saxophone
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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