Saxophone

Basic Facts About Saxophones

• The saxophone is named after it's inventor Adolphe Sax.
• The mouthpiece attached to the saxophone is called the reed.
• The saxophone is made in eight sizes.
• The saxophone is usually played in jazz and pop music.
• The saxophone is made out of brass but classified as a woodwind instrument.
• Some types of saxophones are the soprillo, subcontrabass and alto saxophone.
• The saxophone became popular in military marching bands.

Famous Saxophone Players Include:

• John Coltrane
• Charlie Parker
• Stan Getz
• Coleman Randolf Hawkins
• Lester Prez Young
• James Moody
• Kenny G

Saxophone Coloring Page: http://www.hellokids.com/c_19328/coloring

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A video of a guy playing the alto and tenor saxophone to the popular song "Halo" by Beyonce.