Many have said a curved soprano is more supportive and makes a much clearer sound. I would advise you to get a curved if you are learning..
Eb is better known as a sopranino. Bb Soprano sax is more popular, but alto (Eb) is more popular than either soprano or sopranino.
Adolphe Sax, in the 1840s.
The saxophone was patented in 1846.
The soprano sax is smaller than the alto, but im not sure how big it exactly is
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