Alto Saxophone Lesson 6: More Notes

What happens to the note when you lift a finger on the saxophone?

• The sound goes down, and you move backward through the musical alphabet.

• The sound goes up, and you move forward through the musical alphabet.

• The sound stays the same, but the tone changes.

• The sound goes up, and you move backward through the musical alphabet.

Which finger is used to play the note C on the saxophone?

• The first finger in your left hand.

• The second finger in your left hand.

• The third finger in your left hand.

• The thumb in your left hand.

How do you transition from playing the note C to the note B on the saxophone?

• Add your third finger.

• Lift all fingers.

• Switch your second finger with your first finger.

• Add your first finger.

How do you play a G note after playing an A note on the saxophone?

• Lift the third finger.

• Add the third finger.

• Lift the first finger.

• Add the fourth finger.

What finger action is required to switch from a B note to a C note on the saxophone?

• Lift the first finger.

• Add the third finger.

• Switch your first finger with your second finger.

• Press all fingers down.