What are the types of saxes?

In fact, Adolphe Sax conceived of an orchestra consisting solely of saxophones, and so he made saxophones in a range of sizes. Yet today, there are only 6 types in widespread use. In pitch order from high to low, they are the sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor, baritone and bass.

How do you Unlacque a saxophone?

To unlacquer do the thermal shock thing than weakens the lacquer (see previous step) in a big pot. you can submerge half saxophone and then turn and submerge the other half. After this lacquer peels even with the bare fingers. if you don’t have that big pot, you can use heat gun.

What type of saxophone is best for jazz?

tenor
If you’re choosing a saxophone based on genre, nearly each type of saxophone is used in jazz music, but the tenor tends to be the one that’s used the most; therefore, if your child seems mostly interested in playing jazz, the tenor sax is a better choice.

What type of saxophone sounds best?

Alto Sax The Alto Saxophone is the #1 type in terms of worldwide sales. It has become very popular due to the size and versatility of tone. The Alto is used in all types of musical scenarios, from jazz to classical. It has a higher ‘voice’ compared to the Tenor, but is not as high pitched as the Soprano.

Do silver plated saxophones tarnish?

Silver Plated Finish The downside to silver though is that it is quite prone to tarnishing over time, so more care is generally involved. Often times a lacquer is added to silver to help maintain its appearance, but you’ll lose some of the character that silver is known for in doing so.

Do Unlacquered saxophones sound different?

In summary I would say that we both thought the unlacquered saxophones had what can only be described as a slightly wider sound than the lacquered saxophones. They had slightly more highs and slightly more lows. I wouldn’t say the sound was brighter or darker just a bit thicker.

What is the easiest key to play on saxophone?

So using those transposed (alto) keys, some would say the ‘easier’ keys would be A, G, and D, with E, B, F# and C# being ‘harder’ (more sharps).

Do silver plated saxophones sound different?

Silver Plated Finish It offers more of a spread sound, having a darker sound when the sax is played more softly, and an enormously bright when played with more emphasis. The downside to silver though is that it is quite prone to tarnishing over time, so more care is generally involved.

How do you clean a silver plated saxophone?

Silver saxophones should be cleaned with a silver polishing cloth as long as they aren’t lacquered. Lacquered silver saxophones should be cleaned with a musician’s lacquer polish. It’s crucial not to use brass cleaner on silver saxophones since it is much more abrasive and can cause damage.

How do you clean an Unlacquered saxophone?

If you have an unlacquered horn then it’s best to not use any products to clean it except a cloth or some cold soapy water for a proper clean. Remember part of the charm with older horns (and the sound – more on that later) comes from the aged look of the brass.

What is the difference between lacquered and unlacquered saxophone?

The obvious differences can be heard between lacquered and unlacquered saxophones. The unlacquered horns do have a more spread tone, which can be felt nearer the bottom register whilst the lacquered saxophones feel more focused and direct. However, this difference isn’t night and day.

How long does it take to get decent at saxophone?

However, with a reasonable amount of allocated practise time and enthusiasm most people should within a few years (2 -4) be able to read simple melodies with ease, improvise neat diatonic lines and play comfortably with others in an ensemble, which for most will mean many years of enjoyment.

Which saxophone is best for rock?

Tenor
Tenor is the usual saxophone for rock, and it makes very little difference what make. You just need a good one as with any style of music. The mouthpiece is a more important piece of kit as far as making the sound goes.