Do alto and tenor have the same fingerings?

Tenor saxophones are tuned to B♭, and alto saxophones are tuned to E♭, but when playing the same note on a score, the fingerings are the same.

What is the range of an alto saxophone?

The range of the alto saxophone is from concert Db3 (the Db below middle C) to concert Ab5 (or A5 on altos with a high F# key). The saxophone fingerings are all universal, so a saxophone player can play any type of saxophone.

Can you play chords on a saxophone?

If there is a Soprano and Alto and Tenor and Baritone Sax lineup, then it can play chords and also cover a pretty large range. Sax Multiphonics are when multiple notes can happen but they are pretty limited and wouldn’t normally be used to accompany a soloist.

Is tenor harder than Alto?

Both are equally “hard” to play, whereas the sheet music for Tenors are usually easier to play (especially in wind orchestras). When you are young kid the Alto is better, as it is smaller and not so heavy and you need less air to produce a tone.

Does tenor sax require more air than Alto?

The easiest difference between the two saxes is their size. The alto is noticeably smaller than the tenor. Because of their size difference, the alto is lighter, requires less air, and has a brighter, punchier tone. In contrast, the tenor is heavier, takes more air, and has a generally mellower, fuller tone.

How many octaves can a tenor saxophone play?

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….Tenor saxophone.

What is the difference between alto and tenor saxophone?

Every saxophone player would know that one major difference between the alto and tenor sax is their size. The alto saxophone is smaller than the tenor saxophone. It is lighter and easy to manage than the tenor sax. On the other hand, the tenor sax is heavier and larger, and might not be as easy to manage as the alto sax.

What are the different types of saxophones?

There is a large variety of saxophones in the world, but the major ones are the soprano, tenor, alto, and bass sax. That being said, however, the two saxophones that caught the interest of most sax players are the alto and tenor sax.

Why is the saxophone not in concert C?

Saxophones ARE NOT in Concert Pitch Other instruments, mostly because of the size they are made in, are not in the key of C. For saxophones, the tenor sax and soprano sax are in the key of B♭, whereas the alto sax and baritone sax are in the E♭. Concert C on Alto Sax and Bari Sax

What key is the alto sax written in?

In sheet music, the pitch of the alto or tenor sax is written differently than what they actually produce. For instance, a song written in the key of C would sound on a different key other than C when you play either of the two saxophones.