2. SCOPE
• Introduction
• Types of saxophone
• Saxophone Parts
• Embouchure
• Breathing Techniques
• Playing Position
3. Introduction
• Family of woodwind instruments (Aerophone)
• usually made from brass & played with a
single-reed mouth-piece
• Commonly used in Jazz & Pop Orchestra
• Saxophone players are called saxophonist
14. Saxophone Parts
5 Main Parts:-
• Body
• Neck
• Mouthpiece
• Reed
• strap
Q: How to put it together?
15.
16. Embouchure
• Keeping the chin in a relaxed and natural
position
• Forming an “OO” shape with the mouth - as
when saying the word "cool"
• Placing the mouthpiece into the mouth, with
the upper teeth (or just the upper lip) resting
on the top of the mouthpiece
• Keeping the throat open - as when saying "ah”
17. • the lip supports the reed
• The single-lip embouchure
• involves placing the upper teeth directly on
the mouthpiece, curving the lower lip over the
lower teeth.
• This is preferred for beginners since it is easier
to control.
