Question 5
- List any three types of Saxophone commonly used in the bands.
- Mention any four musical ensemble that make prominent use of the Saxophone.
- Mention any two woodwind instruments that use double reed.
- Mention any one instrument that is played exactly like the trumpet.
Observation
This question was well attempted but a few candidates responded wrongly by not knowing other instruments that is played exactly like the trumpet. This caused them to lose some marks. Candidates’ performance was above average. They should have responded thus:
(a) (i) B flat sopranino saxophone
(ii) B flat soprano saxophone
(iii) E flat alto saxophone
(iv) B flat tenor saxophone
(v) E flat baritone saxophone
(b) Jazz band, Reggae band, Highlife Band, Military band, Stage band, Orchestral band, Gospel band, Afro band
(c) Oboe, Bassoon, Contrabassoon
(d) Cornet, Flugel Horn, French horn, Euphonium and Tuba