🎷 Soprano Sax Finger Chart - Bb Soprano Saxophone Fingerings for Notes

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@AngelRodriguez-xj8vo 7 лет назад

ALL OF YOUR LESSONS AND TIPS ARE ON POINT I AM LEARNING SO MUCH . THANKS

@SaxStation 7 лет назад

Thanks for saying so Angel.

@marcelcarter861 2 года назад

@@SaxStation question can you tell me how to play forever in love by Kenny g on soprano can you do a fingering chart for that

@SaxStation 2 года назад

I'll consider it. You can make a donation at saxstation.com/tipjar

@Cheaner Год назад

Bro left caps lock on 💀

@puzzledbear5848 2 года назад

Thank you so much! It helped me I am 12 years old(I use my moms saxophone. Now she gave it to me)

@Orlando-io7pi 7 лет назад

This was incredibly helpful. Thank You.

@SaxStation 7 лет назад

You're welcome

@HybridxKing40 6 лет назад

THANK YOU!! This is the the only informative video online about the soprano saxophone!!!!

@SaxStation 6 лет назад

You're welcome

@gustavparker484 4 года назад

@@SaxStation im a beginner of 2 months how long to play a sax

@SaxStation 4 года назад

You can get a PDF of this fingering chart included with the beginning saxophone class I made, saxstation.com/saxophone-foundations-beginning-saxophone-class

@weeeeeeee945 4 года назад

Thank you so much for taking the time out to make this video, it's very informative. ❤

@SaxStation 4 года назад

Thanks

@gearaddictclimber2524 6 лет назад

THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!!!!! I'm just starting soprano and i'm REALLY glad i found your channel!

@marcelcarter861 4 года назад

MusicMan have a question I was told by a instrument expert that it's not the horn that makes the buzzing sound on soprano it's the mouthpiece

@marcelcarter861 4 года назад

MusicMan I was told Kenny g gets the sound that he have from his mouthpiece

@SaxStation 2 года назад

The sound itself comes from the reed and the mouthpiece is also a big factor.

@USAbyTen-Ten 4 года назад

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@jackielambert6994 5 лет назад

When I play my A, it sounds like a G#. What's wrong? I just got a soprano. My high E also sounds like a high D...

@SaxStation 5 лет назад

Sounds like you're pretty flat. Try pushing in your mouthpiece a lot more than it is usually.

@jojosaxophone 11 месяцев назад

Same

@jojosaxophone 11 месяцев назад

@@SaxStationit’s not working 😢

@lupinbrabablebix9840 7 месяцев назад

I’ve found that soprano saxes are very fickle , you can adjust your embouchure and change notes by 1/2 tone, they take some playing they’re not robust like tenners they are very sensitive beasts I’ve had one for about 6 years and barely had the thing out of the box because it’s so unpredictable . It’s a bit like flying a helicopter it’s a very light touch . When I first started playing the flute I thought I’d never get the hang of putting the instrument up and hitting the note with consistency and quality but I guess if you keep,going it will all happen . Time to get the soprano out of the box and have another go Im thinking

@Algo1 4 года назад

What would the difference be between middle C# and high C#? Embouchure, air flow? Because I obviously note that both are played with no key pressed besides the octave key so it must be something else that makes you play a middle C# or high C#. Thanks

@SaxStation 4 года назад

For middle C# you do not press the octave key.

@duncanm716 4 года назад

I notice many of these fingerings are similar to clarinet's higher range

@SaxStation 4 года назад

That’s true. I also play clarinet. It was my first instrument

@skittle2175 4 года назад

Sax Station omg same , but now I am mostly working on getting to know my saxophone

@SaxStation 5 лет назад

Tenor Sax Fingering chart video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WAENjRA6-OY.html Alto Sax fingering chart video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZUz_iuCSZRg.html Soprano sax fingering chart video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wgWF_-gRM4s.html

@timmynewtron10yearsago45 3 года назад

Thank you so much! This helps me on knowing how the soprano sounds and the sheet music. I am doubling tenor and soprano because I need a smaller instrument for traveling! You are amazing!

