Saxophonist Amogh Gupta

The saxophone is a flexible and expressive instrument that, with the right instruction and lots of practice, is usually not too difficult to play. The saxophone is one of the most vocal-sounding instruments in all of the music, according to many musicians, despite not necessarily being the easiest to play. If you're just starting on the saxophone or haven't picked it up in a while, you'll likely need to experiment with a few techniques and effects before you can call yourself a master. Here are some saxophone playing guidelines to get you started, including everything from practicing appropriate breathing to maintaining your instrument.   Breathing Practice The saxophone requires a continual flow of breath in addition to more air than most other instruments. Unfortunately, for most people, this isn't a normal process. You'll need to "train" your throat and diaphragm to control the airflow. If your throat doesn't feel like it does when you yawn, try aga