What is the highest note on alto saxophone can play?
F♯
In E♭: sounds a major sixth lower than written. Most modern alto saxophones can reach a high F♯ (or higher using altissimo fingerings).
What note is concert E flat for alto Sax?
C
If the music is in the key of Eb concert pitch, we write it in the key of C for the alto saxophone.
What is a concert C on alto sax?
Concert C is their D, Concert Ab is their Bb. Alto and baritone saxes, alto clarinet and most alto horns are Eb instruments: when they play a C it sounds like a Eb on the piano. So, if they want to play a concert Bb scale, they start on a G (they have to think up a six steps in the scale – or down a minor third).
How many notes are on a saxophone?
The distance between each note at the bottom is around 13 Cents and at the top around 7 Cents.” He adds, “almost every [one] of the 128 notes per octave has its own fingering.” Pretty impressive stuff, if you ask us. Philipp plays a Selmer Super Balanced Action alto saxophone from 1951.
What is the lowest note on alto sax?
B flat
Whether you play an alto saxophone, tenor saxophone or any others, the range is the same for all saxophone, therefor, the saxophone fingering chart shown below applies to every type of saxophone. The lowest note is B flat and goes up 2 and one half octaves to the top F.
What is the most common type of saxophone?
Tenor saxophones
Types of Saxophone The four most common types are soprano, alto, tenor and baritone. The alto saxophone is great for beginners, especially younger students due to it’s small size. Tenor saxophones are the most popular saxophone, and are usually what people think of when they think of a sax.
What is G flat on alto sax?
Description: 1 To play a low F sharp / G flat, add all three main fingers on your left hand, plus the middle finger on your right hand. 2 To play a middle F sharp / G flat, keep all main fingers on their main keys just like a Low F, but add the Register key with your LEFT thumb.