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What type of saxophone used in the Billy Joel song - scenes from an Italian restaurant - is being used - an alto or tenor sax?
Tenor sax. Most rock sax is tenor.
What instruments are in the key of E flat?
Some E-flat instruments include the alto clarinet, sopranino saxophone, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, contralto clarinet, and the tenor horn. There is even an E-flat tuba, but it's not regularly used.
What instrument makes up the tenor and bass section of the woodwinds?
Soprano: flute, piccolo, oboe, clarinet, soprano saxophone. Alto: english horn, alto saxophone. Tenor: tenor saxophone, alto clarinet (despite its name, it is usually used as a tenor instrument). Bass: bassoon, contrabassoon, bass/contrabass clarinets, baritone saxophones. Of course, since woodwind instruments typically have a greater range than human voices, there is considerable overlap between parts. Bassoons frequently play the tenor part, and clarinets often play the alto part.
What band is a saxophone in?
That really depends on the sax. The Alto, Baritone, Tenor, and soprano saxes are all usually in a jazz band together but a soprano is not used in concert band. The alto,tenor,and bari are all in concert band.
What are the instruments used in jazz?
Typically, saxophone (alto, tenor, bari), piano, trumpet, trombone, and drumset. Clarinet and soprano sax are also often used. Flute is sometimes used.
Is the alto saxophone jazz or blues?
Blues is a form of jazz so, technically, the alto saxophone is used for both. The alto saxophone is also used in many other genres including rock and classical.
What are the jazz intruments used?
trumpet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, piano, drums, clarinet, trombone, upright bass, guitar to name a few. Jazz is however not limited to a certain set of instruments, it can be played on any instrument.
How long is an alto saxophone?
Not very big at all, compared to tenor and bari saxes. Its about a little under two feet long. I'm not very tall at all (5'1) and can play easily. I could also play when I was 4'11 so I hope I could help
What type of saxophone is typically used in jazz music?
The type of saxophone typically used in jazz music is the alto saxophone.
What did john coltrane play?
He is mostly known for Jazz Saxophone but also played clarinet.
How many sizes are there in a saxophone?
From highest to lowest pitch: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Baritone. The Soprano and Tenor are keyed in Bb The Alto and Baritone instruments are keyed in Eb. The baritone saxophone requires more lung capacity and is probably too large for a younger student. The soprano saxophone is the most difficult of these four to play in tune. Therefore most students of the saxophone begin on Alto or Tenor try others after they have some proficiency.
What are the different saxophone instruments available and how do they differ from each other?
There are several types of saxophones, including the soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophones. They differ in size, pitch range, and sound quality. The soprano saxophone is the smallest and highest-pitched, while the baritone saxophone is the largest and lowest-pitched. Each saxophone has a unique tone and is used in different styles of music.
