Can learn to play bass clarinet in middle school and bass and contra-alto clarinet in high school. Due to common fingerings student can learn to play saxophone in middle school for the jazz ensemble. Can learn to play oboe or bassoon as well. Saxophone -usually able to produce a quality sound quickly due to more relaxed mouth formation and fingers able to press down keys to cover holes. Learning can progress quickly once basics of sound, fingerings and tonguing are achieved.
Instrument is awkward to hold at first due to the size and weight.
Uses a neck strap for support. Can learn to play tenor and baritone saxophone in late middle or high school. Can also learn to play oboe or bassoon, a natural double to the sax . Trumpet - able to produce a quality sound quickly once control of the 'buzz' and air speed which enables the making and control of the first six notes. Developing the musical 'ear' to control high and low sounds with the coordination of the valve combinations is essential.