10 Interesting Fact About Saxophones

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• Saxophone is a musical instrument created by Adolphe Sax in the 1840s.
• Saxophone is included in the group of wooden blowing instruments.
• There are four types of saxophone, namely soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone.
• Saxophone is often used in jazz, blues and rock genres.
• There are special techniques in playing saxophone, such as circular breathing and altissimo.
• Famous saxophone players include John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, and Kenny G.
• When played, Saxophone produces soft and sensual sounds.
• Saxophone became one of the most popular musical instruments in the world in the 1920s and 1930s.
• Besides being a musical instrument, saxophone is also used in orchestra and marching band.
• Saxophone also has an important role in film music, as in the soundtrack of the film James Bond.