Saxophones The Alphabet of Tone

[Hassles]

The Alphabet of Tone

words often encountered when one discusses or expresses an instruments tone....

Bright
Warm
Rich
Dark
Lush
Centered / Focused
Spread

what else have YOU heard?

 

[skeller047]

Core or “Solid Core”.

The words I look for when playing are “vibrant” and “alive”…. I don’t care about the “color”, but I do about the character. True of people too…

 

[Tuppertn]

Daughter coined "crispy" and "chewy".

She was about 12, but that's how she heard the difference.

 

[Pete Effamy]

Focussed.
Edgy
Mellow
Round

There are loads…

 

[Ivan]

Ballsy
Brassy
Muted