Sax Technique Doctor - how to play the saxophone.

providing that you do it properly!

Dr Downing's unique saxophone method can be used alongside any tutor book. Saxophone tutor books only teach you to read elementary music. They don't show you how to PLAY the saxophone properly. If they do try, many of them get the basics completely wrong.

They ALL completely ignore the Embouchure, so vital to any wind instrumentalist.

Above all, saxophone tutor books NEVER tell you what to do when things do go wrong.

The Saxophone Technique Doctor does.

We show you how to play your sax effortlessly and correctly. No matter whether you are a beginner or an old hand, we show you how to make a good saxophone embouchure - from the first sound to playing the highest notes.

Low notes, high notes, altissimo notes, how to play softly, how to play loud - easily and with a great tone .

All this in a handy pocket size booklet, small enough to slip in your pocket.

You learn the essential techniques of:

Saxophone sound production.

How to tongue correctly.

Playing in tune and - how to avoid the fatal disease of "wrong-noteitis"!

Click on the page below to see an extract from the book.

Do you have problems like these?

1. Often I cannot get a sound, no matter how hard I blow.

2. There is a distinct hiss when I play.

3. I cannot get the notes to play softly. They just vanish into a hiss.

4. How do I play loud or soft without changing my lip pressure?

5. I put the mouthpiece in the correct position but all I get is squeals.

6. I cannot get the low notes even though I am not touching the octave key.

7. The notes above high G are flat.

8. I cannot get notes above top space G. They simply squawk downwards.

9. I get squeals when I try to tongue a note.

10. My cheeks puff uncontrollably and I get a sore throat after playing the saxophone.

11. My fingers hurt after I have been playing for only a short time.

12. I can get top notes only if I use very hard reeds.

All text is written in plain, jargon free English. Whether you are a beginner or an old stager, you will find many useful tips in the Saxophonist's Technique Doctors. We concentrate on making sure that your basic technique is solid. It's true, Dr Downing shows you how to play the sax.

If you cannot see your problem here, check the Saxophonist's Advanced Technique Doctor.

The Music Teacher reviewer says: "...a useful little book for the beginner instrumentalist and the non-specialist woodwind teacher.................Attempting to solve instrumental problems without the aid of a teacher is always difficult,....... the suggestions are based on authentic experience."

Customers say: "Thank you. FYI your saxophone doctors revolutionized my playing at age 44. I've been playing for 30 years. Ralph D Sherman, West Hartford, CT, USA."

Get your Saxophone Technique Doctor today, because you want to be the best - don't you?

Check the Advanced technique Do ctor

If you are having difficulty with fingering or want notes above top F#, you need Dr Downing's Professional Saxophone Fingering Charts.

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Saxophone Technique Doctor

Playing the saxophone is easy -

providing that you do it properly!

Dr Downing's unique saxophone method can be used alongside any tutor book. Saxophone tutor books only teach you to read elementary music. They don't show you how to PLAY the saxophone properly. If they do try, many of them get the basics completely wrong.

They ALL completely ignore the Embouchure, so vital to any wind instrumentalist.

Above all, saxophone tutor books NEVER tell you what to do when things do go wrong.

The Saxophone Technique Doctor does.

We show you how to play your sax effortlessly and correctly. No matter whether you are a beginner or an old hand, we show you how to make a good saxophone embouchure - from the first sound to playing the highest notes.

Low notes, high notes, altissimo notes, how to play softly, how to play loud - easily and with a great tone .

All this in a handy pocket size booklet, small enough to slip in your pocket.

You learn the essential techniques of:

Saxophone sound production.

How to tongue correctly.

Playing in tune and - how to avoid the fatal disease of "wrong-noteitis"!

Click on the page below to see an extract from the book.

Do you have problems like these?

1. Often I cannot get a sound, no matter how hard I blow.

2. There is a distinct hiss when I play.

3. I cannot get the notes to play softly. They just vanish into a hiss.

4. How do I play loud or soft without changing my lip pressure?

5. I put the mouthpiece in the correct position but all I get is squeals.

6. I cannot get the low notes even though I am not touching the octave key.

7. The notes above high G are flat.

8. I cannot get notes above top space G. They simply squawk downwards.

9. I get squeals when I try to tongue a note.

10. My cheeks puff uncontrollably and I get a sore throat after playing the saxophone.

11. My fingers hurt after I have been playing for only a short time.

12. I can get top notes only if I use very hard reeds.

All text is written in plain, jargon free English. Whether you are a beginner or an old stager, you will find many useful tips in the Saxophonist's Technique Doctors. We concentrate on making sure that your basic technique is solid. It's true, Dr Downing shows you how to play the sax.

If you cannot see your problem here, check the Saxophonist's Advanced Technique Doctor.

The Music Teacher reviewer says: "...a useful little book for the beginner instrumentalist and the non-specialist woodwind teacher.................Attempting to solve instrumental problems without the aid of a teacher is always difficult,....... the suggestions are based on authentic experience."

Customers say: "Thank you. FYI your saxophone doctors revolutionized my playing at age 44. I've been playing for 30 years. Ralph D Sherman, West Hartford, CT, USA."

Get your Saxophone Technique Doctor today, because you want to be the best - don't you?

If you are having difficulty with fingering or want notes above top F#, you need Dr Downing's Professional Saxophone Fingering Charts.

Choose a flag for your online shop.

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