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It was invented in the mid 19th century by Adolphe Sax, a Belgian instrument maker. When he invented it he was living in Paris on a permanent basis.
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What are some types of saxophones?
The six types of saxophones are:sopraninosopranoaltotenorbaritonebass
What kind of brand of saxophones does Kenny g have?
He obviously has lots of saxophones but the only clue I've got is for his Alto Sax, his primary alto is Selmer Mark VI.
What key is a standard saxophone?
These are the most common types of saxophone. Alto and Barritone saxophones are Eb transposing instruments. Soprano and Tenor saxophones are Bb transposing instruments.
How many other types of saxophones are there besides the eb alto saxophone?
The most common types of saxophones you will find in concert bands and such are the Bb tenor, Eb alto, Eb barry (baritone) saxophones. Another common type is the Bb soprano. There are many different types of saxophones, though, so don't be surprised if, for example, you find a C soprano and a Bb soprano or whatever. They're still both saxes. Hope this helped.
What are facts about the alto saxophone?
Alto Saxophones are in the key of E flat. The Saxophone was invented by Adolph Sax. There are 15 types of saxophones: Bb Sopranissimo, Eb Soprano, Bb Soprano, Eb Alto, Bb Tenor, Eb Baritone, Bb Bass, Eb Contrabass, F Sopranino, C Soprano, F Alto, C Tenor, F Baritone, C Bass, and F Contrabass.
What is the pitch of an Alto Saxophone?
Alto saxophones are in Eb
Do alto saxophones have any other names?
No
How many alto saxophones in the orchestra?
it depends on the orchestra
What are 4 saxophones?
Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Baritone Saxophone
What are some types of saxophones?
The six types of saxophones are:sopraninosopranoaltotenorbaritonebass
What are the types of saxophones?
Alto, Tenor, Soprano, and many many others
What kind of brand of saxophones does Kenny g have?
He obviously has lots of saxophones but the only clue I've got is for his Alto Sax, his primary alto is Selmer Mark VI.
Can alto saxophones be in b flat pitch?
yes but not very many people can do it
Do tener and alto saxaphones read same music?
Yes. Both the tenor and alto saxophones read primarily from the treble clef.
What key is a standard saxophone?
These are the most common types of saxophone. Alto and Barritone saxophones are Eb transposing instruments. Soprano and Tenor saxophones are Bb transposing instruments.
How old is the alto saxophone?
Adolphe Sax patented a range of 14 different saxophones in 1846.
How many other types of saxophones are there besides the eb alto saxophone?
The most common types of saxophones you will find in concert bands and such are the Bb tenor, Eb alto, Eb barry (baritone) saxophones. Another common type is the Bb soprano. There are many different types of saxophones, though, so don't be surprised if, for example, you find a C soprano and a Bb soprano or whatever. They're still both saxes. Hope this helped.
