Saxophone Lesson 1: Assembly

Where should you place the saxophone case before opening it?

• On the floor in front of you, with the handle facing you and the logo facing up.

• On a chair, with the handle facing away from you and the logo facing down.

• On a table, with the handle facing you and the logo facing down.

• On the floor behind you, with the handle facing away from you and the logo facing up.

How should you hold the reed?

• Hold it from the thin end with the flat side towards your mouth.

• Hold it from the thick end with the flat side towards your mouth.

• Hold it from the thick end with the curved side towards your mouth.

• Hold it from the thin end with the curved side towards your mouth.

How should you pick up the saxophone body from its case?

• By any of the thin metal pieces to avoid touching the bell.

• By the neck strap hook, then rest it on your shoulder.

• From the bell, then rest it on your lap.

• By the mouthpiece, then rest it on the floor.

What is important to remember when handling the saxophone with the neck strap?

• Hook the neck strap to any available key.

• Always keep one hand on the saxophone even when it's attached to the neck strap.

• The neck strap should be loose to allow for movement.

• Only hold the saxophone by the bell.

When attaching the reed to the mouthpiece, what is the correct alignment?

• The flat side of the reed should line up with the flat side of the mouthpiece.

• The reed should extend significantly past the mouthpiece tip.

• The ligature should be tightened as much as possible.

• The thick end of the reed should face the mouthpiece tip.