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Saxophone

Saxophones, a family of single reed instruments in the woodwind family of instruments, are often found in jazz ensembles and related bands. Questions about the various type of saxophones, saxophone players, and saxophone music belong here.

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What does tenor saxophone sound like?

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It sounds very loud and jazzy. I play it myself. It's awesome

How do you transpose tenor sax to alto sax?

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move each note and the key signature 5 half steps or 2 whole steps and a half up.

What does alto saxophone sound like?

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The Alto Saxophone is a rich and lovely sound wich echoes but iit can hurt a dogs ears when it reaches an extremly high pich noise.

What are some songs that are played by a saxophone in a solo role?

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Theres a lot I can think of...


Au Privave by Charlie Parker (Bebop*)

When I was a Child by Dave Brubeck (Straight Ahead Jazz*)

Travelin' Blues** by Dave Brubeck (Blues*)

Cheesecake by Dexter Gordon (Straight Ahead Jazz*)

The Sidewinder** by Lee Morgan (Straight Ahead Jazz*)

Song for my Father** by Horace Silver (Latin Jazz*)


IN these songs, in the original version, they do have a saxophone and a piano solo. But for any song, if the saxophonist knows the main melody and the pianist is a decent jazz pianist, then you could change it up any way you want. Like you could have the pianist play a harmony part for the main melody that the sax plays. Or you could fit in a piano solo.

What's your definition of good jazz song? And what do you mean by piano solo do you mean improvising, or do you mean a written solo. If you want a written solo, I can't help you there. You'll either have to find a song yourself with a written piano solo or I guess you could get the sheet music for the original improvisation in the songs listed above.

Or do you want a jazz song just for piano and saxophone, or do you want a song that needs a drum player and bass player? You need to be as specific as possible.





*THese are the genres of jazz each song is
**These songs require more than just a traditional jazz quartet. (A jazz quartet includes a horn, piano, drums, bass). THese songs require more than one horn.



Hope I helped :)

What woodwind instruments have a mouthpiece?

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theres a reed that you need unlike other instruments

Did Bill Clinton play a saxophone on National TV?

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he plays an alto

and an em Winston BOSTON tenor sax

How do you prevent the airy sound on an alto saxophone?

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Practice. More experience, the better sound. Also, the mouthpiece makes a big difference to the sound. The mouthpiece that comes with the saxophone tends to (not always) be a beginner one, that is easy to use but is unable to hit the low and high notes. Whereas if you got a more professional mouthpiece, after you get used to it, it sounds much nicer and is easier to play. Another thing, by learning techniques like vibrato or 'growling', makes great effects when performing and recording. To do vibrato, move your jaw (fast) up and down ever so slightly when playing a long note; this makes it sound sort of echoey and like the sound is vibrating, hence the name 'vibrato'. To growl, make a humming noise whilst playing a note, and it makes an intense gnarly sound. Though it is quite tricky to do, so don't be put off if you can't do it after a few tries ;)

Remember though, saxophones that are on CDs are edited in sound. They put on echo effects and pitch corrector so it sounds perfect, which is extremely difficult to do playing live. So use recorded saxophones as a reference, but don't get upset if you don't sound exactly like it ;)

What is the difference between a student saxophone than a normal saxophone?

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There are 3 levels of saxophones.

First, there's a student model. Student models are cheaper and for beginning saxophonists or saxophonists who don't really plan on continuing saxophone. It has all the basic functions a beginner needs. These are the cheapest

Second, there's the intermediate level saxophone. These are used mostly for students who want to keep going in your saxophone career. Most models have the alternate F# key that is needed in harder level music. The tone from the materials used is also better. These can get pretty expensive but most are affordable (if it's important to you).

Lastly, There's the professional saxophone. These are for serious saxophonists, (or ones that like to spend money!) These are ALWAYS at least 2000 dollars...They have the best sound, however. All have an alternate F# key (and on soprano high G key) If you want a professional saxophone, I would suggest waiting until you know how to play and care for it/know you want to keep going with the saxophone.

Hope this helps.

Does Target sell saxophone reeds?

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No but you can get them online or at music stores. i recomend railroad bazar

What are the notes for 'When the saints go marching in' on alto saxophone?

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G b c d

g b c d

g b c d b g b a

b b a g g b d d d c

c b c d b g a g

g b c d b g a g

g g

Where can you find Lugias song sheet music for alto saxophone?

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Here's the link:

http://josh.agarrado.net/music/anime/index.php?searchterms=lugia+song&srctype=

Hope you enjoy! Copy it into the URL and click 'go' . then click on PDF format

Can soprano saxophones come apart?

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yes it can, but it should only be done by a professional at a music store. It can't be completely dissassembled, but you can take the keys off.

Final count down notes on alto saxophone?

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1st part

Bb G# Bb D#

B Bb B Bb G#

B Bb B D#

G# F# G# F# F G# F#

2nd Part

Bb G# Bb D#

B Bb B Bb G#

B Bb B D#

G# F# G# F# F G# F#

F F# G#

F# G# Bb

Bb G# F# F D#

B Bb Bb B Bb G# Bb

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What note is a flat on an alto saxophone?

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concert Bb on an alto saxophone is a G

three keys on left hand

for the Bb on an alto press the B key and use the right hand to press the key needed for F or F# but no fingers in between.

How do you fix a sticking G sharp key on a soprano saxophone?

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check the spring and flip it up, or just take it to an instrument repair shop

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Most key repairs and particularly the G# key on a saxophone must be adjusted by an experienced professional.

What is a barchan?

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A barchan is an arc-shaped sand ridge comprised of well-sorted sand.

How do alto saxophones produce sound?

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All saxophones produce sound in the same way: The saxophone player pushes air through the mouthpiece; the moving air causes the reed to vibrate rapidly against the mouthpiece, causing the air to vibrate at that same frequency and a pictch to sound. The air then moves though the saxophone, amplifying the sound until it escapes through whichever holes closest to the mouthpiece are open. If all holes are pressed down, then the air escapes through the bell of the sax.
The distance of the open tone hole to the mouthpiece determines how high or low the pitch of the note sounds.

What is the smallest member of the saxophone family?

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The smallest saxophone is the soprano saxaphone

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Who is the oldest sax player still playing?

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Here are a few famous saxophone players that still are around.

Sonny Rollins

Branford Marsalis

Joshua Redman

James Carter

Ernie Watts

Wayne Shorter

Pharoah Sanders

Maceo Parker

Jerry Bergonzi

Chris Potter

George Young

Paquito D'Rivera

How do you make a tenor saxophone?

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First, you put the neck strap around your neck making sure the comfy bit is on the back of your neck,

Then you tighten or loosen it and start sucking on the reed to moisten it,

Next, you pick up the body in the case and attach it to the neck tightening on the screws if needed.

Last, you pick up the mouth piece, attach it to the neck piece, take off the ligature, put the reed on ever so carefully and without bumping the reed, slide the ligature back on and tighten.