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| − | The '''saxophone''' was invented by [[Adolphe Sax]] in 1841, a Belgian [[clarinet | + | The '''saxophone''' was invented by [[Adolphe Sax]] in 1841, a Belgian [[clarinet]]ist. The saxophone was invented to resemble an intermediate instrument between [[woodwind]] and [[brass instrument|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}} [[ | + | There are five types of saxophones in use today: E{{music|b}} [[Soprano Saxophone|soprano saxophone]], B{{music|b}} [[alto saxophone]], E{{music|b}} [[tenor saxophone]], [[C Melody 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. |
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Revision as of 16:58, October 18, 2008
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.