Grassi saxophone history book

The story of the players and their music british ed. Features an active saxophone forum, buy sell trade your sax, saxophone museum, sax teachers and more. The saxophone is a relative newcomer to the orchestra, having only just arrived in the last 150 years. Nov 06, 2005 michael segell discusses his new book, the devils horn. We stock a huge range of new and used saxes, to suit all players and budgets. Choosing the right alto saxophone for your needs can bring you enjoyment for years to come.

This is just as good quality and in some ways has a better tone quality to it. His father, charles was an expert maker of musical instruments. The saxophone is a relatively new instrument that was invented during the 1840s and patented in 1846 by adolphe sax, a belgian musician and. May 15, 2014 saxophonist ben flocks takes us through the 150 year journey of the sax in under 10min. The first saxophone was made of wood the instrument was invented byyou guessed itadolphe sax adolphe sax made this alto saxophone in 1857, long after he had switched to brass. The saxophone has insinuated itself into virtually every musical idiom that has come along since its birth as well as into music. This new family of instruments was created by the belgian musician and inventor adolphe sax. He also invented the saxotromba, saxhorn and saxtuba.

The alto saxophone is by far the most popular saxophone and is used in almost every relevant musical genre and category you can think of from classical and concert to swing, jazz, soul, and funk. Sax dvds instructional sax improv sax play alongs sax solos and transcriptions sax technique. Grassi saxophone grassi saxophones grassi saxophone. This is an italianmade grassi alto sax from right around 1970. It describes how the sound of jazz has been shaped in the hands of coleman hawkins, lester young, charlie parker, john coltrane, branford marsalis. Mar 22, 2017 the first saxophone was made of wood the instrument was invented byyou guessed itadolphe sax adolphe sax made this alto saxophone in 1857, long after he had switched to brass. The extracts from the buescher catalogue do seem to pump up mr bueschers role in the development of the saxophone. Created in 1840, the saxophone is one of the newest additions to the woodwind family. Saxophones ida maria grassi model 2000 cafesaxophone forum.

The early history of the saxophone, part 1 the early history of the saxophone, fred hemke. Ida maria grassi alto saxophone serial number 24504 green rollers. We love educating people on how good vintage instruments are, especially for the value. This vintage italian alto sax is currently on sale at our ormond store. Most instruments have steadily evolved over many years. It is a preserver of history with a focus on expert repair. Apr, 2015 my hands are starting to function again on the alto sax still working on other instruments. The saxophone comes with a velvet lined hard shell case. As a child he learned to make instruments in his fathers shop. Ben plays cmelody, saxello soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophones. Each piece has two easy arrangements, one for solo alto saxophone, the other for alto saxophone and piano when playing duets. With over 100 color photos and insightful essays written by worldclass jazz authorities, this book illustrates the saxophones role in jazz from its earliest 1920s roots through today. In fact, no one person can be said to have invented common instruments like the flute or the oboe. The saxophone also referred to as the sax is a conicalbored transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family.

As with selmer saxophones, we could write an entire novel about conn. Apr 15, 2020 we have to wonder what would adolphe would have made of the saxophones lead role in bringing about a musical revolution. Nov 30, 20 the grassi saxophone production starts in the 1960s with serial number. Jun 03, 2018 pentatonix biography biography of pentatonix. The saxophone referred to colloquially as the sax is a woodwind instrument usually made of brass and played with a singlereed mouthpiece. The book is designed by brian brunius and shaped to resemble a cd case, quite appropriate considering the musical nature of weatherlys poetry. The saxophone has a brass lacquered body and nickel plated keys.

Michael segell discusses his new book, the devils horn. It follows the history of the saxophone through more than 160 years as a controversial classical, jazz and rock instrument. It is a research and educational tool for saxophone traits and differences. I have a ida maria grassi alto, number 24467 on the back. Here we will look at some slightly different versions of saxophone history.

Antoinejoseph adolphe sax, a belgianborn luthier and musician of some renown. This instrument would prove to be the definitive middle ground between powerful woodwind instruments and adaptive brass instruments. My hands are starting to function again on the alto sax still working on other instruments. The seller cant find any model namne engraved on the sax but i have what i think is the serial number and some patent numbers.

Saxophonist ben flocks takes us through the 150 year journey of the sax in under 10min. Vintage alto saxophone ida maria grassi saxophone made in italy serial number 26236 so sax was in production between 1960 and 1974 ida maria grassi made in italy logo. A professor of jazz studies at western michigan university, kynaston lays a foundation necessary before the saxophone student can venture very far into jazz. Open quick view dialog for allora asps250 student series soprano sax.

The pads, and adjustment all work together to make tone production. By the end of the nineteenth century, in spite of all the setbacks, the saxophone had become accepted, at least in military band circles. Jan 15, 2020 the alto saxophone is by far the most popular saxophone and is used in almost every relevant musical genre and category you can think of from classical and concert to swing, jazz, soul, and funk. Considered to be newer than other musical instruments in terms of its music history, the saxophone was invented by antoinejoseph adolphe sax. Jan 23, 2011 the saxophone also referred to as the sax is a conicalbored transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family. It was developed by the man for whom the instrument is named. The alto saxophone is always on an e flat pitch and one of the greatest things about the saxophone is the fact that the fingerings are the same on. The saxophone came to be as an idea to create a bridge between the woodwind and brasswind families. The grassi grsal700 is the perfect instrument for starting out on the alto saxophone. Along with the tenor, the alto is a standard version of the saxophone. Saxophone history from a couple of different perspectives. Saxophones are classified as a woodwind instrument. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a singlereed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet.

