Alto Saxophones require the purchase of wooden reeds ($2.50 each). The mouthpiece and reed are placed inside of the mouth. When the student moistens the reed and uses good air support, the reed will vibrate to create a sound. These instruments require patience and perseverance as well as they have several keys that need to be pressed in order to change the sound. As long as the student can a make sound on the instrument and their fingers can reach all of the necessary keys (and avoid the unnecessary keys), they should be successful with practice.
Alto Saxophone Instructional Videos
Click on the following links to access instructional videos.
Beginning Alto Saxophone Lessons
How to put the Reed on the Mouthpiece
How to Assemble and Clean the Saxophone
Accessories that may need to be purchased
Robert M. Sides (click on link) would be more than happy to deliver any accessories to the school.
Pack of 10 Juno Reeds- Number 2
Pack of 3 Juno Reeds- Number 2
Neck strap
Ligature
Pad Saver