Cómo tocar el saxo sentados - Lección 2-5

This is a new tutorial for the beginner saxophone course. In it, we'll learn how to play the saxophone sitting comfortably and effectively. This course is another of several you can find at La Escuela de Música at this link: http://laescuelademusica.net/ When should we play the saxophone sitting? My first recommendation is that we study and practice the saxophone standing up. This is because our respiratory system will function better this way. Our diaphragm, and all our muscles in general, will also function more efficiently. It's also good for maintaining proper back and neck posture. However, in some cases, we will play sitting down. For example, when we practice for a long time, especially with a large saxophone like a tenor or baritone. The weight of this instrument can eventually tire us out. Similarly, when we play in a brass band or orchestra, we should play sitting down for practical reasons. We normally only get up to perform a solo and thus stand out from the other instruments. The alto sax. Being a more manageable and lighter instrument than the tenor and baritone, it may be difficult to play while seated. We simply rest it lightly on our right leg to help us, but the weight falls primarily on the strap and neck. The soprano sax. Even lighter than the alto sax, the weight falls mainly on the right hand. Some people play it without a strap, but in the long run, this can be quite tiring if we play it continuously. In some cases, we will only use it for certain passages, which justifies not using the strap so we can change instruments more quickly. But using the strap is always a good help. The tenor sax. This sax is bulkier and heavier than the alto. Therefore, it's justifiable that we place more of its weight on our right leg. Just remember that, as with the other models, we should always maintain a straight back. It is possible and advisable to use a harness, just like for the baritone. The baritone saxophone. The heaviest and most uncomfortable of all the saxophones we've seen. In this case, it will often be necessary to play sitting down due to its weight and bulk. If you're studying, we can alternate between standing and sitting. And of course, we should always use the harness and support the weight of the instrument on our right leg to help us. In this case, there is also a type of articulated support that allows us to play the instrument without removing it from the instrument. This would be the ideal option, since the weight of the saxophone no longer rests on our back and shoulders. Using a conventional strap in this case is not at all recommended.