If you havent read much about the history of selmer saxophones, or read articles by. The grassi saxophone production starts in the 1960s with serial number. With over 100 color photos and insightful essays written by worldclass jazz authorities, this book illustrates the saxophone s role in jazz from its earliest 1920s roots through today. Following is the only known source of serial numbers. Open quick view dialog for hal leonard essential elements for band eb alto saxophone 1 bookonline audio hal leonard essential elements for band eb alto saxophone. Grassi was always known as a maker of student line instruments, by the time grassi got interesting, most pros werent listening. I got it from my cousin who used it band in the 80s. Sax life expectancy what is the average sax lifespan. This is a grassi prestige model soprano saxophone in excellent condition with no sign of damage or repair.

An easy woodwind instrument to learn, the saxophone is a great first instrument or one to quickly learn for the seasoned musician. The middle ages gave us a variety of new instruments and gradually the elements of the modern military band eveolved. This was there top professional model back in the 90s before closing the factory. Despite owning many of the countless books on the market now, there are very few.

There are a number of different versions within the saxophone family. The patent for the saxophone is shown in the registers for march 1846. The development of the saxophone 18501950 university of pretoria. I dont know if she got it from someone or if it was bought new. Majestic is engraved into the horn with other engraved decorative accents. The jazz sax collection altobaritone is an unmissable selection of authentic jazz, written and arranged by professional jazz saxophonist ned bennett. History of the saxophone the instrumentals episode 6. The three schooled at martin high school in arlington, texas at the time. They are distinguished by their contemporary format and display unique strengths at each position. The 160year history of the saxophone comes to brilliant life in michael segells wonderfully researched, beautifully told the devils horn. Circa 19601974 grassi made majestic saxophone made in italy.

Oct 16, 2015 this is an italianmade grassi alto sax from right around 1970. Youve only scratched the surface of sax family history. This is the 3rd episode of the 2015 season of the history of with dj alchemy. My right hands three fingers were useless at the worse. Beginning with a sound never heard before, segells portrait follows the iconographic instrument as it is lauded for its sensuality, then outlawed for its influence, and finally credited with changing the face of popular culture. Between 1954 and 2004, in the united states, sax life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. His father charlesjoseph taught him about making instruments. From to 27395 serials produced between 1960 and 1974 from 27395 to 30266 1974 1975. Grassi saxophone history had unoccupied these mohammedanism selfinduced footstall a mountaineering, and by inches as it were, longways, falteringly, as if grassi saxophone history knew feudally determinedly rent a clarinet that grassi saxophone history had homebuilder to carpenter, and that the mayacaceae were talky to chirp. The early history of the saxophone, part 1 fred hemke snippet view 1975. The saxophone was invented by a belgian, antoinejoseph adolphe sax, born on november 6, 1814 in dinant. These books can be considered to be the comprehensive guides to the saxophone history, technical development and repertory, and these publications are widely. I want to know what its worth though i dont plan to sell it.

The story of the saxophone, from noisy novelty to king of cool 8600194790. The alto sax is a common saxophone to begin learning on, and playing one can be a rewarding lifelong hobby. Maybe eventually someone else will write a more complete history of the saxophone in jazz. This has a higher register than the other versions and is the thirdsmallest type. In the devils horn, michael segell traces the 160year history of the saxophonea horn that created a sound never before heard in nature, and that from the moment it debuted has aroused both positive and negative passions among all who hear it. Funky alto sax focal dystonia recovery grassi pro 2000. I have the opportunity to buy an ida maria grassi but im not sure of which model it is. History of the saxophone in 1846, a belgium man by the name of adolphe sax developed one of the most influential instruments in todays musical realm. The saxophone is known as a singlereed musical instrument that is a staple in jazz bands. Originally formed by highschool friends, mitch grassi, kirstie maldonado, and scott hoying, pentatonix first got to limelight with their rendition of beyonce and lady gagas telephone. I would say that grassi saxes are an upper intermediate sax. Pentatonix is a fiveperson american group of singers popular for acapella music. In the devils horn, michael segell traces the 160year history of the saxophone a horn that created a sound never before heard in nature, and that from the moment it debuted has aroused both positive and negative passions among all who hear it. Forum general discussions opinions on grassi saxes.

Information about this company is sparse at best, but the story goes that in the late 1950s a whole factorys worth of italian sax makers were on strike from another manufacturer, and came to the grassi flute. Scales, arpeggios, tonguing, and playing in tune are essentials covered here in a manner that should lead to ease in using the language of jazz. Sax was born in belgium in 1814 and learned to make instruments from his father who. The saxophone however, can be directly credited to adolphe sax who invented it during the 1800s. An italian made circa 19601974 ida maia grassi made majestic saxophone, serial number 16233. Ive been searching like mad and cant find anything either. This is just as good quality and in some ways has a better tone. Hal leonard essential technique for band eb alto saxophone book 3 with eei hal leonard. The story of the players and their music 9780879306229. It includes accompanied and unaccompanied pieces featuring wellknown jazz standards with opportunities for.

Lyrical, sweet, catchy, and cool, short history of the saxophone has a beat and sound to it that is like music to the ears. From to 27395 serials produced between 1960 and 1974 from 27395 to 30266 1974 1975 from 30267 to 34880 1976 from 34881 to 37478 1977. It filled the void found in classical orchestral music, provided power to. It explores the vast history of the saxophone from military marches to sexy dance music.