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Q: What is a bis key on the saxophone?
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What is a bis key?

A bis key is a key using alternative fingers for certain notes on woodwind musical instruments, especially the key located between the first and second keys operated by the left hand on a saxophone.


What key is alto saxophone in?

An alto saxophone is in the key of E-Flat, or Eb


How do you play lower d on a saxophone?

use every key on the saxophone


What key is the soprillo saxophone in?

The Soprillo piccolo saxophone is a transposing instrument in the key of Bb. Same as the tenor sax.


What is the key of the alto saxophone?

The Alto Saxophone is in the key of E flat. That means that an E flat on the Alto Saxophone is the same pitch as a C on a piano or other concert pitch instrument.


Has the saxophone been modified?

The saxophone has been modified over the years but not hugely. the f# key has been added to the saxophone for it to be played a semitone higher


What is the lowest saxophone?

Low B flat for most, but some saxophone models have a low A key below the octave key.


If a clarinet is in the key of B flat what key would the saxophone play in?

E flat


Where is a flat on the saxophone?

a saxophone (learn to spell) has no flat keys. There are different keys for each note. There is no individual key for a flat


What key is alto?

Alto Saxophone is a concert Eb instrument.


How do you play alto saxophone f sharp in the third octave?

If you do not have a high F# key you will be actually playing an altissimo note. Play a high A with the octave key depressed. Now keep the same fingering except move your left index finger up to the bis key or the key next to where you were. At the same time, add the Bb side key. That is the fingering I use for F#. You might have to curl your tongue some like saying "Hurl" when you blow. It takes practice.


What is the alto saxophone notes for Breakeven by Script?

It is in the key of concert Bb. On alto saxophone there is one sharp (F#). There is a link to the sheet music for it in the related links, which includes both piano and alto saxophone.