| A saxophone is a musical instrument that belongs | | | | Hence, it is a preferred solo jazz instrument. The |
| to the woodwind category. | | | | most popular baritone saxophonists were Pepper |
| A saxophone is a musical instrument that belongs | | | | Adams, Harry Carney, Gary Smulyan, Cecil Payne |
| to the woodwind category. It is one of the | | | | and Gerry Mulligan. There are many aspects taken |
| youngest musical instruments. The saxophone | | | | into consideration while designing a baritone |
| was invented by Adolphe Sax, a Belgian, in the | | | | saxophone, especially a professional one: the tube |
| 1840s. Later, many people made their own | | | | is carefully tested with various alloys as the |
| alterations to the instrument. Saxophones were | | | | weight of the metal and its thickness can effect |
| generally used in the military and in big orchestras, | | | | the performance of the instrument; the holes and |
| but are now found in smaller bands as well. They | | | | the posts should also be placed very carefully, and |
| are especially popular in big band, pop music and | | | | soldering is also given much importance; |
| jazz music. There are many kinds of saxophones | | | | professional horns also contain adjustable felt |
| but the four most common ones are: Soprano, | | | | bumpers and screws, as well as hand-engravings |
| Alto, Tenor and Baritone saxophones.The baritone | | | | and hand-hammered keys. The finish is also an |
| saxophone is larger in size than the alto and tenor | | | | important aspect. Gold and silver plating is |
| models. It contains an extra loop near the | | | | generally preferred over colored lacquer. There |
| mouthpiece that is responsible for producing a | | | | are also used and vintage baritone saxophones |
| unique sound. Many latest baritone saxophones | | | | available. The local music store, mail-order service, |
| have an extra key for playing a low A (concert | | | | a private party or the Internet are good sources |
| C). The baritone saxophone, like all other | | | | for buying alto saxophones. The main aspects to |
| saxophones, is a transposing instrument. It is in | | | | be considered are the quality, service, price and |
| the key of E-Flat. It is slightly longer than the | | | | the model. |
| soprano saxophone, and also lower-sounding. | | | | |