The saxophone was invented by [[Adolphe Sax]] in 1841. He was a Belgian clarinetist. The saxophone was invented as an intermediate instrument between woodwind and brass. Originally, Sax invented 14 different saxophones.<ref>Pearson, Bruce. "''Standard of Exelence Comprehensive Band Method Book 1 Eb Alto Saxohone''." San Diego: Niel A. Kjos Music Company, 1993. 48.</ref> | The saxophone was invented by [[Adolphe Sax]] in 1841. He was a Belgian clarinetist. The saxophone was invented as an intermediate instrument between woodwind and brass. Originally, Sax invented 14 different saxophones.<ref>Pearson, Bruce. "''Standard of Exelence Comprehensive Band Method Book 1 Eb Alto Saxohone''." San Diego: Niel A. Kjos Music Company, 1993. 48.</ref> |