Assemble the saxophone
Attach the reed to the mouthpiece
Place the mouthpiece on the neck
Put the neck strap on
Hold the saxophone with both hands
Position your left hand on the upper keys
Position your right hand on the lower keys
Sit or stand with good posture
Place the mouthpiece in your mouth
Rest your top teeth on the mouthpiece
Roll your bottom lip over your bottom teeth
Seal your lips around the mouthpiece
Blow steady air through the mouthpiece
Keep your throat relaxed
Use your fingers to press the keys
Start with simple notes
Practice long tones
Practice moving between notes
Learn proper breathing
Practice scales
Practice simple songs
Clean the saxophone after playing
Store the saxophone properly