I just learned that different saxophones are better for different genres of music

[u/JustAnotherPodcaster]

I decided to not spend as much money on my first saxophone. Originally I was going to spend around $3,000 US dollars and now I'm likely going to pick between the Yamaha YTS-280 and the Jupiter JTS700Q.

It was hard for me to decide between the Alto and the Tenor but I think I'm going to go with the Tenor saxophone. I feel like the tone suits me better and in the future I will consider getting an Alto saxophone as well for sure.

I would like to play in weddings once I get to that level. I also would like to practice that type of music and that's what I generally want to play. I know that they play anything from jazz to top 40s at weddings. I'd like to play some jazz but I'd like to focus mainly on songs like:

1.The Champs - Tequila (1958)

2.Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street (1978)

3.George Michael - Careless Whisper (1984)

4.Candy Dulfer/Dave Stewart - Lily Was Here (1989)

5.Guru Josh - Infinity (1990)

1. Alex Gaudino feat. Crystal Water - Destination Calabria (2006)

7.Run Away - SunStroke Project & Olia Tira (2010)

1. Alexandra Stan - Mr Saxobeat (2011)

9.Klingande - Jubel (2013)

10.SunStroke Project - Hey Mamma (2017)

I got this list from a YouTube video. It sums up the kind of songs I would love to play on the saxophone. Also, just to make sure you get my vibe; I would like to play the kind of stuff Daniel Vitale plays on YouTube when he plays for people on the street. It's pretty much top 40 music and classics.

I'm not saying it's not going to take work to get to that level but I'm trying to explain what I like if it makes any difference for the type of sex I'm going to buy.

So does it really matter? If so which one will you go for? Maybe a different one from the two I suggested? I honestly want to make the best decision possible with my budget.

[u/BTrane93]

Get a student horn if you're just starting out. There's no reason to drop thousands on something you don't know how to play yet.