Beginner alto sax songs for kids
Easy Beginner Alto Saxophone Solos with Piano Accompaniment
What Is This Book?
Easy Beginner Alto Saxophone Solos with Piano Accompaniment is a collection of traditional melodies arranged especially for new alto saxophone players. Each piece features a clear, uncluttered sax part plus a simple piano accompaniment, making it ideal for early lessons, recitals, and home practice.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is ideal for young alto saxophone beginners, roughly ages 7–12.
Perfect for school band students, private lesson studios, homeschoolers, and kids learning with a parent at home.
Useful for solo performances, studio recitals, and beginner-friendly ensemble work with piano.
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
Clean, uncluttered notation without extra dynamics or phrasing, so students can focus on reading notes and rhythms.
Teacher-friendly layout that leaves room to add your own breath marks, dynamics, and articulation.
Short, familiar tunes that build confidence quickly and keep practice fun.
Consistent formatting from piece to piece so kids always know what to expect on the page.
What Music Does the Book Include?
This collection focuses on well-known traditional songs and children’s melodies.
You’ll find favorites such as “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” “Jingle Bells,” “Hot Cross Buns,” and “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” along with other simple folk tunes and classic beginner pieces.
All selections are arranged as easy alto sax solos with straightforward piano accompaniments.
Are There Fun Extras Included?
This book focuses on the music itself and does not include additional extras. But, also available are versions for other instruments to be used in mixed group classes.
What’s Inside the Book?
Easy alto saxophone solo parts for traditional children’s songs and folk tunes
Simple, beautiful piano accompaniments for every sax solo
Clean pages without printed phrasing or dynamics
Teacher-friendly layouts designed for marking and personalization
Pieces suited to first-year and early second-year saxophone students
Repertoire appropriate for recitals, school performances, and studio use
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Basic music reading on alto saxophone
Steady rhythm and counting in simple meters
Clear tone production and breath control
Confidence playing with a piano accompanist
Beginning phrasing and musical expression (guided by the teacher)
Stage-readiness for first recitals and performances
How to Use This Book
Use in weekly private lessons to introduce reading, tone, and ensemble skills with piano.
Assign short solos as practice pieces for school band students who want extra help at home.
Prepare simple recital or festival solos by adding teacher-chosen dynamics and articulations.
Play along with a pianist (teacher, parent, or older student) to develop listening and ensemble awareness.
Revisit familiar tunes to focus on specific goals such as tone, breathing, or tonguing as your child improves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this book suitable for absolute beginners?
Yes. The melodies are simple and familiar, making them accessible for students in their first year of alto saxophone.
Does the book teach how to play saxophone step by step?
This is primarily a repertoire book. It works best when used alongside a beginner alto saxophone method or with a teacher.
Do I need a pianist to use this book?
The sax parts can be practiced alone, but the music is written to be performed with a piano accompanist for full effect.
Can teachers add their own dynamics and articulations?
Yes. The pages are intentionally left uncluttered so teachers can customize markings for each student’s level and goals.
Learn More
For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.