How Do You Play A Baritone Sax?
The saxophone is a woodwind musical instrument that is played in many bands in the Western world. The concept of how a saxophone works is identical, no matter if the saxophone is a soprano, alto, tenor or baritone saxophone. For purposes of this article, the baritone saxophone (also called “baritone sax”) is what we will be referring to, although the procedure is nearly identical for all saxophones. Submerge the thin front edge of the baritone sax reed in water, and let the reed soak for about two minutes. (You can also place the reed in your mouth for about two minutes to allow saliva to soak the reed.) Holding the neck of the baritone sax, apply a light film of cork grease to the cork. Slide the baritone sax mouthpiece on (blunt end toward saxophone, open end down). Take reed out of water and place the reed on the bottom of mouthpiece, covering the exposed channel. The reed should be placed flat, wide side over the channel. Align the reed so the narrow edge is aligned to the bottom o
