Ultimate Beginner Series: Alto Sax: Saxophone DVD

The slow, encouraging pace of a patient mentor sitting beside you. You're not rushed through the mechanics of the instrument or the fundamentals of sound production; instead, you build confidence by mastering one step before moving to the next.

Beginning alto saxophone students who benefit from visual and audio instruction beyond what a teacher can cover in a weekly lesson. Solo practice sessions become more structured and self-sufficient when students can rewind and review assembly, posture, and embouchure work on their own.

• Pause the DVD frequently during hand position and posture sections so you can mirror what's being shown and make corrections before bad habits form.
• Use the printable reference materials as quick reminders during practice sessions when you don't have the DVD playing.
• Return to the breathing and sound production segments regularly, especially if your tone becomes thin or airy.

Assign Volume I to new alto sax students during their first month to establish proper technique from the start and reduce time spent correcting posture or assembly issues. Use the interactive music theory features as supplementary material alongside your classroom instruction.

• Proper assembly and maintenance of the alto saxophone
• Correct posture, hand position, and embouchure formation
• Breath control and tone production
• Reading and naming notes on the staff
• Playing the chromatic scale across one octave
• Basic music theory including note values, time signatures, and rests