What is the pitch range of a alto saxophone?

B♭3 to F6
The range of the alto saxophone is from concert D♭3 (the D♭ below middle C—see Scientific pitch notation) to concert A♭5 (or A5 on altos with a high F♯ key). As with most types of saxophones, the standard written range is B♭3 to F6 (or F♯6). Above that, the altissimo register begins at F♯ and extends upwards.

Is the alto saxophone high or low pitch?

Alto saxophone It’s an E flat instrument, and is pitched higher than the tenor and lower than the soprano. Like most saxophones, its range goes from B flat below the stave to the F sharp an octave above the top of the stave, so around two and a half octaves.

What pitch is a saxophone?

The soprano saxophone is the smallest and has the highest pitch of the four. The soprano saxophone is pitched to B flat (Bb) and the body of the instrument can be either straight and curved. Due to its higher pitch it is commonly used for jazz music.

Is the alto saxophone in the woodwind family?

The alto saxophone, also referred to as the alto sax or simply the alto, is a member of the saxophone family of woodwind instruments. Invented by Belgian instrument designer Adolphe Sax in the 1840s and patented in 1846, it is pitched in E♭ and smaller than the tenor but larger than the soprano.

What family is the alto saxophone in?

woodwind family
The saxophone, patented in 1846, is a member of the woodwind family, usually made of brass, and played with a single reed mouthpiece, similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone is used in classical music, military and marching bands, jazz and contemporary music, including rock and roll.

Is alto sax woodwind or brass?

The saxophone is a woodwind instrument rather than a brass instrument.

What is a low pitch alto saxophone?

Low pitch A = 440 Hz (A above middle C on the piano); High pitch A = 456 Hz approx. To play a High Pitch sax in tune with modern instruments you would need a sax neck about 18 inches / 45 cm in length )) As Nick said above avoid like the plague… Greg S. Last edited by a moderator: Sep 26, 2013.

What is the pitch range of a tenor saxophone?

Ab2 to E5
The tenor sax is pitched in the key of Bb; modern tenor saxophones have a high F# key and a range from Ab2 to E5 (concert) and are therefore pitched one octave below the soprano saxophone. The tenor saxophone consists of a larger mouthpiece, reed, and ligature than the alto and soprano saxophones.

What is the pitch range and tone quality of tenor saxophone?

Modern tenor saxophones which have a high F♯ key have a range from A♭2 to E5 (concert) and are therefore pitched one octave below the soprano saxophone.

What is the saxophone family?

The saxophone, patented in 1846, is a member of the woodwind family, usually made of brass, and played with a single reed mouthpiece, similar to that of the clarinet.