| "> | | | | available. Saxophones are generally associated with |
| Saxophones are musical instruments belonging to the | | | | jazz music, but they are also suitable for classical |
| woodwind category. | | | | music. The saxophone often complements the French |
| Saxophones are musical instruments belonging to the | | | | horn since both of them have a similar range and |
| woodwind category. Saxophones were generally used | | | | timbre. Jazz saxophones use high-baffled |
| in the military and in big orchestras, but are now found | | | | mouthpieces. Their configuration allows the baffle, or |
| in smaller bands as well. They are generally used for | | | | ceiling, to be closer to the reed for a brighter sound. |
| big band music, pop music and jazz. A saxophone is | | | | The sound should be bright enough to cut through the |
| as complex as a classical instrument and as | | | | other big instruments in a band or an orchestra. The |
| unconventional as a non-classical instrument. People | | | | baffle and the tone depend on the shape of the |
| who play saxophones are called saxophonists.The | | | | mouthpiece. Those with larger tip openings allow for |
| saxophone was invented by Adolphe Sax, a Belgian, in | | | | greater flexibility in the pitch for “bending” notes. |
| the 1840s. Later, many people made their own | | | | This is very useful in jazz and pop music. Lower |
| alterations to the instrument. There are many kinds of | | | | baffles and smaller tip openings make the pitch more |
| saxophones but the most commonly used are: | | | | stable and give a darker sound. This is more suitable to |
| Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone saxophones. The | | | | classical music.The local music store, mail-order service, |
| smaller alto saxophones are ideal for first-time players. | | | | a private party or the Internet are popular sources for |
| The tenor saxophones are generally preferred by jazz | | | | buying saxophones. The main aspects to be |
| musicians, especially soloists. The alto is the next | | | | considered are the quality, service, price and the model. |
| preferred model. There are also vintage saxophones | | | | |