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Originally, the soprano was one of seven instruments in the Saxophone family patented by Adolphe Sax in 1846. At that time the soprano might have taken the lead voice in a saxophone choir or served as the top woodwind voice in a military band. It has come to be used primarily as a solo instrument in jazz or popular music combos.
Because the soprano sax can sound shrill and is very difficult to play in tune, some people might say there is no good reason for Adolphe to have invented it.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt was originally invented in Belgium by Adolfe Sax as an instrument to help with tuberculosis.
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∙ 11y agoIt was made to provide a link between woodwind and brass instruments in military bands.
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∙ 12y agoAdolph Sax invented the Saxophone to use in military bands in the 1800's because it was an easier instrument to march with than some woodwinds but still has a brassy sound.
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What key is alto saxophone in?
An alto saxophone is in the key of E-Flat, or Eb
How many pads are on an alto saxophone?
23 pads are on the alto saxophone
What is the alto sax full name?
The Saxophone. Simple!
What saxophone plays you no speak americano?
The alto saxophone
What are the special features of an alto saxophone?
The alto saxophone has a neck, keys, and a bell. It is played through a reed, classifying it as a woodwind instrument rather than a brass instrument. It is smaller than a tenor saxophone and larger than a soprano saxophone, and the alto saxophone is the most commonly played saxophone in the world.
What are the notes on alto saxophone for I am glad you came?
what is the notes for i am glad you came on the alto Saxophone
What key is alto saxophone in?
An alto saxophone is in the key of E-Flat, or Eb
How many pads are on an alto saxophone?
23 pads are on the alto saxophone
What is the alto sax full name?
The Saxophone. Simple!
What are some facts about the alto saxophone?
The alto saxophone was made in 1841 by Adolphe Sax!
What saxophone plays you no speak americano?
The alto saxophone
What is the pitch of an Alto Saxophone?
Alto saxophones are in Eb
What are the special features of an alto saxophone?
The alto saxophone has a neck, keys, and a bell. It is played through a reed, classifying it as a woodwind instrument rather than a brass instrument. It is smaller than a tenor saxophone and larger than a soprano saxophone, and the alto saxophone is the most commonly played saxophone in the world.
Is the alto saxophone jazz or blues?
Blues is a form of jazz so, technically, the alto saxophone is used for both. The alto saxophone is also used in many other genres including rock and classical.
What is the alto saxophone notes for Breakeven by Script?
It is in the key of concert Bb. On alto saxophone there is one sharp (F#). There is a link to the sheet music for it in the related links, which includes both piano and alto saxophone.
What key is alto?
Alto Saxophone is a concert Eb instrument.
What is the key of the alto saxophone?
The Alto Saxophone is in the key of E flat. That means that an E flat on the Alto Saxophone is the same pitch as a C on a piano or other concert pitch instrument.
