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I want to learn about the history of the saxophone.
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The saxophone is a woodwind instrument that was invented in the late 1800s. It has been used by many famous musicians, including Miles Davis and John Coltrane. The saxophone is typically played with a reed mouthpiece, which produces sound when air passes over it. Saxophones come in different sizes, ranging from sopranino (the smallest) to bass (the largest). The most common type of saxophone is the alto saxophone.