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Julian Smith, inspired by the work of Kenny G, placed third [6] on Britain's Got Talent in 2009, doing a solo performance in each of three appearances with a soprano saxophone. In some popular music interpretations, the soprano saxophone is commonly paired with FM-type electric piano and electronic drum sounds to create a smooth, R&B-like
A B ♭ soprano saxophone is also sometimes used, and is played by the first alto saxophonist. A bass saxophone in B ♭ is used in some concert band music (especially music by Percy Grainger). [23] Classical saxophonist Sigurd Raschèr. Saxophones are used in chamber music, such as saxophone quartets and other
Entführung (Abduction) for soprano saxophone and electronic and concrete music (1986/2004)—Karlheinz Stockhausen Due a due for soprano saxophone and percussion (1987)— Bertold Hummel Aragonesca for soprano/alto saxophone, bass clarinet, violin and cello (1987)— Dave Smith
Musik im Bauch, for 6 percussionists and music boxes, Nr. 41 (1975) Momente, for soprano solo, 4 choirs, and 13 instrumentalists, Nr. 13 (1962–64/69) Oktophonie (1990/91) electronic music of Tuesday from Light; Plus-Minus, 2 x 7 pages for realization, Nr. 14 (1963) Pole, for 2 players or singers with 2 short-wave radios, Nr. 30 (1969–70)
The criteria for classifying musical instruments vary depending on the point of view, time, and place. The many various approaches examine aspects such as the physical properties of the instrument (shape, construction, material composition, physical state, etc.), the manner in which the instrument is played (plucked, bowed, etc.), the means by which the instrument produces sound, the quality ...
The C soprano saxophone is a member of the saxophone family, invented in 1846. It closely resembles the more common B ♭ soprano saxophone but is pitched a whole step higher. . Unlike most other saxophones, it is not a transposing instrument, a quality it shares with the C melody (also called C tenor) saxoph
Bass saxophone: B ♭ 1: Contrabass saxophone: E ♭ 1: Subcontrabass saxophone B ♭ 0: Tin whistle: C 5: Transposes at the octave. Some whistle players treat whistles pitched higher or lower than the "standard" D tin whistle as (additionally) transposing instruments. Trombone Tenor Trombone: C4 When noted in treble clef Alto trombone: C4 ...
As a composer, he frequently scored for the saxophone. In chamber music, the most important examples include the Sexteto místico for flute, oboe, alto saxophone, harp, guitar, and celesta (1917), Quarteto simbólico for flute, alto saxophone, harp, celesta and women's voices (1921), the Nonet (1923), Chôros No. 3 and No. 7 (1925 and 1924 ...