@fritzkrummeck835 4 года назад

this is the best demonstration - specially for the soprano saxophone - which I have ever seen, my compliments for this work. Another question: is this demonstration also available in writing with the alternative handles? my greatest respect. Fritz K from Germany

@SaxStation 4 года назад

Thanks. Yes, right now it’s included if you buy the beginning class I made, which is on SaxStation.com

@fritzkrummeck835 4 года назад

also the representation with the alternative handles? Ok what do i do?

@nickwilson1646 3 года назад

Excellent video, good explanation, well paced with clear visible and audible reference points, great job!

@SaxStation 3 года назад

Thanks Nick

@Jaybird9x 4 года назад

I'm hoping that I can properly word this, but I was under the impression that transposing notes between Alto and Soprano involved the changing of fingerings due to different notes being played? I haven't picked up my alto in a few years so I am a bit rusty on that knowledge. Also, in regards to the 3rd register F for an alto sax, I have found it easier to use a key that rests atop the upper-half of the B key and pressing the (I believe its the BIS key?) for a high F(along with Octave key obviously!). I mostly do this because it is much faster and efficient than all three palm keys. However, it feels like I require more air to play the former rather than the latter. Is that normal? I hope I managed to convey the proper image!

@SaxStation 4 года назад

Basically, yes. If you read music you read in the same way though (if the music was written for your instrument). That key I would call the front F key. It is sometimes more efficient, but not always. It depends on which notes come before and after.

@vip_winber3316 4 года назад

Can you please help me im having a hard time playing C

@SaxStation 2 года назад

What is the issue?

@veronicafajardo7028 6 лет назад

I’ve been playing flute for 4 years and the sax is very different 😅

@SaxStation 6 лет назад

Feels pretty different to play notes. I have a flute, but haven't played it much lately. I started on clarinet. I thought sax/flute had similar fingering systems, a few differences though.

@xaiclayton 6 лет назад

These concert notes, right? Or are they in Bb?

@SaxStation 6 лет назад

In Bb.

@sussezqt.1439 5 лет назад

I actually play flute... I own and dabbled with alto sax back (and obeo) in HS... but I lent that sax to a friend's kid, and I haven't seen it in years. Been concentrating on guitar and bass. I was looking at a soprano sax ... thought I might take it up again. How different is the soprano to the alto? What reed size to you recommend to start?

@SaxStation 5 лет назад

I made a video comparing them. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ABGpVHbpV-s.html Maybe 1.5 or 2 for a reed.

@tomrago844 3 года назад

Awesome video! Why is that my notes are lower than what i try to play? for example if i do the fingering for a G on my soprano sax i get an F on my tuner ):?

@SaxStation 3 года назад

Since the soprano sax is in Bb, it's a transposing instrument.

@tomrago844 3 года назад

@@SaxStation Thank you! I was trying so hard to change my embouchure in order to hit a note higher haha

@SaxStation 3 года назад

That’s good you know now then. Music is written differently for instruments that transpose. If you did see music for piano, for example, and you wanted to play in the original key you would play it all up by a whole step.

@tomrago844 3 года назад

@@SaxStation Wow, thank you. It's going to take some getting used to coming from playing piano and guitar!

@sajanthomas4161 7 месяцев назад

Tkq🙏

@airbus_3209 2 года назад

I’ve played Alto, tenor, and bari sax and this is my next objective 😏

@sudhakartamang431 5 лет назад

which is the easiest saxophone to start with out of three , soprano, alto or tenor ?

@SaxStation 5 лет назад

Either alto or tenor, in different ways. About the same difficulty. Soprano will be the hardest to make sound good. I would choose tenor or alto based on which one you like the sound of better.

@sudhakartamang431 5 лет назад

@@SaxStation Thankyou so much ...

@Caglarsax 3 года назад

Hi how to decide which Bb fingering to use in songs ?i am practicing on soprano sax .thanks

@SaxStation 3 года назад

I think most sax players have a default Bb fingering they will use. Most likely will be the bis Bb or side Bb from what I have seen. Personally, my default is side Bb. But there are places in music where another Bb makes more sense. So I'll use a different option if it makes sense in that situation.

@Caglarsax 3 года назад

@@SaxStation Thanks for your time 🙏

@tyriquemiller9253 Год назад

Thanks

@kaleidstone8609 5 лет назад

On the second day of playing the sax I could play all the notes in the scale. I have had experience with clarinet and oboe though, so that may explain why I figured it out so fast.

