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Yes, essentially. There can be slight variations.
All saxophones have the same fingering system.
For example, the Baritone Saxophone might have a low 'A' key.
And a 'high F#' is something that is added to some saxophones too.
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∙ 11y agoYes, most instruments have the same notes - some cover a higher or lower range, and the natural key (no sharps, no flats) is often different: Key of C on the piano and C melody Flute, Key of Bb on the tenor sax, key of Eb on the alto sax, and so forth.
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∙ 14y agoyes they are, they're both in the key b flat
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∙ 13y agoif you mean baritone sax then yes but if you mean the brass instrument then no way.
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Why do clarinets and saxophones transpose?
Im not sure if you meant 'why' or how' do clarinets and saxophones transpose. For the sake of logic, I will assume "How do clarinets and Saxophones transpose" as the alternative does not make sense to me. Well, quite simply, from a clarinet to a Tenor or Soprano Saxophone, there is NO transposing needed as the Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone and Soprano Saxophone are all Bb (B Flat) instruments (which means that a C on the Clarinet will sound the same as a C on those 2 saxes). However, for the Alto and Baritone saxophones, you will need to transpose, as Alto and Baritone are Eb (E Flat) instruments. One thing to note is that a Clarinet has a Register Key, while a Saxophone has an Octave Key. The register key raises the pitch of a clarinet by a 12th (19 semitones) while the Octave key raises by an octave, or 8th (12 semitones). Just something to consider when making the transition :)
Is a b flat clarinet the same notes as a tenor saxophone?
Take the upper octave fingerings of the B flat clarinet (D in the staff to a D above the staff) and they produce the same notes on the tenor saxophone. On tenor saxophone, you would use the same fingerings for notes regardless of which octave you are in (for example: a D in the staff is the same fingering as a D below the staff) either adding the octave key to make the note higher or lower. The only inconsistencies with no relation between clarinet and tenor are the fingerings for C (middle key in the left hand on tenor) and C sharp (no keys down on tenor) Notes in the octave above the staff are different from clarinet to tenor as well.
What key is a standard saxophone?
These are the most common types of saxophone. Alto and Barritone saxophones are Eb transposing instruments. Soprano and Tenor saxophones are Bb transposing instruments.
Are there any tenor saxophones that have a low A key?
There was a very limited amount of Selmer Mark VI tenors with a low A key but they where out of tune and just sounded bad.
Do all saxophones have the same fingering?
Yes, it is. Additionally, they're both in the key of B-flat. I'm not positive about the altissimo register (notes above the high-F, which are rarely called for except when very advanced), but I believe they are also the same.
Why do clarinets and saxophones transpose?
Im not sure if you meant 'why' or how' do clarinets and saxophones transpose. For the sake of logic, I will assume "How do clarinets and Saxophones transpose" as the alternative does not make sense to me. Well, quite simply, from a clarinet to a Tenor or Soprano Saxophone, there is NO transposing needed as the Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone and Soprano Saxophone are all Bb (B Flat) instruments (which means that a C on the Clarinet will sound the same as a C on those 2 saxes). However, for the Alto and Baritone saxophones, you will need to transpose, as Alto and Baritone are Eb (E Flat) instruments. One thing to note is that a Clarinet has a Register Key, while a Saxophone has an Octave Key. The register key raises the pitch of a clarinet by a 12th (19 semitones) while the Octave key raises by an octave, or 8th (12 semitones). Just something to consider when making the transition :)
Is a b flat clarinet the same notes as a tenor saxophone?
Take the upper octave fingerings of the B flat clarinet (D in the staff to a D above the staff) and they produce the same notes on the tenor saxophone. On tenor saxophone, you would use the same fingerings for notes regardless of which octave you are in (for example: a D in the staff is the same fingering as a D below the staff) either adding the octave key to make the note higher or lower. The only inconsistencies with no relation between clarinet and tenor are the fingerings for C (middle key in the left hand on tenor) and C sharp (no keys down on tenor) Notes in the octave above the staff are different from clarinet to tenor as well.
What key is a standard saxophone?
These are the most common types of saxophone. Alto and Barritone saxophones are Eb transposing instruments. Soprano and Tenor saxophones are Bb transposing instruments.
Are there any tenor saxophones that have a low A key?
There was a very limited amount of Selmer Mark VI tenors with a low A key but they where out of tune and just sounded bad.
Where can you get a printable fingering chart for Tenor saxophone?
everywhere... first of all, all saxophones have the same fingerings more or less, other than a low A key on a Bari, typically you could just google it
Do all saxophones have the same fingering?
Yes, it is. Additionally, they're both in the key of B-flat. I'm not positive about the altissimo register (notes above the high-F, which are rarely called for except when very advanced), but I believe they are also the same.
Can you use a sax reed for a clarinet?
Well yes and no. When you finger a note on alto and tenor the notes in the relative key (Bb for tenor and Eb for alto) are fingered the same way. So a C on an alto and a C on a tenor are fingered the same way, but sound different. On tenor it's a concert Bb, when on alto it's a concert Eb. But for fingering purposes and just generally learning the instrument, yes.
Does the clarinet play piano music written in the key of C?
The question is worded vaguely, but: A good clarinet player can READ and PLAY piano music (of course excluding chords & notes outside of the clarinets range). If the music is WRITTEN in the key of c, played directly on the clarinet, it will SOUND in the key of Bb (B flat). Therefore, the clarinet is considered a "Bb instrument," along with bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet; soprano, tenor and bass saxophones, trumpet and a few other odd instruments. Music for these "transposing" instruments must be rewritten or transposed in the key of D in order to sound in the key of C. Hope that helps, ZoeyStLeopard
What are facts about the alto saxophone?
Alto Saxophones are in the key of E flat. The Saxophone was invented by Adolph Sax. There are 15 types of saxophones: Bb Sopranissimo, Eb Soprano, Bb Soprano, Eb Alto, Bb Tenor, Eb Baritone, Bb Bass, Eb Contrabass, F Sopranino, C Soprano, F Alto, C Tenor, F Baritone, C Bass, and F Contrabass.
How many keys does the saxophone have?
The Alto Saxophone Has 23 keys although other saxes may differ.
What instruments are in the key of E flat?
Some E-flat instruments include the alto clarinet, sopranino saxophone, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, contralto clarinet, and the tenor horn. There is even an E-flat tuba, but it's not regularly used.
What key is a clarinet keyed in?
The clarinet is played in the key of B flat
