The creator of this fine instrument was Adolphe Sax who in 1846 presented the world with the first saxophones for sale. An accomplished clarinet and flute player he worked in his father's music shop and was regarded as a fine innovative music instrument maker. His concept for the sax was to combine the woodwind's range and the classic projection of brass pieces into one instrument that could make great music.
Through various disappoints he eventually produced the sax and the rest as they say is history. They are available in bass, baritone, soprano, alto and other voice pitches. There are vast mass producing concerns but one can still find the individual instrument maker practicing his craft making magnificent custom saxophones with perfect pitch.
No orchestra or brass band would be complete without this fine piece and a number of beautiful music pieces have been specifically written for it. Depending on its construction the saxophone is capable of playing at one octave lower than the full range from soprano to contrabass. In orchestras and bands it serves brings the woodwind section melodiously together with the brass section.
In the 1920's with the establishment of small intimate clubs and the great dance band era the saxophone become an integral part of new music styles known as jazz and blues. This style of music's popularity grew and with it the popularity of the sax. A sax's versatility allows for it to be played when classical music is produced as well as everyday country and rock songs.
There are numerous specialist shops that cater primarily for advanced and professional players but also carry a range of used instruments for beginners. One also has the choice of shopping online from a global market. Saxes are readily available in polished brass but the up market pieces are often gold, nickel or silver plated.
Top of the range one may find a selection of endorsed and vintage Saxes with amazing tones. Well known music houses regularly launch new variations but the basic design of its creator has changed little over the past 160 odd years.
For the purist and even the beginner there is sure to be a special instrument on the list of saxophones for sale. When people discuss this music genre names such as Stan Getz, John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Fausto Papetti, Kenny G and even that of US Past President Bill Clinton will arise depending on which style of music one likes. Prices range according to the quality, history and make of each instrument.
Through various disappoints he eventually produced the sax and the rest as they say is history. They are available in bass, baritone, soprano, alto and other voice pitches. There are vast mass producing concerns but one can still find the individual instrument maker practicing his craft making magnificent custom saxophones with perfect pitch.
No orchestra or brass band would be complete without this fine piece and a number of beautiful music pieces have been specifically written for it. Depending on its construction the saxophone is capable of playing at one octave lower than the full range from soprano to contrabass. In orchestras and bands it serves brings the woodwind section melodiously together with the brass section.
In the 1920's with the establishment of small intimate clubs and the great dance band era the saxophone become an integral part of new music styles known as jazz and blues. This style of music's popularity grew and with it the popularity of the sax. A sax's versatility allows for it to be played when classical music is produced as well as everyday country and rock songs.
There are numerous specialist shops that cater primarily for advanced and professional players but also carry a range of used instruments for beginners. One also has the choice of shopping online from a global market. Saxes are readily available in polished brass but the up market pieces are often gold, nickel or silver plated.
Top of the range one may find a selection of endorsed and vintage Saxes with amazing tones. Well known music houses regularly launch new variations but the basic design of its creator has changed little over the past 160 odd years.
For the purist and even the beginner there is sure to be a special instrument on the list of saxophones for sale. When people discuss this music genre names such as Stan Getz, John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Fausto Papetti, Kenny G and even that of US Past President Bill Clinton will arise depending on which style of music one likes. Prices range according to the quality, history and make of each instrument.
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