Throughout our time here at Sax.co.uk, we get asked many different questions about many different products. One of the most common questions we get is “does it really make a
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In The Mix
If you are a beginner, intermediate or professional saxophone player, it is always a good idea to hear yourself via a recording. Whether a home recording with an adequate microphone,
Does it make a difference? Part 1 – Saxophone Material
Throughout our time here at Sax.co.uk, we get asked many different questions about many different products. One of the most common questions we get is “does it really make a
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Choosing your first saxophone
Welcome to the wonderful world of saxophones No other instrument quite captures the imagination like the saxophone. The saxophone permeates multiple genres, ranging from Jazz to Rock to Pop to
Saxophone Microphones
There comes a time in every gigging saxophonist’s life, whether recreationally or professionally, where the question of microphones comes into play. Are you getting tired of being forced to stay
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Metal vs Ebonite
At some stage of your saxophone journey, there comes a time where a new mouthpiece is vital. Whether this is your first upgrade, a new very serious piece or a
Top 5 Apps For Saxophone Practice
Tuner & Metronome Looking for a user-friendly app to improve your sax-playing skills? Then the Tuner and metronome app is definitely the one for you. Designed by musicians, this app
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Breathing Exercises for Saxophonists
Breathing Exercises for Saxophonists A lot of musicians, particularly wind instrumentalists, are too often unaware to the issue of generating sufficient energy or power to aid proper fundamental performance technique.
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Using a Tuner
The electronic tuner can be something of a divisive piece of equipment when used by sax players. Simply put- a lot of people use these units wrongly. Its remarkably easy
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Mouthpieces – A buyers guide
The mouthpiece, ligature and reed are the 3 most important items in playing the saxophone. They dictate what sound comes out of the instrument, so it is therefore paramount that