It depends on what type of sound you're going for. Yamaha saxophones have a darker tone then the Selmer because of the lacquer. Yamahas are generally cheaper then Selmers but Selmers have been the choice of saxophonists like Charlie "Bird" Parker and John Coltrane. go to a music store and ask to try them all. everyone has their opinions.
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10 years of playing the Alto Saxophone
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An alto saxophone is in the key of E-Flat, or Eb
23 pads are on the alto saxophone
The Saxophone. Simple!
clarinet,and alto saxophone
The alto saxophone was made in 1841 by Adolphe Sax!
If you choose to start on sax, the alto is usually the best choice.
The best resource for learning to play the alto saxophone note chart effectively is a comprehensive saxophone method book that includes detailed explanations and exercises for mastering the notes on the instrument.
The alto saxophone
Alto saxophones are in Eb
The alto saxophone has a neck, keys, and a bell. It is played through a reed, classifying it as a woodwind instrument rather than a brass instrument. It is smaller than a tenor saxophone and larger than a soprano saxophone, and the alto saxophone is the most commonly played saxophone in the world.
Blues is a form of jazz so, technically, the alto saxophone is used for both. The alto saxophone is also used in many other genres including rock and classical.