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The number on the reed indicates the thickness of the reed. A thinner reed is easier to blow, but also is more delicate and does not last as long. Most beginners start with a lower number reed and, as their "chops" develop, move up to a higher number. Higher numbered reeds also improve quality of sound. It is most common to see a professional using a 2 1/2 - 3 Saxophone reed.
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What are the special features of an alto saxophone?
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.
What key is alto saxophone in?
An alto saxophone is in the key of E-Flat, or Eb
How many pads are on an alto saxophone?
23 pads are on the alto saxophone
What is the alto sax full name?
The Saxophone. Simple!
What two kinds of reed are there?
There is the Saxophone reed and the Clarinet reed
What non-orchestral instrument has the same reed as the clarinet?
Alto saxophone has a similar reed
How do you use saxophone in a sentence?
The saxophone is a single-reed wind instrument, that comes in several voices, including the alto saxophone and the tenor 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 the special features of an alto saxophone?
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.
What is instrument has a wide range and a single reed and is the most versatile among the woodwind?
The Alto saxophone.
What are all the pieces to an alto saxophone?
mouthpiece reed ligature (Holds the reed to the mouthpiece neck (the curvy part) the body (the big part)
What are the notes on alto saxophone for I am glad you came?
what is the notes for i am glad you came on the alto Saxophone
What key is alto saxophone in?
An alto saxophone is in the key of E-Flat, or Eb
How many pads are on an alto saxophone?
23 pads are on the alto saxophone
What is the alto sax full name?
The Saxophone. Simple!
What two kinds of reed are there?
There is the Saxophone reed and the Clarinet reed
What are some facts about the alto saxophone?
The alto saxophone was made in 1841 by Adolphe Sax!
