The saxophone is made of metal, with a large range of strength. It can be compared with other brass music in terms of sound intensity, which is also beyond the reach of other woodwind instruments. In terms of sound quality, it has the characteristics of woodwind instrument and has the brightness of metal.
In playing, because its structure is designed by using the scientific principle of Baum type flute keys, its mechanical system is more reasonable and its parts are used flexibly. Therefore, it can play difficult music like flute and clarinet. At the same time, compared with other woodwind instruments, it has its own unique features in playing sliding tone, tremolo, spitting sound and super blowing.
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