1. Saxophone
By Hannah Hammond

2. Sax Facts The Saxophone (sax) sax is part of the woodwind family.
The sax was invented in 1840 by Adolphe Sax in Belgium.
Most saxes are made from brass and have a single reed mouthpiece, similar to the clarinet.
There are 4 types of sax: Alto and Tenor are the most common, but there are also Soprano (the smallest) and Baritone (the largest).
The sound is mostly used in both classical and jazz music

3. Mouthpiece (single reed)
The Instrument
Bell (where the
sound comes out)
Neck screw
Bow
Neck
Keys (for the
different notes)
Mouthpiece (single reed)

4. Famous Saxophone Players
John Coltrane
John Coltrane played both tenor and alto saxophones, praticising hours every day. His most famous recording is 'A Love Supreme'
Charlie 'Bird' Parker
Charlie Parker was the inventor of a style of jazz known as 'bebop'
Wayne Shorter
He played with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers in the 1950s and Weather Report in the 1970s and 1980s
Grover Washington Junior
Grover Washington Junior played in a jazz-funk-soul style in the 1970s and 1980s

5. Well done! Hannah B A really good presentation!
Lots of interesting facts and nicely presented!
Next time you could write and describe how it sounds?
Mr Yeates.