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Which is deeper alto or tenor?
The most obvious difference between the two instruments is their size. The tenor sax is slightly larger and heavier, while the alto sax is smaller, lighter, and more easily managed than a tenor. Since the alto sax is smaller, its notes are higher and brighter than those of the tenor sax.
What voice is higher than tenor?
Low voice
| soprano: | C4 to A5 |
|---|---|
| mezzo-soprano: | A3 to F#5 |
| alto: | G3 to E5 (and contralto as F3-D5) |
| tenor: | roughly C3 to A4 |
| baritone: | A2 to F4 |
Which voice type sings in the highest range?
Soprano: the highest female voice, being able to sing C4 (middle C) to C6 (high C), and possibly higher. Mezzo-soprano: a female voice between A3 (A below middle C) and A5 (2nd A above middle C). Contralto: the lowest female voice, F3 (F below middle C) to E5 (2nd E above Middle C).
Can tenor sing alto?
Altos are usually female and tenors are usually male. Female tenors and male altos also exist, but they are very rare. If a choir has any of these types of singers and the sections split, female tenors sing Tenor 1 and male altos sing Alto 2.
Should I Choose alto or tenor?
While requiring more air, the tenor demands less pressure than alto. For some players, the tenor feels more natural, and they discover they have a better tone on tenor over alto. Players who struggle to get a consistent, clear tone on the alto saxophone should definitely give the tenor sax a try.
Is a tenor higher then an alto?
A baritone is lower in pitch than tenor, alto is higher than tenor, soprano is higher than alto. The saxes corresponding to these sizes are essentially the same instrument, but they do look very different.
Which is better alto or tenor sax?
The Alto is higher pitched and plays higher notes than the Tenor Sax. Smaller instruments play higher and larger Instruments play lower sounding notes. The smaller size of the Alto Sax also makes it a better choice for younger students of the Saxophone.
What is the difference between alto tenor and soprano voice?
The four main vocal ranges are: Soprano – A high female (or boy’s) voice Alto – A low female (or boy’s) voice Tenor – A high (adult) male voice Bass – A low (adult) male voice