Spencer Settles
MUS 384 Final HTML Projects
Saxophone Information EKU Saxophone Studio Suggested Links
This website is really just a list of links to different sites, and so I give this 2 out of 5 for content, since it has no true content of its own. The load speed is quick, however, due to the simple design and the minimal content of the page itself, and so I give it 5 out of 5. Navigability is very simple because the different sections of links are all on the same page, nested in the parent file. But the actual info is on other websites, and so to retrieve any of it you must go off of the site completely by way of the link, so I give this site a 3 out of 5 on navigability. The graphics are smooth and simple, not cluttered, but still nice and professional, I give it 4 out of 5. So overall, I rate this website a 3.5.
Saxontheweb.net seems to be a helpful site, with many articles to read and links to sheet music, accessories, etc. The content is interesting and well maintained, as many of the articles appear to be recent or new. I give it a 4 out of 5. Load speed is quick, even though there are quite a few graphics and pictures. But there was little to no real wait, and so I give it a 4 out of 5. Navigability is smooth, with all the links clearly labeled. With so many articles, one would not expect that the site would be scroll-navigated, and so this doesn't seem to be an issue. I give it a 4 out of 5. Graphics are present, yet simple. Mostly the website is adorned around the edges of the page with graphics, and there are a few pictures of article authors and players next to related links. It isn't cluttered, and isn't boring either. I give it a 3 out of 5. Overall I rate this site a 3.75.
This site is a commercial site for the purchase of saxophones. The content is mostly information on saxophones (reviews, etc.) and pictures of them. I give it a 3 out of 5. The load speed is fast, due to the simple design and mostly linked information, and so I give it a 4 out of 5. Since displaying all the saxes on the page in a scroll navigated way might make for a very long page which takes a while to load, the page is set up independently, using links to view each bit of information or picture. Navigability is smooth and what one would expect for this type of site, and so I give it 4 out of 5. The graphics are clean and simple, utilizing a holiday theme for the Christmas season. I give graphics a 3 out of 5. Overall, I rate this site a 3.5.
Wfg.woowind.org is a site for finding fingering charts and alternate fingerings for saxophone. It appears to be very extensive and helpful, with diagrams and explanations for every fingering chart. I give content a 4 out of 5 due to the importance and usefulness of this information to a saxophonist. The load speed is quick, as the site design is simple and clean. I give it a 5 out of 5. The navigability is link based, because displaying all the fingering charts might make for a slow-loading, or cluttered page. The links are labeled well and easily navigable, so I give navigability a 4 out of 5. The graphics are simple, with octave range graphics sitting above each link to let the saxophonist know which register the fingering chart is referring to, which is very helpful. I give graphics a 5 out of 5. Overall, I rate this site a 4.5.
This site contains information about the origins of the saxophone and seeks to detail its use in modern music. The content, however, is pretty scarce, and what is there is somewhat oversimplified, offering no real information of value. I give content a 2 out of 5. The load speed is a bit slower than previous sites, because there are some annoying graphics that pop up, presumably advertising something, which actually block some of the information at first! I give load speed a 3 out of 5. Navigability is pretty simple, in that all of the information is nested in the parent file to be read on the first page. However, the links to the side are not clearly labeled and actually look as if an intended graphic is missing, so that one has to hold the mouse over the link to read what it is. I give navigability a 3 out of 5. Graphics, as I mentioned before, are present but irritating or confusing at best. I give graphics a 2 out of 5. Overall, I rate this site a 2.5.
The content on this webpage is interesting. The author seems to have taken a lighthearted approach that sometimes comes across as apathetic. His information is mostly correct, but seems biased in ways, and so I give the content a 3 out of 5. Load speed is pretty quick, despite plenty of graphics and a very, very long page. I give load speed a 4 out of 5. Navigability for this site is pretty simple, it's all nested in the parent file and set up to scroll-navigate. Finding specific info might prove difficult, however, if one had to read the entire page or scan through it just to find something. I give navigability a 3 out of 5. Graphics are fairly abundant, with pictures for every section of the article. Most of them are pretty descriptive and relevant. I give graphics a 4 out of 5. Overall, I rate this site a 3.5.
This site is dedicated to explaining the acoustical properties of the saxophone. The content is a bit advanced, utilizing such words as "non-sinusoidal," and offering only minimal explanation. While this content is most likely very well researched and correct, it would prove a bit confusing for most users, and so I rate content a 4 out of 5. Load speed is rather quick, as the site is fairly simple in construction and not bogged down with many complicated graphics or advertisements. I give load speed a 4 out of 5. The sections of the site are all available by scrolling down, however, you can access them by clicking links at the top of the page for a more specific approach to finding info. For this feature, I give navigability a 5 out of 5. Being a highly technical site, the graphics on this page are also pretty in-depth. While clearly demonstrative and understandable, they might be slightly confusing for anyone not familiar with the instrument already. I give graphics a 4 out of 5. Overall, I rate this site a 4.25.
