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The Saxophone
This is an instrument which is
a hybrid of the woodwind
mouthpiece, the oboe-like
conic barrel, and a body that resembles that of the brass .
It was invented by the German
Adolph Sax in 1840, however was
not accepted into the symphonic orchestra ,
except for several French
composers who integrated it in their work.
Composers like Debussy ,
with his "Rhapsody for Saxophone and orchestra",
Bizet
in his "L'Arlesienne", and
Richard Strauss
in "Symphony Domestique" made use
of it, use that did not make it a true member of the "classic"
club of instrument.
In jazz ,
however, it was welcomed, and it became one of the most important instruments
in this style .
Jazz players like Charlie Parker, the inventor
of Bebop ,
Coleman Hawkins, Lester
Young, Sonny Rollins and young Michael
Breaker, brought this instrument fame and sympathy.
It is also a significant instrument in Rock
n' Roll
music, the saxophone is a significant instrument, and of power, being used
for energetic, expressive improvisations
here.
The saxophone family includes four main members: soprano ,
alt ,
tenor
and baritone.
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Debussy
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Bizet
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Strauss
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