characteristic clicking sound. You can vary the speed and intensity of your tongue rolls to create different patterns.
3. Lip rolls: Similar to tongue rolls, but instead of using your tongue, you will roll your lips against each other while blowing into the saxophone. This technique also produces a clicking sound, but it has a different timbre compared to tongue rolls.
4. Flares: Flares are created by quickly cutting off the airflow while playing a note. This creates a percussive sound that resembles a drum hit. You can practice flares by playing a series of notes and cutting off the airflow quickly after each one.
5. Vibrato: This technique involves rapidly alternating between two notes that are slightly different in pitch. It creates a wavering or vibrato effect. You can practice vibrato by playing one note and then quickly switching to a note that is slightly higher or lower before coming back to the original note.
6. Other sounds: In addition to these basic techniques, you can also experiment with other sounds that can be created with your saxophone. For example, you can try fluttering your fingers on the keys to produce a trilling sound, or you can use your breath control to create a whooshing sound.
Once you have mastered these basic techniques, you can start combining them to create your own beatboxing routines. Don't be afraid to experiment and find your own unique style!