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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>  
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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 single-reed 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>  
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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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There are five types of saxophones in common use today: soprano, alto, tenor, C melody baritone saxophones. More obscure saxophones are the soprillo, sopranino, mezzo-soprano, bass and contrabass saxophones and the tubax.
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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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==Table of Saxophone Types==
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The following table lists common and uncommon types of saxophones, listed from highest pitch to lowest pitch.
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Type !! Key !! Obscurity
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| Soprillo || B{{music|b}} || Obscure
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| Sopranino || E{{music|b}} || Obscure
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|-
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| Mezzo-soprano || F || Obscure
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| Soprano || B{{music|b}} || Common
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|-
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| Alto || E{{music|b}} || Common
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|-
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| C melody || C || Obscure
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|-
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| Tenor || B{{music|b}} || Common
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| Baritone ("Bari") || E{{music|b}} || Common
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|-
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| Bass || B{{music|b}} || Obscure
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|-
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| Contrabass || E{{music|b}} || Obscure
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| Tubax || B{{music|b}} || Obscure
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|}
  
 
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Revision as of 22:52, October 20, 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 single-reed woodwind instrument. Originally, Sax invented 14 different saxophones.[1] There are five types of saxophones in common use today: soprano, alto, tenor, C melody baritone saxophones. More obscure saxophones are the soprillo, sopranino, mezzo-soprano, bass and contrabass saxophones and the tubax.

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.

Table of Saxophone Types

The following table lists common and uncommon types of saxophones, listed from highest pitch to lowest pitch.

Type Key Obscurity
Soprillo B♭ Obscure
Sopranino E♭ Obscure
Mezzo-soprano F Obscure
Soprano B♭ Common
Alto E♭ Common
C melody C Obscure
Tenor B♭ Common
Baritone ("Bari") E♭ Common
Bass B♭ Obscure
Contrabass E♭ Obscure
Tubax B♭ Obscure

References

  1. ↑ Pearson, Bruce. "Standard of Exellence Comprehensive Band Method Book 1 E♭ Alto Saxohone." San Diego: Niel A. Kjos Music Company, 1993. 48.
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