Saxophone


 

The saxophone or sax is a conical instrument of the woodwind family, usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece like the clarinet. It was invented by Adolphe Sax in the 1840s. The saxophone is most commonly associated with popular music, big band music, and jazz, but it was originally intended as both an orchestral and military band instrument. Saxophone players are appropriately called saxophonists.

Related Topics:
Woodwind - Brass - Adolphe Sax - 1840s - Popular music - Big band - Jazz - Orchestral - Military band - Saxophone players

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Introduction
History
Construction
Materials
The mouthpiece
Reeds
Members of the saxophone family
Writing for the saxophone
The saxophone in ensembles
Technique
References
See also
External links

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