Saxophone

Saxophones took the music world by storm when they first appeared in the 1800s in the hands of Adolphe Sax. And while they don’t sound as beautifully melancholic as pianos and violins, they produce a mellow sound that can shift a music piece from being mediocre to being exceptionally phenomenal. If you’ve decided to join talented saxophone players, you need to know how to buy a saxophone. Luckily, we’re here to help!  Buying Guide: Saxophone Edition To make the buying …

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Perhaps the most important consideration for any saxophonist is tone. Tone is the sound produced on your instrument, which can vary widely on every saxophone. What instrument other than electric guitar can have players like Paul Desmond, Cannonball Adderley, and Maceo Parker all play the same type of saxophone yet sound so wildly different. A quality tone separates the beginning or amateur musician from a professional, mature player. Since the saxophone is such a dynamic instrument, capable of a wide …

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