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Judy Evans @JudyEv (382104) • Rockingham, Australia 25 Jan 22

I wrote recently about Adolphe Sax (1814-1894), the accident-prone instrument maker who created the saxophone. He was born in Belgium to parents who were also instrument makers. He studied performance in flute, clarinet and voice...

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A man prone to accidents

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382104) • Rockingham, Australia 24 Jan 22

I learnt something fascinating a few days ago and just had to share it with you. This man seemingly had a number of lives. The time line and some of the factual details vary a bit depending on which resource you’re consulting but...

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Georgia teen plays saxophone for his grandmas

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122171) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 18 Apr 20

I admire the good works of 19 year old Avery Dixon who plays a saxophone. Since the teen who calls Atlanta Georgia his home cannot play his music in the presence of his grandmothers Jeanette Paul and Shelby Cross who is his...

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Keeping me Awake

[eds] @ZedSmart (19839) • Philippines 17 Feb 20

It's almost midnight here at my time zone. I'm still awake! It's not due to sleeping difficulty but I have a good time listening to instrumental music with saxophone. I love more to listen music by sax instrument because it's...

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if you prefer instrumental christmas music, you can try...

hereandthere @hereandthere (45628) • Philippines 23 Dec 19

for those of us who feel lukewarm about the holidays, perhaps instrumental christmas music would be a good compromise. so i'm sharing a link at the bottom of this post to kenny g's Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and O, Come All Ye...

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Kenny G - Faith - A Holiday Album

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222417) • United States 14 Dec 19

Kenny G was born in 1956 and is an American saxophonist, songwriter and record producer. He has sold more than 75 million records worldwide. Kenny G has worked on several film soundtracks, including "The Bodyguard". His 6th...

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June 28 - Let's discuss what happened on that day

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222417) • United States 28 Jun 19

National Tapioca Day 1846 - Adolphe Sax patents the saxophone. He was a Belgian inventor that also invented the saxotromba, saxhorn and saxtuba. 1894 - Labor Day becomes an official United States holiday. 1926 - Mel Brooks was...

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Goofus

Richard L. Meister Jr. @RichardMeister (5328) • Otis Orchards, Washington 15 Aug 16

When I heard the word “goofus” the first thing I thought is it meant someone who is a little off the mark. Someone who is a bit immature. When I researched the word I found it had nothing to do with a person or people. It...

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My husband and his christmas present

christylynn41 @christylynn41 (200) • United States 4 Jan 13

I wanted to share this picture of my husband with his brand new saxophone. This is the saxophone I won on ebay. He was so happy when he opened it he stood there for a minute then he said omg! He told me he would have never guess...

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Where should I shop? Favorite brand?

majorbandgeek @majorbandgeek (13) • United States 15 Jun 12

I have beem playing the sax for six years and I have recently been thinking of purchasing a new saxophone. I play alto and soprano and I would like a new one/ Does anyone have a favorite brand or company? I'm also interested in a...

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Can you play an instrument?

Omocho @Omocho (4) • Canada 9 Jul 09

I'm curious to see who can and cannot! If you can, list what you can play please. I play an Alto saxophone. Not bad if I do say so myself...been playing it for 4 years now.

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Do men fall for women who play instruments?

kingo244 @kingo244 (22) 3 Oct 08

I play the Oboe,Saxaphone and percussion.Do men seem to fall for girls who play certain instruments? are some instruments sexier than others?

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What instruments do you play/ are you're favorite?

thisisnf @thisisnf (5) • United States 29 Feb 08

I play the jazz trombone and dominate at it. I think trombone is great for relaxing yourself

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Sax Change

Bonjonner @Bonjonner (24) • United States 8 Nov 07

Coltrane was a tenor player in the start, made his way to alto to record the better music of his career, and was eventually given a soprano sax by Miles Davis, in which he went on to record songs like "My Favorite Things",...

Can you play any? How many instruments can you play? Whatys your favorite song?

MusikSpieler @MusikSpieler (140) • United States 27 Jun 07

Any instruments count, even if you are a manualist (play music by making farting sounds with your hands). Even the recorder back in 3rd grade, and the clarinet back in 4th grade count. I have played Piano for 10 years trumpet...

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Do you like playing guitar or want to play one...

ArienKing @ArienKing (4647) • India 5 Jun 07

Are you fond of guitars or any other musical instrument?

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Is your favorite instrument one you can play?

ArienKing @ArienKing (4647) • India 5 Jun 07

Whats your favorite instruments and why you like them?

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44 Scotland St

mcrowl @mcrowl (1050) • New Zealand 23 May 07

Has anyone read the first two books in the series by McCall Smith called 44 Scotland St? They're about a group of people who live in the flats situated at 44 Scotland St in Edinburgh. The character I enjoy most in the series is...

Collecting tips for learning the saxophone

Bletchly @Bletchly (37) 19 Apr 07

Hello people. Do any of you play the saxophone? I have recently got one and am beginning to teach myself and wondered if any of you can give me any advice as a beginner.

What Is Your Favorite Boney James Song?

Mr_Ant @Mr_Ant (117) • United States 28 Jan 07

I am rather fond of "RPM" on his "Ride" Album. Superb saxophone playing combined with a fast driving beat makes this song the bomb. I love it, and the beginning of the song is particularly awesome.:-)

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