Notes for alto sax

1. What are the notes on the alto saxophone?
2. What is the best tuning note for alto sax?
3. What is the lowest note on the alto saxophone?

What are the notes on the alto saxophone?

The range of the alto saxophone is from concert D♭₃ (the D♭ below middle C—see Scientific pitch notation) to concert A♭₅ (or A₅ on altos with a high F♯ key). When necessary, a player can extend the instrument's range to concert C₃ by putting their knee or foot in the bell.

What is the best tuning note for alto sax?

For alto or bari, a concert A (which is a written F#) and concert B-flat (written G) are great tuning notes to play. For tenors and sopranos, it's good to play concert B-flat (a written C) and concert F (a written G).

What is the lowest note on the alto saxophone?

The lowest note you can finger is B flat, but you can go down to A if you cover up half of the bell.