Celia's 10 facts about the Saxophone
  • The saxophone was invented in 1840
  • The saxophone was invented by Adolphe Sax, born Antoine Joseph Sax
  • The saxophone was invented in Dinant, Belgium
  • The saxophone was patented in Paris
  • The saxophone is usually played in Jazz and Pop music
  • The saxophone is a single reed instrument
  • The noise is made by the vibrating of air inside the tubing
  • The sound is made when the flat cane reed vibrates against the mouthpiece.
  • This instrument is made in seven sizes
  • The saxophone spans the entire spectrum of the wind- instruments