Student Saxophones: 5 Fast Facts

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Fact #1. Unlike music, which is as old as civilization itself, the saxophone is a relatively new invention. We can thank musician and inventor Antoine-Joseph Sax for its genesis. He patented this new instrument in 1846. Sax actually created a range of novel instruments he referred to generally as saxhorns. These paved the way for several modern instruments, including euphoniums and flugelhorns.
Fact #2. Today, the saxophone is commonly considered a jazz or rock instrument. The first iterations were widely popular in military bands. They offered the expressive qualities of a woodwind with the power of brass instruments. Sometime after 1920, the popularity of the sax tipped, securing its role as an important and perhaps even necessary part of the jazz ensemble.
Fact #3. If you've listened to a lot of rock or jazz music, you may have noticed that saxophones can sound quite different. Compare the sounds of something like Kenny G's Forever In Love to the sax solo in The Rolling Stone's Brown Sugar. This variation is caused by the fact that there are different types of the instrument. Kenny G uses a soprano, while Bobby Keys from The Rolling Stones uses a tenor.
Fact #4. When newbie players take up this instrument, they often reach for student saxophones. For most, making the choice comes down to price. Student instruments are designed to be less expensive than either intermediate or professional models. This way, if the student doesn't want to continue playing, they haven't invested nearly as much money.
Fact #5. Student versions tend to feature basic brass and lacquer. Higher-level models might be made from a nickel-silver or bronze alloy, or with a gold finish. Materials and finishes can affect how bright or warm the sax sounds, distinctions that offer more usefulness to experienced players.