What is an Alto Saxophone?
The alto saxophone is a member of the saxophone family of woodwind instruments. Saxophones were invented by Belgian instrument designer Adolphe Sax in the 1840s and patented in 1846.
The alto saxophone is pitched in the key of E♭, smaller than the B♭ tenor but larger than the B♭ soprano
Where Can I Buy Alto Saxophone In South Africa?
Marshall Music
Address: Unit B1 &, 17, Commercial Park, B2, Waterval Cres S, Woodmead, Sandton, 2192, South Africa
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 804 1362
Mercury Music
Address: Shop 2, Victoria Lane Mall, 32 8th Ave, Edenvale, Johannesburg, 1610, South Africa
Areas served: Free State and nearby areas
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 4 pm ⋅ Opens 8:30 am Fri
Phone: +27 11 454 3113
Musica Instruments
Address: Shop-11&12, Six Fountains Lifestyle Centre, Bendeman Blvd &, Solomon Mahlangu Dr, Six Fountains Residential Estate, 0081, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 12 991 4930
Bothners Claremont
Address: PO 01, Stadium on Main Central Road, South Rd, Claremont, Cape Town, 7890, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 pm
Phone: +27 21 674 4030
Is alto sax good for beginners?
The alto saxophone is easier to play than the soprano saxophone, and so it is a good choice for beginners. A simple comparison of the length of the soprano and alto saxophones shows that they are about the same, 70 centimeters long.
How long does it take to learn alto saxophone?
However, with a reasonable amount of allocated practice time and enthusiasm, most people should within a few years (2 -4) be able to read simple melodies with ease, improvise neat diatonic lines and play comfortably with others in an ensemble, which for most will mean many years of enjoyment.
Is alto sax easier than trumpet?
There’s more lip work with the trumpet, versus more finger work with the saxophone. But both require work from you, in both areas. The saxophone is arguably the easiest wind instrument to begin to learn; the trumpet is arguably the hardest.