Saxophone History

Did you know that clarinet player Adolphe Sax invented the saxophone? Sax was a Belgian musical instrument designer and musician. The saxophone was invented for use in both orchestras and concert bands. Sax showed his saxophones at the Paris Industrial Exhibition in 1844. He received a patent for the instrument in 1846.
 

Music Fun Fact, January 30

On this date in 1973, KISS played their first show at the Coventry Club in Queens, NY.

The Most Ancient Musical Instrument

The human voice is the most natural and the most ancient musical instrument. Singing has been part of human activity for thousands of years. From singing to calm a baby to cultural and religious expressions, the human voice is the musical instrument many don't even realize they have!

Woodwind Fun Facts

Did you know that not all woodwinds are made out of wood! Some are actually made from plastic or from different types of metal.

January 17 Fun Fact

On January 17, 1969 the song “Lady Samantha” was released in England. It was one of the very first recordings by Reginald Kenneth Dwight, better known as Elton John.

Types of Woodwind Instruments

Did you know that woodwind instruments are divided into two groups based on how air is blown into them?

The two groups are flutes and reed instruments. Flutes have air enter directly through a mouth, or hole in the instrument's head.  Examples in this group are the flute, piccolo and recorder. In reed instruments, air is blown into the instrument through one or two reeds. The reeds vibrate when air is blown, creating the sound.  Examples of reed instruments are the clarinet, saxophone, oboe and bassoon.

Leslie Pedal

The Leslie Pedal adds a distinctive rotary, moving sound to any keyboard, guitar, bass or studio rig.   Designed and built in America, the Leslie Pedal features rotary controls, three footswitches and a gain switch. It replicates the distinctive PR-40 stationary speaker cabinet which was a "secret weapon" for many vintage studio guitar recordings. For more information visit Scott Russ Music in Merrick, NY.