Want to keep learning? Take our Free Saxophone Fundamentals Class which goes into more detail on this concept - https://www.playsaxophone.net/challenge-page/saxophone-fundamentals
This video will show you how to "blow" into the saxophone, and then walk you through the steps of making your first sound (with correct technique and embouchure, or the way your facial muscles should engage to play the saxophone).
UPDATE: The Tips & Tricks section of the website is now Articles (under "Other Resources") https://www.playsaxophone.net/blog
How to Put the Mouthpiece and Saxophone Together → https://www.playsaxophone.net/post/how-to-put-a-saxophone-together
Saxophone Tips for Beginners → https://www.playsaxophone.net/post/top-saxophone-tips-for-beginners
Saxophone Fingering Chart for Beginners → https://www.playsaxophone.net/saxophone-fingering-chart-for-beginners
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Black mouthpiece patches: https://amzn.to/3hTd1gW (be sure to get the "Black" option as that will be the correct thickness - .8mm)
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