A curved soprano is more resistant due to the curvature of the bow of the sax. ![]() However, the level of resistance that is best is relative to the player and the mouthpiece. Resistance is not a good or a bad thing, but a necessary feature in any musical instrument in order to perform. ![]() Lastly, the curved soprano generally offers more resistance than a straight model. ![]() Since the sound of a saxophone is the vibration of the air column exiting the open tone holes, the curved soprano will “sound” much different to the player as they have more open tone holes closer to their ears due to the upturned bell! However, someone listening 10 feet away, will not have this same perception. This is due to where you sit in relationship to the toneholes of the saxophone. Second, there is a sound difference to the player – but not so much so to the audience or anyone listening to you play. However, for the soprano player who needs to rely on the assistance of a neck strap, the curved soprano sits in a way that allows for more weight to be handled by a strap than a traditional straight soprano would allow. For some this is good but for others this is bad as it can lead to an overall cramped feel. The horn is much closer to the player than any straight soprano would be. So these opinions on this subject are that of Dave Kessler:įrist, the biggest difference is the feel. There are many opinions on this topic and in the end, some of the differences will rely on the individual player.
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