Tonal Concept
A player's "tonal concept" is the sound that they wish to create.
The actual tone produced is influenced by several factors:
- The pressure and speed of the air stream produced by the player's diaphragm
- The position of the player's trachea, throat and oral cavity
- The player's embouchure
- The position of the instrument relative to the player's body
- The design of the mouthpiece (chamber, facing, tip opening) and reed strength
- The design of the instrument, perhaps including the material of which it is made (e.g. brass or other metal, lacquer)
Read more about this topic: Saxophone Embouchure
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