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	Bass saxophone - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The bass saxophone (or bass sax for short) is the second largest existing member of the saxophone family (or third largest, if the subcontrabass tubax is counted).
		Unlike the baritone, the bass saxophone is not commonly used, and the contrabass voice in wind bands is usually handled by the tuba, or in jazz and other popular-music bands by the double bass or electric bass, all of which have a lower range.
		Although originally available in either B-flat or C (the latter for orchestral use), the modern bass saxophone is pitched in B-flat, a perfect fourth lower than the baritone, and thus the same as the B-flat contrabass clarinet.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bass_saxophone (490 words)

	Saxophone - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It was first officially revealed to the public in the presentation of the bass saxophone in C at an exhibition in Brussels in 1841.
		The instrument, which combined a saxophone bore and keys with a bell shaped similar to that of a heckelphone, was intended to imitate the timbre of the English horn and was produced only in 1929 and 1930.
		Virtually all saxophones are transposing instruments: Sopranino, alto and baritone saxophones are in the key of E-flat, and soprano, tenor and bass saxophones are in the key of B-flat.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Saxophone (4718 words)

	Devian Jazz Page-Saxophone History
		But to construct first saxophone he used a cone-shaped brass tube for the body of the instrument and a mouthpiece with a reed of woody material.
		And the first Saxophone was born, when Adolphe was just twenty years old This first saxophone is a C bass saxophone.
		As a result, the saxophone was added to the French Army Bands and the practice spread throughout Europe and to the United States.
	www.angelfire.com /jazz/devianjazz/history.html (675 words)

	Todd Tucker
		The Saxophone embouchure uses a mouthpiece with a single reed whose interior is very wide and which becomes narrower at the part which is fitted to the body of the instrument.
		Saxophone in E flat — tenor, fundamental note: B in written pitch is D in concert pitch.
		The first saxophones to be used in military bands were the E flat baritone and the B flat bass saxophone.
	cfaonline.asu.edu /haefer/classes/564/564.papers/tuckertsax.html (4905 words)

	Saxes Only:The Saxophone Family
		The soprano saxophone plays in the key of Bb, one octave higher then the tenor, and two octaves higher then the mighty bass saxophone.
		Usually the alto saxophone is taught to the beginner to learn the basic ideas of the saxophone, and then later plays multiple saxophones such as the tenor and soprano.
		You can identify the bass saxophone from the baritone sax simply by the curve in the neck being much larger on the bass, and the saxophone in general is larger.
	members.tripod.com /~cfelts/saxfam.html (1759 words)

	The bass saxophone
		There are no fiddling little keys on a bass, if you drop one on the floor your more likely to fall over it than have to crouch down on your hands and knees in an effort to find it.
		Most people's perception of a bass instrument is that it fulfils two chief roles - it either sits at the back of the band and pumps out a jolly bass line, or it occasionally features in a solo number to which the term 'novelty' can be reasonably applied.
		The bass sax stood there; tall, proud and aloof - if it could have acknowledged the interest paid to it, it might have done so with a Baroque wave of the hand and a faintly disinterested smile.
	www.shwoodwind.co.uk /Notes/bass_sax.htm (1473 words)

	All about the bass saxophone.
		The bass saxophone, built by Adolphe Sax, was the first saxophone ever.
		The idea behind the bass saxophone was to build an instrument that would have the power and volume of the ophicleide, a member of the tuba family.
		The bass saxophone is larger than the baritone saxophone but smaller than the contrabass.
	www.the-saxophone.com /bass-saxophone.html (217 words)

	Bb Bass Saxophone
		The first time that a bass saxophone was heard in a concert was on February 3rd, 1844.
		After all, the Bass saxophone is the mother of all horns...
		Many new works for bass saxophone were written for him and his instrument by composers such as Walter Hartley, Chiel Meyering, Jan van Dijk, etc. A vast part of these works are written for the Spectrum Duo, which van Zoelen forms with his partner Susanne Lucker on English horn.
	www.contrabass.com /pages/basssax.html (623 words)

