2. The Saxophone Family For 4 th -5 th grade general music Andrea Draime

3. The Saxophone Family

4. The Soprano Saxophone Key of Bb Smallest in saxophone family Most commonly used in jazz settings

5. David Liebman Known for his soprano sax playing (b. 1946) Concentrates on jazz playing Nominated for Grammy

6. The Alto Saxophone Key of Eb Most commonly recognized in family Used in both jazz and concert band settings

7. Charlie Parker Known for his alto sax playing (1920-1955) Said to be the greatest sax player of all time

8. The Tenor Saxophone Key of Bb Sounds lower than the alto Used in both jazz and concert band settings

9. Michael Brecker Known for his Tenor sax playing (b. 1949) Grammy-Award winner

10. The Baritone Saxophone Key of Eb Sounds lower then the tenor Used in both jazz and concert band settings

11. Gerry Mulligan Known for his Bari sax playing (1927-1996) Concentrated on jazz Played with big names like Miles Davis

12. The Bass Saxophone Key of BBb Second largest in the saxophone family Not commonly used

13. Contra-bass Saxophone The largest in the saxophone family Extremely rare Extremely expensive Lowest sound in the sax family (It is the big one in the middle)

14. Classical Saxophone Sax line: –2 altos –1 tenor –1 bari “Desenclos” by: The Formeau Sax Quartet

15. Jazz Saxophone Sax line: –2 altos –2 tenors –1 bari “Guest Check” by: The University of Akron Jazz Ensemble

16. The Saxophone Family –Soprano –Alto –Tenor –Baritone –Bass –Contra-bass