The most common is the C melody though very few are made these days. We say they are “pitched” in the key of C because a C on the instruments sounds the same pitch as an actual C (aka concert pitch). NB: there are saxophones whose notes do all correspond to the notes of a piano or guitar. New! Beginners Impro +Taming The Saxophone Vol2 Download the saxophone transposition chart Welcome to the world of saxophone transposition. It can be a big shock to discover that the piano player, guitarist, bass player are all playing in the key of C, but when you join in on your alto or tenor in the same key, YOU ARE IN A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT KEY AND EVERYONE IS GIVING YOU DIRTY LOOKS. This is a very common question, especially from anyone who has just bought a saxophone, taught themselves a little bit and then decides to play along with some other musicians. Why am I in a different key to the rest of the band? Can I work out the transposition without a chart?ĭoesn’t sound quite right to me….All the Notes and Their Transposed Equivalent.But what if I the music I play doesn’t have transposed sheet music?.What would happen if saxophones weren’t transposing instruments?.Why? Is transposition just to make life awkward?.Download the saxophone transposition chart.Why am I in a different key to the rest of the band?.Our fundraising See here for more info….Discounts and Free Find all the best deals.Collectables Rare and unusual music stuff.CD | Playalongs Including downloads & sheet music.Beginners Downloads Free when you buy a book.CaféSaxophone Our friendly & informative saxophone forum.Beginners Improvising In the impro section>.Understanding Transposition for Saxophones.D’Addario Reserve alto mouthpiece (review). Saxophone Info Info | History | Reviews.
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