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What does an alto sax sound like if you use a tenor sax mouthpiece with it?
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It sounds the same, you just need to push in the mouthpiece into the neck. Just like saying, what would happen if you played a tenor Saxophone with an Alto Saxophone mouthpiece. I have played a tenor before with my alto sax mouthpiece. What I meant to say was to push the mouthpiece in more than you would on the alto saxophone neck. The first time I answered I didn't sign in.
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How much bigger is the tenor sax compared to alto?
Yes it does take more air to play tenor sax because it is bigger. I play tenor and i started on alto and tenor sax needs more air. It's somewhat like transitioning from a tenor sax to a barry. it takes a crapload of air for a whole note. By the way, should the sax family be: sopranino, soprano, tenor, alto, baritone, bass, contrabass in that order? I would also think that the amount of air goes up as you go from alto to tenor because it is larger in size. I can play a high D (tenor) for two bars. == ==
What kind of mouthpiece did Sam Rivers use on tenor?
On the old Blue Note albums, it looks like a hard rubber berg larsen mouthpiece. That said, I don't know how it came by the metal ring on the shank. He gets a fat and aggressive sound typical of the bergs, or possibly a small chamber Meyer mouthpiece. -JS
What family does the saxophone come from?
Saxophones are from the Woodwind family because they are played from a reed, even though they are made out of brass.
What is the most used key on saxophone?
Different people like different saxophones. It depends what style and who you are. Tenor produces a jazzier sound, but you often sacrifice having the melody for a counter-melody, or sometimes even just tones in the background. Alto is generally a good choice for concert band. for marching band, the baritone or Contra-bass saxophone is a good choice, to enhance the band's sound. As for brands... For alto: stay away from yamaha. Julius Keilwerth st 90 series 4 is a good model, and my personal choice. Tenor and Baritone : Selmer. I do not play contra-bass, and therefore, cannot give you a good brand.
What is the difference between a soprano and alto flute?
a soprano is straight like clarinet and usaully gold colored and the alto is curved on the bottom it makes a 180 degree turn outward. and a soprano sax is smaller and often straight instead of curved. it is pitched at B flat as opposed to E flat. alto sax is the most common saxophone. musicmoo :) Soprano sax is sometimes semicurved and sometimes straight. It has the same pitch as a tenor sax whereas an Eb alto sax is the same pitch as a baritone sax. hope this helps, Saxesofevil and walt899
How much bigger is the tenor sax compared to alto?
Yes it does take more air to play tenor sax because it is bigger. I play tenor and i started on alto and tenor sax needs more air. It's somewhat like transitioning from a tenor sax to a barry. it takes a crapload of air for a whole note. By the way, should the sax family be: sopranino, soprano, tenor, alto, baritone, bass, contrabass in that order? I would also think that the amount of air goes up as you go from alto to tenor because it is larger in size. I can play a high D (tenor) for two bars. == ==
In writing do you capitalize choir parts like alto or tenor?
No. Agreed. No.
Is the tenor horn and the tenor sax the same?
No, the tenor horn is from the trumpet/brass and the tenor sax is from the woodwind. They are also in different keys. The tenor horn is in Eb like the alto sax.
What kind of mouthpiece did Sam Rivers use on tenor?
On the old Blue Note albums, it looks like a hard rubber berg larsen mouthpiece. That said, I don't know how it came by the metal ring on the shank. He gets a fat and aggressive sound typical of the bergs, or possibly a small chamber Meyer mouthpiece. -JS
Who is the male tenor voice singer?
originally, yes tenor is male. but I was told that yes there is female tenors, just not alot like saprano, 2nd saprano, and alto. I was considered an alto last year, but after being assigned a solo, my director said i was more of a tenor than a alto, due to the fact that my solo was originally a tenor solo. I'm the only girl in my group that is a female tenor, so they are not many of us in choirs.
What does the root word alto mean?
Formerly the part sung by the highest male, or counter-tenor, voices; now the part sung by the lowest female, or contralto, voices, between in tenor and soprano. In instrumental music it now signifies the tenor., An alto singer.
How many kinds of saxaphones are there?
There are ten different kinds of saxaphones. From the smallest to the biggest, they are:Saprillo, Soprano, Mezzo Soprano, Sopranino, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Tubax, Bass, and Contrabass. Though the Tubax saxophone is just a small, more compressed version of the Bass saxophone, and the Sapranino is just a curved version of the Saprano. The Saprano and Saprillo are straight, instead of curved at the mouthpiece and bell like the other kinds of saxaphones. The most commonly played saxaphones are the Alto and Tenor, and the least commonly played are the Bass, Tubax, Contrabass, Saprillo, and Sapranino. The Alto, Tenor, and Baritone saxaphones are the most common for a Jazz, Rock, or classical band or orchestra. The Alto and the Tenor saxaphones usually play the solos though. Most saxes are made from metals like bronze silver and gold, but very few saxaphones are actually made from bamboo, but have a very different tone quality than the metal saxaphones.
What family does the saxophone come from?
Saxophones are from the Woodwind family because they are played from a reed, even though they are made out of brass.
What is the most used key on saxophone?
Different people like different saxophones. It depends what style and who you are. Tenor produces a jazzier sound, but you often sacrifice having the melody for a counter-melody, or sometimes even just tones in the background. Alto is generally a good choice for concert band. for marching band, the baritone or Contra-bass saxophone is a good choice, to enhance the band's sound. As for brands... For alto: stay away from yamaha. Julius Keilwerth st 90 series 4 is a good model, and my personal choice. Tenor and Baritone : Selmer. I do not play contra-bass, and therefore, cannot give you a good brand.
What does alto saxophone sound like?
The Alto Saxophone is a rich and lovely sound wich echoes but iit can hurt a dogs ears when it reaches an extremly high pich noise.
What is the difference between a soprano and alto flute?
a soprano is straight like clarinet and usaully gold colored and the alto is curved on the bottom it makes a 180 degree turn outward. and a soprano sax is smaller and often straight instead of curved. it is pitched at B flat as opposed to E flat. alto sax is the most common saxophone. musicmoo :) Soprano sax is sometimes semicurved and sometimes straight. It has the same pitch as a tenor sax whereas an Eb alto sax is the same pitch as a baritone sax. hope this helps, Saxesofevil and walt899
How do you not squeak on the tenor sax?
The clarinet has a reed in its' mouthpiece to generate its' sound. You must learn to place your tongue on it as you blow to start the sound. The buttons on the instrument open and close the holes to make notes. That is how sound is made, music is a different matter. Also, keeping the corners of your mouth shut like a drawstring bag around the mouthpiece also helps. It might need getting used to, the feel of the vibration of the reed in your mouth, and the feel of the mouthpiece, which can get tiring. But practice makes perfect. (Even though it might kill your lips :)
