Buy Bass saxophone

From the family of instruments called saxophones, the bass saxophone is one of those that produces the lowest sounds. Its resonant sound was mainly exploited in big band music and classic jazz from the 1920s. If you're interested in buying a bass saxophone, in the following lines, you can get information to make an informed selection.

What are the types of saxophones?

The saxophone family, created by Adolphe Sax, consists of a wide range of woodwind instruments with similar characteristics. But currently, only four of them enjoy widespread popularity: the soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, and baritone saxophone. The aforementioned group is ordered by the frequency of the generated sound, with the first being the highest and the last being the lowest.

The saxophone family also includes other less popular types, such as the sopranino saxophone and the bass saxophone, which are used in special performances. The latter is one of the woodwind instruments in the family that produces lower notes.

Which is the best saxophone to start playing?

Many musicians who master this instrument agree that the alto saxophone is the most suitable to start playing this family of instruments. This is because it is the one with the easiest fingering, due to the spacing of its keys.

In contrast, the bass saxophone is not the best choice for beginners due to its large size and weight. Therefore, its use is not recommended for children and individuals of non-robust build.

How long does it take to learn to play the bass saxophone?

Firstly, for several reasons, the bass saxophone is not the best member of this family of instruments to learn to play, although it is not impossible to use it for this purpose. With average dedication, it is possible to learn the basics of its performance (musical reading and basic scale fingerings) in between one year and a year and a half.

Things you should consider before buying a bass sax

At La Musa Instruments, your online woodwind instrument store, you can buy the bass saxophone that best suits your preferences. In our store, you will find the best brands in the market: Yamaha, Arnolds & Sons, P. Mauriat, Selmer, and Yanagisawa, among many others. You can also find saxophone mouthpieces, cases, and other accessories you may need.

Don't wait to buy the bass saxophone that will take your performance to a professional level.

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