Band

I can remember when I was in fourth or fifth grade (not too long ago, I should add) and when people asked me what instrument I wanted to play, I said saxophone (it wasn't a question if I wanted to play, all my siblings did, we're just a musical family). Most people would reply saying, "Really? Well, the saxophone is really hard to play." I had heard that a lot, even before that was the instrument I wanted to play. Now that I play the sax, I don't understand what people meant. The saxophone is the easiest instrument to play. I think that when people heard that it's hard to play, someone said it's hard to play well or beautifully. Anyone can pick it up and blast away, playing the notes, but it really is hard to play to where it's pleasant to hear.
I'm not saying I can play beautifully. I can play notes well, with enough practice, I'm in the marching band! And I'm proud to say that last year I was, too. I was the only marching sixth grader (there was one in the front ensemble). In the beginning of the season, I was by no means any good. I could march, I could play my concert B flat scale, but I couldn't play the music. Throughout the season, I progressed, and now, the beginning of my second year, I can play the music well (5 days after getting it). I picked up so quickly, just with a challenge, and I'm proud of myself.

That was a little background of myself...and my saxophone!