Which is the easiest saxophone to play?

alto saxophone
The alto saxophone is easier to play than the soprano saxophone, and so it is a good choice for beginners. A simple comparison of the length of the soprano and alto saxophones shows that they are about the same, 70 centimeters long.

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.

Is it easier to play alto saxophone or tenor saxophone?

On larger saxophones, the reeds are also larger, and hence tend to wear and warp more quickly. This is one area where the alto saxophone might be slightly easier than the tenor saxophone. The tenor sax has rather large reeds which tend to warp quickly, and the reeds for the bari sax have the same problem.

What is the highest note on a soprano saxophone?

Like its big brother the tenor saxophone, the soprano saxophone is tuned to B flat, but an octave higher and covers two and a half octaves. Its high tone makes it one of the most difficult saxophones to master, as the highest notes are the most difficult to get out.

What is the best saxophone for beginners?

The alto saxophone is the most appropriate for learning the instrument and for beginners, owing to its lightness and its ease of handling from a technical point of view. It would also be suitable for children and there are special models for little hands!

What are the first and second points on a saxophone?

The first and second points, however, can vary greatly by the type of saxophone that you play. The alto and tenor saxophones often have reasonably stable intonation. The soprano saxophone on the other hand is known to be notoriously out of tune, especially for the high notes.