Articles related to "Saxophone"



How to Buy Your Used Saxophone
The used saxophone market is flooded with inflated prices and hype. Here are tips for buying a used alto saxophone, used tenor saxophone or used baritone saxophone.
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So Many Saxophones for Sale, Which to Buy?
Musicians who buy a saxophone will find an array of models ranging from a student saxophone to professional saxophone. There are alto saxophones, tenor, baritone,& bass.
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Blow, Gabriel ...
How air can cause a saxophone to make music.
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Introduction to the saxophone
An introduction to the saxophone.
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A sheep in wolf's clothing.
Sometimes the saxophone is called on to play the parts of other instruments.
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Saxophone Vocabulary
A list of words related to the saxophone.
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Musical Instruments- The Saxophone
In the mid 1800's a radically new musical instrument was invented. It was a strange hybrid of metal and wood, yet it had a sound that was said to mimic the human voice.
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Sax In the 21st Century
An introduction to an exciting new saxophone design.
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Good Instruction
Teaching tips for new teachers.
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To swab, or not to swab... (Part I)
Some tips for caring for your instrument.
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To swab, or not to swab... (Part II:The Revenge)
Some more tips for caring for your instrument.
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Apollo Saxophone Quartet
A review of their CD, <i>First & Foremost</i>. Plus, a punchline from a PDQ Bach piece.
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"Thar They Blow"
Enjoy the Nuclear Whale Saxophone Orchestra.
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"In the Mood"
A brief history of Joe Garland.
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"The Saddest Girl in Grade Number Two"
A short tribute to Lisa Simpson.
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“Lip My Reeds”
"Lip My Reeds" is a bassoon quartet by PDQ Bach; this article is about reeds.
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A Hint of Sax
Some notes from a small section I found about the saxophone.
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Don't just play notes - Tell a story!
One way to build emotion in a piece of music is to tell a story.
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Double Your Fun
Why do saxophonists need to learn other instruments?
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Four Books For Christmas Giving
Reviews of books about Superman, University of Kentucky basketball, the history of the saxophone, and TV's "Sesame Street"
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Play Well With Others
Playing in an ensemble is important in becoming a good musician.
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Stage Struck?
Some tips for performance situations.
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Why make music?
From a post on the Saxophone Discussion Forum, comes a discussion on why we make music.
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AH-EE!
How throat positions can improve your playing.
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Dreaming and Doing
This article takes a look at the relationship between dreams (not the kind we have during sleep, but the kind we could refer to as aspirations) and the actions we take to fulfill them.
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Jazz Musician Cecil Payne Dies
With the death, aged 84, of baritone saxophonist Cecil Payne, on 30 November 2007, the jazz world has lost one of its most respected and creative players and composers.
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Band Instruments- To Rent Or Buy?
You may think that buying a band instrument is a better financial investment than renting one when in truth, renting a band instrument may be a better deal for beginners.
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How to Design a Music Room
What's more inspiring for musicians than a personalized room surrounding them with the things they enjoy? Here are tips for designing the perfect music retreat.
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Review of Sade's 'Love Deluxe'
'Love Deluxe' sounds great, but is it that good?

Review of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones' "Let's Face It"
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones are an eight piece rock band.
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Special Sites for Those Instrumentalists!
Coming to the rescue...these links to help out the instrumental (band) director!
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Woodwind Instruments-How They Work
Why is a sax a woodwind instrument when it is made of metal? This article will paint a simple and understandable picture of what makes up a woodwind instrument.
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Duke Ellington: Big-Band Jazz
Biography of Edward "Duke" Ellington - his life and career. He was influential in jazz history and founder of the big-band jazz music.
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Great Gifts For Beginner Musicians
When going shopping for Christmas think a moment about getting a gift that will encourage your young musican to practice and have more fun at the same time.
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Hills Garlic Festival in the Slocan Valley of BC
Artisans, organic farmers, musicians, 2nd-hand booksellers & chefs gather from 100s of miles to sell wares, perform, meet friends & travelers and celebrate the harvest.
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Musical Trends Since the 1940s
From the 1940s to the present, urban music has creatively changed during each decade. The artists managed to find innovative ways to update the music.
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Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here
Much is made of Dark Side of the Moon, Pink Floyd's 1973 album that is one of the best-selling of all time. But Wish You Were Here is much, much better.
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Promising a Fun Activity
A few suggestions for using the carrot technique.
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EYECATCHERS!! FROM CASUAL WEAR TO GENUINE FASHION PLATES!!
An overview of some great new fashion finds.
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Reciprocity as a Disciplinary Tactic
"Hey, Baldy! You'd better be careful in a bowling alley!" These words were hollered to me from a distance, just as I was leaving the school on my first day as a substitute in the sixth grade. It took some courage, but I walked up to the perpertrator of that taunt. The student must not have anticipated this, because he looked frightened.
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Salvador: Dismiss the Mystery
"Dismiss the Mystery," is classic Salvador, an exuberant brew of Latin beats, uplifting horns and exultant lyrics. I defy you to sit through this jammin' project.
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What is a Concert Band?
While orchestras are still seen as the upper crust of music performance, concert bands make up the vast majority of performing ensembles in the U.S. Find out why here!
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Overcoming Stage Fright
Of all the hundreds of maladies that can befall a musician, stage fright and performance anxiety are most devastating, but given time and preparation, they can be cured.
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What Is a Jazz Band?
Jazz bands come in many different sizes and instrumentations. What is the difference between them? In jazz, it all depends on the music
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Another squirt of sunscreen for drill teams
Part three of my rendition of the "Sunscreen Song" for drill teams.
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Aimee Bobruk Releases New Album
Austin singer-songwriter Aimee Bobruk's new album, The Safety Match Journal, is a collection of folk songs dressed up in a sparkling pop package.
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Albinism in Culture: Music
Though often maligned in book and film, persons with albinism can take pride in the achievements of singer-songwriters Edgar Winter, Salif Keita, and Yellowman.
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Holland America's Art Collection
Each of Holland America Line's 15 ships showcase superb fine art and antiques that range from pre-Columbian artifacts to contemporary pop art culture.
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Love Jazz? Try This Theme Cruise
November 2007 departure on Holland America Westerdam cruise ship features straight-ahead jazz stars Ken Peplowski, Cyrus Chestnut, Dizzy Gillespie Big Band live
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Philip Glass' Album Passages
Philip Glass often incorporates non-Western elements into his compositions, but in the album Passages, he collaborates with Indian composer Ravi Shankar.
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