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.
In modern times it is almost unthinkable to put together a dance band or orchestra which does not include a sax section. They bring a certain level of musicality that is totally unique and for this reason many composers have written music solos specifically for Saxes. Their pitch is perfect as a bridge between the sounds of the woodwind and brass sections.
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.
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.
There are many famous players of this instrument dating back from the early part of the last century to modern day. Names of virtuosos such as Charlie Parker, Stan Getz, John Coltrane, Kenny G, Fausto Papetti and USA Past President Bill Clinton spring to mind when one thinks of well known players. For both amateur and professional players there is a vast selection of saxophones for sale at specialist music shops and online.
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.
In modern times it is almost unthinkable to put together a dance band or orchestra which does not include a sax section. They bring a certain level of musicality that is totally unique and for this reason many composers have written music solos specifically for Saxes. Their pitch is perfect as a bridge between the sounds of the woodwind and brass sections.
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.
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.
There are many famous players of this instrument dating back from the early part of the last century to modern day. Names of virtuosos such as Charlie Parker, Stan Getz, John Coltrane, Kenny G, Fausto Papetti and USA Past President Bill Clinton spring to mind when one thinks of well known players. For both amateur and professional players there is a vast selection of saxophones for sale at specialist music shops and online.
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