Saxophones are available in different shapes and sizes. There are many types. The inventor of the saxophone, Antoine-Joseph Sax (Adolphe), 14 of which are patented in 1846. They were the E flat sopranino, F sopranino, B flat soprano, C soprano, E flat alto, F alto, B flat tenor, tenor, C, E flat baritone, B flat bass, C-Bass, E flat bass, bass and subcontrabass F . While the subcontrabass patented by Adolphe Sax was never built. Models of the instrument were created, but wereunplayable. Other species have been created since the C-melody sax, Conn-O-Sax, F Mezzo Soprano, Baritone F, and sopranissimo (dubbed the world's smallest saxophone or soprillo).
For the purposes of this article, there are four types of saxophones widely used today to concentrate. From the smallest instrument with the highest degree of the largest instrument with the lowest pitch, are the soprano, alto, tenor and baritone sax.
The soprano saxophone isstored in the key of B flat. This is one octave higher than the content. Some versions are curved, while others are straight. Most of today's sopranos are straight or straight with a slight curvature of the neck, bell or both. While there now seem bent these were more frequent in 1930. Just look old and have a rich sound "sax-like" of straight sopranos. In terms of intonation, especially sopranos are usually better. If you are just starting with theWould be a soprano saxophone not be the best choice for you. Look for an old place. Sopranos are generally considered the hardest to see and play saxophone teacher. The mouthpiece small and difficult to set-up can make life difficult when you start playing. In addition, there is a lot of music written for this type of saxophone, like the old, for example in comparison. The soprano is very popular in jazz music. Popular players include jazz musicians like Sidney Bechet, Wayne Shorter, John Coltrane and JoeFarrell, as well as smooth jazz saxophonist Kenny G and Dave Koz.
The other type of saxophone we take care of us, is the alto saxophone. And 'in the key of major, and pitched and played exactly one octave higher than the baritone. This is a means for the saxophone and played one of the most common. Alto is the perfect choice for a beginner because of the shape and size comfortable. Later, a top player can always switch to other types of saxophones, because the fingerings for allSaxophone is basically the same. Compared to the standard, it is easier to play. Some altos are very cheap to buy and rent. Most of the altos in a form backwards "J" to be folded, but some of them are available in a model of law with a bell slightly tilted. The alto is very common in jazz bands and symphonic bands too. Popular manufacturers include Yanagisawa, Selmer, SML, Vito, Cannonball, Jupiter and Yamaha. The role of the alto swing during the game can not be ignored and the instrument played aleading role in the development of jazz. One of the most influential bebop pioneers Charlie Parker was in 1940, an alto saxophonist.
Next in line we have taken the tenor saxophone in the key of B flat. Sounds exactly one octave below the soprano sax. This type of saxophone is larger than the old, the mouthpiece is larger, and the bars and tone holes are longer. Due to the length of the neck is very susceptible to damage. The instrument is generally considered theSigning tool of modern jazz, but also in rock and pop music are used. While most beginners should start on the beginning and the alto, tenor, and if you prefer to think we can manage, by all means go for it. It 'really just a larger version of the Alto. Both instruments use the same fingering. Probably not advise you to introduce children to the content, but for adults it is perfectly okay. Includes the famous tenor saxophonist Coleman Hawkins, John Coltrane, Lester Young, andSonny Rollins.
The last type of saxophone we'll look at baritone. This is the largest among the most common types of saxophones. And 'in the key of major, and pitched and played exactly one octave below the alto. The music is not written in bass clef, but the treble clef. Unlike other types of saxophone, baritone saxophone is usually a very profitable low A fingering. Because it is an Eb instrument, low C. Translated into a concert, there are twoTypes to be a low A baritone and the other to a low B-flat major. Depending on the size of this tool is very difficult to reproduce and carry around, especially for children. It 'the most abused saxophone family and is very susceptible to problems such as damage tone holes, auction damage, dents large and twisted body. In addition, it is very expensive. Important artists of the past and present include Pepper Adams, Hamiet Bluiett, Harry Carney, Gerry Mulligan, John Surman, and Joe Temperley.
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