Sax Resources
On this page you will find required materials for lessons on saxophone here at Promethean Studios and various other resources for the saxophone as well. The resources on this page are specifically for the saxophone, more generic resources (music stores, recording studios, etc) are listed here. At the time this information was entered, all links worked and products listed were available. For information purposes only; we won't post resources when we know there might be any sort of problem with a product, business, or person listed but please check out the reliability, appropriateness, and reputation of any resource you plan to use.
Please have these for your Lessons
- An saxophone in fair condition suggestions and details below - I can advise you on the suitability of specific instruments.
- Reeds - 4 reeds in a 4 reed holder. 2 to 4/medium soft to medium hard strength, suggestions and details below.
- Strap - Neotech brand strap (suggestions and details below).
- 3 ring binder - with loose-leaf paper and pockets for holding handouts.
- Pencil - Erasable, colored pencils are best.
- Manuscript paper (music paper, staff paper) - Click here and print 5 sheets of ‘medium music paper, treble clef only’, bring them to your lesson. Feel free to download any of the other types of music paper you want and your friends can, too. For assignments and written exercises.
- 5 GB flash drive or larger - suggestions and details below.
- Download Audacity (optional) – details below.
- Metronome or Drum machine - suggestions and details below.
- Sheet music for 5 pieces - See below for guidelines on choosing music.
- 6th grade band book, regardless of the student’s age, if you’re a beginner - suggestions and details below.
- Tuning Fork. Bb or a piano or keyboard - Suggestions and details below.
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