Saxophone - QUIZ 2

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A.
What is the purpose of a good playing posture ?



B.
Name four definite do nots regarding playing posture.



C.
How are the shoulders and elbows oriented in a good playing position ?



D.
When seated, where does the bell of the saxophone touch the body ?



E.
What is the best angle between the line of the reed (mouthpiece) and the body ?
Is this different to the way you hold a clarinet ?



F.
How do you take a breath when playing the sax ?

through the nose - lifting the upper lip - dropping the jaw





G.
1. How are the wrists held ?
2. What is the best orientation of the left thumb, and how do you operate the octave key ?



H.
How do you operate the side key Bb and side key C ?



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