<![CDATA[Abstract: This study aims to determine and describe the implementation of embouchure techniques and longtone exercises in improving the alto saxophone playing ability of class XI students of SMA Negeri 2 Lintongnihuta. Embouchure technique, which is a coordinated mouth position that involves the lips, facial muscles, jaw, teeth, and chin to support the mouthpiece and reed vibration, so that the resulting tone is correct. Longtone exercises, which are exercises by holding one long note that is actively processed to improve stable intonation and breathing control. The problem in this study is that class XI students of SMA Negeri 2 Lintongnihuta who play alto saxophone still have difficulty in maintaining proper and clear intonation on each note played and the results achieved after implementing the technique. This study explains the practice process and the stages of implementing the technique to improve the ability to play the alto saxophone in accompanying the song "Tandai Ma Au" in weekly evangelism activities. The research method used is a qualitative approach with a descriptive approach to describe how the technique is implemented and its impact on improving students' alto saxophone playing ability. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews, observations, and field documentation. Research informants included eleventh-grade alto saxophone players and other relevant parties.The results showed that the application of proper embouchure techniques and structured longitudinal exercises were proven to improve students' precise intonation in saxophone playing. Through regular practice with the aid of a tuner and metronome, students were able to control their embouchure, strengthen their mouth muscles, and maintain pitch stability across various registers. This improvement was evident when these techniques were applied to the song "Tandai Ma Au" during church services. Keyword: Alto Saxophone, Embouchure Technique, Longtone Practice, Intonation, Church Services Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui, mendiskripsikan implementasi teknik embouchure dan latihan longtone dalam meningkatkan kemampuan permainan saxophone alto pada siswa kelas XI SMA Negeri 2 Lintongnihuta. Teknik embouchure, yaitu posisi mulut yang terkoordinasi yang melibatkan bibir, otot wajah, rahang, gigi, dan dagu untuk menopang mouthpiece dan getaran reed, agar nada yang dihasilkan tepat. Latihan longtone, yaitu latihan dengan menahan satu nada panjang yang berproses aktif untuk meningkatkan intonasi yang stabil, dan kontrol pernapasan. Permasalahan dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas XI SMA Negeri 2 Lintongnihuta yang bermain saxophone alto masih mengalami kesulitan dalam menjaga intonasi yang tepat dan jelas pada setiap not yang dimainkan serta hasil yang dicapai setelah implementasi teknik tersebut. Penelitian ini mendeskripsikan proses latihan dan tahapan-tahapan penerapan teknik tersebut untuk meningkatkan kemampuan bermain saxophone alto dalam mengiringi lagu "Tandai Ma Au" pada kegiatan evangelisasi mingguan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif untuk menggambarkan bagaimana tenik tersebut di implementasikan dan dampaknya terhadap meningkatkan kemampuan permainan saxophone alto siswa. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara mendalam, observasi, dan dokumentasi dilapangan. Informan penelitian meliputi siswa kelas XI yang bermain saxophone alto serta pihak terkait lainnya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan teknik _Embouchure_ yang tepat serta latihan _longtone_ yang terstruktur terbukti mampu meningkatkan ketepatan intonasi dalam permainan saxophone siswa. Melalui latihan yang dilakukan secara rutin dengan bantuan tuner dan _metronom_ , siswa dapat mengontrol embouchure, memperkuat otot mulut, dan menjaga kestabilan nada pada berbagai register. Peningkatan tersebut terlihat ketika teknik ini diterapkan dalam permainan lagu “ _Tandai Ma Au_ ” pada kegiatan ibadah di gereja. Kata kunci: Saxophone Alto,Teknik Embouchure, Latihan Longtone, Intonasi, Ibadah Gereja]]>
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