Hi,
I'm thinking of learning to play the saxophone, I've always liked the sound and the range and until recently have played guitar for 11 years but due to a wrist injury I have had to give it up.
I've never played a wind instrument before only having played guitar and a bit of violin. My question is just how hard is it to blow, I know reeds and mouthpieces make a difference but it's hard to get many answers by just browsing.
The reason I ask is that I'm not famed for my giant lung capacity and will probably black out after blowing up one or two kids party balloons lol. My questions are basically just how hard is it to blow and is it an endurance that comes with practice. Ive heard people saying that the lighter reeds are easier to blow and people progress to heavier ones but what exactly is the benefit to a heavier reed? I'm guessing a change in tone or sound but why is it more desirable to have a heavier one.
I'm looking around for teachers that will possibly let me loose on one before I commit to renting a sax to see just how well I fair. I'm not bothered about how well I play just about whether I CAN play without having to stop for a breather every 2 notes.
Thanks very much for your help guys, I'd love to take it up and I love the instrument just have a few doubts about whether I can play it
I'm thinking of learning to play the saxophone, I've always liked the sound and the range and until recently have played guitar for 11 years but due to a wrist injury I have had to give it up.
I've never played a wind instrument before only having played guitar and a bit of violin. My question is just how hard is it to blow, I know reeds and mouthpieces make a difference but it's hard to get many answers by just browsing.
The reason I ask is that I'm not famed for my giant lung capacity and will probably black out after blowing up one or two kids party balloons lol. My questions are basically just how hard is it to blow and is it an endurance that comes with practice. Ive heard people saying that the lighter reeds are easier to blow and people progress to heavier ones but what exactly is the benefit to a heavier reed? I'm guessing a change in tone or sound but why is it more desirable to have a heavier one.
I'm looking around for teachers that will possibly let me loose on one before I commit to renting a sax to see just how well I fair. I'm not bothered about how well I play just about whether I CAN play without having to stop for a breather every 2 notes.
Thanks very much for your help guys, I'd love to take it up and I love the instrument just have a few doubts about whether I can play it