Charles-Joseph Sax (1 February 1791 – 1 February 1864) was a Belgian
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Charles-Joseph Sax (1 February 1791 – 1 February 1864) was a Belgian
Belgium
* A small German-speaking Community of Belgium exists in eastern Wallonia. Belgium's linguistic diversity and related political and cultural conflicts are reflected in the history of Belgium and a complex Communities and regions of Belgium.... (he lived in Dinant) musical instrument maker. His son was Antoine-Joseph Sax, the inventor of the saxophone
Saxophone
The saxophone is a conical-Bore transposing instrument musical instrument considered a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and are played with a Single-reed instrument mouthpiece similar to the clarinet.... , the saxhorn
Saxhorn
The saxhorn is a valved brass instrument with a tapered bore and deep cup-shaped mouthpiece . The sound has a characteristic mellow quality, and blends well with other brass.... , and the saxotromba
Saxotromba
The saxotromba is a valved brass instrument invented by the Belgian instrument-maker Adolphe Sax around 1844. It was designed for the mounted bands of the French military, probably as a substitute for the horn .... .
Charles-Joseph was a great instrument maker, and made sure his son had a good education and a leg to stand on for his future. Charles-Joseph was a careful, strict, and kind father to his son, Antoine-Joseph, and played a big part in his son's successful career.
