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Explain the differences between a flute, clarinet and saxophone?
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The flute, clarinet, and saxophone are all woodwind instruments, but they have some distinct differences. The flute is a woodwind instrument that produces sound by blowing air against a thin metal or wooden rod called a head joint. The clarinet is a woodwind instrument that produces sound by vibrating a single reed that is attached to a mouthpiece. The saxophone is a woodwind instrument that produces sound by vibrating a reed that is attached to a mouthpiece, similar to that of the clarinet. While the flute and clarinet use a fingering system, the saxophone is played with a fingering system that is similar to that of a guitar. The flute has a bright and lively sound, while the clarinet has a dark sound with a wide range of dynamics. The saxophone has a hybrid sound that falls somewhere between the bright sound of the flute and the dark sound of the clarinet.