The Alto Saxophone

The alto saxophone, like all saxophones falls under the family of woodwind instruments. Invented by Adolphe Sax, the alto is the third smallest of the saxophone family. The alto is the second most common size of saxophone and also most commonly used in classical compositions. Because of its prevalence, the alto saxophone is the most common choice for beginners learning to play the saxophone; with the second most common saxophone used is the tenor.

The range for the alto saxophone is from the D-flat below middle C going up to an octave above middle C, and up to the A-flat above that.

Notable alto saxophonists include jazz musicians Charlie Parker, Johnny Hodges, Cannonball Adderley, Lee Konitz, Eric Dolphy, David Sanborn, Ornette Coleman, Anthony Braxton, Phil Woods, and Paul Desmond, and classical musicians Marcel Mule, Sigurd Raschèr, and Eugene Rousseau (for more see the Complete list of saxophonists)[2]. The alto saxophone is included in classical music more often than the tenor, and many concertos for alto exist. The alto has great versatility and is used commonly in concert, jazz, funk, blues, pop, marching bands, and rock music. More at Wikipedia.

SELMER ALTO SAXOPHONE MINT CONDITION

SELMER ALTO SAXOPHONE MINT CONDITION

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Yamaha Alto Saxophone with extras

Yamaha Alto Saxophone with extras

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SAXOPHONE STAGG 77-SA SC ALTO WITH SOFT CASE NEW

SAXOPHONE STAGG 77-SA SC ALTO WITH SOFT CASE NEW

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NEW ROSE GOLD BRASS ALTO SAXOPHONE-TOP QUALITY BAND SAX

NEW ROSE GOLD BRASS ALTO SAXOPHONE-TOP QUALITY BAND SAX

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YAMAHA YAS-200 AD STUDENT ALTO SAXOPHONE AND CASE!

YAMAHA YAS-200 AD STUDENT ALTO SAXOPHONE AND CASE!

- $630.00 8h 52m
*BRAND NEW *GOLDEN ALTO SAXOPHONE **BEST**SAX

*BRAND NEW *GOLDEN ALTO SAXOPHONE **BEST**SAX

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NEW CONCERT BAND ALTO SAXOPHONE SAX+TUNER+CASE+10 REEDS

NEW CONCERT BAND ALTO SAXOPHONE SAX+TUNER+CASE+10 REEDS

$263.99 9h 21m
"Flying Goose" Eb Alto Saxophone Reeds (10 pcs)

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Brand New Alto Saxophone Hard Case *Great Gift*

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NEW GOLD SILVER BLUE RED GREEN ALTO SAXOPHONE+$39 GIFT

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