	Contrabass Saxophone
		He plays a vintage Buffet, and can be heard on his CD "Vintage Saxophones Revisited." Evette made about 25 contras, between 1900 and 1925, of which 8 or 9 are believed still "alive." The remaining horns were made by Kohlert and Orsi.
		French patent (#3226) apparently describes a subcontrabass (bourdon) saxophone in C or Bb, an octave below the bass saxophone.
		Adolphe Sax, the inventor, must have been known for his own contrabass mania, having improved the bass clarinet, invented saxophones down to the mighty contrabass (and apparently designed a few lower still), and the bass and contrabass saxhorns.
	www.contrabass.com /pages/cbsax.html (618 words)

	Encyclopedia of Organ Stops (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		On account of the smoothness of the tones of the orchestral Saxophone, we are of opinion that their closest imitation is to be obtained from free-reeds pipes; but the most favorable form of resonators has yet to be discovered.
		While an almost deceptive imitation of the tones of the Saxophones have been obtained from labial pipes of wood of 8 ft. pitch, we are not aware of any attempt having been made to produce a corresponding labial Contra-Saxophone.
		This bass line of the orchestral counterpart is a poor imitation.
	www.organstops.org /c/ContraSaxophone.html (326 words)

	Leeson Collection at the National Music Museum
		Saxophones by Besson, Buescher, Conn, Couesnon, Leblanc, Mahillon, Selmer, and H. White are also included.
		It was Waggener who collected three of the Sax saxophones that are part of the Leeson Collection; these were donated to Ball State University in 1971 by Waggener's daughter, Mrs.
		Leeson was an advocate of the saxophone as an instrument capable of the highest degree of artistic expression.
	www.usd.edu /smm/leeson.html (354 words)

	The Roar of James Carter
		The bass saxophone of James Carter roars with robust improvisations of fierce melodies like a bold lion strutting through his jazz domain.
		Bringing back the bass saxophone into the forefront felt right because it really was the very first saxophone." While somewhat partial to the baritone sax, he adds, "That's cool, too, but the bass has something extra, it takes intestinal fortitude to set it off."
		His solo improvisations on bass, tenor and soprano saxophones inspired the young band members to greater heights, especially the saxophonists watching in awe.
	www.jazzhouse.org /files/scott1.php3?read (978 words)

	bass saxophone: americanhistorytermpapers.com- american history term papers, american history essays, american history ...
		The bass is at times quite powerful, and the choral voices greatly support the overall musical context.
		In essence, a sense of expansion is conveyed through various pitches and textures, while the bass tends to expand the entire range of the organ while expressing tonal qualities that are intermixed with the overall musical flow.
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	www.americanhistorytermpapers.com /term-papers/579/bass-saxophone.html (367 words)

	Music Featuring Baritone, Bass, and Contrabass Saxophone (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Misery: This is the intro to a Sonata Arctica song played by me on bass and alto saxophones, with some vocals and drums added in GarageBand.
		Bass Sax With Carpet Roll: This recording was made with the same carpet roll that was used in the baritone.
		Bass Saxophone Demo: This is my first bass saxophone recording.
	myshizit.z280.com /applejack/audio/index1.html (578 words)

	Sax Saxophones at the National Music Museum
		The only other bass saxophone by Sax on view in a public institution is at the Deutsches Museum in Munich.
		This bass saxophone is of particular interest, since it is stamped with a special Adolphe Sax monogram and number.
		Since the other surviving bass saxophones have closely related serial numbers, can all be dated about 1868, and are all of brass, it may be that the Museum's example was the first Sax bass to be silver-plated; hence, its inclusion in the maker's personal collection.
	www.usd.edu /smm/cutler6.html (328 words)

