Types of saxophone
Alto
Alto is a medium-sized sax and one of the most common types used. The reason behind this is the size and ease of use that the instrument provides. The mouthpiece of this kind is small, due to which there are only a limited number of intonations that can be employed. The alto includes that classic curve at the bottom which traditional saxophones have. The best use of this type comes in jazz, contemporary and classical music.
Tenor
A bit larger in size than the alto,
Check our picks of best tenor saxophones the tenor still lands in the medium-sized range of saxophones. This type is also considered to be a common one used by musicians for similar reasons as the alto, that is, its ease of use and size. The main difference lies in the size of the mouthpiece; the tenor has a larger mouthpiece which allows for a few extra intonations to be applied. Therefore, it is preferred by intermediate or professional musicians. It is mostly used for jazz, classical and rock genres as it is considered to be highly versatile.
Soprano is the smallest type of saxophone, yet there are three different versions available. You will find most sopranos to be straight, lacking that classic curve, but they are still one of the hardest instruments to play. As it has a high pitch, musicians usually prefer to use it for jazz. Smaller instrument means less material in production, so the soprano saxophone usually the cheapest type of saxophone, that does not mean it is suitable for beginners. Soprano sax is recommended for intermediate and advanced players.
You guessed it; the baritone is the largest of the family. You will see that it is not used too regularly due to its size and weight. Making intonations through this saxophone is not easy, so it’s best if you don’t buy it as a beginner.
This type is used in a wide variety of music genres due to the tune that it offers.
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