different brass instruments
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Jean Baptiste JTP125 Trumpet with Black Plastic Hard Case $99.00 |
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3 Valve Guide Trumpet,Cornet,fench horn Bach,king,conn,600,601,602,603,604,605 $9.99 |
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*Yamaha Trumpet YTR2320 w/mouthpiece, hard case&more READY TO PLAY! $199.00 |
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BACH 351 7C TRUMPET MOUTHPIECE $52.95 |
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NEW ELDON BY ANTIGUA WINDS ETP102 B-FLAT TRUMPET W/CASE $259.00 |
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NEW HUMES & BERG 104 MIC-A-MUTE TRUMPET CUP MUTE $29.95 |
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HUMES & BERG 129 WEE-ZEE ALUMINUM TRUMPET/CORNET MUTE ! $32.49 |
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HUMES & BERG 114BK TRUMPET PHILHARMONIC STRAIGHT MUTE $32.80 |
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MANHASSET HTPM MUSIC STAND TRUMPET MUTE HOLDER ! $14.98 |
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Early Elkhart 239 CML Bach Trumpet $1,000.00 |
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YAMAHA TRUMPET BUNDLE TUNER-SILENT BRASS-METRONOME-TUNE $199.99 |
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Olds Ambassodor Cornet Trumpet Completely Refinished $499.00 |
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NYLON LIGTHWEIGHT TRUMPET CASE! BRAND NEW! FREE SHIPPING $39.99 |
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high quality Black Senior Trumpet Soft Gig Bag Nylon $16.69 |
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Stomvi Mambo Lead trumpet, perfect condition; silverplate, titanium valves $910.00 |
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Gold Bb TRUMPET +case+WARRANTY+YAMAHA Care kit $164.95 |
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Mirage Bb Nickel Trumpet with Case M40151NI Intermediate Student Model Set $214.95 |
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LEE’S WATERKEY’S ( AMADO STYLE ) FOR TRUMPETS – 2 PCS $10.00 |
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AMAZING TRISTAR POCKET TRUMPET + CASE +EXPRESS SHIPPING $96.99 |
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NEW *SALE* NEW! BAND CERTIFIED TRISTAR TRUMPET +7C MP ! $79.90 |
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*PRO TRUMPET ! TRISTAR ADVANCED Bb TRUMPET +CASE +MUTE* $125.90 |
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New E.F. Durand Bb Brass Trumpet School Quality w/Case, Mouthpiece, & Warranty $130.95 |
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Yamaha YTR-2035 Brass Trumpet W/ Case NO RESERVE $202.49 |
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Conn Director Trumpet 1971 made in japan $165.00 |
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*NEW* VINCENT BACH TR200 Bb INTERMEDIATE TRUMPET!!! $1,379.00 |
Tips in Playing the Saxophone
The saxophone instrument was invented by Adolphe Sax who wanted an instrument that would blend brass and woodwind instrument sounds. It is an ideal instrument for both adults and children to learn to play. Children, however, do better at learning it due to the fact that they have less responsibilities and more time to devote to their hobbies.
The Type of Sax
The first thing you need to do once you have decided to take Singapore saxophone lessons is to choose the type of saxophone you want. This instrument comes in different sizes, tunings and is made to play in different types of music. The most common saxophones are the baritone, alto, tenor, and soprano. They are also sometimes classified as those that are played in a military band or in an orchestra. Playing the different types of saxophones uses the same finger mechanics, so if you have learned one type then you can invariably play all the other types of saxophone.
Search for the instrument that is right for your budget including all the accessories that you need. Before you purchase it do a little research and find out which one is best for the type of music you are interested in. You will find the baritone, alto and tenor saxophones are obtainable in many music stores. Go to more than one store to find the right price. The more unusual saxophones are a little more difficult to find but you can probably locate one online.
Other Accessories
You will also need a mouthpiece, if the sax does not come with the instrument. These can be found at the local Singapore Saxophone store. Don’t purchase the cheapest one but a mid priced mouthpiece will do just fine.
Buy a ligature if your saxophone is not equipped with one. The metal ligatures are known to produce inferior sounds so best stick with the leather ones that will also last longer. Make sure that the size is right for your sax.
You will also need a reed which comes in several strengths and is rated between 1 and 5 with 1 being the softest, and 5 being the hardest. Since, you are a beginner get one somewhere in the middle. You can do trial and error later when you are more proficient to see which is the best tone for you.
The neck strap is an essential accessory in playing the saxophone. Every sax no matter what the size needs a neck strap which allows you to support the instrument and free your fingers. They are made from different materials, get the one that is most comfortable for your neck.
Get a swab, made of cotton or silk. This is pushed through the inside of the instrument to clean moisture from it. They come in different sizes and lengths and the size you need, will depend on the type of sax you are playing.
A fingering chart is another thing that you will need. This will show you which keys to use to produce a certain note. You can find many from the internet, or your sax may have come with a method book.
A method book is also a key accessory. This is needed so you can refer to it and emphasize what you are learning in Singapore Saxophone class, and you can use it to practice with. They contain short passages of music that start from easy to more complicated as you advance in the saxophone lessons.