@marcelcarter861 4 года назад

Kaleid Stone question is it the mouthpiece itself that gives the sound on soprano that buzzing sound or the horn

@marcelcarter861 4 года назад

Kaleid Stone because I've been trying to find a sax soprano that gives that buzzing sound like Kenny g

@SaxStation 4 года назад

I'm not sure why you're asking him rather than me. The mouthpiece is big factor in your sound, but more of it is internal to your own body. You develop your sound.

@oforiwaaaddo3610 Год назад

How can you blood air to play soprano saxophone

@SaxStation Год назад

Not sure if I understand exactly what you’re asking. How to hold it? How the embouchure works?

@BLAKEEATS1988 Год назад

so its kinda like playing my recorder/flute the difference is when you press something its closing instead of opening right?

@SaxStation Год назад

It is similar in some ways. Different keys can open or close. Depends on which key.

@BLAKEEATS1988 Год назад

@@SaxStation oh ok but does it always remain open until I press something?

@SaxStation Год назад

Which key are you talking about? Have you played a saxophone?

@BLAKEEATS1988 Год назад

@@SaxStation no sir just the recorder. I think my idea of the saxophone is instead of your finger doing the closing of the holes it's the plugs when you press the knobs right?

@SaxStation Год назад

You can watch the keys in this video to have a better idea.

@LouisDapilma 4 года назад

My Guy I’m thinking of getting a curved soprano sax. Does this apply as well

@SaxStation 4 года назад

Yes

@valdemarpultz9278 2 года назад

thank you very much! Great lesson!

@annasundholm2090 6 лет назад

Thank you so much! I'm an alto sax player learning soprano, and since the key is different, its really helpful to know which fingering makes which sound.

@SaxStation 6 лет назад

You're welcome. Glad it was helpful.

@oliviamaryn6156 6 лет назад

Anna Sundholm I am an alto player, and would love to learn soprano over summer. I know the key is different, along with some fingerings, but is it easy to learn because of prior experience with the alto? I do know that it is similar to the tenor, though. Thanks!

@SaxStation 6 лет назад

The fingerings are going to be the same for all saxophones (for the most part). Tenor and soprano are both in Bb, an octave apart. But alto will probably feel closer to soprano than tenor because of the size.

@oliviamaryn6156 6 лет назад

Sax Station Okay! Cool thanks! By the way, +1 sub!

@doridore1234 5 лет назад

I got a $300 horn that is a whole semitone flat at the middle C. It's really bad, like it sounds like a B. That's how bad it is

@SaxStation 5 лет назад

Can you push your mouthpiece farther on the cork?

@kingseth2628 5 лет назад

How different is the embouchure on the soprano sax in comparison to the alto? I’m planning to try soprano sax out.

@SaxStation 5 лет назад

It’s a bit different. Once you try it you’ll know for yourself

@makailanielsen6944 3 года назад

When you're playing the Bb major scale, what's the starting note when playing the Soprano?? Since Soprano is a Bb instrument and Alto is a Eb wouldn't it be different starting notes?? Alto main here looking to learn soprano as well

@SaxStation 3 года назад

Concert Bb would be C on soprano, if that’s what you’re asking

@makailanielsen6944 3 года назад

@@SaxStation yes it was, thank you

@zoesiemieniewski7330 6 лет назад

I'm thinking of switching from flute to soprano sax but I've never switched before so I'm kinda hesitant

@SaxStation 6 лет назад

At minimum, you'll need to buy or get a soprano sax reed. It's a bit different than flute in terms of getting a tone. Will take work to sound good, like anything else.

@carlosg.bermudo9638 2 года назад

Great video, thanks for showing and demonstrating every note / key combination. I would suggest that should be playing in tune. No one note is in tune, most of them are way out of tune.

@SaxStation 2 года назад

Thanks Carlos. Yes, I was a bit out of tune for this video. I got this soprano in 2017 and made this video a few weeks later. (hadn't played much soprano before that). I play more in tune now. But the instrument itself is from 1929 and isn't the easiest sax to play in tune. Some notes are still hard to play in tune. Might remake the video. Do you play saxophone? Seems like you play guitar more?

