Full Saxophone Orchestra

Posted on April 30, 2005 by Gandalfe

Okay class, who can name all the saxophones. Yes Timmy?

  • Bb sopranissimo
  • Eb sopranino
  • Bb soprano
  • C soprano
  • Eb alto
  • F alto and Mezzo-Soprano
  • C melody tenor
  • Bb tenor
  • Eb baritone
  • Curved F baritone
  • C bass
  • Bb bass
  • Eb contrabass
  • Bb contrabass (coming soon from Eppelsheim!)

Very nice. 

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About Gandalfe

Just an itinerant saxophonist trying to find life between the changes. I have retired from the Corps of Engineers and Microsoft. I am an admin on the Woodwind Forum, run the Pacifica Big Band (formerly the Microsoft Jumpin' Jive Orchestra) and participate in other ensembles. Mostly enjoy time with family and friends.
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2 Responses to Full Saxophone Orchestra

  1. Unknown's avatar AC says:
    May 31, 2005 at 18:18

    What about the C Melody Alto?

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  2. Unknown's avatar JaAG says:
    June 7, 2005 at 03:35

    The C Melody Tenor is often mis-named the C Melody Alto. I own a C Melody Tenor which was introduced to make it easier for sax players to read piano music. It is sized bigger than the Eb Alto and smaller than the Bb Tenor sax.

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