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Saxophone

Saxophones, a family of single reed instruments in the woodwind family of instruments, are often found in jazz ensembles and related bands. Questions about the various type of saxophones, saxophone players, and saxophone music belong here.

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Do people that play the saxophone kiss better?

There is no scientific evidence to support the claim that people who play the saxophone kiss better. Kissing involves a combination of physical coordination, emotional connection, and personal preference, rather than a specific skill related to playing a musical instrument. While playing the saxophone may improve lip muscle strength and control, it does not necessarily translate to being a better kisser.

What song was Vanessa huxtable pretending to play the saxophone to on the Cosby show?

Ah, what a delightful memory! Vanessa Huxtable was pretending to play the saxophone to the classic jazz tune "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty. It's wonderful to see someone inspired by music and expressing themselves creatively. Keep on painting those happy little saxophone tunes, my friend.

Given two vectors A3i-2j and B-you 5j find the vector C in the xy plane such that c A B but whose direction is perpendicular to A-B?

The quality of the browser through which questions are posted is pathetic: it does not accept most mathematical symbols. This question, as it appears, does not provide anywhere near enough information for us to answer it.

Why is G C content is more stable at high temperatures than DNA with a high A T content?

G-C base pairs have three hydrogen bonds, making them more stable than A-T base pairs, which only have two hydrogen bonds. This makes DNA with higher G-C content more resistant to heat-induced denaturation at high temperatures.

Famous people who played the saxophone?

Some famous people who played the saxophone include jazz legends like John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, and Sonny Rollins, as well as former US President Bill Clinton who famously played the instrument while in office.

What does tenor saxophone sound like?

It sounds very loud and jazzy. I play it myself. It's awesome

How do you transpose tenor sax to alto sax?

move each note and the key signature 5 half steps or 2 whole steps and a half up.

What does alto saxophone sound like?

The Alto Saxophone is a rich and lovely sound wich echoes but iit can hurt a dogs ears when it reaches an extremly high pich noise.

What are some songs that are played by a saxophone in a solo role?

Theres a lot I can think of...


Au Privave by Charlie Parker (Bebop*)

When I was a Child by Dave Brubeck (Straight Ahead Jazz*)

Travelin' Blues** by Dave Brubeck (Blues*)

Cheesecake by Dexter Gordon (Straight Ahead Jazz*)

The Sidewinder** by Lee Morgan (Straight Ahead Jazz*)

Song for my Father** by Horace Silver (Latin Jazz*)


IN these songs, in the original version, they do have a saxophone and a piano solo. But for any song, if the saxophonist knows the main melody and the pianist is a decent jazz pianist, then you could change it up any way you want. Like you could have the pianist play a harmony part for the main melody that the sax plays. Or you could fit in a piano solo.

What's your definition of good jazz song? And what do you mean by piano solo do you mean improvising, or do you mean a written solo. If you want a written solo, I can't help you there. You'll either have to find a song yourself with a written piano solo or I guess you could get the sheet music for the original improvisation in the songs listed above.

Or do you want a jazz song just for piano and saxophone, or do you want a song that needs a drum player and bass player? You need to be as specific as possible.





*THese are the genres of jazz each song is
**These songs require more than just a traditional jazz quartet. (A jazz quartet includes a horn, piano, drums, bass). THese songs require more than one horn.



Hope I helped :)

What woodwind instruments have a mouthpiece?

theres a reed that you need unlike other instruments

How do you prevent the airy sound on an alto saxophone?

Practice. More experience, the better sound. Also, the mouthpiece makes a big difference to the sound. The mouthpiece that comes with the saxophone tends to (not always) be a beginner one, that is easy to use but is unable to hit the low and high notes. Whereas if you got a more professional mouthpiece, after you get used to it, it sounds much nicer and is easier to play. Another thing, by learning techniques like vibrato or 'growling', makes great effects when performing and recording. To do vibrato, move your jaw (fast) up and down ever so slightly when playing a long note; this makes it sound sort of echoey and like the sound is vibrating, hence the name 'vibrato'. To growl, make a humming noise whilst playing a note, and it makes an intense gnarly sound. Though it is quite tricky to do, so don't be put off if you can't do it after a few tries ;)

Remember though, saxophones that are on CDs are edited in sound. They put on echo effects and pitch corrector so it sounds perfect, which is extremely difficult to do playing live. So use recorded saxophones as a reference, but don't get upset if you don't sound exactly like it ;)

What is the difference between a student saxophone than a normal saxophone?

There are 3 levels of saxophones.

First, there's a student model. Student models are cheaper and for beginning saxophonists or saxophonists who don't really plan on continuing saxophone. It has all the basic functions a beginner needs. These are the cheapest

Second, there's the intermediate level saxophone. These are used mostly for students who want to keep going in your saxophone career. Most models have the alternate F# key that is needed in harder level music. The tone from the materials used is also better. These can get pretty expensive but most are affordable (if it's important to you).

Lastly, There's the professional saxophone. These are for serious saxophonists, (or ones that like to spend money!) These are ALWAYS at least 2000 dollars...They have the best sound, however. All have an alternate F# key (and on soprano high G key) If you want a professional saxophone, I would suggest waiting until you know how to play and care for it/know you want to keep going with the saxophone.

Hope this helps.

Does Target sell saxophone reeds?

No but you can get them online or at music stores. i recomend railroad bazar

What are the notes for 'When the saints go marching in' on alto saxophone?

G b c d

g b c d

g b c d b g b a

b b a g g b d d d c

c b c d b g a g

g b c d b g a g

g g