@carlosg.bermudo2587 2 года назад

@@SaxStation Dear Sax Station, thank you for your reply. I am starting to play soprano sax and I know what you mean about being hard to play in tune, especially such a vintage instrument as yours. As you noticed I have been a guitar player for over 50 years but I enjoy playing other instruments, bass, trumpet, flute, drums. My last "addiction" is the soprano sax and I find it particularly difficult to play it in tune. Than you for all your teaching. All the best.

@old_time_fun_with_disney7881 5 лет назад

So I play clarinet, and I am thinking of playing soprano sax for jazz. I currently use strength 3 reeds on my clarinet. Should I buy the same strength for soprano?

@SaxStation 5 лет назад

That would probably be a good starting point. Your mouthpieces for the two instruments might be a bit different. So if it feels a little off, you might want a different number reed. Could be right though.

@old_time_fun_with_disney7881 5 лет назад

@@SaxStation Okay, thanks!

@abelnavarro994 3 года назад

simpy the best.

@импотениакальманбылп 3 года назад

Thank you

@derrickwong8854 6 лет назад

Anyone else noticed the third b flat finger variation dounded a little bit sharp.

@SaxStation 6 лет назад

Sometimes an alternate fingering is more useful for a fast passage where you need to move your fingers quickly. But not as useful if you need to sustain the note since it may not sound as good.

@taaibahakhtar3924 4 года назад

When clarinet players change to sax, they always seem to start with alto, what if i want to start with soprano sax (i really like the way it looks and sounds)? is there a specific reason bc the straight soprano and clarinet seem very similar by the looks of it?

@SaxStation 4 года назад

Not always, but maybe usually. I went from clarinet to tenor. It's going to be harder to play a soprano in tune compared to alto or tenor, but you could do that if you want.

@taaibahakhtar3924 4 года назад

Sax Station thanks!

@vip_winber3316 4 года назад

Im new to soprano sax

@proboiriawan2204 7 лет назад

dear sax station, i played curved soprano sax or called baby sax, why sound of not different to list which you have given? is it because of my way to embouchure or model of mine?. really glad to hear your reply, thanks a lot

@SaxStation 7 лет назад

It should sound similar. How long have you been playing saxophone?

@proboiriawan2204 7 лет назад

i just start to play about 1-2 weeks,then i used tuner apps to check every finger chart and every not of list is different, i used Zeff france baby saxo for now

@SaxStation 7 лет назад

Do you know about transposing? That the note listed on a tuner will be different than the note listed on a fingering chart? Different by a whole step.

@aryonugroho8711 6 лет назад

is the sax you're using the Bb sax? or the C sax? i got confused.

@SaxStation 6 лет назад

It's in Bb.

@moizshayer1076 4 года назад

which numbers reed is best for soprano

@SaxStation 4 года назад

At first you probably want to use a lower number, maybe a 2. It’s more about what’s comfortable for you at a given time and what you like can change.

@ldever3 4 года назад

I find alt C to have a better sound that regular C.

@SaxStation 4 года назад

Interesting. Maybe use it for held notes then. Could be awkward to transition to and from though

@nailajohri9861 3 года назад

Your website doesn’t work

@SaxStation 3 года назад

It seemed fine when I checked just now. Maybe the issue was your connection

@nailajohri9861 3 года назад

@@SaxStation It wouldn’t let me make an account, I would really like to take a look at your website because I am a beginner and would like some inspiration.

@SaxStation 3 года назад

It's not set up for you to make an account. That doesn't mean you can't access the content on the site. Just go to the site, you can use the menu and the search bar. What are you looking for?

@deja9218 5 лет назад

With the Soprano how do we pew vent squeaking, because that’s my main concern. Also, hot do I read notes faster because sometimes I get lost because I can’t read the notes fast enough.

@SaxStation 5 лет назад

How long have you been playing? And do you practice everyday?

@deja9218 5 лет назад

Sax Station Thanks so much for the reply. I’ve been playing for only one year but this is my second year. And to be honest I only play at school during band which is like 45 minutes.

@SaxStation 5 лет назад

It will be hard to sound better if you don't practice on your own.