	The Saga of the Bass Saxophone
		Rollini never rose to great prominence and fame, probably because his main instrument in the 1920's was the awkward and cumbersome bass saxophone.
		You see, Dad was mostly a clarinet player and the bass saxophone was way down there at the other end of the reed family.
		When the party was over, I had become fascinated with the bass sax that lived in its fl case behind the sofa, sticking out at one end.
	www.landing.com /stories/basssax.htm (1257 words)

	Michael's Saxophone Page - Contrabass, Bass, Baritone, And Other Saxophones
		But after work, the hobby I enjoy is playing the saxophone either as part of my church's music ministry, in a community band, a swing band, composing music at home for saxophone orchestras, or recording music at home for my personal enjoyment using a full range of saxophones and sharing with friends and family.
		In 2002, I bought a vintage 1921 Conn bass saxophone, 1921 Conn C-melody, and a relatively rare Conn C soprano (in key of C).
		The bass sax is not just a half-octave lower than a baritone sax - it has a timbre all its own - and one that you can feel.
	barrysacks3.com /aboutme.htm (861 words)

	Saxophone Reed Manufactures (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		There are many different saxophone accessories on the market.
		The history of the saxophone can be traced back over...
		Saxophone Buyers Guide 2000 Solid info from Jason DuMars is comprehensive, informational, and extremely helpful...
	www.musical-instruments-guide.com /OPG/saxophone-reed-manufactures.html (577 words)

	Jay C. Easton: The Bass Saxophone
		The bass saxophone is the lowest member of the saxophone family ever widely manufactured.
		Upon hearing the bass saxophone in 1842, Escudier wrote "You cannot imagine the beauty of sound and the quality of the notes." Hector Berlioz called the instrument "magnificent and profound." But for complicated political reasons, the bass saxophone never really took hold.
		The bass saxophone is the heart and soul of a large saxophone ensemble.
	www.jayeaston.com /galleries/sax_family/bass_page/bass_sax.html (348 words)

	Michael's Saxophone Page - Orsi Contrabass, Keilwerth Bass, Yamaha Baritone, Dave Guardala, And Other Saxophones
		My first bass saxophone was a 1921 Selmer NY "stencil" saxophone made by Conn (photo).
		After I'd played it enough to know that I enjoyed playing bass saxophone, but wanted one with modern intonation and keywork, I made the decision to buy a new bass saxophone in early 2001.
		In early March 2003, my Keilwerth SX-90 bass sax arrived at my office directly from Germany and in flawless condition (a photo of me with the new Keilwerth, taken a year later on March 28, 2004, is on this page).
	www.barrysacks3.com /bassstory.htm (572 words)

	Bass Saxophone
		Bass Saxophone - Search for a wide variety of Bass Saxophone merchandise available at low prices.
		Quodlibet - Ergonomic support devices for oboe, clarinet, english horn, basset horn, oboe d'amore, bass oboe and the saxophone family.
		Windmill Saxophone Quartet - Four-man woodwind ensemble whose music draws on jazz as well as classical, pop, Latin and avant-garde forms.
	www.mgig.net /Guitar/Education/Bass_Saxophone (253 words)

	Real Frog With Saxophone (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Brown Brothers were the only saxophone ensemble to make commercial records...
		Many of the recorded sounds are actually the processed sounds of a real saxophone.
		This was a "guys" movie, in my opinion, that subliminally promotes cruelty to animals, specifically the fighting and brutality of pit bull dogs for monetary gain.
	www.musical-instruments-guide.com /OPG/real-frog-with-saxophone.html (740 words)

	Keilwerth SX90 Bass Saxophone SPECIAL ORDER Bass Saxophones (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The new bass sax was delivered to me in about 4 1/2 months after placing my order - this is very fast for a bass saxophone (Keilwerth exceeded their time estimate of approx.
		The Keilwerth bass sax has a great vintage sound, deep, "fat" bass timbre, and excellent scaling and intonation.
		Home town: Charlotte, NC The Keilwerth bass sax is the best of the modern instruments and is based on the Conn basses of the 1920s and 30s.
	www.music123.com /Keilwerth-SX90-Bass-Saxophone-i16068.music (509 words)

