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| − | The '''saxophone''' was invented by [[Adolphe Sax]] in 1841, a Belgian clarinetist. The saxophone was invented to resemble an intermediate instrument between woodwind and brass, although it is generally considered a woodwind instrument. Originally, Sax invented 14 different saxophones.<ref>Pearson, Bruce. "''Standard of Exellence Comprehensive Band Method Book 1 E{{music|b}} Alto Saxohone''." San Diego: Niel A. Kjos Music Company, 1993. 48.</ref> | + | The '''saxophone''' was invented by [[Adolphe Sax]] in 1841, a Belgian [[clarinet | clarinetist]]. The saxophone was invented to resemble an intermediate instrument between woodwind and brass, although it is generally considered a woodwind instrument. Originally, Sax invented 14 different saxophones.<ref>Pearson, Bruce. "''Standard of Exellence Comprehensive Band Method Book 1 E{{music|b}} Alto Saxohone''." San Diego: Niel A. Kjos Music Company, 1993. 48.</ref> |
There are five types of saxophones in use today: E{{music|b}} [[Soprano Saxophone]], B{{music|b}} [[Alto Saxophone]], E{{music|b}} [[Tenor Saxophone]], [[C Melody Saxophone]] and E{{music|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{{music|b}} [[Soprano Saxophone]], B{{music|b}} [[Alto Saxophone]], E{{music|b}} [[Tenor Saxophone]], [[C Melody Saxophone]] and E{{music|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. | ||
Revision as of 07:25, December 21, 2007
The saxophone was invented by Adolphe Sax in 1841, a Belgian clarinetist. The saxophone was invented to resemble an intermediate instrument between woodwind and brass, although it is generally considered a woodwind instrument. Originally, Sax invented 14 different saxophones.[1] There are five types of saxophones in use today: E♭ Soprano Saxophone, B♭ Alto Saxophone, E♭ Tenor Saxophone, C Melody Saxophone and E♭ 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 Exellence Comprehensive Band Method Book 1 E♭ Alto Saxohone." San Diego: Niel A. Kjos Music Company, 1993. 48.