*For Alto only* Can't Help Falling in Love is a great, easy saxophone song for beginners. It's a beautiful, simple melody with beginner-friendly notes. In this beginner saxophone tutorial for alto saxophone players, I’ll teach you each note. Then, you’ll practice on your own. Once you’re comfortable, you’ll put the notes into the melody. Don't forget to listen to the original recording by Elvis!
Here are the notes in order: C, G (w octave key), C | D-E-F, E, D | low G-A, B, C | D-E-F-E, D, C (this is all explained in the video).
Here is the track on Tomplay if you'd like to play with the accompaniment (not required): https://fas.st/t/KNXzoR2R
It's a $6 one-time payment to download this song, or $15/month for their subscription (current pricing), which gives you access to other easy, beginner saxophone songs.
(What is Tomplay? Tomplay is a fun app to help you learn beginner saxophone songs. Tomplay lets you play with the accompaniment, shows you the saxophone fingerings, and lets you slow down sections to help you practice). NOTE: We may receive a small commission if you use the link above, but this will never influence our recommendations and helps support our content at no additional cost to you.
Other Resources to Help You Learn:
Having trouble making a sound or not sure where to place your fingers? Take my free Saxophone Fundamentals course first to get the basics → https://bit.ly/4hyntmX
Saxophone fingering chart for beginners (PDF) → https://bit.ly/4hctTIQ