Is saxophone louder than flute?

The sax is a very loud instrument in that the minimum volume required to play without holding anything back (as far as projection and sound quality goes) is very high compared to say a flute or clarinet or in some cases even a trumpet.

Is saxophone similar to flute?

Both the alto and soprano sax are in a nearly identical register as flutes with likewise similar fingerings. Saxes and flutes both end on a low C note below the staff and go up three whole octaves. With such a similar range, it’s easy to follow along to familiar scales and other patterns.

Are flutes loud?

Flute is not loud compared to brass instruments, but as others have answered, the sound can carry, and the high notes can be annoying. It might be helpful to discuss with your neighbors times that would be preferable for you to practice if it does annoy them.

Why are saxophones loud?

Saxophone is perceived louder than most wind instruments because of strong tones and bell shape. The sound of a saxophone projects from the bell similar to other woodwinds such as clarinet. Since the saxophone is cone shaped and the bell is larger more vibrations and overtones escape creating a louder sound.

Is the flute hard to learn?

The flute is a medium difficulty instrument to learn. The flute fingerings and care of the instrument are easy to handle. Producing sound and playing the more challenging music associated with the flute, however, is a challenge for some. Fortunately, it’s easy to work around these with the right help.

Which is harder flute or saxophone?

Sax is not harder than flute, just a little different. Sax is more versatile in rock, blues and jazz than flute. Reeds are less trouble than guitar strings – and less expensive.

Is flute hard to learn?

Is a flute soft sound?

This instrument has a high, bright sound. It is one of the oldest and most popular instruments in the history of music. Between 1830 and 1850, Theobald Boehm developed the modern flute and a system of fingering for producing the notes still known today as the Boehm system.

How hard is it to play saxophone?

Saxophone is actually pretty easy to play, but difficult to sound good (if that makes sence). If you play flute you shouldn`t have a problem playing sax, the fingerings are similar. I started playing flute and clarinet this year because I have to double on them as a Jazz major.

Are the fingerings of the flute and the saxophone identical?

The fingerings of flute (“Boehm” system) and saxophone are not identical, but they are similar… , I play more instruments than there are hours in a day. Both the sax and the flute have the basic idea of “lift a finger, get the next note of the diatonic scale”. On the other hand, the flute is based on a C scale, and the sax on Bb or Eb.

Can saxophone players also play flute?

By now, many of you have noticed that many saxophone players also play the flute, which is commonly referred to as a “double” in our world. Often, saxophone parts, particularly in big bands, include segments written for the flute, giving composers and arrangers an added color to work with.

Is the embrochure (cantspell) easier on the sax or flute?

Is the embrochure (cantspell) easier on the sax then the flute. Because on the flute it takes a long time to master the right kind of embrochure, unless you`re lucky. On the sax, i think..you make a “m” kind of lip form…right? and where do you hit your tongue to play a note?