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November Sixth is the birthday of Adolphe Sax (1814-1894) the inventor and namesake of the saxophone. He was a Belgian inventor, instrument maker and musician. He also invented several other instruments which are not popular now.
The saxophone is not usually associated with Classical Music. It has been associated with Jazz, Big Band and Swing Music. I like those types of music. Claude Debussy and several other Classical composers have written music for the Saxophone. Many orchestras have a position for a saxophone player. They are popular instruments for high school bands. There are nine types of saxophones: Sopranissimo, Sopranino, Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass, Contrabass and Subcontrabass. The subcontrabass is very large and about six feet tall. The Bass, Contrabass and Subcontrabass are not as popular. The tenor, soprano and alto are more popular. Sax originally wanted to improve the bass clarinet. in the 1840's and 50's it became part of small classical ensembles. It also gained use in both French and British Military bands. it was still a novelty in the Classical Music world, it gained a following in Ragtime music and Vaudeville. In the 1920's it gained a following among Jazz musicians
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