Assemble the saxophone
Attach the mouthpiece and reed
Sit or stand with a straight posture
Hold the saxophone comfortably with both hands
Place your left hand on the upper keys
Place your right hand on the lower keys
Put the mouthpiece in your mouth
Seal your lips around the mouthpiece
Keep your jaw relaxed
Blow steady air through the mouthpiece
Use your tongue to start and stop notes
Press different keys to change pitch
Practice long tones
Practice scales
Practice simple melodies
Listen carefully to your tone
Clean and dry the saxophone after playing