Let’s Talk About Sax!!

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Equipment

Professional level saxophones vs intermediate and beginner saxophones. It's all about the sax!! Professional saxophones are made from high quality materials such as gold brass and can feature gold or silver plating, with the overall quality of the instrument contributing to its tone, response and playability. Beginner saxophones are usually made from materials such as yellow brass and nickel silver, providing a more affordable option for those starting out.

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Types of Saxophones

The soprano saxophone is the smallest of the 4 commonly used saxophones, with a higher sounding pitch than the tenor, alto & baritone saxophones. Working in a similar way to a soprano vocalist, hitting the higher notes above the tenor and alto, it is considered one of the hardest of the saxophone family to play.

The alto saxophone has a higher pitch than the tenor & baritone saxophones & a lower pitch than the soprano saxophone lending itself to the more popular Ibiza club & pop sounds. It is very popular with beginner players and children due to its size and lighter weight compared with the tenor saxophone.

The tenor saxophone is slightly larger in size than the alto saxophone with a deeper, fuller more complex sound, making the tenor saxophone the perfect choice from the saxophone family when looking to create the smooth sensual sound of jazz or the hard-hitting rebellious rhythms of rock.

The baritone saxophone is one of the largest and heaviest of the saxophone family. An octave lower than the alto saxophone, it mostly plays bassline, producing a deep, expressive sound.