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musicalprodigy · Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Posts: 119

why are alto, tenor, and bari saxes curved, but soprano's not Confused

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Doc Frazier · Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 10:34 pm Post subject:

I have a curved soprano
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Bariman · Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 10:43 pm Post subject:

A curved soprano has very cramped keywork, and it is easier to manufacturer a staright horn.

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JPSaxMan · Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 10:47 pm Post subject:

Plus I do believe the two sound somewhat different, maybe? Confused

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Bariman · Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 11:50 pm Post subject:

Very true. The sound achieved on a curvy is much sweeter, while a straight horn usually yields a more brighter and edgier tone.

Bariman

JPSaxMan · Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 11:53 pm Post subject:

Yea, if you listen to Dave Koz, he plays on both a straight (Yamaha YSS-62 silver) and a curved (Conn 1912 I think) soprano, and I can hear the difference between the two! Cool

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musicalprodigy · Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Posts: 119

Thanks for the help guys. I'll have to try to listen to both the curved and straight soprano..