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Invention of the Saxophone
The Saxophone was created 150 years ago. The Saxophone was created by Adolphe Sax on March 20, 1846. A clarinet is similar to the saxophone because they both use a single-reed. The saxophone is usually made out of Brass. -
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Types of Saxophones
There's all kinds of saxophones. There's Soprano Sax , Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, and Baritone Sax. The rare saxophones are C Melody, F Mezzo Soprano, C Soprano, Bass, Conn-O-Sax and F Baritone. -
Parts of the Saxophone
There's a Mouth Piece, Neck Cork, Neck, Body, Keys, Bell , Etc. -
Scale of the Saxophone
The scale of the Saxophone is easy. For the B flat scale you start on G and go to your High G. -
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How the Saxophone was made
Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone family was invented by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax in 1840. -
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Famous Saxophone players
Kenny G
John Coltrane
Charlie Parker
Cannonball Adderley
Ben Webster
Michael Brecker
Phil Woods
Rahsaan Roland Kirk
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Famous Jazz Bands
Count Basie Orchestra
Original Dixieland Jazz Band
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How many keys
The saxophone consists of an approximately conical tube, usually of thin brass, flared at the tip to form a bell. At intervals along the tube are between 20 and 23 tone holes of varying size and two very small vent holes to assist the playing of the upper register. -
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Facts
The saxophone is kinda heavy. They use it in military bands. -
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History
Most instruments have steadily evolved over many years.The Saxophone has great sound.