	Francis - Jazz Development in Britain
		One might prefer any other saxophone voice or a stringed bass, but the bass saxophone cannot be dismissed as a freak.
		The sleeve notes describes the goofus as "a sort of saxophone with a double reed", but this is utterly inaccurate.
		It was, in fact, a brass tube, approximately two inches in diameter, blocked at one end and tapered at the other to form a thin mouthpiece of sorts through which air was blown.
	www.jazzprofessional.com /Francis/Francis_Adrian%20Rollini.htm (725 words)

	The Bass Saxophone - Review 0880013702 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The two haunting, poetic novellas that comprise The Bass Saxophone brilliantly evoke the comedy and sadness of life under the Nazi and Soviet dictatorships.
		Spurned, but fascinated, he is drawn into her tortured existence until catapulted into the final bitter comedy.
		In The Bass Saxophone a young Czechoslovakian student living under the rule of the Nazis is lured by his love of jazz - the "forbidden music" - into secretly and dangerously playing in a German band, with bizarre and unexpected results.
	books.bankhacker.com /The+Bass+Saxophone (170 words)

	oddmusic.com musical instrument gallery
		As for saxophone quartets, while the baritone saxophone is a supremely flexible instrument, the contrabass adds a true low end to the group, and a creates an entirely new range of timbral possibilities.
		He is one of the few musicians in the world to perform on the entire saxophone and clarinet families.
		It's the biggest woodwind instrument there is. It plays a full octave below the baritone saxophone or bass clarinet; it's lowest note is the Db at the bottom of the piano keyboard, but its power and presence of sound is indescribable.
	www.oddmusic.com /gallery/om08500.html (250 words)

	Baritone and Bass Saxophone -Yanagisawa, Jupiter and Yamaha Baritone Saxophones (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Baritone and Bass Saxophone -Yanagisawa, Jupiter and Yamaha Baritone Saxophones
		The Vito 7190 Baritone Saxophone offers a robust, fundamental-rich tone that is in the league of many higher-priced models.
		Professional SX90 bass saxophone, gold lacquer body and keys, extra high F arm with adjusting screw for better lower stack adjustment, auxiliary F key, mother of pearl finger buttons, leather pads with metal more >
	www.music123.com /Bari---Bass---C-Melody-Saxes-d200.music?affil=chrisb (668 words)

	bass saxophone - Find, Compare, and Buy at Shopping.com
		The new tailored design is great for saxophone, bass clarinet, English hor...
		The Yamaha YTS-475A Intermediate Tenor Saxophone is in the key of Bb.
		Helicore Orchestral Bass strings are for professionals and advanced students who play with the bow.
	www.shopping.com /xGS-bass_saxophone (994 words)

	James Fei: LIST OF WORKS
		for trumpet, soprano saxophone, trombone (or baritone saxophne), and amplified double bass
		for 2 trumpets, 2 alto saxophones, baritone saxophone and 2 contrabass
		for b-flat, bass and contrabass clarinets; alto and tenor saxophones
	www.columbia.edu /~jcf17/works (134 words)

	Discography: Bass Saxophone
		The bass saxophone is pitched in Bb, and ranges down to the Ab (concert pitch) below the bass clef.
		The musicians are James Carter (alto and bari), Frank Lowe (tenor), Michael Marcus (manzello, bass sax), Cassius Richmond (alto), and Cindy Blackman (drums), with Alex Harding (bari) and Bobby LaVell (tenor).
		The saxophone may be clearly heard, but it is often overblown, uses growlings, shrieks, split notes so if you want to hear 'straight' bass sax this is not for you.
	www.contrabass.com /pages/dis-bssx.html (721 words)

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