I have gotten to the part of my saxophone book where they switch from melodies to scales and arpeggios. I started off today with the key of G, and went through four different exercises. I should have them all down very well by the end of the week. My endurance while playing still isn’t very long. After playing the four exercises I couldn’t go on any longer. I’ve only been playing for just over two months now, so it may still take some more time. Right now I just break up my practice sessions into 15 minute segments so I can get as much practice in per day.
At the end of the week, I’ll record the scales and post it online so everyone can hear how it is going.














I find it’s worth doing some exercise as well – stuff like jogging or cycling that gets the heart pumping. Breathing exercises are something you can do any time, too – you don’t have to be playing your horn to get better at it!