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it is part of the wood wind family
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What are some facts about the alto saxophone?
The alto saxophone was made in 1841 by Adolphe Sax!
Facinating facts about the alto saxophone?
Adolph Sax was the invetor of the saxophone in the 1840's in Brussels, Belgium and that he named the saxophone after his last name!
What are facts on the saxophone?
the saxophone is considered a member of the woodwind family.it is usually made of brass and played with a single reed mouthpiece.
What are facts about about the saxophone?
The saxophone is made of a cheaper metal, (often brass) and then lacquered in gold to give it its appealing look. The saxophone uses a reed, which vibrates against the mouthpiece to produce vibrations which result in sound. When you depress the keys on a saxophone, it lengthens or shortens the 'pipe' in the saxophone which will determine the pitch of the saxophone. the saxophone has pads which press against the key holes to make airtight seals, and the fingerkeys are often made of Mother-of-Pearl. The reed is attached to the mouthpiece with something called a ligature, which securely holds the reed in place. There are 4 common sizes of saxophone, and in order from smallest to largest they are, Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone. Saxophones often have 3 parts; the body, the neck and the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece is attached to the neck and then the neck is attached to the body. These are just some of the millions of facts about the saxophone.
What are some single-reed instruments?
Clarinet, base clarinet, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, barri saxophone, tenor saxophone... I think you get the idea.
What are interesting facts about the alto saxophone?
one intersting fact is .. the name oringaly came from the guy who made it
What are some parts in a saxophone?
what are some parts in asaxophone
Where are some of the places that one can learn more about the alto saxophone?
Information about the alto saxophone can be found at a local music store. Wikipedia pages have step by step instructions on how to play the saxophone.
Do trombones have relatives?
Yes! The alto saxophone has a whole family of relatives. Some are the barri saxophone, the tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, bass saxophone and contra-bass saxophone. The sub-contra-bass saxophone, sopranino saxophone and soprillo saxophone are very uncommon and expensive also, you may never run across one.
What are some musical instruments that begin with A?
Alto Saxophone
What are brass intruments?
There are many. Some would include as follows.* Trumpet or cornets * Trombone * Saxophone * Tuba* French HornThere are many. Some would include as follows.* Trumpet or cornets * Trombone * Saxophone * Tuba* French HornThere are many. Some would include as follows.* Trumpet or cornets * Trombone * Saxophone * Tuba* French HornThere are many. Some would include as follows.* Trumpet or cornets * Trombone * Saxophone * Tuba* French HornThere are many. Some would include as follows.* Trumpet or cornets * Trombone * Saxophone * Tuba* French HornThere are many. Some would include as follows.* Trumpet or cornets * Trombone * Saxophone * Tuba* French Horn
What are some good saxophone quartets?
The Harvey Pittel Saxophone Quartet is my personal favorite. You can get their recordings at borders.com. Unfortunately, they are not available on itunes.
