What preparations should be made before playing the saxophone?

A guide to preparing your system for saxophone performance.

Ⅰ. Instrument Removal Specifications

1. Unpacking posture: hold the bell mouth with the right hand, hold the resonance tube with the left hand, and keep the center of gravity of the instrument balanced.
2. Inspection points: confirm the sealing of the key pad, and check the connection between the mouthpiece and the cork.
3. Accessory installation: install the strap and strap buckle in turn, and adjust them to a comfortable position.

Ⅱ. Reed Processing Technology

1. Soaking method:you can keep it moist in your mouth (pay attention to hygiene).
2. Installation skills: Fit the reed plane to the mouthpiece completely, and keep a gap of about 1mm when fixing it with a clip.
3. Test blowing and adjustment: First blow lightly to test the vibration, and fine-tune the reed position according to the tone feedback.

Ⅲ. Systematic Warm-up Plan

1. Breath control exercises:
   • Long tone training: Start with the * low E, and keep each tone for 8 beats (it is recommended to use a metronome at 60BPM).
   • Breathing training: Use abdominal breathing, inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 2 seconds, and exhale for 6 seconds in a cycle.
2. Scale advanced exercises:
   • Basic stage: C major scale (full range), with half note rhythm.
   • Improvement stage: Add chromatic scale transition exercises, and gradually speed up to 80BPM.
3. Special training for tonguing:
   • Single tonguing exercises: Use the "Tu-Ku" alternating pronunciation method.
   • Double tonguing advanced: Use a metronome for triplet rhythm training.

Ⅳ. Scientific Practical Suggestion

1. Time allocation: 60% of the 30-minute daily practice should be for basic skills and 40% for repertoire practice.
2. Advanced techniques: Increase the practice intensity by 10% each week. It is recommended to use "Arban's Complete Conservatory Method" as a teaching material.
3. Environmental requirements: Maintain an indoor temperature of 20-25℃, a humidity of 40-60%, and use a professional music stand to maintain a playing posture.

Adhering to this standardized process can improve the stability of performance by 30% within 3 months. It is recommended to use professional recording equipment for practice review and attend master classes regularly to get personalized guidance. Remember, the standardized preparation process is more important than the performance itself, which is the key to improving professional quality.