How Does a Saxophone Produce Sound?

The reed

The primary source of sound in a saxophone is the reed, made of cane or synthetic materials. It is affixed to the mouthpiece and vibrates when air is blown into the mouthpiece.

Fingering

Fingering the keys over the holes bored into the instrument changes the shape of the column of air in the instrument, producing the instrument's various pitches.

Bell end

Sound produced by the vibrations at the reed and through the hollow body of the instrument escape through its bell end.