Is the baritone a good instrument to play?

Is the baritone a good instrument to play?

The baritone/euphonium has a wide range, and its sound is consistently rich and pleasing throughout. It is flexible in both tone quality and intonation. Therefore, it blends well with most any combination of instruments, but is most widely known for its place in concert, marching and brass bands.

Who plays the baritone?

Famous classical baritone players include James Morrison, Lyndon Baglin, Herbert Scott, Alex Mortimer, Harry Mather, Leonard Falcone and Stephen Mead. Well known jazz baritone players include Rich Matteson, Bernard McKinney, Howard Johnson, Phineas Bower, Maynard Ferguson and Billy Miller.

Is tenor sax easier than Alto?

The short answer—there is not that much of a difference between the alto sax and the tenor sax playing-wise. They are both equally as easy or hard for beginners to play although the alto is, arguably, a bit easier, fingering-wise. In fact, most saxophonists eventually end up playing both.

Is tenor sax better than Alto?

The most obvious difference between the two instruments is their size. The tenor sax is slightly larger and heavier, while the alto sax is smaller, lighter, and more easily managed than a tenor. The tenor sax produces a mellow, rich, and deep sound.

Which sax is best for jazz?

Five of the best saxophones for jazz

• Selmer TS44 Professional Tenor Saxophone Black Nickel. Reasonable pricing. Great sound and playing feel. Engraved bell.
• Yamaha Custom Alto Saxophone YAS-82Z Lacquered. Check Price on Amazon.
• P. Mauriat Le Bravo Intermediate Alto Saxophone Matte Finish. No engraving. Neck: Nickel-silver Brass.

Is tenor harder than Alto?

Both are equally “hard” to play, whereas the sheet music for Tenors are usually easier to play (especially in wind orchestras). When you are young kid the Alto is better, as it is smaller and not so heavy and you need less air to produce a tone. In the end, the sound of your saxophone relies on you.

Why are saxophones so expensive?

Some saxophones are based off very old designs while others are the result of many years of prototypes and testing with world class artists. The cost of R&D has to be built into the price. A huge part of the cost is labor. Even instruments that have machine stamped parts must still be assembled by trained workers.

Which saxophone is most popular?

Tenor Saxophone

Is soprano sax easier than Alto?

The alto saxophone is easier to play than the soprano saxophone, and so it is a good choice for beginners. However, the alto has a bend, so the alto saxophone is about 1.5 times longer overall than the soprano saxophone, and because of that it is heavier as well.

What are the 5 types of saxophones?

14 different saxophones In pitch order from high to low, they are the sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor, baritone and bass.

What is the most expensive saxophone in the world?

Sold on September 8, 1994 at London’s Christie’s auction for $144,500, an ordinary Grafton alto is the world’s most expensive saxophone.

Are Yamaha saxophones good?

When talking about saxophones, the name Yamaha is synonymous with quality, well-designed saxophones that befit both beginners and professionals. The best Yamaha saxophones are considered to be the best around the world. They are dependable, versatile and highly recommended by expert saxophonists.

Is Yamaha Chinese or Japanese?

Yamaha Corporation (ヤマハ株式会社, Yamaha kabushiki gaisha, /ˈjæməˌhɑː/; Japanese pronunciation: [jamaha]) is a Japanese multinational corporation and conglomerate with a very wide range of products and services. It is one of the constituents of Nikkei 225 and is the world’s largest piano manufacturing company.

Are all Yamaha YAS 23 made in Japan?

They are made in Japan and assembled in the USA. SOME new models are made in Japan. If they have an A after the serial number OR have ASSEMBLED IN USA under the serial number, it’s made in Japan and assembled in the USA.