- You’ll need a saxophone—often an alto sax is recommended for beginners—so make sure you have one ready or accessible.
- A neck strap (or sling) is important for support during practice and is usually assumed in the course.
- Reeds are required: check the strength (e.g., size 1.5 or 2.0) that the course recommends for your instrument.
- Basic maintenance tools (cleaning cloth, swab, cork grease) will make your practice smoother, though may not be explicitly listed in the course.
- If the saxophone has any mechanical issues (sticky keys, mis‐alignment), it’s worth having it checked/serviced to avoid hampering your learning.
