Saxophonist/composer Alto Reed is very much alive, as of this writing (July, 2011).
Yes.
If you play a 3.5 reed on Alto Sax, you might start with a 3 or 3.5 reed on Soprano Sax. The Soprano Sax typically requires a slightly softer reed than Alto due to its higher pitch and different embouchure. However, individual preference and playing style can also influence the best choice, so it’s a good idea to try both sizes to see which feels more comfortable and produces the desired sound.
yes
I think you are referring to the Bb clarinet which is single but there are acually 3 different types of clarinets. Bb=single Oboe=double Alto=single
Well yes and no. When you finger a note on alto and tenor the notes in the relative key (Bb for tenor and Eb for alto) are fingered the same way. So a C on an alto and a C on a tenor are fingered the same way, but sound different. On tenor it's a concert Bb, when on alto it's a concert Eb. But for fingering purposes and just generally learning the instrument, yes.
Alto Reed's birth name is Thomas Neal Cartmell.
Yes.
Because you need a reed to play it and the reed is made of wood.
Alto saxophone has a similar reed
Alto Reed's real name is Thomas Neal Cartmell. He is an American saxophonist best known for his work with Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band.
The different types of alto instruments include the alto saxophone, alto clarinet, and alto flute. These instruments differ in their size, shape, and the way they produce sound. The alto saxophone is a brass instrument with a single reed mouthpiece, the alto clarinet is a woodwind instrument with a cylindrical bore and a single reed mouthpiece, and the alto flute is a woodwind instrument with a curved headjoint and a larger size than the standard flute. Each instrument has its own unique sound and playing technique.
Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, saxaphone, alto sax,
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mouthpiece reed ligature (Holds the reed to the mouthpiece neck (the curvy part) the body (the big part)
clarinet, bass clarinet, saxaphone, alto sax,
If you play a 3.5 reed on Alto Sax, you might start with a 3 or 3.5 reed on Soprano Sax. The Soprano Sax typically requires a slightly softer reed than Alto due to its higher pitch and different embouchure. However, individual preference and playing style can also influence the best choice, so it’s a good idea to try both sizes to see which feels more comfortable and produces the desired sound.
The Alto saxophone.