 | The baritone saxophone, often called "bari sax", is one of the larger and lower pitched members of the saxophone family. It was invented by Adolphe Sax. The baritone is distinguished from smaller sizes of saxophone by the extra loop near its mouthpiece; this helps to keep the instrument at a practical height. The exceptional weight of the instrument (13-14 pounds or 6.5 kg), as compared to the other three commonly used sizes of saxophone, makes it difficult to use in marching bands. |
| The baritone saxophone is the largest saxophone commonly seen in modern ensembles. The other three are the alto, tenor and soprano. It is a transposing instrument in the key of E-flat, one octave lower than the alto saxophone, although Adolphe Sax had originally also produced a baritone saxophone in F intended for orchestral use. Despite its low register, music for the baritone saxophone is written in treble clef. It is also possible to read parts written in the bass clef for instruments pitched in C as if the part was in the treble clef, while adjusting the key signature from C to E-flat and any accidentals as necessary. This is often useful for reading tuba or trombone parts in songs without a written baritone saxophone part. The fingerings for all of the instruments in the saxophone family are essentially the same and many players play more one saxophone. The baritone saxophone, however, is the only member of the saxophone family which often possesses a "low A" key. | |
Yakety Baritone Sax "when sunny gets blue" bari sax solo - James Carter Baritone sax solo - Dario Cecchini Prev Top Next |
