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Saxophone




Saxophone is a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore. It was invented by Adolphe Sax, a Belgian manufacturer, in 1840. In 1846, with the patent, he officially revealed it to the public.

Saxophone has a combination of four conical sections. The mouthpiece of saxophone is similar to clarinet. Saxophone is most commonly use in popular music and big band music. It was used as an orchestral and military band instrument.



Updated on 7th June, 2005

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