Save your neck with the right saxophone shoulder strap

If you've spent any real time practicing, you know that a bad saxophone shoulder strap can turn a fun session into a literal pain in the neck. It's one of those things we often ignore when we first start playing because we're too busy worrying about reeds, mouthpieces, and trying to get that high F# to actually speak. But eventually, the weight of the horn starts to catch up with you. Whether you're lugging around a heavy tenor or a massive baritone, how you distribute that weight matters way more than most people realize. ...

May 10, 2026 · 7 min · Iyer Miriam