Playing the saxophone, does it sound to others like I hear it?
399904
Two parts to answer:\n\n1.)  The reason why singing sounds different is because the sound is being conducted through your skull to your ear drums.  Sounds conducted through a different media sound different (air vs bone).  When you speak your voice also sounds different to other people than it does to you.\n\n2.)  The saxophone sounds different depending what part you are listen to.  As high notes have many keys open with air escaping, someone listen close to the top of your saxophone will hear treble heavy sounds.  Low notes will only come through the bell so if listening right by the bell someone will hear a bass heavy sound.  That's why you sometimes see dual microphone set up for larger saxophone's (mines a baritone).\n\nYou also see some musicians on stage with 'reflectors' attached to their microphone stands (these are usually large pieces of clear plastic).  These reflect the true sound back to them whilst they are playing.\n\nA trick I use to make sure I am happy with the sound I am playing is to stand as close to the corner of a room as possible (be careful of your mouth) and then play something - keep making little differences to playing style and when happy remember what you did and always play that way.
331806
Kenny G plays the Soprano Saxophone. The instrument is smaller and higher pitched that the traditional tenor saxophone (which Bill Clinton plays) and the Alto Saxophone.
769469
actually there is, but not perfect, it makes the vocal sounds softer...\n\nRealtek's Sound Effect\n\nyou can still hear some vocals but not so loud
745803
Yes, i think it's normal. There;s nothing wrong with that. Every1 has their own way of expressing themselves and relieving stress. Be glad urs is musically and not harming urself..or others.
283927
yes, it makes a noise, but it doesnt make a sound.  A sound is something that someone hears
63729
yes, sound waves are caused by vibration; so it will make a sound whether anyone is around to hear it or not.
199011
At the very least you might ask the seller to make an mp3 file that you can listen to, because there is still nothing like hearing ANY stringed instrument in person.  Get pics, and the maker's name, then research that.  Just remember that no 2 instruments sound exactly the same... there is a nuance of sound to each.  If you are a serious cellist, I wouldn't ever go the on-line route.  If you are a novice, all well and good, for when you become more accomplished you will 'upgrade' and That one won't be something on-line!  (by then you will have acquired an 'ear' for the instrument)
577617
well, i think others would tell you if you are smarter than how you come across to them. I've learnt that if you blow your own trumpet you tend to find people get offended by it. connecting with people sometimes is very hard work anyway!
483434
Hello\n\nFrom someone who dislikes most jazz they've heard let me explain my thoughts..\n\nPerhaps because the layout is different from pop music.. the structure of the songs.. people are subconciously expecting a top40 formula in 4/4 and they're getting something totally different.  It can be quite difficult to stay on top of a jazz song.. the instruments start to sound as if they're having their own fast dialog with each other.. and its in a language I dont quite understand, so how can I enjoy the dialog when I dont know what they're saying?\n\nJazz seems similar in essence to much classical music with that respect.. the music is a lot more dynamic and 'alive' (if you will) than most of the top40 stuff playing on the radio..\n\nthat and the instruments.. personally, the timbre of a saxophone literally gives me a headache.. I think its the frequency space it takes up.. a squeeling trumpet can do the same.. (actually a squeeling anything can do it hehe)\n\njust some thoughts.. hope I havent offended you. :c)
489045
No, not even very similar.\n\nThe reason being that the sound you hear is mostly coming to your inner ear via the jawbones. As a result the sound frequencies are quite different to the sound frequencies that are arriving at other people's ear via the air.\n\nBasically your own voice always sounds like it is being produced underwater.\n\nIf you want to know how other people hear your voice simply record it electronically and play it back. That will be a 99% accurate replay of your own voice you hear. That is how other people hear your voice.
1089934
Saksafon, or something spelled phonetically like that.  There is no actual Filipino translation for saxophone, just a different spelling.
1078605
Air is blown across reeds.  Kind of like a backward clarinet, which may account for the ... unique... sound.
752416
ive played clarinet for 8 years and am pretty good at it. i am currently learning piano. i can play tenor sax, but only at a beginner's level. i also know a little (very little) guitar.
82269
Have you ever heard a recording of your voice while speaking and thought "wow, that sounds nothing like me".  I think that is part of it, what they hear in their heads sounds better than what is actually coming out of their mouth.\n\nAlso they may have friends, family, etc that have never told them NOT to sing... or were never honest enough to say "you can't carry a tune or you are off pitch".
730076
Yes it would still make a sound eventhough there is no one there to hear it because sound waves would be generated. I think the philosphical question asks whether it make a NOISE. There is a difference between a sound and a noise. A noise is a sound that is loud and unpleasant. That is a judgement call; therefore, it would necessitate someone there to hear it and make the call.
490070
In general, you hear the entire band. Technically, you hear first whatever is loudest. Since it takes 3 to 5 woodwind instruments to get as loud as the brass, and based on the instrument choices given, I would suspect TUBA!!!
432956
The saxophone or sax is a conical-bored instrument of the woodwind family, usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece like the clarinet. It was invented by Adolphe Sax around 1840. The saxophone is most commonly associated with popular music, big band music, and jazz, but it was originally intended as both an orchestral and military band instrument