So, how hard is the sax to learn for real?
If you've been watching jazz covers on YouTube or saw a street performer killing it and wondered how hard is the sax to learn, you're actually in for some pretty good news. Compared to a lot of other instruments—I'm looking at you, violin and oboe—the saxophone is surprisingly approachable. It's often called the "easiest woodwind," and while that might be a bit of a generalization, there's a lot of truth to it. You aren't going to sound like Charlie Parker by Tuesday, but you can definitely be playing a recognizable melody by next week if you put in the time. ...