| Saxophones are musical instruments belonging | | | | are generally associated with jazz music, but |
| to the woodwind category. | | | | they are also suitable for classical music. |
| | | | The saxophone often complements the French |
| Saxophones are musical instruments belonging | | | | horn since both of them have a similar range |
| to the woodwind category. Saxophones were | | | | and timbre. Jazz saxophones use high-baffled |
| generally used in the military and in big | | | | mouthpieces. Their configuration allows the |
| orchestras, but are now found in smaller | | | | baffle, or ceiling, to be closer to the reed |
| bands as well. They are generally used for | | | | for a brighter sound. The sound should be |
| big band music, pop music and jazz. A | | | | bright enough to cut through the other big |
| saxophone is as complex as a classical | | | | instruments in a band or an orchestra. The |
| instrument and as unconventional as a | | | | baffle and the tone depend on the shape of |
| non-classical instrument. People who play | | | | the mouthpiece. Those with larger tip |
| saxophones are called saxophonists.The | | | | openings allow for greater flexibility in the |
| saxophone was invented by Adolphe Sax, a | | | | pitch for "bending" notes. This is very |
| Belgian, in the 1840s. Later, many people | | | | useful in jazz and pop music. Lower baffles |
| made their own alterations to the instrument. | | | | and smaller tip openings make the pitch more |
| There are many kinds of saxophones but the | | | | stable and give a darker sound. This is more |
| most commonly used are: Soprano, Alto, Tenor | | | | suitable to classical music.The local music |
| and Baritone saxophones. The smaller alto | | | | store, mail-order service, a private party or |
| saxophones are ideal for first-time players. | | | | the Internet are popular sources for buying |
| The tenor saxophones are generally preferred | | | | saxophones. The main aspects to be considered |
| by jazz musicians, especially soloists. The | | | | are the quality, service, price and the |
| alto is the next preferred model. There are | | | | model. |
| also vintage saxophones available. Saxophones | | | | |