by Lynden Blades | Feb 9, 2026 | Tips & Tricks
The four chord types every sax player needs to know If you’re more of a watch first, read later kind of person, I’ve got you covered. Here’s the video that goes alongside this blog, where I talk through these ideas in real time and play examples on the horn: 👉 Watch...
by Lynden Blades | Jan 1, 2026 | Tips & Tricks
A Christmas message and a gentle reflection on your saxophone journey As the year draws to a close and we pause for a moment between the busyness of Christmas and the promise of a new year, it is the perfect time to take stock of where you are on your saxophone...
by Lynden Blades | Oct 21, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
Why learning licks is essential for saxophonists When it comes to improving as a saxophone player, practising licks is one of the most valuable things you can do. Pretty much every saxophonist since the dawn of time has spent time working on licks, and for good...
by Lynden Blades | Jul 2, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
Unlocking the power of chord tones in saxophone practice In the journey of mastering the saxophone, the ability to confidently hit the root, third, fifth, seventh, and ninth of major and minor scales is an essential skill – one that is often overlooked. As...
by Lynden Blades | May 31, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
10 game-changing tips to improve your saxophone tone Let’s be honest – tone is everything on the saxophone. You could know every scale and be able to shred your way through Coltrane changes, but if your sound doesn’t sing, it won’t connect. A beautiful tone...
by Lynden Blades | Mar 4, 2024 | Sax Advice, Tips & Tricks
How to set up your mouthpiece on the sax Having your mouthpiece set up correctly is incredibly important. You could be the best player in the world with the finest saxophone, the finest mouthpiece, the best reeds, and all the experience in the world. However, if your...