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.
By elimination he came up with the perfect combination and the saxophone as we know it was born. The instrument is made to encompass the full range of singing pitches. Even though most Saxes are nowadays mass produced there are still many well known music makers creating beautiful custom saxophone pieces.
Any large orchestra and dance band nowadays has an extensive section of saxophones of various pitches and they would be sorely missed is they were not there. Their tonal pitch brings a wide range of tones to any orchestral piece. Numerous solos have been written for this fine instrument. It is the catalyst that spans and melds the differences of brass and woodwind sections.
However it was in the beginning of the last century that this instrument found its true home in the new musical genre called jazz. Small bands playing in intimate speakeasies and clubs were the birth place of a sound once heard will never be forgotten. Because of its versatility it is however just as at home in opera houses, chamber recitals and the later rock and country music concerts.
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.
Certain music shops cater exclusively for professional and advanced players and offer top of the range vintage pieces. Accredited instrument manufacturers around the world produce a number of fine saxophones in all the pitches to cover the growing market demand.
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.
By elimination he came up with the perfect combination and the saxophone as we know it was born. The instrument is made to encompass the full range of singing pitches. Even though most Saxes are nowadays mass produced there are still many well known music makers creating beautiful custom saxophone pieces.
Any large orchestra and dance band nowadays has an extensive section of saxophones of various pitches and they would be sorely missed is they were not there. Their tonal pitch brings a wide range of tones to any orchestral piece. Numerous solos have been written for this fine instrument. It is the catalyst that spans and melds the differences of brass and woodwind sections.
However it was in the beginning of the last century that this instrument found its true home in the new musical genre called jazz. Small bands playing in intimate speakeasies and clubs were the birth place of a sound once heard will never be forgotten. Because of its versatility it is however just as at home in opera houses, chamber recitals and the later rock and country music concerts.
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.
Certain music shops cater exclusively for professional and advanced players and offer top of the range vintage pieces. Accredited instrument manufacturers around the world produce a number of fine saxophones in all the pitches to cover the growing market demand.
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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