At 8 months playing alto and a few hours at most playing baritone, you are a raw beginner. You do not need the low A for “jazz music”, not even for modern big band arrangements, though it’s helpful. I have been playing a low Bb baritone for 34 years now, including thousands of hours in all types of big bands.

Is baritone saxophone good for beginners?

At 8 months playing alto and a few hours at most playing baritone, you are a raw beginner. You do not need the low A for “jazz music”, not even for modern big band arrangements, though it’s helpful. I have been playing a low Bb baritone for 34 years now, including thousands of hours in all types of big bands.

How much does a baritone saxophone cost?

Beginner baritones usually range in cost from $1,500 to $3,000. Intermediate, or step-up baritones usually range in cost $2,400 to $3,800 and entry level pro trombones (still largely played by advanced students) around $3,800 and up.

Is baritone saxophone hard?

Generally speaking, most new saxophone students start off learning on either the alto or tenor. They are the easiest. The soprano and baritone saxophones have a few more issues that a beginner will face. Although the soprano is smaller than the others, it is very difficult to play in tune.

How heavy is a baritone saxophone with case?

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Can bari sax play low A?

The finger work for the basic notes is the same for all saxophones, so whether playing the baritone saxophone or the alto saxophone, the fingering chart is the same. However, only the baritone saxophone has a low A.

Are Antigua saxophones good?

They’re not great. They’re serviceable, but you can find a used Yamaha or Selmer for that price easily. Those are much better horns, and if you try to resell it down the line, will get a much larger percentage of your money back.