Saxophone
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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.[1] There are five types of saxophones in use today: Eb Soprano Saxophone, Bb Alto Saxophone, Eb Tenor Saxophone, C Tenor Saxophone (for orchestra) 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.