About Saxophones

In 1846, the saxophone was developed by Adolphe Sax, a Belgian wind instrument maker. It was developed for the purpose of forming a tonal link between woodwind instruments like the clarinets and the midrange brass instruments. The early saxophones had fewer keys and a simpler structure than their contemporary counterparts, but the tone patterns have not changed since then.

At present, the most commonly used saxophones are the soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophones. The saxophone is a conical musical instrument made of brass, characterised by its flared bell. Just like the clarinet, the saxophone is played by vibrating the reed attached to the mouthpiece. That is why the saxophone is made of metal but referred to as a woodwind instrument. By the way, this mouthpiece is very delicate. Since a difference of a thousandth of a millimetre affects the tone, and moreover, since there are different types of reeds for classical music and jazz, you may want to pay careful attention when you purchase your saxophone.

Many players are attracted to the saxophone for its rich tones and its playing techniques, simpler and more flexible than those of other reed instruments. Saxophones have always been the object of admiration among wind instruments. Soprano saxophones with their clear sound, alto saxophones – the star among the saxophones, the tenor saxophone with its placid and deep appeal, and the baritone saxophone with its beautiful low notes – you may choose your saxophone by sound preference, or you may choose it based on your favourite genre of music (for example, if it is jazz, you must have your favourite artist). However, in general, it is said that the tenor or alto saxophone is a good instrument for beginners because they are relatively easy to play and easy to carry around.