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The '''saxophone''' is a [[musical instrument]] from the [[woodwind]] family, using a single reed and a conical bore. Invented in 1841 by [[Adolphe Sax]], the saxophone serves as a bridge between the brass and woodwind worlds, combining the volume of a brass instrument with the distinct sound of a woodwind instrument. | The '''saxophone''' is a [[musical instrument]] from the [[Woodwind instrument|woodwind]] family, using a single reed and a conical bore. Invented in 1841 by [[Adolphe Sax]], the saxophone serves as a bridge between the brass and woodwind worlds, combining the volume of a brass instrument with the distinct sound of a woodwind instrument. | ||
Most saxophones in use today are pitched in either B♭ or E♭, but some of the less-popular models originally patented by Sax which are pitched in C or F, still remain. | Most saxophones in use today are pitched in either B♭ or E♭, but some of the less-popular models originally patented by Sax which are pitched in C or F, still remain. | ||
Revision as of 06:44, 10 May 2010
The saxophone is a musical instrument from the woodwind family, using a single reed and a conical bore. Invented in 1841 by Adolphe Sax, the saxophone serves as a bridge between the brass and woodwind worlds, combining the volume of a brass instrument with the distinct sound of a woodwind instrument.
Most saxophones in use today are pitched in either B♭ or E♭, but some of the less-popular models originally patented by Sax which are pitched in C or F, still remain.
The saxophone family
History