Baritone saxophone

Classification Wind Woodwind Aerophone Playing range in E♭: sounds one octave and a sixth lower. Many models include the low A, a half step below the baritone saxophone's average range, and some modern models can also reach high F#. Related instruments Soprillo Sopranino saxophone Soprano saxophone Mezzo-soprano saxophone Alto saxophone C melody saxophone Tenor saxophone Bass saxophone Contrabass saxophone Subcontrabass saxophone Tubax Musicians List of saxophonists More articles Saxophone

The baritone saxophone, often called "bari sax" (to avoid confusion with the baritone horn, which is often referred to simply as "baritone"), 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 rarer bass saxophone has a similar, but larger loop). Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1536x2048, 1206 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Baritone saxophone Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... A wind instrument is a musical instrument that contains some type of resonator (usually a tube), in which a column of air is set into vibration by the player blowing into (or over) a mouthpiece set at the end of the resonator. ... A woodwind instrument is an instrument in which sound is produced by blowing against an edge or by a vibrating with air a thin piece of wood known as a reed. ... An aerophone is any musical instrument which produces sound primarily by causing a body of air to vibrate, without the use of strings or membranes, and without the vibration of the instrument itself adding considerably to the sound. ... In music, the range of a musical instrument is the distance from the lowest to the highest pitch it can play. ... Image File history File links Alto_sax_range. ... For other uses, see Octave (disambiguation). ... The musical interval of a major sixth is the relationship between the first note (the root or tonic) and the sixth note in a Major scale. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... The soprillo, a piccolo or sopranissimo saxophone, is the worlds smallest saxophone. ... An E-flat sopranino saxophone (right). ... The soprano saxophone is a variety of the saxophone, a woodwind instrument. ... Mezzo-soprano (left) and alto (right) saxophones. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... The C melody saxophone is a saxophone in the key of C, one whole step above the tenor saxophone. ... The tenor saxophone is a medium-sized member of the saxophone family, a group of instruments invented by Adolphe Sax. ... 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). ... The contrabass saxophone is one of the lowest-pitched members of the saxophone family. ... A B-flat subcontrabass tubax (right), the closest extant instrument to a subcontrabass saxophone. ... A B-flat subcontrabass tubax (right). ... Explanation of columns: s = Sopranino S = Soprano A = Alto T = Tenor B = Baritone b = Bass c = Contrabass sc = Subcontrabass (i. ... The saxophone (colloquially referred to as sax) is a conical-bored instrument of the woodwind family. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The saxophone (colloquially referred to as sax) is a conical-bored instrument of the woodwind family. ... Life-size statue of Adolphe Sax outside his birthplace in Dinant, Belgium. ... 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). ...

Technical specifications

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. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... The tenor saxophone is a medium-sized member of the saxophone family, a group of instruments invented by Adolphe Sax. ... The soprano saxophone is a variety of the saxophone, a woodwind instrument. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... For other senses of this word, see clef (disambiguation). ... For other senses of this word, see clef (disambiguation). ... An accidental is a musical notation symbol used to raise or lower the pitch of a note from that indicated by the key signature. ... For other uses, see Tuba (disambiguation). ... The trombone is a musical instrument in the brass family. ...

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. Baritone saxophone players in marching groups often use a special harness that distributes the weight of the instrument onto the player's back instead of around his neck, as is the conventional way of supporting the instrument. The baritone saxophone can still be used in a marching band with the standard neckstrap. Its reed size is notably large, twice that of an alto saxophone reed and noticeably larger than that used by the tenor saxophone. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... The tenor saxophone is a medium-sized member of the saxophone family, a group of instruments invented by Adolphe Sax. ...

