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Saxophone
Saxophones, a family of single reed instruments in the woodwind family of instruments, are often found in jazz ensembles and related bands. Questions about the various type of saxophones, saxophone players, and saxophone music belong here.
626 Questions
What are the notes for lowrider on alto saxophone?
The alto sax only goes to Low Bb, there is no possible way to play a Low G unless you somehow extend the tube of the ax (ie with a piece of cardboard) but I wouldn't recommend that, so there is no "low G" (below the staff) for alto sax.
How many saxophones in a big band?
It depends, but usually 17-20, at least in my region. There are usually 4 or 5 trumpets, 4 trombones, 5 saxes, 1 guitar, 1 bass guitar, 1 drummer, 1 piano player, and sometimes a singer. Also, there is usually a director, and sometimes the director plays solos. However, there can be as few as about 12 or 13 and as many as 25 or so.
In the Big Band heyday, the 6 years before World War II, the "standard" Big Band touring band was 5 brass (3 trumpets, 2 trombones), 4 reeds (2 alto sax, 2 tenor sax), 3 rhythm (1 piano, 1 STRING bass, 1 drums). But nothing was really "standard" and all sections could have additions; probably number one was a fourth rhythm - a guitar. So basic was only 12 band members, and they often "cheated" with less than 5 in the brass section. Then the leaders who could afford it added more musicians in any section they wanted. To live in those travelling bands, you had to be under 22 years old. It was brutal. You had to be very young and love the music to survive the ordeal.
How do you keep saxophone pads from sticking?
Usually a sticky pad means that the flute pad is to moist. To dry it, take some cigarette paper or other highly absorbent paper and put it between the pad and the flute and press down on it hard for a few minuites
What was the longest note held on a saxophone?
The world record holder is actually a 15 year old teenage boy, called Paul Wanye Smith Jr., who in 2009 performed on a electric gutar, lead break lasting 24 hours and 8
minutes! His fingers were bleeding after the solo!
24 hours and 7 minutes, and performed by a man called Paul Wayne Smith Jr. in 2009. A 15 year old boy.
What are the notes on the alto saxophone for 'Jolly Old Saint Nicholas'?
F#, F#, F#, A, F#, E, D,
F#, F#, F#, B, F#, E, D, E, D
B, A, F#
(it just repeats... try to learn the rest by ear...)
How do you play the chromatic scale on saxophone?
Basically, you start on any note and go up a half step. This works on all saxophones. Go from C to #C to D to #D... ect.
Did wesley mcgoogan make a solo version of will you?
He played great Sax on "wonderland"
(link is below)
Emma
What is one famous song played by a saxophone and what year was it recorded?
How about "Yakety Sax," which was a 1963 hit by Boots Randolph? The song has become more famous because it was frequently used on "The Benny Hill Show."
There's a really cool more contemporary bari sax and bass clarinet called We Speak Etruscan by Lee Hyla.
Are Da Vinci saxophones any good?
well, i have had mine since 5th grade, and it was used. it still plays pretty good and i really like it. its all a matter of personal preference, but if it helps, i think they're good to start out on.
Is alto saxophone capitalized?
Some say it is, but it is all based on how you say it in a sentence.
So, yes and/or no
How do you play Thrift Shop on the alto saxophone?
Sheet music for the alto saxophone for the song entitled Thrift Shop by the performing artist Mackelmore can be purchased from any musical instrument outlets. Muse Score, Sax Station, and Shazamio's Music are some online retailers who offer this sheet music. YouTube also has several video tutorials available.
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