How to Play Baritone Saxophone

Summary: Down through the ages, both classical and jazz music have featured an instrument that has been popularized in our day by Stan Getz, John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, and yes, Kenny G. In case you haven’t guessed, I'm talking about the saxophone. The sax is a woodwind instrument, despite its brassy appearance. It was introduced to the world circa 1840 by a Belgian-born man named Adolphe Sax, perhaps borrowing elements from the clarinet and oboe in its creation. In addition to it's popularity in jazz ensembles and marching bands, the tenor sax is featured prominently in Afro-American, Afro-Caribbean and Latin American music.

In these free sax video lessons, our expert will explore the basics of tenor saxophone, from how to hold the instrument, ligatures and choosing reeds, to scales, fingering and breathing. Learn the art of playing the baritone saxophone today.