Interested in learning a new instrument but not sure what to pick? If you’re after something cool, interesting, fun, and somewhat different, then how about learning to play the saxophone? Apart from being an awesome and unique instrument to play, the saxophone is a great choice for lots of reasons. Here are a few points on why the saxophone might be the perfect choice for you:
It’s great for expressing creativity
While saxophones are typically associated with jazz music, it doesn’t mean that they are restricted to that particular genre. In fact, they are also quite popular in other genres including soul, classical, contemporary, marching bands, and occasionally even pop music. Learning to play the sax will allow you to express your creative side and experiment with different styles and emotions.
There’s a sax for everyone
There are many different types of saxophones, but the main four are the Soprano, the Alto, the Tenor, and the Bass sax, which respectively increase in size but lower in pitch. Take your time to discover what kind of music you’d like to play and then choose the sax that will work best for you.
It teaches patience and perseverance
Just like with any other instrument, learning a saxophone is no piece of cake – it takes hard work, time, and a lot of patience. One thing that helps to make the process of learning an instrument much easier and much more fun is to really love the instrument, so if you love the sax, just go for it.
It stays with you forever
Much like riding a bike, the saxophone, among other instruments, is something that your mind is unlikely to forget completely for a very long time. Thanks to a wonderful thing called muscle memory, your brain will remain familiar with how to play it. So if you’ve got your own saxophone, even if you put it away for a few months or years for whatever reason, chances are you’ll still be able to pick it up and blow people away with your skills, even if you’re slightly rusty.
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