MusiqHub | New Zealand :: Instruments

About the Alto Saxophone

The alto saxophone belongs to the woodwind family and it was invented by a Belgian instrument designer (his name was Adolphe Sax!) in 1841. It is smaller than a tenor saxophone but larger than a soprano, and it is the type most used in classical compositions. It can be commonly heard in jazz, classical and marching band music. In the Simpsons, you may spot Lisa playing her alto saxophone!

Learn to play this instrument:

Learn to play the Alto Saxophone by connecting with one of our Independent MusiqHub teachers.

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Alto Saxophone

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Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/cake/dispatcher.php, line 204
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