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Saxophone Family - Soprano & Alto

18/9/2015

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Soprano Saxophone

The soprano saxophone is the highest pitched of the conventional saxophones, with a penetrating tone, often oboe-like. The soprano sax is seldom used in a concert band but does occasionally feature as a solo instrument, or doubling a clarinet part. It is often found playing the melody line in saxophone ensembles. Although the straight form is pictured below, it can also be found in a curved form like a small alto sax.

You can listen to the soprano saxophone being played during our recording of Samuel Hazo's Perthshire Majesty featuring soloist Katie . Click here to view the video. 

Alto Saxophone

The alto is the most popular saxophone, mellower than the soprano, but not as powerful as the tenor. There are usually two alto sax parts in the band, where they frequently carry the melody, especially in a saxophone section feature. They are used extensively when the band is playing jazz, swing and selections from musicals. There are usually two to four players on alto sax.

Sop & Alto Sax
(Left) Soprano Sax & (Right) Alto Sax
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