Like all wind instruments, saxophones come in a variety of price points depending on reputation, quality of craftsmanship, construction materials, and construction methods.
While it is impossible to pinpoint the best of the best amid this constellation of options, there are a few alto saxophones that tend to rise to the top of most lists.
It is an exciting moment for the preteen musician.
After putting the kiddo through the paces with a variety of instrumental options, the band director announces to the beginner band student, “I think you are a saxophonist.”
Following the elation of being yoked to a particular instrument, the musician is then given more specific information, namely a particular instrument within the saxophone family.
Now decisions are made.
Which instrument is best? What about budget? Buy or rent? New or used? Which is the best saxophone for beginners?
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When deciding to purchase a new instrument there are many options to choose from.
How can you be sure you are getting the best tenor saxophone for you?
This quick guide will give you all the information you need to make the right choices before you purchase from the best tenor saxophone brands.
It is one of the funniest moments in the beginning band. The newbie reed player slaps a reed on the mouthpiece, tightens the ligature with a “Vulcan Death Grip,” and then fires a stream of air through the poor saxophone like it is a tiny, tense latex balloon.
The resulting screech makes the hair stand on end. Within moments, the musician announces to the anticipating director, “I just cracked my reed.” [Read more…]
If you’re shopping for a saxophone – whether you’ve never played or played for 10 years – you know that there are lots of options out there.
One of the most popular (and historic) saxophone manufacturers is one you’ve almost certainly heard on the radio, seen in a band, or run across in a music store – Selmer!
Selmer has been making saxophones for almost 100 years, and they manufacture instruments for every level of player – from a rank beginner to a seasoned professional.
