The Saxophone, everything you need to know about this unique genre-hopping instrument!

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The Saxophone, everything you need to know about this unique genre-hopping instrument!

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Nov 1, 2022

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Doctors at one time prescribed playing the saxophone for certain ailments?! Learn all about the saxophone's invention, development, and all the genres it's hopped to along the way.Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Saxophone, everything you need to know about this unique genre-hopping instrument!

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