What is the lowest sounding saxophone?

What is the lowest sounding saxophone?

baritone saxophone (lowest pitch)

Is alto sax A C?

Since alto and baritone saxophones are in E♭, (meaning they produce an E♭ when playing a written C), in order to produce an actual C, they must play an A, which is a perfect third down from C.

What saxophone is in the key of C?

C melody saxophone
The C melody saxophone is a saxophone pitched in the key of C, one whole tone above the B-flat tenor saxophone. In the UK it is sometimes referred to as a “C tenor”, and in France as a “tenor en ut”.

What is A bass saxophone called?

What is a subcontrabass saxophone? The subcontrabass saxophone was conceived in 1846 by Adolphe Sax, who named it the ‘sax bourdon’ after the lowest stop on an organ. However, it was not until the 2012 that a full-size subcontrabass sax was finally built by German manufacturer Eppelsheim.

Is there such thing as a bass saxophone?

The bass saxophone is one of the largest and lowest-pitched members of the saxophone family—the next larger and lower than the more common baritone saxophone. It was the first voice of saxophone built by the instruments’ inventor Adolphe Sax, and the first publicly performed.

How do you play C sax?

Description: 1 To play a middle C, using your LEFT hand, place your middle finger on the middle main key of your saxophone. 2 To play a high C, simply add the Register key (sometimes known as the Octave key) using your LEFT thumb at the back of your saxophone.

How heavy is A bass saxophone?

How Much Saxophones Weigh By Type