{"product_id":"geneva-academy-eb-alto-saxophone-outfit","title":"Geneva Academy 'Eb' Alto Saxophone Outfit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Alto Saxophone  is very much favoured to start with for beginners and is heavily played in classical, jazz, big band, concert bands as well as being the lead voice in a lot of other music from funk to classical chamber music.  The alto saxophone is slightly smaller than the tenor and looks and sounds as you’d expect a saxophone to. Compared with the tenor sax it is lighter, slightly quieter, takes less puff and less finger stretching. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe  alto saxophone  is the best type of saxophone for beginners because they are the most common. When you are starting out on your  alto saxophone  journey, you'll need to become familiar with the sound of the saxophone by listening to music, especially jazz, and you're most likely to hear the alto saxophone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003eAll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e models in the Geneva Academy range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ehigh quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e brass band and orchestral instruments have been meticulously designed down to the finest details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eAt Geneva, we recognise the significant contribution that an instrument makes to the\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003ewillingness of a student to persevere, practice, pursue the process of learning to control and master the instrument, enjoy making music and progress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eWith a luscious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003epolished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e brass\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003elacquered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ebody, offset with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eclear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e lacquered parts, the aesthetics of the '\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eEb'\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eAlto Saxophone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e from the Geneva Academy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e speak for themselves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"335559740\":276}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eA real eye catcher without doubt, but it’s also the performance to cost ratio that make this beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eAlto Sax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e a winner. Players from students to seriously professional musicians have commented on the excellent response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e, and it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003ehas been designed to provide comfort and security when performing in the high register, while maintaining a beautiful warm sound in any range - w\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003esuperb \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eintonation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eAs with all Geneva Academy instruments only the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ehigh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e quality materials\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003echosen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e in the construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"335559740\":276}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eReliable Beginners Instrument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThis Alto Sax is ideal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003efor  beginners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e due to its relatively  small body  which is comfortable to hold.  The combination of the instruments size and range makes it extremely versatile and a popular choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":360}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eStrong \u0026amp; Durable Body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eHaving been designed with affordability, durability and comfort in mind, the  body is fully braced  for strength helping it stand up to the demands of regular play and transport to and from lessons. The bell joint, neck and stack adjusting screws can be used to make the set-up more comfortable. The saxophone's brass body is also finished with a protective lacquer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eSmooth Response \u0026amp; Tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eBlue steel springs provide a  robust and durable  action and give a brightness and snap to the instrument's sound whilst domed reflectors aid projection. This Alto Sax has a light, free blowing response that will reward new players with excellent intonation and a stability and evenness throughout the registers. Precision drawn tone holes allow maximum air passage through the instrument.  An auxiliary high F# key provides extra versatility. These features make it easy for students to start seeing results fast. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a company producing some of the world’s finest brasswind instruments, Geneva Academy recognise the fact that protection whilst travelling with a delicate instrument is paramount. 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