The fingerings for all of the instruments in the saxophone family are essentially the same and many players play more than one saxophone. The baritone saxophone, however, is the only member of the saxophone family which often possesses a "low A" key (sounding concert C, the same pitch as the lowest note on the cello), whereas most other saxophones descend only to a fingered B♭, though altos and basses have been manufactured with low A keys, and Benedikt Eppelsheim now makes a contrabass saxophone with one; (sounding pitch depending on the key of the particular instrument). Benedikt Eppelsheim is a world-renowned German manufacturer of high- and low-voiced saxophones, the soprillo and tubax, which are available exclusively from him. ... The contrabass saxophone is one of the lowest-pitched members of the saxophone family. ...

In classical music

The baritone saxophone is used in classical music (particularly as a member of a saxophone quartet), but composers have rarely called for it in orchestral music. Examples include Richard Strauss' Symphonia Domestica, composed in 1902-03; Béla Bartók's Wooden Prince ballet music, Charles Ives' Symphony no. 4, composed in 1910-16, and Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and An American in Paris), and it has a comparatively small solo repertoire. The saxophone (colloquially referred to as sax) is a conical-bored instrument of the woodwind family. ... This article is about the German composer of tone-poems and operas. ... Sinfonia Domestica, op. ... Bartok redirects here. ... This photo from around 1913 shows Ives in his day job. He was the director of a successful insurance agency. ... Gershwin redirects here. ... Cover of the original sheet music of the two piano version of Rhapsody in Blue. ... An American in Paris is a symphonic composition by American composer George Gershwin which debuted in 1928. ...

In popular music

The baritone sax is most famous as the horn that Lisa Simpson plays on the American TV series "The Simpsons". Lisa Marie Simpson is a character in the animated television series The Simpsons, voiced by Yeardley Smith; Lisa is the only character Smith voices on a regular basis. ... Simpsons redirects here. ...

Baritone sax is an important part of military bands, concert bands, jazz bands, wind ensembles and is common in musical theater, especially those of the more "jazzy" type, e.g. Anything Goes, Mack and Mabel, Chicago. In concert bands, it often plays a part similar to that of the tuba. The baritone player usually plays rather simple rhythms in order to maintain the musical pulse of the group. Often, this consists of quarter notes on beats one and three in 4/4 time. For other uses, see Anything Goes (disambiguation). ... Mack & Mabel is a Broadway musical play. ... For other uses, see Chicago (disambiguation). ... A concert band, also called wind band, symphonic band, symphonic winds, wind orchestra, wind symphony, or wind ensemble, is a performing ensemble consisting of several members of the woodwind instrument family, brass instrument family and percussion instrument family. ... For other uses, see Tuba (disambiguation). ... In music, a pulse is a series of identical, yet distinct periodic short-duration stimuli perceived as points in time (DeLone et. ... The time signature (also known as meter signature) is a notational convention used in Western musical notation to specify how many beats are in each measure and what note value constitutes one beat. ...

The baritone plays a notable role in many Motown hits of the 60s, and has often been heard in the horn sections of funk, blues, and soul bands. Also, it is sometimes also used in rock music. For example, it is featured along with a tenor sax in "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" by Pink Floyd from the album "Wish You Were Here". Motown Records, Inc. ... Shine On You Crazy Diamond is an epic nine-part Pink Floyd composition with lyrics written by Roger Waters, in tribute to former band member Syd Barrett, and music written by Waters, Richard Wright, and David Gilmour. ... Pink Floyd are an English rock band that initially earned recognition for their psychedelic rock music, and, as they evolved, for their progressive rock music. ... Wish You Were Here is the name of: Wish You Were Here (album), a 1975 album by Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here (1975 song), a song included in that album Wish You Were Here (Rednex song), a song by Rednex Wish You Were Here (musical), a 1952 Broadway musical...

In Jazz

Although few classical saxophonists perform exclusively on the baritone saxophone, a number of jazz performers have used it as their primary instrument. The baritone is an important instrument in the big band, being the largest size of saxophone used in that ensemble (although the larger bass saxophone was occasionally used up to the 1940s). One of the instrument's pioneers was Duke Ellington's longtime baritone player, Harry Carney, who played both accompanying bass lines as well as exuberant solos and improvisations. A big band is a type of musical ensemble associated with playing jazz music and which became popular during the Swing Era from the early 1930s until the late 1940s, although there are many big-bands around nowadays. ... 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). ... This article is about the American Jazz composer and performer. ... Harry Carney (1910 - 1974) was a jazz baritone saxophone player best known for his 45 year tenure in Duke Ellingtons band. ...