Here is a saxophone history timeline compiled by an assistant professor of saxophone at Crane School. It appears well researched and comprehensive, with many important milestones from conception to recent saxophone history. I give content a 4 out of 5. The site loads very quickly because there are no graphics to speak of, only text. I give load speed a 5 out of 5. The navigability is very simple as the text is all on one page, scroll-navigable. Since one is not likely to be searching a timeline for specific info, the length of the page isn't as much of a hindrance as it might otherwise be, and so I give navigability a 4 out of 5. There are no graphics on this site, and so I give graphics a 1 out of 5. Overall, I rate this site a 3.5.
This is the site for the Indiana University sax studio. Its content is mostly information about the studio, its professors, and its students and seems to be quite helpful and informative. I give content a 4 out of 5. The site loads quickly, and so I give it a 4 out of 5 on load speed, also. Navigability is nice because all the links are clearly marked and work quickly. I give this site a 5 out of 5 on navigability. The graphics are well placed and relevant, with pictures of students and faculty where necessary. I give it a 5 out of 5 on graphics. Overall, I rate this site a 4.5.
This site claims to have general information about the saxophone, but seems to veer more towards trivial info about Adolphe sax and saxophonists more than the instrument itself. Also, there is not much information (important or not) offered here at all. I give content a 2 out of 5. Load speed is really quick, probably due to the diminutive nature of the page. I give load speed a 5 out of 5. Navigability is simple because you see everything there is to see without even scrolling down. Though this is because of a lack of information, I must give the navigability a 4 out of 5. Graphics are sparse, though relevant, and so I give graphics a 3 out of 5. Overall, I reluctantly rate this site a 3.25.
The Saxophone Journal is a bimonthly publication that has articles from saxophonists dedicated to technique and specific issues of saxophone playing. The content is all well presented and accurate, and so I give this site a 5 out of 5 on content. The site loads very quickly and so I give this site a 5 out of 5 on load speed, as well. Navigability seems very simple, utilizing links to view different bits of information (which seems to be abundant). Everything is clearly marked and well organized, making it easy to find what you're looking for. I give it a 5 out of 5 on navigability. The graphics are conservative but well-used when they appear. It seems that no graphic is without a purpose, and so I give it a 4 out of 5 on graphics. Overall, I give this site a 4.75.
Here is another timeline site of saxophone history. The content is a bit more comprehensive in nature, with more years and important dates being filled in. I give content a 4 out of 5. Load speed, however, takes a bit longer than on other sites, probably due to an unnecessary sound clip that plays while you peruse the timeline. I give load speed a 3 out of 5. The site is all nested in the parent file, and is scroll-navigable for easy access to all the information, so I give this site a 4 out of 5 on navigability. Graphics are well-thought and relevant. I give graphics a 5 out of 5. Overall, I rate this site a 4.
This is the U-Mass Sax Studio site. The content mostly pertains to performance dates, photos, and recruitment information. It seems well-maintained and pertinent, and so I give content a 5 out of 5. The load speed is quick, with nothing but the usual slight wait. Load speed gets a 4 out of 5. Navigability is simple, with links being the way to desired information. All the links are easily located and understood, as well as well-organized. I give navigability a 5 out of 5. Lastly, the graphics are the usual studio pictures and faculty photos. I give graphics a 4 out of 5. Overall, I rate this site a 4.5.
This site attempts to offer general information about the saxophone, but tends to rehash the same old information found elsewhere and adds a bit of conjecture and unneeded personal opinions and stories. Toward the end it even lists 3 "notable sax players", all of whom did indeed play saxophone, but two of whom were veritable giants and one of whom was far more known as a clarinetist. I feel that the content of this site is weak and therefore give it a 2 out of 5. The site does load fairly quickly, and so I give it 3 out of 5 in load speed. All of the information available is found on one page, and so navigability it easy, getting a 4 out of 5. The graphics, though few, are helpful and there's even a chart of sax sizes as compared to one another and a scale in feet. I give graphics a 4 out of 5. Overall, I rate this site a 3.75.
Saxtalk is a place on the web designed for saxophonists to correspond and to share saxophone news and information. The content, therefore, is gathered from anyone who posts and is obviously subject to scrutiny, being that it is largely opinion-based. Also, some of it appears to have no saxophone connection at all. For these reasons I give content a 3 out of 5. The site loads quickly, and so I give load speed a 4 out of 5. Different sections of the website are linked for easy access and brief sections of articles can be read on the front page to skim before you decide whether to click the link. I give navigability a 4 out of 5. There are few graphics on this page other than boxes and text bars, so I give graphics a 2 out of 5. Overall, I rate this site a 3.25.
