Beginner's Guides,
Best Saxophones for Beginners
With so many different options out there, it can be a daunting task trying to choose which model to purchase for your first instrument as a beginner. Our expert staff have looked through the range of instruments on offer, and selected our top four starter saxophones in order to help you make your decision. Have a look at our choices below, or click here to view our entire range of saxophones, including popular brands such as Yamaha, Trevor James, Jupiter, Odyssey, and more.
Don't forget also to check out our saxophone accessories, including reeds, cases & bags, instrument stands, and a wide selection of cleaning and maintenance products to keep your instrument in full working order. Finally, once you have made your choice, you will need some music to play! Visit our sheet music department in order to browse and purchase from our catalogue of over 11,000 saxophone titles, including solo & ensemble repertoire, studies, scales & sight-reading, and tuition books.
Our Top Four Starter Saxophones
Yamaha is an established and reliable brand, and their instruments have been popular with teachers and students for many years. The Yamaha YAS-280 saxophone has been designed with students in mind, and is a high-quality instrument, robustly manufactured, with a strong mechanism and good key action. It is more free-blowing than most other student models, which makes learning more effortless. The Yamaha YAS-280 is one of the best student saxophones around and is well worth the price. A great investment for beginner musicians.
Ellena Taylor - Sheet Music and Books Manager
