The beginnig of the saxophone all started out with Adolphe Sax, the creator of the saxophone. The first saxophone, a C bass, was displayed for the first time, in 1841, to the famous composer, Hector Berlioz. He was amazed at its versatility, unique tone, and control of dynamics. In 1842, Sax moved to Paris to introduce his new
instrument to the rest of the world. Soon to follow was the creation of an
entire saxophone family: fourteen different saxophones in all. Each differed by
size and pitch. They were the: E flat sopranino, F sopranino, B flat soprano, C
soprano, E flat alto, F alto, B flat tenor, C tenor, E flat baritone, B flat
bass, C bass, E flat contrabass, and F contrabass. Many of these variations,
however, are seldom used or have become obsolete.
instrument to the rest of the world. Soon to follow was the creation of an
entire saxophone family: fourteen different saxophones in all. Each differed by
size and pitch. They were the: E flat sopranino, F sopranino, B flat soprano, C
soprano, E flat alto, F alto, B flat tenor, C tenor, E flat baritone, B flat
bass, C bass, E flat contrabass, and F contrabass. Many of these variations,
however, are seldom used or have become obsolete.