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Alto Saxophone

The most common member of the saxophone family of instruments, the alto sax is the instrument-of-choice of many jazz greats. Questions about the alto sax, alto sax players, and alto sax music belong here.

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I play the Alto Saxophone and when ever I play it my dog barks whimpers and puts his ears back Why does he freak out when I play the Alto Saxophone?

well usually when dogs do that i explain there action some people would usually say u suck or something me but it depends how she/he does that

What is ARNP-C?

Advanced -Registered - Nurse - Practitioner...Certified. I think!

What other products might the larger ophthalmic goods companies sell?

For example, the leading company in the industry, Bausch and Lomb Inc., garnered more than two-thirds of its sales in 1999 from health care products.

What are the Star Wars notes for the saxophone?

I'm not sure what kind of saxophone you have, so I'm just gonna tell you the notes for the opening theme.

CG FEDCG FEDCG FEFD

it kinda repeats afterwards, so figure it out yourself.

P.S. I don't have the score, so I just play it by ear. It isn't very hard playing alone.

When was the tenor sax invented?

The history of the saxophone can be traced back over 150 years. Although this seems like a long time, the saxophone is one of the newer instruments in the musical spectrum. It was invented by and named for Antoine-Joseph (Adolphe) Sax. He was an expert instrument maker and talented musician. The saxophone was patented on March 20, 1846. It has since become a necessity in every band due to its tonal beauty and versatility.

Sax grew up in the trade of instrument making. Sax's father was an expert in instrument making. By the age of six, Sax had already become an expert in it as well. Sax, being the musician he was, became aware of the tonal disparity between strings and winds: moreover, that between brasses and woodwinds. The strings were being overpowered by the winds and the woodwinds were being overblown by the brasses. Sax needed an instrument that would balance the three sections. His answer to the problem was a horn with the body of a brass instrument and the mouthpiece of a woodwind instrument. When he combined these two elements, the saxophone was born.

The first saxophone, a C bass, was displayed for the first time, in 1841, to the famous composer, Hector Berlioz. He was amazed at its versatility, unique tone, and control of dynamics. In 1842, Sax moved to Paris to introduce his new instrument to the rest of the world. Soon to follow was the creation of an entire saxophone family: fourteen different saxophones in all. Each differed by size and pitch. They were the: E flat sopranino, F sopranino, B flat soprano, C soprano, E flat alto, F alto, B flat tenor, C tenor, E flat baritone, B flat bass, C bass, E flat contrabass, and F contrabass. Many of these variations, however, are seldom used or have become obsolete.

The saxophone finally became known as an integral part of all bands in 1845. This is the year of the famous "battle of the bands". The French Army band was still using "traditional" instrumentation. Sax saw this as an opportunity to show the world how the saxophone could improve the tonal quality in all bands. He suggested a contest between an army band composed of the original orchestral instrumentation against a band with an instrumentation that included saxophones. Sax's band of twenty-eight men, compared to the French Army band of thirty-five, overwhelmed the crowd. That day, the saxophone was officially introduced into the French Army Band and soon to all other bands.

Many composers began to write music for the saxophone, but it was not until about seventy-five years later that the saxophone began to be used to play dance music. However, to do this the saxophone needed to be altered. Originally, the sax was designed to have a smooth, mellow, and balanced tone. This had to be changed so it could compete with the blaring trumpets, noisy drums, shuffling feet, and loud talking that accompanied the surroundings of early twentieth century dance bands. The mouthpiece of the sax was made smaller and more parallel. This gave the sax the loud, obnoxious sound needed for jazz and dance music. Since this metamorphosis, the saxophone has been thought of as primarily a jazz instrument.

Today, many people enjoy the wonderful music produced by the saxophone. The beautiful sound of a sax quintet or a blaring jazz soloist can be heard all around the world. The saxophone has become a part of almost every style of music. It is being played everywhere from night clubs to football fields. The saxophone is truly one of the great musical instruments in our existence.

Who is C W Wendte?

