Hmm. Why not buy a C clarinet? No need to transpose, easily accessible range, broad repertoire...IMHO The soprano is much closer to the voice of the violin than the alto sax.
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Crap! Now I'm feeling a gas attack coming on big time. Be sure to keep us updated on how well this turns out and how much of a wallet buster it is too.
I've also mentioned that people should get a C clarinet rather than a C soprano sax. If you have clarinet skillz, that is. $600 for a new student horn.Hmm. Why not buy a C clarinet? No need to transpose, easily accessible range, broad repertoire...
Yeah I know it's heresy to suggest a sax player to go get a clarinet. But as you mentioned GAS...
$600 for a new student horn.