How to set up your alto saxophone

Set Up Your Alto Saxophone

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First, suck on your reed so that it becomes wet and soft.

First, suck on your reed so that it becomes wet and soft.

Place mouthpiece on the neck of the saxophone.

Place mouthpiece on the neck of the saxophone.

This is how it should look when completed.

This is how it should look when completed.

Attach the neck to the main piece of the saxophone.

Attach the neck to the main piece of the saxophone.

This is how it should look when completed.

This is how it should look when completed.

Tighten the screw so the neck is tightly into the main piece. If not tightened, there is a chance of squeaking when you play the saxophone.

Tighten the screw so the neck is tightly into the main piece. If not tightened, there is a chance of squeaking when you play the saxophone.

Place your neck strap around your neck with the hook on the front side of your body.

Place your neck strap around your neck with the hook on the front side of your body.

Attach the hook to the notch on the side of the saxophone.

Attach the hook to the notch on the side of the saxophone.

Now you are ready to play!

  • Reed
  • Alto Saxophone
  • Neck Strap