if i played a tune in the key of D on a Bb instument , what key would i play same tune on a Eb alto sax.?

Question

I play a Bb clarinet and a Eb alto saxaphone but seem to get different answers when trying to find out which key to play in playing the same tune.If playing a tune on Bb clarinet in D major , which key would i play it in using my alto sax.

Answer 1

Logically you would use the key of A

Answer 2

I play alto sax too!The C on a clarinet is the G on an alto sax so you just go back to whatever note you need. Hope it helps. By the way if you pick me 4 best answer, where can i find the notes to Happy Birthday?

Answer 3

SKC is right, the key is A, not G like everyone else is saying. The concert pitch (flutes, trombones, piano, etc) would be C, but the alto and baritone saxophones would be in A.

Answer 4

It is the key of A. D on a Bb instrument is C concert. C concert on an Eb instrument is A.

Answer 5

You would play it in the key of G.

Answer 6

Yea it would be G.