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The Best ‘Easy-To-Play’ Saxophone Playalong Books

By Sax Bandits | Learning | 0 comment | 27 October, 2020 | 0

So, you’ve been learning saxophone and have just completed Abracadabra Saxophone with your teacher and are ready to play some “real tunes”? Or maybe you are just looking for some fun songs to play at home? Either way, we’ve got your back. Most playalong music books are collections of songs of varying difficulty rather thanRead more

The Best Audio Settings For Zoom On A Phone/Tablet

By Sax Bandits | Technology | 0 comment | 23 October, 2020 | 0

Suitable For Phone/Tablet On iOS Or Android System Zoom was initially intended for use in business environments and by default uses software to suppress unwanted intermittent or persistent background noises – unfortunately as musicians we often want to hear those ‘unwanted’ noises! There isn’t as much flexibility in the app version of Zoom so ifRead more

The Best Audio Settings For Zoom On A Laptop/Computer

By Sax Bandits | Technology | 2 comments | 22 October, 2020 | 0

Suitable for laptop/desktop/computer on Mac or Windows system Zoom was initially intended for use in business environments and by default uses software to suppress unwanted intermittent or persistent background noises – unfortunately as musicians we often want to hear those ‘unwanted’ noises! Fortunately, we can improve your online music experience with a few simple adjustments inRead more

Storing Sheet Music And Backing Tracks Online For Easy Access

By Sax Bandits | Technology | 0 comment | 21 October, 2020 | 0

As musicians we accumulate lots of sheet music, recordings and custom backing tracks, whether it’s sent to us by band mates and teachers, or collected from the corners of the internet. It is important to have these resources organised and easy to access when practicing. Online storage offers the simplest solution for organising your materialsRead more

The Easiest Setup For Online Music Lessons

By Sax Bandits | Learning, Technology | 0 comment | 21 October, 2020 | 0

Many of us still have a love-hate relationship with technology but the smart devices surrounding us can be valuable and diverse tools for learning music. We have more technology in our pockets than was used to land a man on the Moon! It’s likely that you already have the equipment and resources needed to pursueRead more

Essential Apps For Music Practice

By Sax Bandits | Technology | 3 comments | 10 October, 2020 | 0

If you have a smart phone or tablet you can access a whole bunch of useful music apps. Here are my favourite apps which I use to practice smarter and more efficiently. I have personally used the following apps for several years and they have become valuable tools in my practice routine. I encourage youRead more

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