What key does the bari sax play in?
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What key does the bari sax play in?
E flat
The baritone saxophone is in the key of E flat, meaning that it sounds exactly one octave lower than the alto, and a perfect fifth lower than the tenor. Many modern baritone saxophones go down to a low A, extending the range by one note in comparison to all the other members of the saxophone family.
What is the lowest note on a bari sax?
It is the lowest-pitched saxophone in common use – the bass, contrabass and subcontrabass saxophones are relatively uncommon. Like all saxophones, it is a single-reed instrument….Baritone saxophone.
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How many saxophone scales are there?
You can start a major scale on any of the 12 different notes in an octave. Theoretically you can call some of these notes different names, but that doesn’t change what they sound like. You name a scale based off of the first note.
How many keys can you play on saxophone?
Saxophones can have a different number of keys. There are around 21 standard keys found on every saxophone and a few extra keys that some models may use. Whether your saxophone has 20 or 23 keys, it can still make lovely music!
What is a concert C on alto sax?
Concert C is their D, Concert Ab is their Bb. Alto and baritone saxes, alto clarinet and most alto horns are Eb instruments: when they play a C it sounds like a Eb on the piano. So, if they want to play a concert Bb scale, they start on a G (they have to think up a six steps in the scale – or down a minor third).
What key is sopranino sax in?
E♭
The sopranino saxophone is the second-smallest member of the saxophone family. It is tuned in the key of E♭, and sounds an octave higher than the alto saxophone.
Is baritone saxophone good in jazz?
The baritone saxophone is not often considered a solo instrument in Jazz, but for those willing to do some digging there is a whole world of great soloists on this large horn.
