The Comprehensive Guide to Fingerings for Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Baritone Saxophones

The saxophone is a versatile and expressive woodwind instrument that is used in a wide variety of musical genres. It is a popular choice for soloists, jazz musicians, and classical performers. There are four main types of saxophones: soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone. Each type of saxophone has its own unique range and sound. The soprano saxophone is the highest-pitched saxophone, followed by the alto, tenor, and baritone saxophones.

Saxophone Charts: Fingerings for soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones

by Heather Jones

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Playing the saxophone requires the use of proper fingerings. Fingerings are the positions of the fingers on the saxophone's keys that produce different notes. There are many different fingerings for each note, and the correct fingering depends on the range of the saxophone and the desired pitch. In this guide, we will provide detailed fingering charts and explanations for all the notes and common articulations used on soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophones.

Fingerings for Soprano Saxophone

The soprano saxophone is the highest-pitched saxophone, and it has a range from Bb3 to F#6. The fingering chart for the soprano saxophone is shown below.

Note	Fingering
Bb3
B3
C4
C#4
D4
Eb4
E4
F4
F#4
G4
Ab4
A4
Bb4
B4
C5
C#5
D5
Eb5
E5
F5

Saxophone Charts: Fingerings for soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones

by Heather Jones

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6324 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	281 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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