Alto Saxophone

Key and Range: Pitched in E♭. It sounds a major sixth lower than written and typically includes an auxiliary High F# key and a Front F mechanism for easier high-register transitions.Body Construction: Made of durable, high-grade drawn brass featuring a tapered conical tube design with a classic curved U-bend and slightly flared bell.Keywork & Mechanisms: Utilizes an intricate system of padded keys, steel rod-axles, and springs. Standard student and intermediate models use polyester or faux-mother-of-pearl key buttons.Sound Generation: Sound originates at the narrow end of the neck piece via a single-reed mouthpiece secured firmly by a metal or leather ligature