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Manufacture & Sound Production
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Nearly all saxophones are made from brass. The saxophone is made up of many intricate pieces woven together to work in partnership with each other. The sax has a metal bell, shaped like a candy cane and flaring at the curved end. Holes in the straight section are covered by padded flaps which can be lifted by pressing "keys" attached to the body.
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After completing the instrument, manufacturers usually apply either a coating of clear or colored lacquer or plating of silver or gold over the bare brass.
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The reed can be either The reed is surrounded by a mouth piece which can be either metal or rubber. plastic or wood and the softness or hardness of the reed determines the volume and tone.
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