In big bands, the role of the baritone player usually involves doubling with the bass trombone, bass, or first alto saxophone. (The saxophone section of a standard jazz band contains two altos, two tenors, and a baritone.) The baritone player is usually expected to double on bass clarinet. A jazz band (or jazz ensemble) is a musical ensemble that plays jazz music usually without a conductor. ... The bass clarinet is a musical instrument of the clarinet family. ...

Since the mid-1950s, master baritone saxophone soloists such as Gerry Mulligan, Lars Gullin, Cecil Payne, and Pepper Adams achieved fame, and Serge Chaloff was the first player of the instrument to achieve fame as a bebop soloist. Gerald Joseph Gerry Mulligan (April 6, 1927 – January 20, 1996) was an American jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger. ... Lars Gunnar Victor Gullin (born May 4, 1928 in Visby, Sweden–died May 17, 1976 in Vissefjärda, Sweden) was a Swedish jazz baritone saxophone player, occasional pianist and composer closest in playing style to United States Cool school players, with a full tone, but also a lightness uncommon with... Pepper Adams (born Park Adams III on October 8, 1930 in Highland Park, Michigan - died on September 10, 1986 in Brooklyn, New York), was a jazz baritone saxophonist, who is widely considered one of the most significant and influential baritone saxophonists in jazz. ... Serge Chaloff (1923–1957) was an American jazz baritone saxophonist. ... This article is about the genre of music, for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles character see Bebop and Rocksteady. ...

More recent notable performers include Hamiet Bluiett (who has also led a group of baritone players), John Surman, Scott Robinson , James Carter, Stephen "Doc" Kupka of the band "Tower of Power",Nick Brignola, Stefan Zeniuk, Gary Smulyan, Ronnie Cuber, Frank Vacin and Claire Daly. In the avant-garde scene, Andy Laster and Tim Berne have doubled on bari. A Noted Scottish performer is Joe Temperley, who has appeared with Humphrey Lyttelton as well as with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. Atsushi Yanaka, the baritone saxophonist of the Japanese group Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, is widely regarded as the best baritone saxophone player in ska music.^{[citation needed]} Hamiet Bluiett (b. ... John Douglas Surman (born on 30 August 1944 in Tavistock, England), is a jazz saxophone, clarinet and synthesizer player. ... Scott Robinson may refer to: Scott Robinson (singer) (born 1979), English pop singer Scott Robinson, player in the National Hockey League, appears in List of NHL one gamers Scott Robinson (Neighbours), fictional character in the The Robinson Family on the Australian soap opera Neighbours This human name article is a... Order: 39th President Term of Office: January 20, 1977–January 20, 1981 Preceded by: Gerald Ford Succeeded by: Ronald Reagan Date of birth: October 1, 1924 Place of birth: Plains, Georgia Date of death: Place of death: First Lady: Rosalynn Carter Political party: Democratic Vice President: Walter Mondale James Earl... Stephen Doc Kupka (a. ... For the episode of the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon TV series, see Tower of Power (TMNT 1987 episode). ... Nick Brignola(b. ... Gary Smulyan (born on April 4, 1956 in Bethpage, New York) is a baritone saxophone player in jazz. ... Ronnie Cuber (born December 25, 1941 in New York City) is primarily a jazz baritone saxophonist. ... Tim Berne (born 1954) is an American jazz saxophone player and composer. ... Joe Temperley (born Lochgelly on September 20, 1929) is a Scottish saxophonist. ... Humphrey Lyttelton at the Landmark Arts Centre, 22 April 2006. ... Jazz at Lincoln Center is a constituent company of the Lincoln Center performing arts organization, whose performing arts complex, Frederick P. Rose Hall, is located at 60th Street and Broadway in New York City, slightly south of the main Lincoln Center campus and directly adjacent to Columbus Circle. ... Founded in 1985 by the percussionist Asa-Chang, the Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra (東京スカパラダイスオーケストラ), commonly abbreviated as Skapara, was initially comprised of more than 10 veterans of Tokyos underground scene. ... For other uses, see SKA (disambiguation). ...

