How would you describe the sound of a saxophone?

I can hear it well: it’s a strong sound, sharp and strident with a fluctuating pitch which repeats itself.

What is the sound of alto?

alto, (Italian: “high”), in vocal music the register approximately between the F below middle C to the second D above—the second highest part in four-part music. The word alto originally referred to the highest male voice, singing falsetto (see countertenor).

What sounds better alto or tenor sax?

Since the alto sax is smaller, its notes are higher and brighter than those of the tenor sax. The tenor sax produces a mellow, rich, and deep sound.

How can I sound better on alto sax?

On Saxophone Tone:

1. Bottom lip position is important. Think the word “Victory”, or the letter “F” to see how much (or little) bottom lip is placed over the bottom teeth.
2. “Hot air plays the Saxophone; Cool air plays the Flute.”
3. Keep your throat open – same way as when you burp – and push the warm air through.

How do you make an alto sax sound like a tenor?

So, if you had to do this live, you could just play the lower end of the alto e.g. from middle G down. It won’t sound the same, but it will mimic that part of the tenor’s range. You could also use a thicker reed and a mouthpiece that will make you sound more similar to a tenor.

Should I start with alto or tenor sax?

The short answer—there is not that much of a difference between the alto sax and the tenor sax playing-wise. They are both equally as easy or hard for beginners to play although the alto is, arguably, a bit easier, fingering-wise.

What do you need to play an alto saxophone?

Buy the accessories you’ll need to play. Other accessories that you’ll need are a hard saxophone case, neck strap, extra reeds, cork grease, and music stand . The neck strap supports your horn and keeps it close to your body as you play. Reeds are necessary and can break easily, so it’s a good idea to pick up extras.

What does the alto saxophone sound like?

A saxophone produces a plaintive, nasal tone that is usually somewhere in between the piercing, nasal tone of the oboe and the warm, brighter sound of the clarinet. The alto and tenor saxophones are two of the most commonly used saxophones in modern times.

Is alto saxophone higher or lower than baritone saxophone?

Likewise, while the alto and baritone saxes transpose to the same key – they are both E-flat instruments – they sound in different octaves, with the baritone sax pitched exactly one octave lower than the alto. Again, note that saxes – even the baritone which sounds in bass clef – are always written in treble clef.

What are good alto saxophone brands?

Selmer, Keilwerth, Yamaha, Yanagisawa are some good saxophone brands. Check out this post to read more in the post and the comments, https://saxstation.com/saxophone-brands.htm. Many players like the Selmer Mark VI ’s best, but some are in bad condition and may need many repairs or be beyond repair.