Nuvo jSax User manual

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Introducing Nuvo WindStars!
WindStars is a band program for Elementary Schools using DOOD, TOOT, jSAX, Clarinéo and jFlute.
The “First Steps” series provides the foundation for playing all Nuvo instruments. When you
feel confident with the basics you can download the WindStars Music Books and explore the
WindStars website for more tunes. You will find music in many styles such as jazz, pop, rock, reggae
and of course traditional tunes. We will continue to add new tunes and please feel free to contact us
with suggestions.
One of the great things about Nuvo instruments is that they are all in the key of C (concert pitch)
which means you can share music across instruments and if you want to add piano, guitar and even
Or music, it’s easy to do.
Why not perform at your school or in the local community? If you’d like to share your WindStars or
individual performance videos, please contact us through the Nuvo website and we will happily post
them on our YouTube channel.
To access the free WindStars music, go to www.nuvo-windstars.com and search the relevant
instrument. You can listen to demonstration tracks as well as download backing tracks and sheet music.
There is also a free iPad app that has playback options as well as interactive fingering charts for Nuvo
instruments.
For more information, please visit www.nuvo-instrumental.com and www.nuvo-windstars.com

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Contents
Introducing the jSAX
Holding the jSAX
Playing your jSAX
Introducing the Sta or Stave
Let’s Play Some Notes: B, A and G
Introducing Note Lengths
Introducing the Half Note Rest
Introducing the Quarter Note Rest
Introducing the Repeat Sign
Introducing Duets
Introducing Eighth Notes
Introducing Articulation
Let’s Learn 2 More Notes: C and F
Introducing Slurs
Let’s Play a New Note: B
Introducing the Dotted Half Note
Let’s Learn D: Introducing the 2nd Octave
Introducing Key Signatures
Three Three More Notes: E, Low D and Low C
Introducing the C Major Scale
Introducing Time Signatures
Introducing the Dotted Quarter Note
Introducing Ties
Playing Staccato
First and Second Endings
Let’s Play a New Note: F#
Let’s Play a New Note: High E
Introducing the Coda Sign
Introducing Accidental
Let’s Play a New Note: High F
Introducing the F Major Scale
Let’s Learn 2 More Notes: A and E
Congratulations! - First Steps Certificate
jSAX Fingering Chart
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jSAX
jSAX – First Steps Book
The jSAX is fantastic fun to play and a great way to introduce younger players to the joy of playing the
saxophone and other single reed instruments. It’s lightweight, durable and easy to hold, making it the perfect
stepping stone from Nuvo DOOD and TOOT, or recorders. Much of the music in this book can also be
played on the DOOD and TOOT, so if you are in a mixed group with other Nuvo instruments it is easy to
practice and perform the music together. This “First Steps” book will guide you through the basics of playing
the instrument and reading music notation. It doesn’t matter if you have never read music, or even picked
up an instrument before. Many of the tunes in this book can be played in conjunction with the First Steps
for DOOD and TOOT book, so if you are in a group with other Nuvo instruments, it’s easy to make music
together. This book is written to be used either on your own, or as part of a larger group or class.
Teacher Tips
You don’t have to be a woodwind specialist to have fun teaching Nuvo instruments. Check out our new
WindStars curriculum which is coming soon, where you can find games and activities to engage classes of all
sizes regardless of your own musical ability.
Nuvo Super-Stars & First Steps Certificate
Look out for the 9stars as you progress through the book. You can color them in when you reach them to show
that you have learnt everything up to that point. You can also color the stars below to track your progress.
When you have finished the book, and can play all the tunes perfectly, you can print out the “First Steps
Complete” certificate, fill in your name and put it on your wall!
Backing Tracks and Videos
Throughout the book you will find backing tracks and video icons as shown.
If you are viewing the PDF while online, you can click the icons to access the track or video. You can also
download all the tracks and videos and manage them from your computer when not online.
01 TRACK 01 - B Tune by Graham Lyons
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01 VIDEO 01 - Introducing the jSAX

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Right Hand Keys
Left Hand Keys
Silicone Bell
O-Rings
Mouthpiece
Mouthpiece Cap
Ligature
Reed
Right Hand Adjustable
Thumb Rest
Left Hand
Thumb Hole
Introducing the jSAX!
Your jSAX is easy to assemble; it has 4main parts which simply push together.
01 VIDEO 01 - Introducing the jSAX