Alto Saxophone Ligatures
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 Bois Ligature Alto Sax Standard BLAS  US $18.99
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 Bois Ligature Alto Sax Small BLASM US $17.99
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 ROVNER DARK Soprano Sax Ligature 1MD Dukoff metal NEW US $21.25
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 Assorted Woodwind Ligatures US $18.00
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 Yamaha YAC1607 Lacquered Brass Alto Saxophone Ligature US $8.95
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 Selmer Paris Ligatures Caps for Metal Sax Mouthpieces Alto Sax Ligature US $32.99
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 JOHANNES GERBER VINTAGE SLANT SIG TENOR SAX MOUTHPIECE US $330.00
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 Student Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece AS102 US $14.95
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 OTTO LINK SUPER TONE MASTER OLMAS6 ALTO SAX MOUTHPIECE US $199.00
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 Rovner Light Alto Saxophone Ligature and Cap L11 Most Metal Alto Sax US $19.99
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 BG Metal Tradition Saxophone Ligatures Alto Sax Gold Lacquered US $79.99
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RS Berkeley Saxophone
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If you're looking to buy a saxophone the options can seem endless. What type of saxophone do you buy? Alto? Tenor? Baritone? Soprano? How much is too much to spend on your first instrument?
You probably don't want to spend thousands of dollars on your first saxophone. Don't worry. You don't have to.
Types of Saxophones - The four most commonly used saxophones are:
- Alto
- Tenor
- Baritone
- Soprano
Most student's start with the alto saxophone. The alto is the second smallest of the four most commonly used saxophones. It takes less air than the other saxophones. It makes starting out easy.
Although it is a little bigger than the alto, some beginners start with the tenor. I wouldn't suggest starting on the soprano or the baritone though. They are used less often, and they are more difficult to play initially.
Student Saxophones
If this is your first saxophone, please don't go out and spend thousands on an intermediate or pro horn. Student saxophones are made for... Guess who. Students! Not only are student saxophones much less expensive, but some of the more difficult notes are made easier to play. If you find the right kind of instrument you can save a lot of hassle for your beginning student.
The Mouthpiece
All saxophones will come with a mouthpiece and ligature. The mouthpiece is just like the name implies, the piece where you put your mouth. Believe it or not, the mouthpiece is one of the most important parts of your saxophone. Professional saxophonists spend hundreds, and sometimes thousands, on their mouthpieces. The mouthpiece that comes with your saxophone is not the best. Upgrading is usually a plus. But for a beginner, don't worry about replacing the mouthpiece too soon.
Reeds
A reed is thin piece of material that vibrates to make a sound. The reed is attached to the mouthpiece and needs replacing often. A box of reeds will often (but not always) come with the saxophone. A box of reeds only cost around $20.
Ligature
The ligature is what holds the reed to the mouthpiece. The ligature should also come with the saxophone. Ligatures can also effect the sound of the instrument. But beginners shouldn't get held up about how great their ligature is.
A student saxophone shouldn't be too expensive. Once you get the basics down, spend some money and get a really great horn. But until then, a student horn will get you started in the right direction.
For a list of good beginner keyboards, read our recommended beginner saxophone article.
Music Teachers Guild is a group of music teachers in Orange County CA offering inexpensive in-home lessons to music students. Learn to play your favorite music on the piano with Saxophone Lessons in Orange County.
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