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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.

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Where do you hear the alto saxophone?

in jazz


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The saxophone is a single-reed wind instrument, that comes in several voices, including the alto saxophone and the tenor saxophone.


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Marching, concert, and jazz bands. Altos are very versatile.


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