All About the Saxophone
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The Saxophone is one of the members of the Woodwind Family offered at the Amagansett School for Fourth through Sixth Grade instrumental program students. Before choosing Saxophone, students will need to come in and see Mrs. Kamp and make sure that they will be able to hold the instrument and that their fingers will reach the keys for both hands. If your hands are too small for Saxophone right now, don't worry!! Start of fin Fourth Grade as a Clarinet player and
In the Fourth Grade, students may choose to play the Alto Saxophone. After playing Alto Saxophone in Fourth Grade, students are eligible to "upgrade" to the larger (and lower pitched) Tenor Saxophone in Fifth or Sixth Grade if they would like to. Students can also choose to remain as Alto Saxophone players for their entire time in the Instrumental Program. I hope you enjoy this page of resources for all of our school's Saxophone players! |
Care and Maintenance of My InstrumentAn instrument is like a pet. Once you commit to playing it, you also commit to taking good care of it. Follow these tips to make sure your saxophone is in good working order so you can play your best. And remember, always see Mrs. Kamp right away if you have any problems with your instrument!
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Fingering Charts and Helpful Technique LinksThere's a lot to remember when starting to play an instrument. These are some GREAT resources to save, use at home, or even print to add to your Band Binder.
Be sure to bring or send me links to any resources you might find on your own so I can add them to the resources page :) |
Playing ExamplesSometimes it's more fun to practice when you can hear what the piece is supposed to sound like. This page provides sound clips of some of our songs, NYSSMA playing examples, and all sorts of other flute media for your listening pleasure.
Be sure to bring or send me links to any resources you might find on your own so I can add them to the resources page :) |