Learn the Songs You Want to Play with Aerophone 
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Learn the Songs You Want to Play with Aerophone 

Starting to play a new instrument can be a bit dry. The Roland Aerophone makes the process fun and encourages new players to stick with it.

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If you learned to play an instrument in school, you likely have memories of learning to play “Hot Cross Buns.” But what if you could instead pick up an instrument and immediately learn to play the songs you want to play rather than the boring method book songs and exercises of your elementary school days? When starting to play a new instrument, it’s standard to pick up a method book and begin by learning to play through it page by page. Aerophone makes the process fun, which is the best way to progress and stick with an instrument. 

Get Started with the Basics 

Download the free Aerophone Lesson app and learn the basics. Watch tutorial videos, learn the fingerings with an interactive display, enjoy basic lessons, and even start to play one of eleven guided songs. When you’re ready, stream and play along with your favorite songs all through the app. 

Explore New Sounds  

The saxophone has an identifiable and essential sound across a variety of genres. But it has one sound. With the Aerophone, you get a range of built-in sounds to explore. Experiment with everything from acoustic instruments like trumpet and oboe to strings like cello. Or jump over into synths or even electric guitar sounds.

The Aerophone Pro and AE-20 utilize the same ZEN-Core sound engine in Roland synthesizers like FANTOM and JUPITER-X. This allows for versatile expression, articulation, and even customization. And with the Aerophone Pro Editor app, you can deep dive into your sounds for an even more personalized experience.  Get creative and enjoy fitting into a wide variety of genres with the many sounds included in the Aerophone.  

"With the wide range of sounds, built-in electronics, and Bluetooth connectivity, the Aerophone can dive into other genres."

Go Further Sonically  

While the saxophone has made its mark on the pop and rock genres, it’s traditionally associated with jazz and classical music. When it’s taught, it’s taught through that lens.  

With the wide range of sounds, built-in electronics, and Bluetooth connectivity, the Aerophone can dive into other genres. So whether you’re gearing up to jam to EDM, take a vibey organ solo in a reggae band (using your Aerophone), or play “violin” in a country band, the Aerophone offers you that opportunity.  

Plus, with Roland Cloud, you can take the possibilities of sounds and personalization even further. Wave Expansions, Sound Packs, and more are at your fingertips. 

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Build a Practice Habit  

The most important thing you can develop as a musician is consistency. The more daily practice time you spend with your instrument, the quicker you’ll improve, and your capabilities will soar.  

Motivation is one of the biggest struggles many musicians face when trying to commit to consistent time with their instruments. If practice is a daily grind rather than something enjoyable, finding the motivation to stick with it and practice regularly is challenging.  

"The more daily practice time you spend with your instrument, the quicker you’ll improve, and your capabilities will soar."

When you incorporate exciting ways to spend time with your instrument—like playing around with different sounds, exploring new genres, and learning songs you want to play—practice time becomes more enjoyable, making it easier to stick to your practice routine.  

Reading music may seem complicated, but it’s a skill that opens up new doors. Discover how the Aerophone can help you gain this musical ability. 

How to Learn to Read Music with the Roland Aerophone   

Shannon Harp

Shannon Harp is the Marketing Operations Senior Specialist for Roland. She lives in Southern California where she regularly performs and records as a saxophonist and composer under the name Shannon Kennedy.