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What do I need to play on sax when he is playing C?
Since alto and baritone saxophones are in E♭, (meaning they produce an E♭ when playing a written C), in order to produce an actual C, they must play an A, which is a perfect third down from C. In this case the key becomes A major, meaning that there are three sharps.
What is the highest note on sax?
Saxophone. Saxophone altissimo is generally considered to be any note that is higher than written high F♯ which is considered to be the highest note in the saxophone’s regular range.
How do you make high notes sound good sax?
The way to make your high notes sound good as every other note on your horn is to play them in the same way. So just like playing the easier lower notes, you want to be moving your air forward – and make sure your reed is vibrating.
What key is C on saxophone?
The C melody saxophone is a saxophone pitched in the key of C, one whole tone above the B-flat tenor saxophone….C melody saxophone.
| Woodwind instrument | |
|---|---|
| Hornbostel–Sachs classification | 422.212-71 (Single-reed aerophone with keys) |
| Inventor(s) | Adolphe Sax |
| Developed | 28 June 1846 |
| Playing range |
What is the lowest note on 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.
Why do I sound flat on the saxophone?
Saxophone players need to do a bit of work with their embouchure to coax many of the other notes in tune. Often blowing very loud causes the saxophone to go flat so tune at a moderate dynamic. Using vibrato may cause the sound to be slightly flatter.
How do I become a better saxophonist?
Six Tips for Playing the Saxophone
- Practice Your Breathing. Not only does playing the saxophone require more breath than most instruments, but the flow of breath needs to be constant.
- Practice Consistently (and Often)
- Stick With a Position.
- Don’t Forget the Dynamics.
- Choose Reeds Carefully.
- Take Care for Your Saxophone.
Do you play a C or a C on a sax?
Meaning if you’re playing a tenor, you play a C the same way you play a C on an alto or soprano etc. So these fingering lessons apply to you regardless of which type of sax you are playing. Where it gets confusing to some people is the transposition of your particular sax compared to concert pitch.
Which is the C Note on alto sax?
C is one of our Beginner Notes on Alto Sax. It is also part of our Basic 5-note Scale! Watch the tutorials for the other notes in the 5-note scale, then you are ready to play your first scale! If you are having trouble playing this note, watch this tutorial:
How do you play a note on the saxophone?
Saxophone fingering Touch the note that you want to play! * Touch each note on the score to see the fingering. * The note is yellow when there are two possible fingerings.
What does the top key on a saxophone mean?
The very top key marked OK stands for Octave Key. All saxophones have a thumb rest right below it and it is pressed using your thumb as required. The next key marked X is for an alternate fingering which you will learn in another lesson.