About Musical Instrument

 
     
 

　　Saxophone – Unbridled Jazz Instrument

 

  
  　　When Antoine-Joseph Sax (1814-1894) invented the saxophone, he could not possibly have foreseen it crossing the pond at the end of the nineteenth century. At which point an American has obtained the right to manufacture saxophones, and it accidentally became the musical instrument of choice for jazz music, and it produced great influence on the development of American jazz music for the next hundred years.  
     
 
　　This unique half-worm, half-beast musical instrument extrudes royal elegance from its delicate lines on its exterior. Its bent mouthpiece likens a swan with beautiful curves; its flared horn likens a lily that is silently releasing fragrance. The entire saxophone leaves us with the impression of being both active and quiet at the same time.
Saxophone extrudes roya elegance from its delicate lines.
Saxophone extrudes roya elegance from its delicate lines.
 
 

 

  
  　　A saxophone can produce very rich sound. Its higher notes slot it between the clarinet and the French horn, its middle notes slot it between the human tone and the cello, and its lower notes slot it between the bass string instrument and the tuba. In general, the sound of a saxophone likens that of a string instrument, and it contains an element of melancholy in it.  
   
 
　　In addition, reeds made of different materials produce dramatically different sounds. The metal reeds produce sounds that are as clear as the heat of a summer's sun. They will unleash the passion inside of you. On the other hand, the rubber reeds produce more subdued sounds that remind us of an ocean under full moon, for they contain boundless energies.
The metal reed of a saxophone
The metal reed of a saxophone
 
     
 
　　When a saxophone is played forcefully, it could be very exciting to listen to, therefore it is most suitable for jazz music. Coleman Hawkins of the 1930's and John Coltrane of the 1950's were both master jazz musicians.
Mr. Coleman Hawkins
Mr. Coleman Hawkins
 
     
  　　The saxophone always feels as if it becomes one with its performer, when it became an extension of the performer's soul. When it is not being played, a saxophone is like a tamed beast in the lap of its performer. When it is making a sound, the saxophone is like a guardsman who is ready to strike. A saxophone is using its unbridled tone to safeguard its performer's musical turf.  
     
  　　This article will lead us into the saxophone's world, so we could appreciate its many fascinating faces!