Klarinet Archive - Posting 000420.txt from 2005/11

From: Fred Jacobowitz <fbjacobo@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] sax
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2005 17:31:55 -0500

Rob,
As a sax doubler and teacher, I have found that to a non-clarinetist
beginner there is no difference in difficulty. However, to a
clarinetist, the alto will feel more comfortable, both in size and in
embouchure. Cost is also a consideration. Because they are bigger,
Tenors cost more than Altos, as do the reeds, mouthpieces, etc. And
finally, there are more books of (student-level) repertoire for alto.

Fred Jacobowitz

Kol Haruach Klezmer Band
Ebony and Ivory Duo
On Nov 29, 2005, at 8:42 AM, rob wrote:

> Can anyone tell me whats the difference between tenor and alto
> saxophones and which would be better to start out on to learn sax and
> why?
> Rob
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