How to tune a saxophone
Whether you’re playing the saxophone in a small ensemble, in a full band, or even solo, tuning is essential. Good tuning produces a cleaner, more beautiful sound, so it’s important for every saxophonist to know how their instrument is tuned. The instrument tuning procedure can be quite tricky at first, but with practice it will get better and better. Steps Set your tuner to 440 Hertz (Hz) or “A=440”. This is how most bands are tuned, although some use 442Hz to brighten up the sound. Decide which note or series of notes you are going to tune. Many saxophonists tune to Eb, which is C for Eb (alto, baritone) saxophones and F for…
How to choose a saxophone
The saxophone is a reed wind musical instrument that, according to the principle of sound production, belongs to the family of reed woodwind musical instruments. The saxophone family was designed in 1842 by the Belgian musical master Adolphe Sax and patented by him four years later. Adolphe Sax Since the middle of the 19th century, the saxophone has been used in a brass band, less often in a symphony, also as a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra (ensemble). It is one of the main instruments of jazz and related genres, as well as pop music. In this article, the experts of the store “Student” will tell you how to choose exactly the saxophone that you need, and not overpay at the same time.…
Baritone saxophone: description, history, composition, sound
Saxophones have been known for over 150 years. Their relevance has not disappeared with time: today they are still in demand in the world. Jazz and blues cannot do without the saxophone, which symbolizes this music, but it is also found in other directions. This article will focus on the baritone saxophone, which is used in various musical genres, but is most popular in the jazz genre. Description of the musical instrument Baritone saxophone has a very low sound, large size. It belongs to the reed wind musical instruments and has a system that is lower by an octave than that of the alto saxophone. The sound range is 2,5…
Saxhorns: general information, history, types, use
Saxhorns are a family of musical instruments. They belong to the brass class. Characterized by a wide scale. The design of the body is oval, with an expanding tube. There are 7 types of saxhorns. The main differences are the sound and body size. Different types sound in tuning from E to B. Soprano, alto-tenor, baritone and bass models continue to be used in the XNUMXst century. The family was developed in the 30s of the XIX century. In 1845, the design was patented by Adolphe Sax, a Belgian inventor. Sax had previously become famous as an inventor, having created the saxophone. Until the end of the XNUMXth century, disputes…
Saxophone: instrument description, composition, history, types, sound, how to play
The saxophone cannot boast of an ancient origin, it is relatively young. But in just a decade and a half of its existence, the bewitching, magical sound of this musical instrument has gained fans around the world. What is a saxophone The saxophone belongs to the group of wind instruments. Universal: suitable for solo performances, duets, part of orchestras (more often – brass, less often – symphony). It is actively used in jazz, blues, and is loved by pop artists. Technically mobile, with great opportunities in terms of performing musical works. It sounds powerful, expressive, has a melodious timbre. The range of the instrument is different, depending on the type…
Alto saxophone: description of the instrument, composition, sound, history, performers
On a summer evening, admiring the sea sunset, or on a long trip from Moscow to St. Petersburg, you catch yourself thinking that the sounding gentle and romantic melody takes your thoughts to places where there are no worries and mental pain. Only the saxophone sounds so heartfelt – a musical instrument that alleviates suffering, leads forward, promises joy and passion, prophesies good luck. Overview The saxophone has an extensive family, that is, there are many types of this wind instrument, which differ in pitch and tonality. Nowadays, 6 types are considered the most common: A sopranino is a small copy of a great soprano, similar in sound to a…
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