Erik the Flutemaker Cocobolo Saxophone (Bb / G)

€ 269,95 (including VAT)
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This handmade Saxoflute, or Cocobolo Saxophone is made by Erik the Flutemaker. The body is made out of cocobolo wood, while the mouthpiece is a classic saxophone mouthpiece. It is a reed instrument, just like a real saxophone. It requires a little practice to get comfortable playing such an instrument.

It comes with a sax bag, a spare reed, a how-to-play DVD and an instructional booklet.

It requires a little practice to get comfortable playing such an instrument. This instrument is tuned to Bb, which is a great jazzy key to play in with other musicians.

Available in Alto (Bb) and Tenor (G)

How to play this flute

  • Just like a real saxophone, it uses a mouthpiece with a reed
  • You need to shape your mouth in a specific way (embouchure) to create sound
  • Put your upper teeth on the mouthpiece, and softly bite down
  • Fold your lower lip over your bottom teeth
  • Blow with an open throat into the mouthpiece
  • This sax has six fingerholes on top, and a backhole.

The musical possibilities

  • Easily plays in the major scale
  • It also plays in the minor scale
  • You can also play notes outside of these scales
  • You can do this by half-covering some of the holes
  • It has a reach of one octave

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Lare, Finland
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Luca, Italy
Dear fluteshop, I received my new Arabian flute. It sounds wonderful, enchanting!!

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