An accomplished flutist and clarinet player Adolphe Sax invented the music instrument known as the saxophone in 1846. He was an accomplished instrument maker and worked in the family music business. He had a dream of creating an instrument which would have the woodwind range and the brass instrument projection. Today these are popular instruments and one can readily find saxophones for sale.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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