Research On Some Problems Of Saxophone Structure

Compared with other woodwind instruments, saxophone, introduced in the first half of the 19 thcentury, has a relatively short history of 170 years. Different from other instruments,it was the only one that was invented. Through years of modifications in tube designs,fingering system and materials, the structure, register, and expression of saxophone have evolved. Thus the instrument has gained wide popularity among composers and musicians.Currently, saxophone has played an important role whether in solo, ensemble, chamber music, wind orchestra or pop jazz. In addition, saxophone ensembles are also incorporated into symphonies...