Harmony Saxes: An introduction to the JP range
Most musicians start with the alto or tenor sax and once established love the opportunity to try harmony saxes. Here's an overview of the JP range or harmony saxophones...
JP146 Sopranino Sax
The sopranino is the 2nd highest member of the saxophone family and like the alto is pitched in the key of Eb (but sounds an octave higher). It is one of the rarer members of the saxophone family and is most commonly made straight rather than curved due to its small size. They are quirky, fun and a great addition to the saxophonist’s collection.
What is it used for?
• Saxophone choirs
• Solo repertoire
Why the JP146?
• The JP146’s rose brass body warms and mellows the focused sound and helps the sax to blend with the other group members.
|
 |
|
JP043 Soprano Sax
The soprano sax is the next member of the saxophone family and is pitched in the key of Bb like the tenor sax (octave higher), clarinet and trumpet. They can come in a straight or curved design.
What is it used for?
• Saxophone choirs/ quartets
• Pit bands
• Solo repertoire
• Occasional use in concert bands
Why the JP043?
• Large choice of finishes
• Choice of straight and curved necks, a feature normally found on professional level instruments.
• High F# and G keys
We also stock a curved soprano sax!
The JP043CG is proving very popular with young students who cannot manage the weight of a full alto sax, although this should be with decided with the teachers input as sopranos are notoriously tricky to tune.
Like the straight soprano it is pitched in the key of Bb but many professional players like the way the curved model projects the sound forwards rather than towards the floor.
|
 |
|
JP044 Baritone Sax
The baritone sax sits underneath the tenor sax and is much more common than the other lower saxophones (bass, contrabass & tubax). Like the alto it is pitched in the key of Eb but sounds an octave lower. The low and juicy sound of the bari make this a desirable asset to the bass line of any ensemble.
What is it used for?
• Concert/ Military band
• Sax choir / Quartet
• Jazz bands/ Combos
• Pit bands
Why the JP044?
• Low A key
• Rose brass bell for warm sound
• Large bell flare for powerful, big sound
• Wheeled case
|
 |
Browse all the JP Saxes, by clicking here
