Inside the saxophone and the clarinet

Why do we perceive some sounds louder than others? What is the pitch of a sound? How do we define the timbre of a musical instrument? The psycho-acoustician brings answers to these questions in an experimental way.

Everybody can easily identify the sound of the great Trane, but nobody agrees when using words to describe his tone. An in-depth inquiry by Syos.

Listen to famous saxophonists' recordings, describe the sound and compare your description with other musicians!

Back to school for a lesson on acoustic basics: discover the physical phenomenon behind every sound you blow out of your horn!

The basics of saxophone maintenance: learn how to keep your instrument in good check!

How can such a very tiny geometrical feature have such a strong impact on the sound? And how to understand all these numbers and letters?

Second part of Syos adventures in the US, with Virtuosity saxophone shop, Mark Turner, Julliard School, saxophone in a park and Lucky Chops!

The mouthpiece is the most important component when it comes to sound creation. Do you really know what the differences are between one mouthpiece and another? This article explains the essential mouthpiece features.

Why is it difficult to play the lowest notes of the saxophone softly? Physical laws bring an acoustic answer for the saxophonists who keep wondering why!