tenor sax or alto sax or flute?

Question

i play the tenor sax (so cool) itzs fun and all but should i switch back to alto saxophone because i know the scales way better but its fun to learn the scales on the tenor saxophone. still i need an opinion and badly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so help pleaz oh yea i also played the flute but im not 2 good at it but its always good to try something new right ?!?!?!

Answer 1

I played the tenor sax for a short time after playing guitar for over 12 years(at the time,I've been playing well over 20).I chose the tenor sax because nothing matched its beautiful warm tone.You can play one as your main instrument while still playing several other instruments.This will enhance your creativity but stunt the likelihood of achieving true virtuosity on one single instrument.
The decision is yours to make.For the love of music you can play many instruments while if it's your goal to achieve true virtuosity,just one.
There is an old classical saying"you cannot serve two masters".So make the choice of going as far as you can on a single instrument or the choice of several and loving everything you do.Either one would be equally challenging in the long run.
From a professional stand point the tenor sax would probably be most in demand and more lucrative.It's simply more popular and used in many different styles of music.
More here on other instruments but some relevant points.
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Answer 2

You should keep your skills up on all 3 of the instruments. I've played electric bass in quite a few musicals, and the people that tend to get hired in the wind section are the ones that can cover multiple parts. The alto sax player always covers the important flute parts. You will be more marketable by being able to play more instruments as long as you aren't mediocre at each one. Be careful that you don't become a Jack of all trades.

Answer 3

I play the flute, and I'm pretty good. Well, if you think it's fun learning scales on the tenor, then you should stay with it. If you already know the scales really well for the alto, you should stay with the tenor because it's fun learning scales.

Answer 4

I also played all three of these same instruments when I was in school. Why not practice them all if you enjoy them? Alto sax was always my favorite, but I did enjoy being able to play three. My daughter plays alto sax and bassoon. There's no reason that you can't play more than one if you are willing to practice and take the time to learn.

Answer 5

The scales are the same on the tenor sax and the alto sax. Nothing changes, other than what scale you play relative to concert pitch. Just play one instrument. Switching around doesn't help you get better in any of them, it just weakens you in all of them.

Answer 6

Play both until you know your own preference. As you know, the tenor sax is significantly lower.

Answer 7

Not to confuse you more, but why don't you try the soprano sax .. .?

get one of the straight ones . . .I have a yamaha 475 and I love it . ..

you get the saxophone sound . . but not the weight of an alto or tenor .. .

Answer 8

play the one u like best,but i think tenor sax would be my choice

Answer 9

Think about what you have to do for your development at this phase of your practice. You can switch back and forth whenever your intuition guides you.

Be like the great Eric Dolphy.

Whatever you choose, don't think your decision is etched in stone. Whatever instrument serves you, serve it. Change at your own will.

Answer 10

i always thought that alto sax was the best instrument besides the piano. i say do that, and plus, you know that better! you could fo further.