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The alto saxophone has a neck, keys, and a bell. It is played through a reed, classifying it as a woodwind instrument rather than a brass instrument. It is smaller than a tenor saxophone and larger than a soprano saxophone, and the alto saxophone is the most commonly played saxophone in the world.
Saxophonist/composer Alto Reed is very much alive, as of this writing (July, 2011).
It shouldn't have to soak in water. As long as you suck on it and get it moist before you play, you can play on it.
Yes.
The woodwind family Single-reed woodwind. I wouldn't really say it has a specific range (alto, tenor, etc.) because of its massive range.
Clarinet Bass Clarinet Oboe Saxophones (tenor, alto, baritone, soprano)
Because you need a reed to play it and the reed is made of wood.
Clarinet, base clarinet, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, barri saxophone, tenor saxophone... I think you get the idea.
Alto Reed's birth name is Thomas Neal Cartmell.
There are several: Flute, piccolo- my instruments Clarinet Bass Clarinet Basson- technically a double reed in the WW family Oboe- technically a double reed in the WW family Alto Saxophone Tenor Sax Baritone Sax Soprano Sax There may be more but those are the most common
The alto saxophone has a neck, keys, and a bell. It is played through a reed, classifying it as a woodwind instrument rather than a brass instrument. It is smaller than a tenor saxophone and larger than a soprano saxophone, and the alto saxophone is the most commonly played saxophone in the world.
Saxophonist/composer Alto Reed is very much alive, as of this writing (July, 2011).
It shouldn't have to soak in water. As long as you suck on it and get it moist before you play, you can play on it.
There are several. To name a few, there are:TrumpetFlugel HornCornetTromboneEuphonium (Baritone Horn)TubaAlto HornHerald TrumpetAll saxophones (Baritone, Alto, Soprano, etc.; Technically classified as a woodwind because it uses a reed)
Yes.
Alto saxophone has a similar reed
The woodwind family Single-reed woodwind. I wouldn't really say it has a specific range (alto, tenor, etc.) because of its massive range.