Charles William Wendte (1844-1931) graduated from Meadville Theological School in 1867 and Harvard Divinity School in 1869. Ordained to the Unitarian ministry, he served parishes in Chicago, Illinois; Cincinnati, Ohio; Boston, Massachusetts; Newport, Rhode Island; and Los Angeles and Oakland, California. From 1900 to 1920, he served as the general secretary of the International Council of Liberal Religious Thinkers and Workers. He also served as the secretary of the Foreign Relations Department of the American Unitarian Association from 1905 to 1915. Additionally, he served as the secretary of the National Federation of Religious Liberals from 1908 to 1920, and as president of the Free Religious Association from 1910 to 1914. He published Thomas Starr King, Patriot and Preacher (1921), The Transfiguration of Life (1930), and his autobiographical work The Wider Fellowship (1927).

Difference between franchise and C and F agency?

Franchisee is the middle man between principle and retail customer

C and F agent is the middleman between principle and wholesailer

I lost the only key to my 2003 Honda Civic how much will it cost to get a new key made?

try locksmith , will be around $100, Honda dealer will do it for about $170

Lost the only key for my 2002 Honda civic Honda charges $110.00 dollars for labor work, and 59.99 per key.

so yeah the $170 price range sounds about right. For the 2002 Honda this answer is right....but starting in 2003 Honda went to using a high security key blank which cost significantly more than the hd 106 keyblank used in the 2002 and earlier models....lost high security keys and the programming will run you about $250

What is the difference between alto and baritone?

Alto and baritone saxes are both pitched in Eb, but the baritone sounds an octave lower than the alto. Playing a written C on an alto produces the sound of the Eb below the written note. On a baritone, the note that sounds is the Eb in the next lower octave.

To make that happen, the air column for any given note is twice as long on the baritone as on the alto, and the instrument is correspondingly larger. the mouthpiece and reed are also much larger on the baritone.

Finally, many baritones are keyed to a low A, while most altos are only keyed to a low Bb

What is top keys?

Open the drawing you want to Xref into.Type xref The Xref Dialogue sulohd appear.Select Attach Browse to the drawing you want to use.You then have options to attach the xref or overlay it, and to store the path type.You then place the xref as you would a block, specifying insert point, scale, rotation, etc.

What is your cannonball 98 knight alto sax worth?

If the sax is in mint condition, you probably can ask $900.

What is a major overhaul?

The complete disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, and re-assembly of an aircraft, engine, or other component in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. The actions will return the equipment to a serviceable condition. The periods between overhauls are laid down by the manufacturers. However, equipment may undergo a major overhaul earlier than scheduled, in the case of major unserviceability or after an accident or incident.

Who are some famous female soccer players?

Kristine Lilly Julie Foudy Joy Fawcett Tiffeny Milbrett Famous Former Players Michelle Akers Brandi Chastain Joy Fawcett Julie Foudy April Heinrichs Shannon MacMillan Carla Overbeck Cindy Parlow Mia Hamm check out this website... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_women's_national_soccer_team

What would happen to a saxophone if it sat unused for 8 years would it need a lot of repairs?

Well, if it just sat there, all it would need is a good cleaning. You might also want to see if the pads have dried out. Otherwise, it should be in the same shape it was in when you last put it into its case. Okay thanks I am trying to buy one on line so I dont really know Iguess I will have to go see it and see if I can tell thanks again- wondering if I should just buy new its for my 9year old son just starting out

Where can you get instructions on the care and cleaning of a Winchester Model 1917?

Use Google and search for '1917 Enfield rear sight'. There are a number of websites that can help you with disassembly, etc. Start with www.cruffler.com

Was Michael Kamen Concerto for Alto Saxophone published?

Yes, it was. I believe it was Published on June 29th in 2007.

Hope this helps you,

MRA

How much money does a professional saxophone player make?

The most famous make a very good living, but many very capable players struggle to make ends meet. Most take students to provide extra income. Because professional music careers differ so much from one individual to another, it's hard to say more.

What does l b c means at l b c?

I regret that you will need to be more specific about the context: there are 60 abbreviations for LBC at just one web site. A lot more in all.

I regret that you will need to be more specific about the context: there are 60 abbreviations for LBC at just one web site. A lot more in all.

I regret that you will need to be more specific about the context: there are 60 abbreviations for LBC at just one web site. A lot more in all.

I regret that you will need to be more specific about the context: there are 60 abbreviations for LBC at just one web site. A lot more in all.

How do you convert viola notes to piano notes?

A viola requires no transposition because it's already in concert pitch; however, the viola uses a different cleff than the piano called an Alto clef. In this clef, the middle line of the staff is middle C.