Monday, September 10, 2012

Chloe Gib

By Chloe Gib


If a person wants to take up the art of playing a saxophone, the first place to start is buying an instrument. There are many ways to search for saxophones for sale. It is important to understand the differences between saxophones, in order to make an informed decision. Beginner players and professionals will play completely different instruments. Buying the wrong instrument might cause a new student to not want to learn how to play it at all. Employees at saxophone shops are also trained to give assistance when buying a new instrument.

There are four different types of saxophones. Understanding the differences between them, one is likely not to buy the wrong type of instrument for the level of the player. There is the choice of buying a brand new item or a secondhand one. Here is some information about the four different types of instruments that are available.

The soprano saxophone has a deep, warm sound and is considered to be the finest. It is in the B flat key and can be curved or it can be straight. It is not advisable to buy a soprano saxophone for beginners as it can be quite difficult to learn to play it in the beginning.

An alto saxophone is a medium size instrument and is characterized by a highly expressive tone and comfortable playability. This is the most commonly played type and also perfect for a beginner to start with. This kind of instrument is in the key E flat and curved with a small mouthpiece.

The heart and soul of Jazz music has been the inspiration for many saxophone players to take up playing this amazing instrument. When a person is looking for saxophones for sale that will be suitable for playing jazz, the perfect choice will be the tenor saxophone. The tone holes and the rods are designed to be longer. The mouthpiece is a bit bigger. It has a highly expressive tone and is considered comfortable to play.

The baritone saxophone is known for its size and can even be extended further with an attachment at the end. The low A sound of the baritone saxophone is a good match for modern classics. Many professionals buy this type for themselves.

Visit different saxophone shops before buying an instrument. Find out about the availability of secondhand instruments and compare prices. Playing saxophones are very fulfilling for many musicians and very enjoyable.




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