In 1846, Adolf himself opened a musical instrument factory in Paris, France, specializing in the production of saxophones. He has produced fourteen models of saxophones, including soprano, soprano, alto, tenor, bass, double bass and other instruments of different shapes. It has the loudness of brass and the softness of woodwind, so many people in the music industry liked this instrument at that time. Some music groups have also tried to use this instrument. In 1853, the French army began to introduce the saxophone. In 1860, the Englishman Andir developed the saxophone, which made the saxophone popular in Europe. Later, many countries in Europe gradually adopted the saxophone. This also made the saxophone quickly famous throughout Europe and even the world in the form of military music.
At the beginning of the 20th century, some European saxophonists immigrated to the Americas, and the saxophone became popular in the United States and other American countries. By the 1920s, the saxophone began to be used in jazz bands, and it was fully utilized in jazz, and later became synonymous with jazz. It is loved by many young people.
At the end of the Qing Dynasty in China, the first wind band was established and the saxophone began to be used symbolically. It disappeared for a time after the Revolution of 1911, and did not appear in Chinese dance halls until the 1930s and 1940s. After the founding of New China, the saxophone, along with a number of Western instruments such as guitars, were regarded as unhealthy instruments and were prohibited from being introduced. It was not until the 1970s and 1980s, after the reform and opening up, that the saxophone appeared frequently in various entertainment venues and various media. In addition, some foreign performers and orchestras often perform in China, so this instrument is becoming more and more popular among the Chinese people. More and more people are learning and playing the saxophone.
The development of saxophone music in today’s society
(1) The media is undoubtedly a powerful catalyst to accelerate the development of saxophone
In today’s society, saxophone music is used in various Fields include accompaniment soundtracks, theme music for TV commercials, original soundtracks for movies and TV series, background music for public places, professional performances in theatrical performances, and audio and video products for professional saxophonists and bands. Therefore, the correct use of various communication media and carriers can make saxophone music develop faster and broader. Just like when the saxophone was first invented, it would have been very difficult if Berlioz had not preached the saxophone in front of the media. Trustworthy, perfect, the most human instrument. The saxophone would not have developed so quickly at that time. Without the help of the media, the saxophone players would not be known to more people.
(2) The influence of saxophone playing style and genre on its music development
Today, saxophone music has experienced more than a century of development. Here, the styles and genres of playing are also changing with each passing day. The emergence of these styles and genres is not made out of thin air by saxophonists, but is the inevitable result of the development of music. The diversity of saxophone music styles and genres has expanded the appreciation range and choice of the broad masses.
Creation of Saxophone Musical Works
Saxophone, like other music, must have its own works if it wants to develop in the history of music. The following points should be paid attention to when creating. First, the creation of the work should be suitable for the best range of the saxophone. Although the saxophone player can expand the range up an octave through personal skills, too much overblowing will make the music appear dull. It is noisy, harsh, and unnatural, and the music turns into noise. Excessive use of overblowing will have a negative effect, but overblowing in small sections at the most emotional points will add a lot of color to the music, and it is very easy to lead the audience to climax. Through personal skills, the saxophone, which is a single melody instrument, can also be used to play chord tones, but it must be used appropriately, otherwise it will be superfluous. There are also some saxophone music works that focus too much on complex techniques and dazzling skills, putting aside beauty, leaving the audience confused as to what the music is trying to express. The above points must be paid attention to when creating saxophone music works. Otherwise, not only will the expected effect not be achieved, but it will be counterproductive.
How to cultivate talents who adapt to the development of music
(1) Changes in saxophone teaching concepts and methods
Playing saxophone is a skill, but it is also a skill. door art. Learning music is different from other subjects. Teaching must be humane. Otherwise, students will not be able to express their own personality and unique musical understanding, and will easily become a copy of the teacher, which may secretly kill a future style speaker. flag performer. This is actually destroying students, or more seriously, it is inhibiting the development of saxophone music. It is not an exaggeration to say that. For example, if Bechet, who was not very famous at the time, was strongly resisted by some smart master for using vibrato and If you play the saxophone with Jazz rhythm, then you don’t know when the saxophone will step into the door of Jazz and when it will have the reputation of being an instrument born for Jazz.
Today’s saxophone teaching concepts and methods need to change. The new teaching should not be as simple as just teaching a few saxophone performance tutorials and grade examination textbooks. It should pay more attention to students’ understanding of music and artistic personality. nourish.
(2) Strengthening of interest and cultivating the concept of harmony
Getting started is the foundation for professionalism and an essential stage. For students who are beginning to learn saxophone, in order to ensure the implementation of students' basic skills and basic knowledge, teachers should not blindly require students to do boring skill training. This not only affects the students' mentality of learning saxophone, but also weakens their subjective initiative and creativity. Positivity.
At this time, the saxophone had lost its meaning as an art and became a mere skill.
Teaching methods need to change and adapt to music development and develop students' musical personalities. Therefore, this is a customized program for almost every saxophone student.
(3) Cultivation of the concept of harmony
In scale practice, the common training is only based on tonality exercises, and no one knows anything about harmony. Some students and teachers even foolishly believe that scales are just for practicing fingers and only emphasize speed. During practice, the composition of scales should be analyzed in depth, and the relationship between scales and harmony should be explained in detail by the teacher so that students can truly establish the concept of harmony in their thinking.
Abandoning the cultivation of the concept of harmony will create strong resistance for students to reach a new level in playing the saxophone in the future.