The University of Washington sax studio page is a lot of information on the studio itself, the faculty, and upcoming events, performers, etc. It also has a lot of audition information for prospective students. I give content a 4 out of 5. Load speed is very quick, so it gets a 5 out of 5. The site is all housed on one page and so information is retrieved by scrolling down the page. This makes it slightly difficult to find a specific piece of info, and so navigability gets a 3 out of 5. There are no graphics to speak of on this site, and so I give graphics a 1 out of 5. Overall, I rate this site a 4.
This site is dedicated to the Vienna Saxophone Quartet from Vienna, Virginia. Its content is related to the history of the quartet and performance availability. There is also a section about the saxophone itself, with interesting information about the instrument and its origins. I give content a 5 out of 5. The site loads quickly, and so I give load speed a 4 out of 5. All of the information is nested in the parent file, and navigation is easy because the sections are few and are separated where necessary for clear delineation. I give navigability a 5 out of 5. The graphics on this site are interesting. There is a caricature of the quartet that serves as the only picture of the group. Other pictures are of a Belgian Franc-note, and Lisa Simpson. I give graphics a 3 out of 5. Overall, I rate this site a 4.25.
This is the Towson University Sax Studio website. Like other sax studio sites, it has info regarding admissions and curriculum, as well as performances and news on students and faculty. I give content a 4 out of 5. The site is quick to load and so I give load speed a 4 out of 5, as well. Navigability is easy. Links connect the information together and are easy to use and decipher. I give navigability a 5 out of 5. The graphics are very nice, with pictures to accompany almost every section of info or person discussed. I give graphics a 5 out of 5. Overall, I rate this site a 4.5.
Another university sax studio site, this offers similar content to the others. I give content a 4 out of 5. The load speed is quite fast and so I give it a 5 out of 5. Most of the information is nested in the parent file, with a few links to expand on certain pieces of information here and there. There are also linked shortcuts at the top of the page if one wants to skip to a certain section of the file. Navigability is simple, and so I give it a 5 out of 5. Graphics are sparse, and so I give graphics a 2 out of 5. Overall, I rate this site a 4.
This site is a news and information site with articles and other things from the publication. The content all seems researched and presented in a relatively scholarly fashion, and so I give content a 4 out of 5. Load speed gets a 4 out of 5, as it is quick. The site is link-navigated mostly, with all the links appearing in working order and well-labeled. I give navigability a 4 out 5. Lastly, the graphics are mostly buttons and text bars, with little else to speak of. I give graphics a 2 out of 5. Overall, I rate this site a 3.5.
This is dedicated to information about the 4 members of the West Point Sax Quartet. The content is informative but brief, and so I give content a 4 out of 5. The load speed is quick, unencumbered due to the complete lack of graphics and the small nature of the site. I give load speed a 5 out of 5. Navigability is scroll-oriented and very simple. I give this site a 5 out of 5 in navigability. As I stated before, there are no graphics, pictures or otherwise, and so I give graphics a 1 out of 5. Overall, I give this site a 3.75.
This site's content is a history of the quartet, profiles of its members, its repertoire, and performance information. It is very informative and well-organized. I give content a 5 out of 5. The site loads quickly, with no hitches, despite a couple fairly large pictures, and so I give load speed a 4 out of 5. Navigability is really nice, with most of the information being scroll-accessible, and some being linked. I give navigability a 4 out of 5. The graphics are nice as well. Two good pictures of the quartet enclose the information. I give graphics a 5 out of 5. Overall, I rate this site a 4.75.
The Rova Sax Quartet site is similar to other quartet sites in that it has player bios, quartet history, and performance and contact info. I give a content a 5 out of 5. The site loads quickly, and so load speed gets a 4 out of 5. Scrolling down is the only way to view the text, but there isn't enough for scrolling to become tedious or to make finding anything very difficult. I give navigability a 4 out of 5. There are a few graphics, mostly cd covers and one promo shot of the quartet. I give graphics a 4 out of 5. Overall, I rate this site a 4.5.
This is a site dedicated to the saxophone family and all its various members. The content is accurate and interesting, with quotes and descriptions. I give content a 5 out of 5. The load speed is quick despite several pictures and graphics. I give load speed a 4 out of 5. The navigability is scroll-oriented with links to further elaborate on some information. I give navigability a 4 out of 5. Graphics abound on this site, with pictures of all members of the saxophone family including very rare saxes in strange keys (like an alto sax in f). I give graphics a 5 out of 5. Overall, I rate this site a 4.5.
This site is the US Army's site on saxophone basics. It is extensive in the information it gives, even offering instruction on many topics from embouchure to breath support. I give content a 5 out of 5. The load speed is really fast, due to very few graphics most likely. I give load speed a 5 out of 5. The site is nested in the parent file for scroll-navigation. Finding information is easy, however, as the sections are clearly marked. Navigation gets a 5 out of 5. Lastly, graphics are not frequent but are helpful (usually scales and other musical examples). I give graphics a 5 out of 5. Overall, I rate this site a 5.