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Introduction to Construction and History

David Roach
First, David Roach discusses the construction and history of the saxophone, using the alto as a model.
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Construction of the saxophone.
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Saxophone history.
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The Saxophone Family

sax detail
In the clips below David Roach discusses the different members of the saxophone family.
See also this pdf showing the full range of Selmer saxes>>
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Soprano saxophone.
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The sopranino saxophone.
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Breathing issues on the baritone sax.
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The baritone saxophone.
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Low register tenor.
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Orchestrating the tenor sax.
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Tenor saxophone...
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Soprano technique...
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The character of the soprano.
The bass saxophone.
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Jazz and Mouthpieces

saxophone mouthpiece
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Jazz...
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Classical mouthpiece.
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Jazz mouthpiece.
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