Prominent baritone saxophonists in contemporary American popular music include David Bowie,[1] Dana Colley of Morphine and A.K.A.C.O.D., Skerik of Critters Buggin, Clarence Clemons, John Linnell of They Might Be Giants, and Justin Harris of Menomena. Linnell and Colley also play bass saxophone on occasion. Many saxophonists also play a baritone on occasion including Dick Parry, Dave Koz, Clarence Clemons, Ben Ellman of Galactic, [2] and David Sanborn.^{[citation needed]} David Bowie (IPA: []) (born David Robert Jones on 1947 January 8) is an English singer, songwriter, actor, multi-instrumentalist, producer, arranger and audio engineer. ... Morphine was an alternative rock group formed by Mark Sandman and Dana Colley in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, in 1989. ... Skerik (née Eric Walton) is a saxophone player native to Seattle, Washington. ... Critters Buggin is a band of eclectic style that revolves around musicians Matt Chamberlain, Mike Dillon, Brad Houser, and Skerik. ... Clarence Clemons (born January 11, 1942 in Norfolk, Virginia) is an American musician, best known as the saxophonist in Bruce Springsteens E Street Band. ... A promotional photograph from the late 1990s. ... This article is about the musical group. ... Menomena IPA: are an experimental rock band from Portland, Oregon, made up of Brent Knopf on guitar, keyboards, glockenspiel; Justin Harris on bass, guitar, baritone sax and alto sax; and Danny Seim on percussion. ... 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). ... Dick Parry is a saxophonist born in 1944. ... Dave Koz (March 27, 1963) is a homosexual American jazz saxophonist. ... Clarence Clemons (born January 11, 1942 in Norfolk, Virginia) is an American musician, best known as the saxophonist in Bruce Springsteens E Street Band. ... Galactic is a funk and jazz group from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. ... For other persons named David Sanborn, see David Sanborn (disambiguation). ...

Ska

The Bari Sax has become a more commonly seen instrument in punk ska and third wave ska bands including Streetlight Manifesto, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, and Bandits Of The Acoustic Revolution. The sax is popular for its lower register notes, however, the size and bulk of the instrument, along with the cost, can prevent many bands from using it. The third wave of ska music (ska punk, skacore) arose in the 1990s in the United States. ... Third wave ska is a music genre derived from the fusion of Jamaican ska with various American and British styles of music, such as 2 Tone, rock music, punk rock, pop punk, hardcore and jazz. ... Streetlight Manifesto is an American ska punk band from East Brunswick Township, New Jersey. ... Founded in 1985 by the percussionist Asa-Chang, the Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra (東京スカパラダイスオーケストラ), commonly abbreviated as Skapara, was initially comprised of more than 10 veterans of Tokyos underground scene. ...

External links

• Great Jazz Baritone Saxophonists and vintage horns

Trivia

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• In the 1970s, a jazz band called the Baritone Saxophone Retinue consisted of between six and ten baritone saxophones, backed up by a rhythm section. A similar group, the International Baritone Conspiracy, which featured six baritones, was formed in the 1990s.
• The Baritone Saxophone Band, a tribute to Gerry Mulligan, featured three baritone saxophonists: Ronnie Cuber, Gary Smulyan, and Nick Brignola.^video
• Nigerian Afrobeat singer, musician, and bandleader Fela Kuti typically featured two baritone saxophone players in his band (most American jazz big bands feature only one).
• Lisa Simpson from The Simpsons plays a baritone sax.