2007-01-20 01:55:14 · 5 answers · asked by Sae-Alouette Baptiste 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
Approximately 125Hz - 900Hz/ C2-A5
2007-01-20 05:34:39 · answer #1 · answered by ThinkaboutThis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The lowest practical note is B flat. The highest is generally considered the altissimo F one octave above the normal range of the horn. It can be done with much practice and advice from professionals. A "typical" high range above the norm is altissimo C above the high F. Check online for some fingering charts. Search for "alto saxophone altissimo fingering chart". You'll get fingerings, but none of these will actually unless the embouchure and air stream are just right. Good luck!
2007-01-22 06:13:31 · answer #2 · answered by 1musicnut 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bottom note on an alto is a low Bb. However, if you cross your left leg over your right and play the low Bb and then put your heel inside the bell it will lower the pitch to an A. Not very practical, but interesting. As far as the upper end you need to find overtone fingerings. I'm not very familiar with them myself, but I knw they exist and can take you above the high F.
2007-01-20 06:03:29 · answer #3 · answered by Rick D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your lowest note will depend on the model of saxophone you are playing. Theoretically, there is no limit to how high you can make the pitch go. You'd need an awesome mouthpiece and reeds, and look in to harmonic overtone fingerings. Im sure you could search that online.
2007-01-20 08:17:56 · answer #4 · answered by musicmommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The lowest is a G# an ocvate below the staff the Alto sax has the crappiest reange for the woodwind family beacue it has some many holes no offense i still love to play it but i prefer my trumpet
2007-01-23 10:15:26 · answer #5 · answered by Josh E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