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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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What is the frequency in hertz of the lowest note an Alto Saxophone can play and why?
The written low Bb of an alto sax sounds a C# (or Db) in the middle of the bass clef, also know as C#3. The frequency of the note is 138.59 Hz, assuming the note is played in tune with A4 = 440Hz..
Who played the pink panther theme song?
The Henry Mancini orchestra (Mancini also wrote it). The sax soloist was Plas Johnson.
What styles of music is played by the saxophone?
Mainly Jazz styles are played on the saxophone but other styles include military bands and a few orchestras.
How do you play McDonald's theme on saxophone?
well i cant write music notes but here it is in letters CDEC CDEC EFG EFG GAGFEC GAGFEC CGC CGC JUST and repeat it
What was the purpose of the alto saxophone?
Originally, the soprano was one of seven instruments in the saxophone family patented by Adolphe Sax in 1846. At that time the soprano might have taken the lead voice in a saxophone choir or served as the top woodwind voice in a military band. It has come to be used primarily as a solo instrument in jazz or popular music combos.
Because the soprano sax can sound shrill and is very difficult to play in tune, some people might say there is no good reason for Adolphe to have invented it.
What concert pitch is the alto sax?
The KEY of the alto sax and baritone sax is in Eb. The Tenor is in Bb
How do you play E note on the saxophone?
To play an F put down all the fingers of the left hand (top of the saxophone) and the first finger on the right hand.
To have the note higher add the speaker key (with the left thumb)
The very top F on the saxophone, the left hand palm keys all held down, plus the top E key on the right hand side.
How do you play halo on saxophone?
You get the music and practice, then play and look if turns out well!
How much do alto saxophone lessons cost?
Lesson costs vary widely by location, and also by the starting level of the student and of the teacher. Lessons for a school student or amateur, from a music teacher or a mid-level pro who does both gig-playing performances and giving lessons, in the Washington, D.C. area run from $50 and up for one lesson that lasts about 45-50 minutes. But lessons from a high-level professional, for an advanced college student or a professional looking to improve his or her quality, could easily run you $200 a lesson.
It should be noted that the professional who gives a child/student a lesson, who is, say, a high school band director or a player in one of the military bands, is usually himself or herself taking lessons on occasion from someone who has been playing for even longer, or from someone who knows more about the manufacture of the instruments and about repairing them.
Many music stores and individual teachers offer discounts for students who sign up for multiple lessons on a recurring basis, and for those who offer payment for multiple lessons in advance.
What are the notes to keyboard cat for alto sax?
C, E, G, E, C, E, G, E, A, C, E, C, A, C, E, C, F, A, C, A, F, A, C, A, F, F, F, F, F, F, F, F, F, F.
C, E, G, E, C, E, G, E, A, C, E, C, A, C, E, C, F, A, C, A, F, A, C, A----, A.
:) Hope this helps :)
How much does a new student alto saxophone cost?
A good class student saxophone costs about £800 new, but they go all the time for £400-£500 on eBay.
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Are lazarro alto saxophone good quality?
Actually not really. With my experiences with them the quality is very inconsistent from horn to horn. Sure there are a few that may work wonders but that chance is slim. I do have to say that they are better than most stencil horns though.
How do you convert saxophone notes to clarinet notes?
When you play piano, it's a step higher than clarinet because clarinet is not a concert pitched instrument, so you have to take what note is on the piano and lower it one.
Example: You're playing a G on piano and you want to play it on clarinet. You then play an A on clarinet because it's a step higher.
Example 2: You're playing an E on piano and you want to play it on clarinet. You then play an F# on the clarinet.
Check by ear just in case!
Is the alto sax Eb minor or Eb major?
When you say Eb (E-flat) minor, you're talking about a chord, which in this case is Eb, Gb, Bb and Eb. When you say Eb major, you're talking about a chord with the notes Eb, G, Bb and Eb. You are probably referring to the pitch of the instrument, which is (at least was in my day, Jazz competition 1963 in Texas, age 13), Bb. Call your local music store and they'll be more than happy to inform you.
What are the parts of an alto saxophone?
The parts of the saxophone include: The Body, The Neck, and The Mouthpiece.
A reed is attached to the saxophone mouthpiece using a ligature.
A major accessory is the neck strap. While it isn't always necessary, it allows much easier playing for a saxophonist.
What is a saxophone made out of?
It is made of brass
They are typically made of brass ever since they were first created. Even though they are made of brass they are still considered woodwinds because of the reed. However, other materials have been used to construct saxophones. In the 1950's the Grafton Saxophone was made which was an alto saxophone made out of plastic. They only ever made alto saxophones. Yanagisawa and Bauhaus Walstein made saxophones out of phosphor bronze because it changed the tone of the notes. Later, Yanagisawa made necks, bells and then entire bodies out of sterling silver. Keilwerth and P. Mauriat have made saxophones out of nickel silver, the same material used to make a flute.
How do you play the alto sax solo to bad to the bone?
Went to a bar the other day that let people up on stage who brought their instruments. We played Bad to the Bone with me on my alto. I only played the repetative series of five notes so I'm not sure if that's what you're wanting but it's worth a shot. You should know what part of the song I'm talking about after you play the notes together. The notes are(all of them without the octive and are natural): E A E G E Hope that's what you're wanting. =]
What is g sharp on a alto saxophone?
The usual F sharp (not the really really high one) is played by putting all 3 fingers on the left hand down (like a G), and then adding the middle finger of your right hand.
Hope this helps musicmoo :D
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If you're referring to the concert pitch, the F sharp is a Concert A.
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.
Notes for good king wenceslas on alto saxophone?
C C C D ________ C C G _A G A B C C
good king wences las looked out on the feast of Stephen
C C C D_________ C C G ______A G A B C C
when the snow lay round about Deep and crisp and even
What does the alto saxophone sound like?
The volume of a saxophone is loud because it is made of brass, even though it is in the woodwind family. It is in the wood wind family because it uses a reed and uses all ten fingers to play.
P.S. A twelve year old wrote this and i am a clarinet player never a sax just a clarinet!! CLARINET RULES
Who are famous bass clarinet players?
Playing the bass clarinet is not a very good way to become famous. The bass clarinet is usually played as a second or third instrument by reed men - clarinetists or saxophonists. Bass clarinet specialists include Todd Marcus, Michael Pilz and Jacob Stein.
Jazz players who used the bass as one of their primary instruments include Eric Dolphy and Benny Maupin. More famous names who occasionally played the bass clarinet include jazz clarinetist Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington's bari sax player Harry Carney, and jazz flautist Herbie Mann.
Me too - but I'm not exactly famous.
