4: How To Blow Into a Saxophone: Beginner Sax Lessons: How To Blow Into a Saxophone

The definition of your mouth placement and position is called Embouchure. Let’s get your embouchure set. Place the mouthpiece roughly ½ of the way into your mouth. Your top teeth will rest on the top of the mouthpiece. Your bottom lip will rest on the underside of the mouthpiece touching the reed. Your bottom teeth should not be touching the reed. Note: Biting on the mouthpiece with teeth will cause squeaking.