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The saxophone was invented in the 1840s by Adolphe Sax, a Belgian musician and
instrument maker. Sax noticed that brass instruments often drowned out the woodwind
this created an unevenness in sound and tone. Sax's solution was to create an instrume
that would integrate parts of both woodwinds and brass instruments. Namely, his new
instrument, the saxophone, joined a brass-like body with a woodwind-like mouthpiece.
was suitable for both orchestras and military bands, making it a good choice for
musicians and composers. The saxophone has grown in popularity over time and is now
played around the world.
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