Saxophone

The saxophone is a single-reed woodwind instrument with a conical body that is commonly constructed of brass. Sound is created, like with all single-reed instruments, when a reed on a mouthpiece vibrates, creating a sound wave inside the instrument's body. The pitch is regulated by changing the effective length of the tube by opening and closing perforations in the body. Leather pads attached to keys controlled by the player shut the holes.

The saxophone is one of those instruments that, no matter who plays it, is instantly cool. That's right: the saxophone can be performed in marching bands, jazz bands, and pretty much any other type of band and still sound silky smooth and easy on the ears. Furthermore, individuals who play the saxophone are thought to be wiser since it increases leadership abilities, patience, and endurance. Another intriguing aspect about the saxophone is that it is associated with memory abilities and neurological control, with the instrument being described as an intensive and good brain exercise.