Is a soprano saxophone easy to play?
Is a soprano saxophone easy to play?
The talk about the soprano saxophone being so difficult to play is, well, just plain wrong. It’s a myth and although some people believe it, it is pure nonsense. But, try playing on a well-made, well-balanced soprano mouthpiece and everything changes- EVERYTHING! …
How difficult is soprano saxophone?
The challenges… Playing in tune on the soprano sax is difficult, and takes a lot of practice. The main reason for this is because the mouthpiece is smaller, and is therefore more sensitive to small changes in the embouchure. When starting from scratch, this can be especially hard to control!
What key is soprano saxophone?
B♭
Tenor and soprano saxophones are in the key of B♭, just like clarinets. All three of these instruments produce a B♭ when playing a C on the score. That is why in order to produce the same C pitch as keyed instruments or the flute (concert or “written” C), they must actually play a D.
Which saxophone is best?
- 1 YAMAHA YAS-280 Student Alto saxophones.
- 2 Mendini by Cecilio E Flat Alto Saxophone.
- 3 Jean Paul USA AS-400 Student Alto Saxophone.
- 4 Kaizer Alto Saxophone E Flat – Best Student Alto Saxophone.
- 5 Yamaha YAS-480 Intermediate Eb Alto Saxophone – Best Alto Saxophone for Beginners.
- 6 Selmer SAS280 La Voix II Alto Saxophone.
Are Thomann saxophones any good?
Thomann is certainly selling good and relatively cheap stuff with a good guarantee to back it all up. Yamaha has still great QC even if their cheaper horns are MADE :bluewink: in China. Having said this, returning a saxophone from outside Germany might prove expensive.
Are Thomann saxes made in Taiwan?
The Thomann Custom line big bore saxes, look identical to my Barone Vintage Alto and Tenor. Their standard bore are the same as the classics. These are definitely Taiwanese, the cheaper ones could be Chinese made. I have not bought a sax from them but have bought other items from them.
Are Thomann horns worth the money?
Thomann horns have good fame (they are either Chinese , the cheaper ones, or Taiwanese, the more expensive ones ) and the return is super but if you ever decide to sell you will loose more than 50-60% , that is true of any not so famous brand.
