Baritone Saxophone

The baritone saxophone transposes in Eb, sounding a major thirteenth lower than written. Its deep, resonant tone anchors saxophone sections in jazz and concert band.

Transposing instrument: The Baritone Saxophone is written in E♭ and sounds a minor sixth lower (or major third higher) from written pitch.

Instrument family Woodwind
Clef Treble
Concert pitch No — transposes Eb
Transposition Eb
Concert range F#1–Db4
Written range Eb2–Bb4

Playable Range

Comfortable range: F♯1–D♭4

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