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The Saxophone was originally popular in chamber music, because it was so easy to learn. When the fad died out, dozens of instruments were taken to resale shops and pawnbrokers, where they were purchased by people who couldn't afford more expensive instruments or lessons. The poorer classes identified with blues and other roots music, which evolved into jazz.
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What ensamble does a saxophone play in?
the saxophone can play in a variety of ensembles, jazz, classical, be-bop, big band, occasionally rock, and regiment, there are others as well
What did john coltrane play?
He is mostly known for Jazz Saxophone but also played clarinet.
What brand saxophone does Eric Darius play?
Eris Darius is a smooth jazz artist who started playing as a young man. Eric Darius's two main instruments are Alto Saxophone and Tenor Saxophone. He has been seen playing a variety of different saxophone brands.
What jazz instrument is not used in orchestra?
Saxophone
Does a saxophone play classical and jazz music?
Saxophone is best known as a jazz instrument, but it originated in military and concert bands, which are closer to classical music, and it is used in some orchestral music. Some famous orchestral pieces calling for saxophone are Ravel's Bolero and his orchestration of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition. Some classical composers have written solo concertos for saxophone with orchestra, including Glazunov and Ibert.
What kind of jazz music did Sarah Vaughan play?
tenor saxophone
What ensamble does a saxophone play in?
the saxophone can play in a variety of ensembles, jazz, classical, be-bop, big band, occasionally rock, and regiment, there are others as well
What type of saxophone does josefine play in some like it hot?
In the movie Some Like it Hot (1959) Joe/Josephine playes a jazz saxophone. His best friend, Jerry/Daphne, plays the jazz double-bass.
Why do you believe the sax is such a popular instrument?
Saxophone is a popular instrument because it is popular in jazz also it has a nice clear sound. Many people like jazz or at least used to like jazz. I, myself play the saxophone, except i dont know exactly why i like it.
How do you play jazz saxophone?
you can get lessons and use jazz books also if you listen to jazz sax players it will help you to learn jazzy styling and riffs for improv they also make jazz reeds and jazz mouthpieces, so you should invest in those if you are going to play a lot of jazz sax
What instruments where commonly used to play jazz?
drums Also, saxophone, keyboards, guitar, clarinet, and trumpet.
Where do you hear the alto saxophone?
in jazz
What did john coltrane play?
He is mostly known for Jazz Saxophone but also played clarinet.
What instrument did Stan gets play?
Stan Getz was a renowned jazz saxophonist known for his smooth and lyrical playing style, particularly on the tenor saxophone. He was a key figure in the development of cool jazz and bossa nova music.
What brand saxophone does Eric Darius play?
Eris Darius is a smooth jazz artist who started playing as a young man. Eric Darius's two main instruments are Alto Saxophone and Tenor Saxophone. He has been seen playing a variety of different saxophone brands.
What jazz instrument is not used in orchestra?
Saxophone
What woodwind instrument is associated with jazz?
Saxophone
