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How do you play stop believing on alto saxophone?

Here are the steps on how to play "Stop Believing" by Journey on alto saxophone:

1. Learn the basic melody.

- Listen to the original song to get a feel for the melody.

- Find the sheet music or a tutorial for the saxophone part.

- Practice playing the melody slowly until you can play it comfortably.

2. Add articulation and dynamics.

- Decide when and how to use staccato, legato, and other articulations.

- Vary the dynamics (volume) to add expression to the melody.

3. Practice the solo sections.

- There are two main solos in "Stop Believing."

- The first solo is played during the bridge section, and the second is played during the outro.

- These solos are more improvisational than the main melody, so you can add your own personal touch to them.

4. Put it all together.

- Once you have mastered the melody, the articulations, the dynamics, and the solos, you can start putting it all together.

- Play the entire song through, making sure to connect the phrases smoothly and build up to the climax.

5. Perform the song.

- Once you feel confident playing the song, it's time to perform it for others.

- You can play it with a band, a karaoke track, or just by yourself.

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