Garantiert Saxophon lernen: Saxophone Book, CD & Online Audio

The integrated approach to embouchure and air support sets this method apart from purely note-based instruction. Schöttl anchors fundamentals in how the body produces sound, which accelerates progress and prevents bad habits early. The genre variety (pop, rock, jazz, classical) across playalong tracks keeps beginners engaged without compromising pedagogical rigor.

Grounded and methodical. The emphasis on tone production and breathing creates a foundation that feels authentic to how professional saxophonists approach the instrument. The gradual progression through accessible musical styles builds confidence without oversimplifying the work required to play well.

Absolute beginners picking up saxophone for the first time, as well as players returning to the instrument after time away. The 10-lesson structure with both alto and tenor fingerings makes it suitable for individuals or small group instruction across different saxophone voices.

• Use the playalong CD to lock in steady tempo and ensemble feel while learning new fingerings; isolate the sax part mentally to internalize the melodic line without relying on accompaniment.
• Revisit the tone production diagrams and photos between lessons even after mastering the fingerings; consistent embouchure checks prevent tone quality from degrading as technical demands increase.
• Work through the solution activities at the end of each lesson before moving forward; they reinforce interval recognition and fingering patterns in a way that accelerates reading fluency.

Assign this as the core method for beginning saxophone students in school band or private studio settings. The 10-lesson format fits a typical semester or year of instruction, with playalong tracks providing performance opportunities that motivate practice outside scheduled lessons.

• Alto and tenor saxophone fingering charts and their application across the staff
• Proper embouchure formation and breath support for consistent tone production
• Reading notes on the treble clef from low B-flat through the upper register
• Rhythmic accuracy with accompanying ensemble (pop, rock, jazz, and classical styles)
• Interval recognition through genre-based playalong material
• Self-assessment and error correction using end-of-lesson exercises