@nvendo 6 лет назад

My question is that can we play high note palm key d without pressing octeve key ?

@SaxStation 6 лет назад

You can. Are you saying that you want to do that? Or it happens when you don't mean it to happen?

@nvendo 6 лет назад

Yeh I want to do that

@nvendo 6 лет назад

Something it's very d is hard to play with octave key ,

@SaxStation 6 лет назад

You want to play a middle D by using the palm key without the octave key?

@gratzi___ 3 года назад

Thank you so much, I'm trying to learn the soprano sax now, I find that breathing is easier on my alto hahaha :)

@SaxStation 3 года назад

Cool, it can take a little time to get used to a different saxophone. What are a couple of songs that you want to play?

@gratzi___ 3 года назад

@@SaxStation oooh, I would really love to play classical pieces on the soprano, it sounds so wonderful 😊😊😊

@SaxStation 3 года назад

Which piece specifically?

@gratzi___ 3 года назад

@@SaxStation I watched a yt performance playing Vocalise Op 34 by Rachmaninoff, it's so good. :) but I'm nowhere that level yet haha

@SaxStation 3 года назад

Ah, cool. Do you remember the name of the person who played it?

@elijahmarcellus9416 5 лет назад

Where can i download the Finger Chart for my seporno Saxphone

@SaxStation 5 лет назад

Saxstation.com/downloads

@Jim_in_AR 3 года назад

Downloads are password protected.

@SaxStation 3 года назад

Yes, but you can get a password by entering your email.

@blunov1 Год назад

Excellent!!!

@SaxStation Год назад

Thanks Robert!

@flukecentral5641 6 лет назад

what note should sound when i blow pressing no keys

@flukecentral5641 6 лет назад

so i get a 'b', is that the 'concert note' but we call it 'c#'

@SaxStation 6 лет назад

That's right. It's a concert B, C# on soprano sax. Different by a whole step or major second.

@janakasamarasinghe8237 7 лет назад

great superb....sooo usefull...tham nks

@SaxStation 7 лет назад

Thanks for saying so Janaka, glad it helped

@mesudbecirmani7775 6 лет назад

I have a question please .. how many kind are there of saxphone soprano .. I will buy a one , so i need to know which kind is good to buy ?

@SaxStation 6 лет назад

There are many brands. Depends a bit on your budget and your experience playing saxophone.

@mesudbecirmani7775 6 лет назад

Sax Station I play clarinet , im begginer But i like saxphone , thats why i want to buy a saxphone . But before i buy i wanted to know if there is only a type of saxphone with one tune or different types ? Thanks for answering

@SaxStation 6 лет назад

The four main types of saxophone are alto, tenor, baritone, and soprano. Tenor and Soprano are in Bb, like clarinet. Alto and bari are in Eb. You probably want to start on alto or tenor.

@SaxStation 6 лет назад

For soprano, there are curved sopranos and straight sopranos also.

@mesudbecirmani7775 6 лет назад

Thank you so much 🏵🌸

@nvendo 6 лет назад

I am learning so much thanks .

@SaxStation 6 лет назад

You're welcome, thanks for saying so Ravneer. What questions do you have?

@1jvk1 6 лет назад

Is a soprano one octave higher than the alto?

@SaxStation 6 лет назад

No, soprano is one octave higher than the tenor. It's a fifth higher than alto.

@1jvk1 6 лет назад

Sax Station oh ok, thank you

@SaxStation 5 лет назад

Yes, you're right. Thanks. I was thinking of the alto being a fourth higher than the tenor.

@nccu22 6 лет назад

Can you start with sopranos sax??? I never played sax before

@SaxStation 6 лет назад

You could if you really want to. It will probably be a little harder to play in tune, but to be honest, most saxophone players are fairly out of tune when they start.

@maca-fran1206 4 года назад

This lesson is very helpful. Thank you ! Could you please show me how to put the neck properly on the curved soprano saxophone. Not sure if it should be straight or towards little bit to the left. Thank you 😊

@SaxStation 4 года назад

I could probably do a video something like that. As long as it doesn't cause the octave mechanism to not work properly, I think either way would be all right. I don't have a curved soprano. But I have alto/tenor.