Saxophone Technique - Tonal Concept

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)