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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> | ||
| − | There are five types of saxophones in use today: E''b'' [[Soprano Saxophone]], B''b'' [[Alto Saxophone]], E''b'' [[Tenor Saxophone]], [[C Melody Saxophone and E''b'' [[Baritone Saxophone]]. Because the note fingering is the same on all types of saxophones, it is easy for a saxophonist to switch from one sax to another. | + | There are five types of saxophones in use today: E''b'' [[Soprano Saxophone]], B''b'' [[Alto Saxophone]], E''b'' [[Tenor Saxophone]], [[C Melody Saxophone]] and E''b'' [[Baritone Saxophone]]. Because the note fingering is the same on all types of saxophones, it is easy for a saxophonist to switch from one sax to another. |
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Revision as of 15:17, June 4, 2007
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.[1] There are five types of saxophones in use today: Eb Soprano Saxophone, Bb Alto Saxophone, Eb Tenor Saxophone, C Melody Saxophone and Eb Baritone Saxophone. Because the note fingering is the same on all types of saxophones, it is easy for a saxophonist to switch from one sax to another.
References
- ↑ Pearson, Bruce. "Standard of Exelence Comprehensive Band Method Book 1 Eb Alto Saxohone." San Diego: Niel A. Kjos Music Company, 1993. 48.