Saxhorn
Saxhorno
- Date
- 1845 · confidence high
- Place
- Paris, France
- Credited to
- Adolphe Sax
- Field
- Tools
What it is
Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax patented the saxhorn family of conical-bore brass instruments with deep cup mouthpieces in 1845, expanding the tonal range of military and brass bands.
What it led to
- Standardization of military brass bands
- Expansion of the symphonic brass repertoire
- Development of other Sax instrument families