Woodwinds

Despite their name, most woodwinds are no longer made of ‘just’ wood. Today’s woodwinds are made of wood, plastic, metal, or a combination of. Woodwinds produce sound by blowing air into a mouthpiece. Most, but not all, woodwinds require the use of a reed to play. The flute and piccolo do not require a reed.

The Woodwind family includes:

  • Flute

  • Clarinet

  • Bass Clarinet

  • Piccolo

  • Alto Saxophone

  • Tenor Saxophone

  • Baritone Saxophone

  • Oboe

  • Bassoon

Choosing the right instrument can feel overwhelming! We encourage you to read our article on choosing the best instrument and/or come in and try them out yourself!

 

YAMAHA YDS-150 DIGITAL SAXOPHONE

The Yamaha YDS-150 digital saxophone is a fusion of acoustic and digital technologies. The mouthpiece is designed just like an acoustic saxophone which gives it a natural response. The YDS-150 features:

YAMAHA YDS-150 DIGITAL SAXOPHONE

  • Volume Control

  • Integrated Bell Acoustic System

  • Mouthpiece

  • Key Layout

  • Authentic Saxophone Tone

 

  • Brass Bell

  • Breath Sensor

  • Full Scale Sampling

  • External Connection Terminals

  • Dedicated Case