Instrument Study

Tenor Saxophone!

The instrument that I am playing in school is the "Tenor Saxophone", the tenor is part of the woodwind family and is made of brass, and is the only woodwind that is not made out of wood, and has a single mouthpiece.

                                                 

The tenor saxophone has 10 parts, and those parts are...  

1: mouthpiece

2:ligature                                               

3:cork

4:neck

5:neck screw

6:octave key

7:left thumb rest

8:body

9:right thumb rest

10:bell


The tenor saxophone(B) plays in treble clef and was invented in 1845 and was invented by a Belgian man named Adolphe Sax. Adolphe was born in 1814 and studied the clarinet and flute. He was looking for a sound between the woodwinds clarinet and the brass trumpet.


The tenor makes a sound of a low pitch and you create sound by placing your mouth about 2/3 way on the the mouthpiece. Then just like you would with your hand, Inhale through your corners of your mouth and then whisper "too" while you exhale.

To assemble the tenor you...

1.Gently place the thinner end of the reed into your mouth and moisten it thoroughly.

2.Hold the saxophone by it's upper and gently loosen the neck screw and twist the neck in place. Then tighten the neck screw gently.

3.Gently twist the mouthpiece on to the cork so half the cork is still showing, then place the reed onto the mouthpiece then the ligature.

4.Put the neck strap around your neck and attach the hock on to the ring on the back of the saxophone. Adjust the strap until your comfortable so you are able to put the mouthpiece in your mouth.

5.Place your right thumb on the thumb rest and you left thumb diagonally on the left thumb rest, your fingers should curve themselves. Hold the saxophone correctly!

6.Have Fun!

To sterilize the mouthpiece of the tenor, there is a special cleaner your teacher has mixed with soap and water followed by just water....

1.Place the mouthpiece in the cleaner and swish it around for a few seconds.

2.Place the mouthpiece in the plan water then dry the mouthpiece thoroughly.

To properly maintain the tenor saxophone before you play is to...

1.Make sure the instrument is properly put together. Wiggle the neck to make sure it's tight enough and make sure the neck strap is properly connected.

2.Make sure you have sterilize the mouth piece because you don't want to spread germs

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To properly maintain the tenor saxophone after you play is to...

1.Take the tenor apart carefully just like you were putting it together but the other way.

2.Make sure you have closed the case properly so that the "YAMAHA" is facing up.

3.DO NOT leave your reed in your case or else you will not hear the end of it! (I'm serious!) 

Behind My Name

Behind My Name: Caitlin

Before I started this assignment, I thought my name was creative because not many people I know have the name "Caitlin" that is spelt my way.

(c-a-i-t-l-i-n)

I know my parents chose this name for me because my mom's favourite book was called "Caitlin". Also my mom and dad thought it was different because it wasn't popular at that time and for it's spelling.

After searching on Baby Name Stats I learned that my name has many different meanings.
~French and Latin: A version of "Catherine" meaning "pure" and "clear"
~Gaelic and Greek: A version of "Catherine" meaning "pure"
~Irish: A version of "Katherine" meaning "pure"


Some other interesting things I learned are that my middle name "Elizabeth" has many different meanings too!
~Arthurian Legend: "Sister of Mark"
~Biblical: "Oath or fullness of God"
~English and Hebrew: "Bountiful" and "plenty"
~Greek: Oath of god and satisfaction
~Shakespearean: "King Richard III Elizabeth, Queen to King Edward IV"


Some Famous people with the name "Elizabeth" are Queen Elizabeth the I and II. Also "Elizabeth" is a very popular name in England because of it's queen. Other famous people with the name "Elizabeth" are Elizabeth Taylor who has acted in "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof" , "National Velvet" and many more.


I think my name "Caitlin" does suit me because I think it's different not only from it's spelling but I don't know many people with my name. to be honest I know 1! Also I think my middle name "Elizabeth" suits me because it was my nanny's name.


If I could give myself a new name it would be Adell, because my mom thought of combining her grandma's name which was "Della", but my mom thought "Della" was to old fashioned. So instead my mom put the "A" in front of the "D" for a modern change. 




*BONUS*


As some of you may know my FAVOURITE show is "The Big Bang Theory", and one of my favourite characters is "Howard Wolowitz". His character in the show is geeky, shy, awkward and is "good with the ladies". When I looked up the name "Howard" on Baby Name Stats his name means...
~English: "Bold Heart"
~Scandinavian: "Noble Watchman"
~Teutonic: "Defender"
So what I'm trying to say here is that his name meanings do not fit his personality. Howard does not have a "bold heart" because he's shy and in yesterday's episode he could not face his ex-girlfriend when she walked by their table. Also he does is not a "noble watchman" because he's some what of a coward and still lives his mother. Lastly Howard is not a defender, he's not brave because he scares easily.  



  (I would like to thank Baby Name Stats for the information on the name meanings in quotations) 





P.S, If you have any questions I don't mind to answer, Thanks
~Caitlin~ 

Stolen Jackpot!

To tell the truth this article did surprise me! Ms.Crosbie brought this article up asking for our opinpins and thoughts. The article said that a convenience store clerk stole 12.1 million dollars from a costumer and that OLG wants to find the rightful owner. If you were wondering the store clerk and his two children are under arrest.   

My opinions are that the clerk and his children are extremely greedy and ungrateful. When you think about this clerk will have to live with scamming a costumer of 12.1 million dollars for the rest of his life. Unfortunately the costumer may never know he has that money.

If I were in this situation I don't really know what I would do? If I bought a ticket and the clerk said I didn't win, I would never know if the clerk is lying or not because I have no proof. If I suspected that the clerk was lying, I would ask for my ticket back and check it else where, because I do have the right to do that! 
 

Thanksgiving!

I know it's not Thanksgiving anymore but I just wanted to make it clear that I had a great one! On Saturday I baked four pumpkin pies with my oldest sister (Cecilia) and on Sunday a apple crisp with my mother. At about 1 o'clock on Sunday my grandma held her Thanksgiving Brunch, which was great, my favourite was obviously the pumpkin pie. Later that day I went over to my cousins for dinner which again was great, just that the ham was dry! My favourite again was the pumpkin pie ! :)

Tolerance and Discrimination

Tolerance:
She doesn't tolerate our yelling


He doesn't tolerate swearing  .  


She does't tolerat bullying


He doesn't tolerat our attitudes


We don't tolerat any of this.





Discrimintaion:
She laughs at you because of your race


He laughs at you because of your religon


She excludes you because of your clothes


He excludes you becuase of you hieght


But we don't care for any of this.

Hiya, I'm Caitlin and welcome to my blog! I am thrilled my first blog and my first readers. I love art and three of my favourite artists are Bob Dob, Angelina Wrona and Salvidor Dali. I also have a sweet tooth and my favourite food is ice cream. I'm also a big music lover and my favourite band is Hedley
 and I got to see them play on September 23rd. I am happy to read any questions left by readers and I enjoy feedback. Thanks for visiting my blog and come back soon!