The Sax School Blog: Learn and be inspired!
Sax School LIVE #6
This week we discuss the perfect posture for playing saxophone, embouchure tips and whether you should bother learning classical sax pieces!
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How to play better blues lines on your sax
Looking for more inspiration when playing blues on your sax? This lesson will really help you.
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Sax School LIVE #5
In this week’s live stream we discuss saxophone reeds and how to choose a strength for you, plus palm key risers and much more!
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How do we make GREAT melodies as sax players?
Making a great melody that is memorable is a skill. In this video I talk with award winning LA composer Jamie Forsyth about how to do it right.
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Sax School LIVE #4
In this session we discuss Microphones and recording technique, saxophone mutes and better ways to practice quietly, and some maintenance tips!
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Why transcribing is important for saxophone players
If you aren’t working on transcriptions in your saxophone practice, you should be. And here is why!
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Sax School LIVE #3
This week: Tips on reeds, octave mechanism and practicing multiple saxophones, plus lots more!
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Sax School LIVE #2
In this Sax School LIVE session we discuss transposing between saxophones, recording techniques and how to use online lessons to learn sax faster!
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Brancher Alto Mouthpiece Comparison
Is a hard rubber or metal mouthpiece better for alto saxophone? I test two Brancher pieces to find out.
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5 Tips to boost your playing this Christmas
Playing for family or friends this Christmas? Check out these 5 tips to help you sound even better!
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Why use Mouthpiece Patches?
Do you use them? You should be! Find out more in this quick lesson.
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Aerophone Unboxing!
Roland sent me their Electronic Wind Instrument the Aerophone! Check it out!
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Why you should record your saxophone
Do you video your saxophone playing? Find out why you should in this video lesson!
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What is the One Thing you should practice?
So you only have a little time, what do you practice?
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Hard Rubber vs Metal Sax Mouthpieces
Which is best: Hard Rubber or Metal mouthpieces? Here are some tips.
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Software for Learning Saxophone
Find out how Band in a Box can help you practice saxophone more effectively.
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Got To Get You Into My Life – Multi-Sax
Check out my fun multi-sax arrangement of this cool Earth Wind and Fire tune.
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Amazing Grace – alto sax version
I’ve had loads of requests for gospel tunes. Check out my version of Amazing Grace from the Sax School lesson.
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Amazing Grace on tenor sax
From my series of Gospel tunes inside Sax School, here is my tenor sax version of Amazing Grace. Enjoy!
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Petite Fleur played on Tenor Sax
I made a lesson on this classic Dixieland tune “Petite Fleur” as recorded by Chris Barber. Check out my tenor sax version!
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Killer Joe – played on tenor sax
This is a classic “jazz standard” and a great tune to learn improvising over. Check out my tenor sax version.
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Love Theme from “Blade Runner” played on saxophone
This is such a great melody that works great on saxophone. Check out my version for tenor sax from the Sax School lesson.
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I Believe I Can Fly – Tenor Sax
I came across a great version of this by Yolanda Adams and Kenny G and made a lesson on how to play it. Here is my version.
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Jungleland – The Sax Solo!
Jungleland by Bruce Springsteen has one of the most iconic 80s pop sax solos. Here is my version from the full Sax School lesson.
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Nigel McGill
Your Teacher
After 25 years touring, performing all over the world, I setup Sax School to share what I have learned. Today thousands of players in more than 70 countries use the huge library of online saxophone lessons in Sax School. Find out how it can help you too! www.mcgillmusic.com